Kerala Backwater Tour

A narrow enigmatic strip of land muzzles the Arabian sea all along the southwest coast of India. Further inland lie seemingly endless miles of placid Kerala backwaters, flanked on either side by a blanket of emerland palms. These canals and waterways vary in dimensions from being wide enough to be dubbed lakes, rich with marine beauty. To be in nothing but snaking slivers of freshwater , all mainly concentrated around the townships of Alleppey, Kumarakom, Kottayam, Quilon and Cochin. These winding waterways are best traversed in a quaint thatched roof houseboats called kettuvallam or in a sleek darting local snakeboat.

Down on the plains expansive tea coffee plantation dot the landscapes amidst vast open grasslands that are homed to wild tuskers, bisons, boar, deer and the great Indian tiger. Its wonderfully temperate climate rarely records below a pleasantly cool 18 degree centigrade in the winter and the over 32 degree centigrade mark in the summers and then of course there is that famous tropical monsoon.

Duration: 08 Days / 07 Nights
Places to Visit: Cochin - Periyar - Kumarakom - Houseboat - Marari - Cochin

Day 01: Arive Cochin

Arrive Cochin and transfer to the hotel ,relax for a day, overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Cochin - Periyar
Morning after lunch at the hotel drive to Periyar and on check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Periyar - Kumarakom
Early morning boatcruise on the Lake of the famous Periyar wildlife sanctuary to see wild life. Return to hotel for breakfast After breakfast a guided walk around the Spice Village to see the various spices grown in the resort garden. Thereafter drive through the winding "Ghats" lined with prosperous tea plantations & then arrive the fascinating countryside of low-lying palms and paddy fields to Kumarakom (190 kms) enroute visit the tea estates. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Kumarakom - Houseboat
Morning at leisure at Coconut Lagoon, taking a cruise on the backwaters in traditional country canoes called "vanjis" to see the agricultural activities of the local people living on the back waters. Visit also the beautiful bird sanctuary. Overnight on board.

Day 05: Houseboat
Marari: Breakfast on board. Sail to Alleppey & disembark at Puthenagady Jetty. On arrival proceed directly to Mararikulam (30 kms) Mararikulam - is one of the picturesque fishing villages that dot the lovely coast line of Kerala. Rest of the day at leisure for own activities and enjoy the facilities of the Resort. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Marari
Full day at leisure for own activities and enjoy the facilities of the Resort. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: Marari - Cochin
COCHIN - Visit the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, the Church of St. Francis, the Bolghatty Palace & the famous Chinese fishing nets. Afternoon, Harbour cruise - Cochin has one of the finest natural harbours. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Cochin
Ttransfer to the International airport for onward flight.
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Rajasthan Forts & Palaces Tour

Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Places to Visit: Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaipur, Agra.

Rajasthan is the desert state of india. An area of great beauty and contrast , it is the home of the valorous and colorful people - the rajputs , jats, and bishnois. It is also a land, which successfully combines the dazzling burning sands with simmering lake palaces. The hard rugged backdrop of shifting sand dunes has surprisingly inspired the imaginative creation of temples, forts and palaces of stunning artistry. It has also inspired color and pageantry as never before. One is simply transported back in time by a few centuries while travelling through this wonderful area of india. The Rajasthan nostalgia is sure to stay with one for a long time.

Day 01 : Arrival Delhi:
Arrive Delhi by international flight . Afternoon sightseeing tour of combined of old and new Delhi visiting the Red Fort ,Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, Govt. Sect. Etc.

Day 02 : Delhi/ Mandawa :
Morning drive to Mandawa . Later visit the painted havelis of Shekhawati.

Day 03 : Mandawa/ Bikaner :
Morning drive to Bikaner. Afternoon tour of Bikaner town to visit the fort.

Day 04 : Bikaner / Jaisalmer :
Morning drive to Jaisalmer through the Thar desert.

Day 05 : Jaisalmer:
Morning sight seeing tour of Jaisalmer visiting the Fort, Havelis and Garhi Sar, Cenotopah & Sun at Sun set . (optional camel safari). .

Day 06 : Jaisalmer/Jodhpur :
Morning drive to Jodhpur. Afternoon city tour visiting the fort , Jaswant Thara, Mandore Gardens.

Day 07 : Jodhpur/Udaipur:
Morning drive to Udaipur enroute visiting the Ranakpur Jain temples.

Day 08 : Udaipur:
Morning sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting the fort, Sahelion -ki -bari. Puppet museum etc. Evening boat ride on the lake. A most memorable boat ride with the reflections of the majestic lake palace at its best against the setting sun.

Day 09 : Udaipur/Jaipur :
After Breakfast transfer to Airport for flight to Jaipur. Check in at the Hotel for overnight.

Day 10 : Jaipur :
Morning excursion to the Amber fort/ Elephant ride. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting City Palace , observatory and Hawa Mahal ( palace of winds).

Day 11 : Jaipur/Agra :
Morning drive to Agra, enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Agra visiting the Taj Mahal and the fort.

Day 12 : Agra/Delhi :
Afternoon drive to Delhi, enroute visiting Akbar's Tomb at Sikandara. On arrival transfer to airport for flight to onward destination.

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