01
Day: Arrival Mumbai
Assistance on arrival at Mumbai International Airport
you will be welcome by our representative and transfer
to the hotel where we are holding the room on ready
occupancy basis. Rest of day free at leisure and relaxation.
Overnight at the hotel.
02 Day: Mumbai
After breakfast takes a sight seeing tour of Bombay,
drive to Gateway of India and from here cruise by
motorboats to Elephanta Caves. A flight of 100 steps
takes you to the top of the hill where it is set.
The caves houses large pillars that seem to hold the
ceiling which is made of cross beams. The picturesque
presentations of the 9 marvelous sculptured panels,
set on the walls are awe-inspiring. The most famous
of the panels is the Trimurthi, or triple-headed Shiva,
where the God is depicted as the destroyer, the preserver
and the creator. Later in the afternoon cruise back
to Gateway of India, one can have lunch at the Taj
Hotel or other several good Restaurants like Leopold
& Mondegar serving continental cuisines. Later
visit Prince of Wales Museum, Parliament House, Marine
Drive, Jain Temple, Hanging Gardens, Return back to
the hotel for overnight.
Note: Elephanta Caves and Prince of Wales
Museum are closed on every Monday.
03 Day: Mumbai - Ahmedabad
(By Air)
After breakfast check out the hotel and transfer to
the airport to board the morning flight for Ahmedabad.
On arrival transfer to the hotel. After some rest
and relaxation visit Jumma Masjid - one of the most
beautiful mosques in India, Rani Rupmati Masjid -
The Queen’s Mosque in Mirzapur, The Shaking
Minarets - when one minaret is shaken, the other minarets
vibrate too, Kankaria Lake - The circular lake having
an island garden in the middle, Hathi Singh Jain Temple
& Gandhi Ashram. Overnight to be spent at hotel.
04 Day: Ahmedabad - Rajkot
(218 kms - 4 ½ hours)
After breakfast checkout and drive to Rajkot, on arrival
transfer to the hotel. After relaxation take a sightseeing
tour of Rajkot visiting Watson Museum located in the
pleasant Jubilee garden, Swaminarayan Temples and
Gurukul are the places where people of all faith go
to seek blessings, Race Course, A center of fun &
amusement, having Bal-Bhawan, planetarium, a small
zoo & park with various rides. Later visit to
the local market, which is famous for its Bandhani
Sarees, mirror-work, patchwork, beadwork and silk
embroidery. In the evening take an excursion tour
to Jamnagar -86 kms 1 ½ hours, known for its
tie-&-dye work on fabrics, silken & gold embroidery.
Then return to Rajkot for overnight stay.
05 Day: Rajkot - Porbander
(170 kms - 3 hours)
Today in the morning take an excursion tour to Virpur
(68 kms -1 ½ hours) to visit Jalaram Temple.
After back to the Rajkot for checkout and proceed
to Porbander (the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, is
a picturesque little seaside resort on the west coast
of Gujarat) on arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight
stay.
06 Day: Porbander - Junagarh
(107 kms - 2 hours)
After breakfast take a sightseeing tour visiting Kirti
Mandir, Bharat Mandir, Sudama Mandir, then return
to the hotel for checkout. After lunch drive to Junagarh
on arrival transfer to the hotel. After rest take
an excursion tour to Sasan Gir which is the entrance
to the 1412 sq. km Gir National Park and the Wild
Life Sanctuary, the last stronghold of the Lion population
outside Africa. It also plays home to a large number
of Panthers, Hyenas, Deer, the world's only 4-horned
Antelope, Blue Bull, Wild Boar and the dangerous Marsh
Crocodile Return to the hotel for overnight stay at
Junagarh.
07 Day: Junagarh - Palitana
(213 kms - 3 ½ hours)
After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Girnar
Jain temples. After visit return to the hotel and
proceed to Palitana On arrival transfer to the hotel.
Evening take a sight seeing tour of Palitana visiting
The Place of Victory, Visit the exclusive Jain temples.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
08 Day: Palitana - Ahmedabad
(215 kms-3 hours) Ahmedabad - Bangalore (By Air)
After breakfast checkout the hotel and drive to Ahmedabad,
on arrival transfer to airport to board the evening
flight for Bangalore. On arrival transfer to the hotel
for overnight stay.
09 Day: Bangalore - Puttaparthi
(120 Kms - 2 hours)
After breakfast, take an excursion tour visiting Puttaparthi.
Day free to spend the time in the Puttaparthi. Evening
return to the Bangalore for overnight stay.
10 Day: Bangalore
After breakfast check out and drive to Bangalore.
On arrival transfer to the hotel and relax. Later
take a sightseeing tour of the city visiting Lal Baugh
- One of the many gardens in the city; it derives
its name from the profusion of Red roses which are
in bloom here, Cubbon Park - a garden laid down by
Lord Cubbon in 1864. The ambience of the city life
is broken with presence of such a large park in the
center of the city. The Bull Temple - The 4.57 m high
and 6.10 meters long image is carved out of single
granite rock, Bangalore Palace - Built in the Tudor
style and inspired by the Windsor palace, Vidhan Soudha
- the Vidhan Soudha houses the state legislative assembly
of state government, Tipu’s Palace - The summer
palace of Tipu Sultan later followed by visit to Sri
Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple - The temple is natural
monolith carved cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
In the evening you can visit Ulsoor Lake. Overnight
at the hotel.
11 Day: Bangalore - Mysore
(139 kms-3 hours)
Morning drive to Mysore via Srirangapatnam where you
enjoy a panoramic view of the Jain temples. On arrival
in Mysore check into your hotel. After relaxation
take a sight seeing tour visiting Maharaja Palace
built in 1911-1912. The Palace is harmonious syntheses
of the Hindu and saracenic style of architecture with
archways, domes, turrets, colonnades and sculptures,
which are magnificent. St. Philomena’s cathedral
- folklore museum - Brindavan Gardens & spectacular
musical fountains & Government Buildings, Later
drive up to Chamundi Hill to see Chamundeshwari temple
and a panoramic view of Mysore. On your way back,
see the Nandi Bull. Return to the hotel for overnight
at Mysore.
12 Day: Mysore - Ooty
(170 kms - 3 ½ hours)
After breakfast checkout and drive to Ooty, en route
optionally you can visit Bandipur & Mudumalai
Sanctuaries, on arrival transfer to the hotel. After
relaxation, enjoy the beauty of this hill station.
Ooty is fondly known as the 'Queen of Hill Stations',
Ooty is snugly ensconced in the heart of the Nilgiris.
Dotted with undulating hills, sparkling waterfalls,
gurgling brooks and lush green tea gardens, this tranquil
haven is sure to capture the hearts of every visitor.
Later take a sightseeing tour of Ooty enjoy the scenic
surroundings, the Botanical Garden a wealth of variety
of plants that include different types of roses, imported
shrubs, rare flowering plants, eucalyptus trees, several
old trees and even a fossilized tree trunk that is
20 million years old, followed by boat rides and fishing,
a visit to the Ooty Lake is a must. Besides these,
there are various view points like Lamb’s Rock,
Kodanadu and Dodabetta Peak is the highest point in
the district at a height of 2623 meters. Provided
the day is clear, one can see as far as the plains
of Coimbatore and the Mysore plateau. Overnight at
Ooty.
13 Day: Ooty - Cochin
(300 kms - 6 hours)
After an early breakfast, Checkout and drive to Cochin.
On arrival transfer to the hotel. Cochin: Oasis state
of Kerala & on to the Malabar Coasts & Kochi
(formerly Cochin), one of the India's most colourful
cities. This inter, connected series of Islands &
shoreline presents a vivacious blend of Cultures &
Religions; Visit to Fort Cochin & St. Frances
Church to see the town of Vasco da Gama. We also see
the Jewish Synagogue & the Mattancherry "Dutch"
Palace. This evening a memorable experience in any
journey in Kerala is a Boat Trip along the Palm Fringed
Lakes & Backwaters of the Area; we enjoy this
extraordinary excursion today. As we sail along the
shady canals we see cantilevered Chinese fishing nets.
From our launch, we enjoy use of narrow produced -
Laden dugouts & the everyday life of families
living on narrow spits of land between the waters.
In the evening enjoy the Kathakali, one of India's
most famous Classical dances. Lavish Costumes &
Exotic makeup & Masks intensify the beauty of
the dancers, intricate moments. Overnight at Cochin.
14 Day: Cochin - Munnar
(200 kms - 4 hours)
After an early breakfast drive to Munnar, on arrival
transfer to the hotel, the word "Munnar"
means three rivers. 3 mountain streams (Madurapuzha,
Nallathanni and Kundala) are joining together here.
During the British rule in India, Munnar was the summer
resort of the Government officials. The natural beauty,
calmness and mild cold climate throughout the year
make it the favourite tourist place. There are about
30 tea plantations in and around Munnar. The tea estates,
hills, lakes and forests inside Munnar range exposes
it's beauty. The Munnar hills are covered by tea plants
which makes the feeling of seeing a wide green carpet.
Munnar also has the highest peak in south India, Anamudi,
which towers over 2695 M. Anamudi is an ideal spot
for trekking. Later visit Eravikulam National Park
(15 km from Munnar,) The Nilgiri Tahr can be observed
at close quarters here. This park is established to
protect the Nilgiri Tahr (Nilgiri Ibex). The park
is breathtakingly beautiful and is easily comparable
to the best mountain ranges found anywhere in the
world. Enjoy the tea plantation and Munnar Lake site.
Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
15 Day: Munnar - Periyar:
(110 kms 2 ½ hour drive)
After breakfast checkout and drive to Thekkaddy, on
arrival transfer to the hotel, later visit Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary one of India's biggest wildlife
sanctuaries covering 777 sq. Km (300 Sq. miles) is
a Tiger Reserve. Its centrepiece, the man-made Periyar
Lake at the height of 2000 ft. covers 26 sq. km, running
through the forests of the Western Ghats in Kerala,
discover the park, animals found here include elephant,
sambar, gaur and wild animals found here include elephant,
sambar, gaur and wild boars and birds like ibis and
grey heron. The visit is done in a boat to view animals
with a bit of extra luck we may be able to see the
rare tiger as well. Later in the evening take a spice
plantation tour to see crops of cardamom, cinnamon,
pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. on your way back
to the hotel, you could stop at the local market and
pick up some fragrant spices. Overnight at Periyar.
16 Day: Periyar - Alleppey
(114 kms - 2 ½ hours) Backwaters tours through
sailing boat to Kumarakom
After breakfast checkout and drive for Alleppey, on
arrival embark at the houseboat. The day for the journey
of backwaters in the boat, through the tropical countryside
enchanting backwaters of Alleppey by regattas (snake
boats) for which Kerala is very famous, while sailing
enjoy palm fringed narrow canals winding through the
vast expanse of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets
lined up along either side of the canals are panoramic
sights one can never forget. The Chinese fishing nets,
the reminiscent of our past trade links, are also
found on the way. Flocks of duck swimming around the
banks and tiny birds flying across the sky remains
as enduring pictures reflecting the charm of this
tourist land, you also enjoy fishing from the houseboats,
evening enjoy sunset from the sun-deck of the houseboats,
moving towards Kumarakom. The Houseboats have generated
electricity; sitting cum dinning area, separate bedroom
with attached English toilets, sun deck and fully
loaded kitchen with a Chef, and Srank (Driver). Overnight
at the houseboat.
17 Day: Kumarakom
After breakfast, disembark from the houseboat and
drive to Kumarakom - for the nature-lover. Here in
this backwater town, you can laze in a canoe amidst
sylvan surroundings where the only presence is yours
and the egrets. Later visit at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary,
located on the banks of the Vembanad Lake, to see
bird viewing where numerous species of birds, including
Darters, Bitterns, Brahminy kites, Marsh Harries,
Teals and several varieties of Herons roost are found.
For an inquisitive bird watcher, it is always advisable
to carry their binoculars at all times. Return to
hotel, Make sure you do not miss out on Karimeen and
fresh toddy the favourite fresh water food and the
local wine. Overnight stay at Kumarakom.
18 Day: Kmarakom - Kovalam
(130 kms - 3 ½ hrs drive)
Morning after breakfast, drive to Kovalam, through
green coastal belt and cashew plantations on arrival
transfer to the hotel. Day free to relax with the
option of herbal oil massage Overnight at Kovalam
19 Day: Kovalam - Trivandrum
(16 Kms - ½ hour) - Mumbai (By Air) –
Hometown (By Air)
After breakfast, morning is free for rest and relaxation
or for personal activities. Later checkout the hotel
and drive to Trivandrum airport to board the afternoon
flight for Mumbai. On arrival transfer to the international
airport to board the scheduled flight for your hometown.
On departure tour concludes with happy memories.