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You tour starts from the busy city of Mumbai and takes you to the quiet beaches of Kerala. You experience the backwaters of Kerala as well as the mountains in Munnar. In Mumbai you can visit the famous Gateway of India, a stone archway designed by George Wittet in the 16th century Gujarati style of architecture. You can also visit the Elephanta Caves, which are 7th century rock-cut temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Next you travel to Trivandrum and make your way to the sea resort of Kovalam. You can pamper yourself with an herbal, body-toning message or just laze around in the sun. Your next destination is Cape Camorin. Here you can visit Suchindram temples and the Padmanabharum Palace. From here you travel to the sunny beaches of Varkala, where the swaying palm trees and the friendly folk welcome you with open arms.
This trip takes you to Kumarakom. Enjoy the cool spray of the breeze as you travel by a speedboat or a luxury cruiser. You can also take a boat ride into the countryside, where you can visit the Bird Sanctuary. If you are adventurous enough, you can indulge in water sports such as Wind Sailing & Water Skiing. You can even take a canoe out into the quiet lakes. Next you travel to the beautiful wildlife sanctuary of Periyar. You can visit the Periyar Tiger Reserve. Trekking with a local guide familiarizes you to the rare birds, trees & flowers. A boat safari on the Periyar Lake is a once in a lifetime chance to spot exotic wildlife in its natural habitat.
From the coast you move to the mountains. Munnar has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, which towers over 2695m. An assortment of wild life such as the Nilgiri Thar, Nilgiri Langur, Sambhar, Gaur and the lion tailed Macaque are found in the rich tropical forests around. You can go trout fishing in the Devikulam Lake. You can also plan an outing to the Eravikulam National Park.You conclude your tour in the picturesque seaport of Cochin. Tour the city and visit the Jewish Synagogue, built in 1568 and adorned by hundreds of exquisite hand - painted Chinese tiles in blue & white. St. Francis church, the oldest European Church in India, is another must see. A walk in the cobbled streets of this quaint city is an incredible experience, you can never forget.
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