Enchanting Backwaters Tour (IGT-35)

Code: IGT-35 Duration : 20 Days/19 Nights Places Covered : Mumbai - Trivandrum - Kovalam - Cape Comorin - Varkala - Kumarakom - Periyar - Kottayam - Backwater Tour - Alleppey - Cochin - Calicut - Treehouse - Ooty - Mysore - Bangalore - Mumbai Group Size: 6 - 18 Theme: Cultural and heritage backwater tour Season: September to December Price Range: From USD 2326 Special Activities: Ayurvedic massage, water sports activities, jungle safari, Kathakali dance performance etc. Meals Included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner Tour Highlights: Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Periyar National Park, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church etc. Culture Shock Rating : (on a scale of 5) Visitor Feedback Rating : (on a scale of 5) Click to Zoom the map

Duration : 20 Days/19 Nights
Places Covered : Mumbai - Trivandrum - Kovalam - Cape Comorin - Varkala - Kumarakom - Periyar - Kottayam - Backwater Tour - Alleppey - Cochin - Calicut - Treehouse - Ooty - Mysore - Bangalore - Mumbai


Day 1 » Arrival in Mumbai
The city of Indian film industry, Mumbai welcomes your arrival with its arms open. On arrival India Guided Tour's travel managers escort you to a pre booked hotel. Take some refreshment before attending your tour orientation session. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 » Mumbai Sightseeing
The day belongs to sightseeing tour of Mumbai. Start with a visit to the Gateway of India. This heritage structure stands angular on the sea and attracts more than 2000 visitors every day. Also get clicked by our exclusive snapper at this place. Next on the visit list are the Elephanta caves and Juhu Beach. You can also visit the Sidhi Vinayak Temple. The enthusiasm amongst devotees is on a high all day long as they Que up to get a glimpse of their God. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3 » Mumbai - Trivandrum – Kovalam
Take the morning breakfast and board a flight to Trivandrum. On arrival our travel managers transfer you to a pre booked hotel in Kovalam. Here you can fell the sea breeze and take part in numerous water sports activities. We also provide Spa massages in case you wish to rejuvenate both physically and mentally. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4 » Kovalam – Cape Comorin – Kovalam
Take a quick breakfast and drive to Cape Comorin. Here sightseeing places like Padmanabhapuram Palace and Archaeological museum are on the radar. Return back to Kovalam for an overnight stay.

Day 5 » Kovalam – Varakala
In the morning you are transferred to the beach retreat of Varkala. On arrival check into a hotel on the sandy sea side. Here you can indulge in some of the finest massage therapies. Also take a long walk on the golden sand at this place. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6 » Varkala – Kumarakom
Head to Komarakom early morning via speed boat. Known for its famous bird sanctuary this land is full of natural delight such as Swaying coconut trees, lush mangrove forests and paddy fields. On arrival check into a pre booked hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 7 » Sightseeing in Kumarakom
After a relaxed morning breakfast we leave for bird watching in Kumarakom bird sanctuary. You also enjoy canoe ride over the lake. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8 » Kumarakom – Periyar
In the morning you travel to Periyar. Upon arrival check into a pre booked hotel. The rest of the day is free for relaxation and individual activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9 » Wildlife Safari in Periyar
Start up with a Jungle Safari of Periyar. You might easily spot animals like Wild Pigs, Sambar, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer. Bird life is also abundant, with birds like Darters, Cormorants, Kingfishers, the great Malabar Hornbill easily spotted. Enjoy a brief boat ride in the Periyar Lake. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10 – 11 » Periyar – Kottayam -Backwater
Take a memorable 2 day houseboat ride to Kottayam. Get a royal treat with best of houseboat luxuries during the journey. We also treat you with some great Kerala dishes throughout the journey. Experience a shipping cruise with a boat ride to Kottayam

Day 12 » Allepey – Cochin
Take the morning breakfast and drive to Cochin. On arrival you a re transferred to a pre booked hotel. Relax a bit before embarking on a sightseeing tour of Cochin. Make a visit to the Dutch Palace. Experience this heritage centre of Cochin as it hosts some royal costumes and murals. You can also guides also take you to Jewish Synagogue and St. Francis Church. Last but not the least we take you to the very popular Chinese fishing nets. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 13 » Cochin – Calicut
We take the breakfast and depart for Calicut (or Kozhikode). This is the place where Vasco da Gama came from Europe in 1498. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. After relaxing for a while we start our visit to major tourist destinations of the city including Pazhassiraja Museum, Art Gallery and Krishna Art Museum. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 14 » Calicut – Tree House
This is surely going to be an awesome experience for you. Staying on a tree house like your favorite cartoons will be fun. The tree house is situated some 65 kms from Calicut. Overnight stay at the tree house.
Day 15 » Tree House Stay
You can spend the entire day listening to bird chirpping. Also take out the camera and take some memorable snaps. Overnight stay at the tree house.

Day 16 » Tree house – Ooty
In the morning drive to Ooty. On arrival check into a pre booked hotel. The rest of the day is free for relaxation and individual activities and relaxation. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 17 » Ooty sightseeing
Sightseeing places in Ooty include Botanical gardens, Ooty lake and Lamb's Rock. Your travel guides also take you to the Kodanadu's view point. The place offers an eye gluing view of Moyar river and the tea estates.

Day 18 » Ooty – Mysore
After a quick breakfast, we head towards Mysore. On arrival check into a pre booked hotel. Take some rest and start your Mysore sightseeing with a visit to Mysore Zoo. Also take a trip to Vrindavan Gardens in the evening. Enjoy all the lightings and fountains at the park. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 19 » Mysore – Bangalore
In the morning take a flight to Bangalore. As you arrive, check into a pre booked hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel. Take our exclusive sightseeing walk tours to places like Lal Bagh, Bangalore Palace and M.G Road. Do some shopping of best of apparels on the M.G road markets. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 20 » Bangalore – Mumbai – Departure
Take a quick morning breakfast and board a flight to Mumbai. Our travel managers in Mumbai escort you to the international airport for a flight back to your home country.