This program is just the thing you have been looking for. You can put your feet up and unwind as we take you into the relaxed backwaters of Kerala, ‘God’s Own Country’. The backwaters are a chain of canals extending about 1500 kms, with a network of 44 rivers, lagoons and lakes. Your journey starts in the cosmopolitan city of Mumbai. You make a visit to the Juhu beach. The imposing Gateway of India as well as the Elephanta Caves is worth a visit. Next you catch a flight for Trivandrum from where you will be transported to heaven, in other words Kovalam. The palm-fringed beaches and golden-baked sand are the ideal place to spend your time. There are numerous Ayurveda ‘shalas’ or spas where you can just lie back for a relaxing massage to forget all your worries. After refreshing yourself at the beaches, next morning you will go to Cape Camorin.

The next morning, after breakfast, you will proceed towards Varkala, one of the few beach resorts, which has not been spoilt by teeming crowds. You also have an option to go for body therapy over here. Today you travel from Varkala to Kumarakom – the backwater country, either by speed- boat or a luxury cruiser.  You can make yourself feel at home in its small-town hush. The next day is exciting as you go for a boat ride into the countryside, where you will venture into the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. If you are the adventurous kind, you can indulge in water sports such as windsailing & water skiing. You can even take a canoe out into the quiet lakes. 

The next stop is Periyar. Getting there is as sublime as the destination itself. A scenic journey past mist capped mountains, spice plantations and open grasslands lined with spectacular water falls and delightful trekking trails form the access to your hideaway here. Tiger! The word sends a thrill down the spine. The next day you might have an opportunity to meet the beast. You will enter the Periyar Tiger Reserve. Trekking with a local guide familiarizes you with the place that has rare birds, trees & flowers aplenty. You can even set upon a walk through the plantations filled with the heady fragrance of fresh spice. Next morning, you drive to Kottayam, from where you will board traditionally decorated houseboats. You will start on a backwater cruise, which will end at Allepey. The afternoon offers a city tour of Allepey covering the Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church and the Dutch Palace. The next morning you will drive to Calicut. Here you can visit the Pazhassiraja Museum, The Art Gallery and Krishna Art Museum. The next part of your trip takes you to Vythiri. From there you go come back to Cochin. Take the flight back home.