South India Holiday Vacation
Duration : 15
Days - 14 Nights
Destination : Mumbai - Periyar - Alleppey
- Bangaram Island - Kochi - Goa
Day 01 : Mumbai
Welcome to India. You will be received at the international airport of Mumbai.
Assisted to your hotel and check in. Rest of the time free for leisure.
Day 02 : Mumbai
Half day trip to Elephanta cave island for astonishing ancient sculptures. Later
during the day visit notable attractions of the city which includes Dhobi Ghat,
Crawford market, Marine drive and old mansions of Colaba area.
Day 03 : Periyar
In the morning you will be transferred to the domestic airport of Mumbai to
board the flight to Madurai. On arrival you will be assisted and transferred
straight to Periyar National Park - One of the best jungles in India to see
wild elephants. Day free to explore on own.
Day 04 : Periyar
Visit the National Park on boat over Periyar lake where several wild animals
congregate at different times.
Day 05 : Houseboat
In the morning drive downwards to plains. Board a houseboat from the vemvanad
lake. The House Boat (Kettuvalom) - a traditional rice barge converted into
a houseboat with a fully furnished bedroom, attached bathroom, living room and
sun deck. You will have your exclusive chef who will prepare tasty meals and
seafood for you. For the whole day and night you will be moving over the backwater
canals witnessing every aspect of backwater lifestyle in a leisurely manner.
You have the discretion to ask your boat to be moored at any point you find
appealing.
Day 06 : Alleppey
Reach Alleppey- the central hub of backwater network. Stay in a traditional
Kerala house opening right over the Vembanad Lake surrounded by banana plantations.
Day free to relax with the option of a herbal oil massage. Also relish the wonderful
Kerala cuisine in ethnic way.
Day 07 : Alleppey
Day will be used to closely watch backwaters lifestyle. Visit coir-making factory,
a temple and bathe the elephants at elephant rearing center.
Day 08 : Bangaram Island
Drive to Kochi in the morning and straightaway reach the airport. Fly to Agatti
Island from where you will be transferred to Bangaram Island - is uninhabited
except for occasional visitors from the nearest island of Agatti, where the
airport is situated. Bangaram presents a breathtaking spectacle of sparkling
coral reefs, turquoise blue lagoons, silvery beaches and lush green coconut
palms. Remaining day at leisure.
Day 09 : Bangaram Island
Day at your discretion. You may indulge yourself in Scuba diving and other adventure
sports like deep-sea fishing (by paying extras).
Day 10 : Bangaram Island
Day at leisure.
Day 11 : Kochi
Morning at leisure. Later take the flight to Kochi. On arrival check in. rest
of the free for leisure.
Day 12 : Goa
In the morning you will be transferred to the domestic airport to board the
flight to Goa - the exotic tropical beach destination. Day free to walk around
the beaches.
Day 13: Goa
Sightseeing tour of Panjim for its beautiful churches and cathedrals. Mandovi
River cruise.
Day 14 : Goa
Day completely at discretion in the tropical paradise known as Goa.
Day 15 : Departure
In the morning you will be transferred to the domestic airport of Goa to board
a flight to Mumbai. On arrival at Mumbai you will be transferred to international
airport to board the flight back to home.
