Wildlife  Tour of Kerela and Beaches

Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days

Destinations:  Mumbai - Calicut - Kappad - Vythri - Calicut - Cochin - Kumarakom - Kovalam - Neyyar - Kovalam - Trivandrum

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Day 1 : Arrival Mumbai

Arrive at Mumbai. Upon arrival, transfer to pre-booked hotel.

Afternoon, Proceed for  city tour of Mumbai. Visit the Gateway of India, built to commemorate the royal visit of George V and Queen Mary in 1911. Stop by the Dhobi Ghat, the Flora Fountain and the Hanging Gardens. Drive by the Marine Drive, the Chowpaty Beach and the Parsi ''Towers of Silence''. Wales Museum. Stay overnight at the hotel.

 

Day 2 : Mumbai – Calicut ( Kozikode )

Morning transfer to airport for flight to Calicut,. Upon arrival transfer and check into the hotel. In the afternoon, city tour of Calicut, visiting the Pazhassiraja Museum, the Art Gallery, the Krishna Memon Museum and the market. Stay overnight at the hotel.

 

Day 3 : Calicut - Kappad

After breakfast drive to Kappd.  Upon arrival check in at hotel.  Afternoon visit Beypur, one of the ancient ports of Kerala. The boat-building yard here is famous for the construction of  Country Craft, which used to sail to Gulf countries with heavy luggage. It is also a major fishing harbor. Rest of the day free to explore the town. Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 4 : Kappad - Vythri

After breakfast drive to Vythri, on arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the at leisure to relax at hotel and around. Overnight at hotel

 

Day 5 : Vythri

The day would be spent at leisure to enjoy the Eco-Friendly nature at its best. The hotel is situated close to the Pookode Lake, evergreen forests with perennial steams and stunning waterfalls.  Overnight at hotel

 

Day 6 : Vythri - Calicut - Cochin

In the morning, drive to Calicut to board a train for Cochin.  Day on board the train. Upon arrival transfer to hotel  The evening would be spent at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.

 

Day 7 : Cochin

After breakfast leave for the city tour of cochin visiting Mattancheery Dutch Palace, the  16th century Jewish Synagogue and the Church of St. Francis. Vasco da Gama was originally buried in the Church''s cemetery., the Chinese nets.

The afternoon would be spent at leisure. Evening, witness  Kathakali Dance show. Stay overnight at the hotel.

 

Day 8 : Cochin - Kumarakom

In the morning, drive to Kumarakom. Upon arrival check in at hotel.  Rest of the day  at leisure, or go for an Ayurvedic Massage. Stay overnight at the hotel.

 

Day 9 : Kumarakom - Houseboat

The morning would be spent at leisure. In the afternoon, check into a Houseboat and depart for a cruise through the scenic backwater towards Alleppey. Enjoy the endless stretch of water running miles to nowhere; its banks lined with swaying palms fanning the lush green rice fields below dancing in rhythm with the gentle sea breeze carrying a medley of flavors of fish, coconut and spice. Stay overnight on the Houseboat.

 

Day 10 : Houseboat - Kovalam t at leisure on the beach. Stay overnight at the hotel.

In the morning transfer to Alleppey by road. Later, drive to Kovalam. Upon arrival, check into a hotel. The rest of the day free at the beach.

Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 11 : Kovalam - Neyyar

After breakfast, drive to Neyyar situated in the base of the forest, Agastyarkoodam, where the Hindu Saint Agastya spent his life in meditation. This area has rich in flora and fauna with lots of medicinal plants and orchids. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. The rest of the day would be spent at leisure, enjoying nature and trekking. Stay overnight at the hotel.

 

Day 12 : Neyyar

Early in the morning, attend Yoga and meditation sessions. The rest of the day would be spent at leisure enjoying nature and mild trekking. Stay overnight at the hotel.

 

Day 13 : Neyyar - Kovalam

Early in the morning, attend Yoga and meditation sessions. Later, drive to Kovalam visiting Aruvikkara en route. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a city tour of Trivandrum, visiting the Padmanabhaswamy Temple where the corridors are lined with 368 sculpted stone pillars and adorned with murals and ornamentation, the Museum, the Handicrafts Institute and the Art Gallery. Return to Kovalam and stay overnight at the hotel.

 

Day 14 : Kovalam - Trivandrum - Departure

After breakfast  transfer to the Trivandrum airport for your onward connection.