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Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days
Destination : Mumbai - Varkala - Quilon - Kumarakom - Thekkady - Cochin - Goa -Mumbai

Day 01 : Arrival Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai.
Trivandrum, the capital of the State of Kerala, built on hills, it is a sedate city where modernization has had little impact. The chief architectural attraction is the Padmanabhaswami Temple, an impressive example of South Indian architecture. Other places of interest include the Chitralayam art museum with its varied collection of paintings, the Trivandrum museum, housing a display of local arts and crafts and Kaudiyar Palace, the residence of the former Maharajah of Travancore/Cochin.
Varkala lies on the coast 50 Kms north of Trivandrum. Its idyllic and isolated setting with its blend of cliffs and white sand beaches makes it a beach resort with a difference. The sunset over the Arabian Sea viewed from the cliff tops is spectacular. This small quiet town has its atmosphere and its Janardhana temple has often drawn pilgrims for centuries. Besides it has a Yoga centre, Ashram, Nature Centre, mineral water spring and markets.

Day 02 : Varkala to Quilon
After breakfast depart by road to Quilon, a journey of about two hours. Afternoon free. Overnight at hotel

Day 03 :Quilon to Kumarakom
After breakfast depart by road to Kumarakom, a journey of about four hours. Overnight at hotel
Kumarakom at Vembanad Lake, is situated in a former rubber plantation and is home to water fowl as well as migratory birds such as the Siberian stork. This is definitely a place to sit back and relax


Day 04 : Kumarakom
You will be transferred to Kumarakom Lake Resort, a drive of half an hour. Overnight at Kumarakom Lake Resort for three nights (Std Rm)

Day 05 : Kumarakom
At leisure

Day 06 : Kumarakom
At leisure

Day 07 : Kumarakom to Thekkady
After breakfast depart by road to Thekkady, a journey of about four hours. Overnight at hotel Spice Village for two nights (Std Rm)
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary lies around the lake, on the cool hills of the Western Ghats the heartland of which luxuriate in matted coffee, tea, pepper and cardamon plantations. Periyar offers one of the most sybaritic ways of seeing big game. The tropical jungle around Periyar lake can be explored on the foot as well but we lounge in a motor launch as it drifts around a bend and comes into sight of elephants, deer or bison coming to the shores of the lake for a drink. It is famous for its wild elephants and boasts a large population of Gaur, Sambar, Cheetal, Sloth Bear, Wild Dog and many species of birds. During the dry season when water-holes within the forest are dry, leopards and tigers also pad up to the lake for water.

Day 08 : Tehkkady
At leisure

Day 09 : Thekkady to Cochin
After breakfast depart by road to Cochin, a journey of about five to six hours. Overnight at hotel Taj Malabar (Std Rm)
With its wealth of historical associations and beautiful setting on a cluster of islands and narrow peninsulas, Cochin is one of India's interesting cities. It reflects the eclecticism of Kerala perfectly. It has one of the best natural harbours in the country
Traders from the West came to Kerala as far back as the 3rd century B.C. and took back with them spices, ivory and teak. Much later, in the 15th century, the Portuguese, Dutch, French and British came to this region in the guise of merchants, some to stay on as colonial rulers. Here you can see the oldest church in India.

Day 10 : Cochin to Goa
Morning free. Afternoon transfer to Cochin airport for flight IC 575 to Goa, departing at 1445 hours and arriving at 1555 hours. You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at hotel Taj Exotica three nights (Std Rm)
Sun, sea and the sand combine to make Goa an ideal place to rest. With its 100 Km of coastline, it is a land of Golden beaches set against a backdrop of coconut palms and green rice fields. This former Portuguese colony offers some of the best un-spoilt beaches in South East Asia. With white washed buildings and Portuguese churches a Mediterranean atmosphere still exists here. Under the Portuguese it rapidly grew to rival Lisbon and many huge churches convents and monasteries were built. However, with the rise of British Dutch and French supremacy at sea, the Portuguese influence declined and so did Old Goa. Panjim is India's smallest state capital and perhaps one of the most pleasant. It retains a strong Portuguese flavor, and parts of the town have narrow winding streets. There are numerous cafes and small bars; many still have their signs in Portuguese.

Day 11 to 12: Goa
At leisure

Day 13 : Depart Mumbai
Morning free. On arrival Mumbai you will be on you own hotel and transport arrangements