Honeymoon Budget Tours
Duration: 10 Days
Places Covered: Bombay - Cochin - Periyar - Kumarakom - Marari - Cochin
- Bombay
Day 01 : 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 02 : Bombay
Morning, 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.
Overnight at hotel
Day 03 : Bombay - Cochin - Periyar
Morning transfer to the airport to connect flight to Bombay/Cochin (0840/1025
hrs)
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 04 : 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 05 : Kumarakom - Houseboat
Morning 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 06 : 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 07 : Marari
Full day at leisure for own activities and enjoy the facilities of the Resort.
Overnight at hotel
Day 08 : Marari - Cochin
After 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 09 : Cochin - Bombay
Morning transfer from hotel to the airport for flight Cochin/Bombay(1055/1240
hrs).
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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