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Honeymoon in God's Own Country
Honeymoon in God's Own Country
Places to See :
Bombay - Periyar - Kumarakom - Houseboat - Marari - Cochin - Bombay
Duration : 9
Nights / 10 Days
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 : 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.
Day 3 : Bombay - Cochin -
Periyar Morning 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 - 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 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
: Marari Full day at leisure for own activities and enjoy the
facilities of the Resort. Overnight at hotel
Day 8 : 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 9 : Cochin - Bombay Morning 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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