BACKWATER TALES(19 NIGHTS / 20 DAYS)

ITINERARY:

 

DAY 1-2 : ARRIVAL AT MUMBAI

Arrive in Mumbai and check into the hotel for overnight stay.

On the 2nd day of the tour, travel around the city of Mumbai and capture visuals of the Hanging Gardens, Prince of Wales Museum, Gateway of India and the Elephanta Caves.

Overnight stay in Mumbai.

 

DAY 3 : MUMBAI – TRIVANDRUM – KOVALAM

Early morning on day 3, leave for the Mumbai airport and from there take the direct flight to Trivandrum. On arrival in the city, you will be transferred to Kovalam the enchanting beach resort of Kerala. You can check into the hotel and unwind yourself in the cozy comforts of the hotel or straight away head towards the Kovalam beach for spending some time in tranquility! Do not miss a chance of getting a rejuvenating herbal therapy done on you. This will refresh you of all stress and worries of mundane city life.

 

DAY 4 : KOVALAM – CAPE COMORIN – KOVALAM

Post a leisurely breakfast and enjoying some serene moments at the Kovalam beach, head towards the next destination in the beautiful nest and backwater tour– Cape Comorin. Known for its archaeological sites, Cape Comorin is best visited for the Padmanabhapuram Palace. While here, also visit the archaeological museum to get an insight into the history, heritage, and ways of life of people here. Travel back to Kovalam for the overnight stay.

 

DAY 5 : KOVALAM – VARKALA

To capture a glimpse of some of the finest and the least explored beach resorts in the country, head towards Varkala. The distance between Kovalam and Varkala is about 55 km. Therefore it will take you just about an hour to arrive here. Head straight to the Varkala beach and enjoying being in the company of nature for as long as you want!

Overnight stay in the beach resort in Varkala.

 

DAY 6-7 : VARKALA – KUMARAKOM

Post-breakfast you will leave Varkala for Kumarakom that is located at a distance of 140 km. A 3 – 4 hours drive will bring you to this destination that is most noted for its backwater landscapes, well equipped houseboats, and the Kumarakom bird sanctuary. For the 2 days, day 6 and 7, travel around Kumarakom and explore its natural heritage like never before. The quiet locations, the coconut trees, the sparkling waters, and the quaint overall ambience; all will contribute towards making this trip a truly memorable one.

Overnight stay in the houseboat in Kumarakom.

 

DAY 8-9 : KUMARAKOM – PERIYAR

From the picturesque views of Kumarakom, travel down to the hypnotizing beauty of Periyar. The splendid views of the journey will only prepare you for what awaits you at the final destination. Coffee estates, spice plantations, bubbling brooks, and vast stretches of greenery will give you constant company from Kumarakom till Periyar.

Periyar is best known for its wildlife heritage, the Periyar Lake, and scenic locations offering pristine natural beauty. Therefore during the 2-day visit across this land, explore the place as much as possible to carry back gorgeous memories of Kerala.

 

DAY 10-11 : PERIYAR – KOTTAYAM

For the next 2 days, which is day 10 and 11, you will discover the beauty of yet another fascination location in Kerala, Kottayam. Stay in the houseboats and embark on a backwater sojourn! A heavenly experience awaits you for sure…

The cruise will end at Alleppey.

 

DAY 12 : ALLEPPEY – COCHIN

On the twelfth day of the beautiful nest and backwater tour, you will travel northwards from Alleppey to Cochin. While here, you will visit the topmost attractions housed here including the Jewish Synagogue, the Dutch Palace, and the St. Francis Church.

Overnight stay in the hotel; post a musical evening that you will surely remember for long.

 

DAY 13 : COCHIN – CALICUT

Drive further north on the thirteenth day of the tour to Calicut and visit the popular destinations housed here including the Pazhassiraja Museum and the Art Gallery and Krishna Art Museum. Overnight stay in the hotel in Calicut.

 

DAY 14-15 : CALICUT – TREEHOUSE

From Calicut, travel to Vythiri to avail of a never before accommodation option. Stay in the Treehouse here and enjoy 2 days of sheer adventure and thrill! Also explore the other attractions housed in the near vicinity including the splendid views of nature.

 

DAY 16 : TREEHOUSE – OOTY

From Vythiri, travel down to Ooty that is located at a distance of about 150 km. On arrival in this quaint hill station, check into the hotel. Post refreshing yourself, you can explore the city and its charismatic beauty at your own pace.

 

DAY 17 : OOTY SIGHTSEEING

Explore the beauty of Ooty on the seventeenth day of the tour. The Ooty lake, the Dodabetta Peak, and the Botanical Gardens are the must visit locations in town.

 

DAY 18 : OOTY – MYSORE

In the morning of the 18th day, you will drive down to Mysore from Ooty to feast on the heritage of the place. The Mysore Palace and the Chamundi temple are 2 of the most popular attractions housed here.

 

DAY 19 : MYSORE – BANGLORE

Post a leisurely breakfast, drive down to the city of Bangalore, your last destination in the beautiful nest and backwater tour. On arrival in the city, head to its major locations including the Bull temple and the Vidhan Soudha.

Overnight stay in Bangalore.

 

DAY 20 : BANGLORE – MUMBAI

Embark on half-day tours across the city of Bangalore before leaving for Mumbai post lunch. Our representative will see you off till the Mumbai airport in the evening for your flight back home.