9 Nights Kerala & Mumbai

Temperature: 24°C – 30°C

Arrive at Cochin airport on arrival meet and assist by our representative and transfer to Hotel.

Cochin (Kochi) is spread across islands and promontories in a stunning location between the Arabian Sea and the Backwaters. The city was founded in 1341 when a flood created a natural safe port which became the principal harbour for Malabar Coast’s spice trade. Cochin was on the main trade route between Europe and China. The rulers invited people of various religions to settle here, attracting the Jews and the Christians who built places of worship and their own communities.

Overnight stay in Cochin.

Temperature: 24°C – 30°C

After breakfast check out from the hotel & proceed for city tour of Cochin.

Cochin Visit the Dutch Palace, which has some of India’s most beautiful murals and the cantilevered Chinese fishing nets. See St. Francis Church where Vasco da Gama was originally buried and the Santa Cruz Church with its pastel coloured interior and carved wooden panels. Also, visit the Hill Palace Museum, which displays Royal memorabilia, paintings, carvings and arms.

In the evening enjoy a Kathakali show – it is the traditional dance form of Kerala.

Kathakali literally meaning “story dance” is the pantomimic dance drama, the dancing and the acting being blended together into an inseparable form. It is a combination of facial expressions and body movements, which brings out the thought and emotion of the character. Kathakali is predominantly a male art and the dancing is mostly of the masculine type. The position taken by the actor is angular. He never stands erect while -acting, his knees being spread out and his legs forming a rhombus, his hands bent at the elbow and his palms on his hips. The outer feet are never flat on the ground and still the actor maintains a perfect balance. The female character is lasya which is gentle and grateful. This is particularly evident in love scenes.

Overnight stay in Cochin.

Temperature: 18°C – 25°C

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Munnar.

Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams – Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. 1600 m above sea level, this hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower that bathes the hills in blue every twelve years will bloom next in 2018. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m.

Overnight in Munnar.

Temperature: 18°C – 25°C

After breakfast at the hotel proceed for a city tour of Munnar. Sightseeing in Munnar covering Mount Carmel, Mattapetty Lake and tea museum.

Overnight in Munnar.

Temperature: 24°C – 30°C

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Kumarakom.

The tourist village of Kumarakom lies in the scenic backwater area, on the shore of the pleasant Vembanad lake, 16 km away from Kottayam. Here an old rubber plantation around the lake has been developed into a bird sanctuary. A path goes through the swamp to the main nesting area, while the island in the middle of the lake can be reached by boat.

Temperature: 24°C – 30°C

After breakfast proceed to Alleppey jetty to board Day cruise House boat.

A houseboat ride gives you the breath taking view of the untouched and otherwise inaccessible rural Kerala that it offers – while you float. This houseboat will cruise along the back waters. You meals will be cooked and served on board. The coastal town of Alleppey to Alleppey on the Arabian Sea is the Venice of the East, for the numerous canals that meander through the town. Bathing in the backwaters on the Vemband Lake is refreshing. This town holds a thrilling event of snake-boat race every year in August. It is also known for its cashew nuts, coir trade, rice, pepper crops & coconuts. In the evening disembark from the house boatand drive to Kumarakom.

Overnight stay in Kumarakom.

Temperature: 26°C – 32°C

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Cochin airport to board flight for Mumbai.

Mumbai is a city of dreams and is home to Bollywood, the largest film industry in the world that produces 1000 films every year. Mumbai is a bustling cosmopolitan city, which is a melting pot of diverse culture. However, most of all it is a city of stories. Everybody in Mumbai has a story to tell.

Upon arrival proceed for check-in at your hotel. Overnight stay in Mumbai.

Temperature: 26°C – 32°C

After breakfast proceed for city tour of Mumbai.

Visit to Gateway of India, Mumbai’s principle landmark. This arch of yellow basalt was erected on the waterfront in 1924 to commemorate King Geroge V’s visit to this colony in 1911. Drive past the Afghan Church, Secretariat of Maharashtra Government and along the Marine Drive which is fondly known as the ‘Queen’s Necklace’. Visit Hanging Gardens which offer a splendid view of the city, Chowpatty, Kamala Nehru Park and also Mani Bhavan where Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his visits to Mumbai. Stop at the ‘Dhobi Ghat’ where Mumbai’s ‘dirties’ are scrubbed, bashed, dyed and hung out to dry.

Overnight stay in Mumbai.

Temperature: 26°C – 32°C

After breakfast full day free for Shopping. Overnight in Mumbai.

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Mumbai airport to board flight for onwards destination.