Gateway of India – The stone archway designed by Wittett in the 16th century. Thereafter, proceed to visit Elephanta Caves by boat. The caves are located in an island which is 9 km from Mumbai. These 7th century rock – cut temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva. Return back to Mumbai in the evening.
Tour Duration: 10 Days & 9 Nights
Destinations Covered: Mumbai < Trivandrum < Kovalam < Cape Camorin < Kovalam < Varkala < Kumarakom < Cochin < Mumbai.
Day 01 - Arrive Mumbai On arrival at Mumbai airport, you will be met by our representative & transferred to your hotel, Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02 – Mumbai Morning enjoy a half day tour of: Gateway of India – The stone archway designed by Wittett in the 16th century. Thereafter, proceed to visit Elephanta Caves by boat. The caves are located in an island which is 9 km from Mumbai. These 7th century rock – cut temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva. Return back to Mumbai in the evening. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 – Mumbai – Trivandrum Today morning you will be transferred to the airport to connect flight to Trivandrum. On arrival at Trivandrum our rep will escort you to your hotel, after check in formalities spend your day at leisure on Trivandrum beaches. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 – Trivandrum - Kovalam – Cape Camorin – Kovalam Leave for Kovalam and proceed straight to Cape Camorin. Also visit the Padmanabhapuram Palace and the Archaeological museum at Cape Camorin. In the evening, drive back to Kovalam. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 – Kovalam – Varkala Morning, after breakfast we will proceed towards Varkala. Varkala beaches are a scenic delight and draw a lot of tourists every year. Spent your time here at leisure. Take a body message while you laze on the beach. Stay overnight at your hotel of choice
Day 06 – Varkala – Kumarakom Today, leave early morning for Kumarakom – the backwater country on a luxury Cruiser from Varkala. Kumarakom is a small fishing village located on the backwaters of Kerala state on the shores of Vambanand lake. The town has many herb plantations around it and is a naturalist’s delight. Check into your hotel room and spend your day at leisure, indulge in body messages, nature walk around your hotel etc.
Day 07 – Kumarakom After breakfast, take a boat ride into the countryside, visit a Bird Sanctuary nearby. For the adventurous, there are options of water sports like wind sailing & water skiing. You can even take a canoe out into the lake. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 – Kumarakom- Cochin Morning drive to Cochin. Cochin is an ancient city and the first settlement of the Portugese in India. After hotel check in spend your day at leisure at the hotel or go out for an evening stroll. Late evening enjoy a Kathakali dance performance at the hotel along with dinner. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 – Cochin Morning after early breakfast proceed for a guided city tour covering the Jewish Synagogue – Built in 1568 the oldest synagogue in the commonwealth stands, adorned by hundreds of exquisite hand - painted Chinese tiles in blue & white. Thereafter visit the St. Francis church: originally, built out of wood in 1503, this church is amongst the oldest churches in India. Vasco de Gama the great Portugese travelller’s remains are buried here.
You will also visit the old Dutch Palace which has survived the vagaries of time. As you climb its stone steps, you enter a different world of Palanquins and heraldry, jewels and rich murals.
Return to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 – Cochin – Mumbai Transfer to airport to board flight for Mumbai. On arrival, proceed for onward journey.
