Honeymoon in God's Own Country
Duration: 9 Nights - 10 Days
Destinations: Bombay - Periyar - Kumarakom - Houseboat - Marari - Cochin
- Bombay
Day 1 : Abroad / Bombay
Arrive
Mumbai International airport.
On arrival, the guest will be met by our
representative and transferred to hotel.
Upon arrival at hotel the
guests will be provided with the traditional Indian welcome consisting of
aarti-tikka and garlands.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 :
BombayMorning, one hour boat ride across Mumbai Harbour brings you
to the lush green Elephanta Island. Here, visit some of the huge and
intricately carved Elephanta Caves that date back to the 8th century. For
rows of massive columns cut into solid rock from three magnificent avenues,
lead to the outstanding three-headed sculpture representing Brahma the
Creator, Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer. Dedicated to Shiva,
the beauty and power of these phenomenal sculptures depicting the various
manifestations of Shiva is overpowering
Afternoon, City tour of
Bombay - the great port city with its Victorian Gothic buildings from the
British Raj Era mingling with the modern. The tour includes 'Gateway of
India' overlooking the Harbour, the 'Towers of Silence', 'Marine Drive', the
'Colaba Causeway' - the commercial heart of Bombay and the Dhobi Ghat, the
unique and colourful outdoor 'laundry'. Drive upto the Malabar Hill to the
lovely 'Hanging Gardens' and the Kamla Nehru Park from where you will get a
wonderful view of Mumbai and the Arabian Sea, spread out before you. Also
visit Mani Bhawan, a small museum dedicated to the life and works of Mahatma
Gandhi, and the bustling Crawford Market.
Day 3 : Bombay -
Cochin - PeriyarMorning transfer to the airport to connect flight
to Bombay/Cochin .
Upon arrival, at Cochin - meet & transfer to the
hotel for lunch.
After lunch drive to Periyar (190 kms)
Upon
arrival at Periyar - check into hotel
Periyar - Sprawling across 777
sq. kms. of the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats, Thekkady is the home to
one of the largest wildlife reserves in India. Alive with exotic flora and
vibrant wildlife, it is the perfect getaway tucked away among hills.
Day
4 : Periyar - Kumarakom
Early
morning boatcruise on the lake of the famous Periyar Sanctuary to view wild
life. Periyar - an artificial lake or reservoir created by a dam on Periyar
River is the heart of the Wildlife Sanctuary wild elephants, Asiatic Deer, Black
Buck and even Tigers come to shores of the lake for a drink.
Return
to hotel for breakfast
After breakfast a guided walk around the Spice
Village to see the various spices grown in the resort garden.
Thereafter
drive through the winding "Ghats" lined with prosperous tea
plantations & then arrive the fascinating countryside of low-lying palms
and paddy fields to Kumarakom (190 kms) enroute visit the tea estates.
Kumarakom - is a beautiful backwater village on the shores of the
enchanting Vembanad Lake, criss crossed with meandering waterways and
ancient cottages.
A holiday in Coconut Lagoon promises to be
different from any other. Every "tarawad" or cottage you stay in
is at least a century old, reconstructed piece by piece in accordance with
ancient rites of carpentry. Relax at the waterfront, with the occasional
native row boat gliding silently by, and the air so calm, you can reach out
and touch the sky with your finger tips.
Overnight at hotel
Day
5 : Kumarakom - HouseboatMorning at leisure at Coconut Lagoon, take
a cruise on the backwaters in traditional country canoes called "vanjis"
to see the agricultural activities of the local people living on the back
waters. Visit also the beautiful bird sanctuary.
Lunch at the hotel
Afternoon board the traditional rice boats - "Ketuvallam" and
begin your journey through the picturesque backwaters and small lakes
relaxing in the tranquillity of Kerala's beautiful scenery, experiencing the
way of life and activity of the local people. The one bedroom house with a
lounge is exclusively for you, meals will be served with freshly bought
produce from the local markets and cooked on board.
Overnight on board
Day 6 : Houseboat - Marari
Breakfast
on board.
Thereafter sail to Alleppey & disembark at Puthenagady
Jetty.
On arrival proceed directly to Mararikulam (30 kms)
Mararikulam
- is one of the picturesque fishing villages that dot the lovely coast
line of Kerala. This private, shallow beach is fringed with unending lines
of coconut palms. Rest of the day at leisure for own activities and enjoy
the facilities of the Resort.
Overnight at hotel
Day 7 :
MarariFull day at leisure for own activities and enjoy the
facilities of the Resort. Overnight at hotel
Day 8 : Marari -
CochinAfter breakfast, drive to Cochin (60 kms)
Cochin
- Popularly known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, Cochin is the oldest
European settlement in India. Frilled with backwaters and rich with old
world charm, this city has lured many a great voyager to its shores. Arrive
Cochin & check into hotel
Tour of Cochin or "Kochi"- the palm green, commercial captial of Kerala
is known as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea". From time immemorial,
Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British & Portuguese seafarers followed the sea route
to Kochi & left their impression on the town. Modern Kochi is thus a splendid
mosaic of these myriad influences. Visit the Dutch Palace,
the
Jewish Synagogue, the Church of St. Francis, the Bolghatty Palace & the
famous Chinese fishing nets.
Afternoon, Harbour cruise - Cochin has one
of the finest natural harbours. The backwaters extending to the east &
south from the harbour are dotted with tiny islands, formed naturally by
alluvial deposits from the rivers.
Evening witness the Kathakali dance
performance + make up demonstration - Kathkali is a unique dance which has a
2000 year old history with more than 100 different 'mudras' or gesture
depicting deities, demons, heroes, heroines and kings - each based on
episodes from the Mahabharata and Ramayana, the two epic Indian myths.
Dinner
and overnight at hotel
Day 9 : Cochin - BombayMorning
transfer from hotel to the airport for flight Cochin/Bombay.
Upon
arrival - met & transferred to the hotel where rooms will be provided
for wash and change Rest of the day at leisure for own activities and to
enjoy the facilities of the hotel Later transfer to the International
airport for onward flight
Day 10 : Abroad - Bombay
Leave Bombay
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