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Beach Tours India - Coast to Mountain Duration:
13 Nights / 14 Days
Places Covered: Mumbai -Trivandrum- Kovalam-Kanyakumari-Kovalam-Varkala-
Kumarakom- Periyar/Thekkady- Munnar- Cochin- Mumbai .
Day 01: Mumbai
Begin your tour.
Arrive into Mumbai
Welcome to Vardhman's "Beach
Tour India-Coast to Mountain"!
On arrival in Mumbai you will be met and
transferred by Vardhman's representative to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 02: Mumbai
This morning after breakfast
proceed on a city tour of Mumbai.
Visit the Juhu beach, Gateway of India,
Elephanta caves. In the evening make your way through the various sets of a typical
film studio. From a place to the village square. See men with cameras mounted
on cranes shooting sequences, inviting your tour of Film city's electrifying ambience
while dining on delicacies that are no less interesting than the 'masala' (spice
) of Indian movies.
Overnight: Hotel Day 03: Mumbai - Trivandrum - Kovalam
This morning after breakfast transfer to the Mumbai airport to catch flight for
Trivandrum. Arrive and dive to Kovalam check into your hotel. After check in formalities
enjoy your day in the sand. At your choice from any of the centres nearby, you
can pamper yourself with a herbal, body- toning message.
Overnight: Hotel Day
04: Kovalam - Cape Camorin - Kovalam
After breakfast drive to Cape Camorin.
Visit Padmanabhapuram Palace & Archaeological museum. Later drive back to
Kovalam.
Overnight: Hotel. Day 05: Kovalam - Varkala
Morning
after breakfast we will proceed for Varkala, the most unspoilt beach resorts of
India you also have an option to go for body therapy over there.
Overnight:
Hotel Day 06: Varkala - Kumarakom
This morning after breakfast
drive to Kumarakom. Upon arrival at Kumarakom check into your hotel.
Rest
of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel Day 07: Kumarakom
After breakfast visit to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. If you are adventurous
enough, you can indulge in water sports such as Wind Sailing & Water Skiing.
You can even take a canoe out into the quiet lakes.
Overnight: Hotel Day
08: Kumarakom - Thekkady
This morning after breakfast drive to Thekkady.
A scenic journey past mist capped mountains, spice plantations and open grasslands
lined with spectacular water falls & delightful trekking trails form the access
to your hide way here. On arrival check into hotel, refresh yourself & be
relaxed.
Overnight: Hotel Day 09: Thekkady
After breakfast
proceed on a city tour of Thekkady
Tiger! Isn't the word exciting & horrifying
too! Today you might have an opportunity to meet the beast. Come! Let's pierce
into the Den & go to Periyar Tiger Reserve. Trekking with a local guide familiarizes
you to the rare birds, trees & flowers that are come across here. You can
even set upon a walk through the plantations filled with the heady fragrance of
fresh spice. A boat safari on the Periyar Lake extends a lifetime's chance to
spot exotic wildlife in its natural habitat. Like the eccentric bathing habits
of the wild elephants that come down to the lake.
Overnight: Hotel Day
10: Thekkady - Munnar
This morning drive to Munnar. Enroute visit tea
plantations.
On arrival in Munnar, check in at hotel.
Afternoon, Boat
ride in the lake.
Overnight: Hotel Day 11: Munnar
After breakfast
Proceed on a city tour of Munnar.
Munnar has the highest peak in South India
- Anamudi - which towers over 2695m. An assortment of wild life such as the Nilgiri
Tahr, Nilgiri Langur, Sambar, Gaur and the lion tailed Macaque are found in the
rich tropical forests around. Devikulam - This serene hill township is a nature
lover's retreat. Trout fishing on the Devikulam lake is a major attraction. Eravikulam
National park - It is the best place to see Nilgiri tahr, the mountain goat of
South India.
Overnight: Hotel Day 12: Munnar - Cochin
Today
morning drive to Cochin, On arrival in "Queen Of The Arabian Sea" check
into hotel.
Afternoon free to relax.
In the evening enjoy Kathakali dance
show. Kerala renowned through out the world for its harmonious blending of poetry,
music, costumes and gestures to narrate stories from Indian Epics.
Overnight:
Hotel Day 13: Cochin
This morning proceed on a city tour of Cochin.
Visit Jewish Synagogue - Built in 1568 the oldest synagogue in the commonwealth
stands, adorned by hundreds of exquisite hand - painted Chinese tiles in blue
& white. St. Francis church Originally, built out of wood in 1503 and thus
earning fame as the oldest European church in India. Vasco de gama was buried
there. Dutch Palace - As you climb its stone steps, you enter a different world
of Palanquins and heraldry, jewels and rich murals. Roam about in the cobbled
streets, you will love it..
Overnight: Hotel Day 14: Cochin - Mumbai
After breakfast transfer to the Cochin airport to catch flight for Mumbai. On
arrival transfer to International Airport to board the flight for your onward
destination with sweet and unforgettable memories of "Beach Tour India-Coast
to Mountain" escorted by Vardhman Vacations. END OF OUR SERVICES | 
