In the Shadow of the Mountains
A relaxing 15 night itinerary exploring the sights of the Keralan hill stations, incorporating 4 nights on one of the best beaches in the state, a stay on a houseboat, the opportunity to see wildlife in Periyar National Park and the chance to understand what life in this remarkable part of the world is really like.
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| Day 01 |
Depart London for Trivandrum. |
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| Day 02 |
You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel near Kovalam. |
Travancore Heritage, Taj Green Cove |
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Travancore Heritage, Taj Green Cove |
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Travancore Heritage, Taj Green Cove |
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Travancore Heritage, Taj Green Cove |
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| Day 06 |
You will be transferred to the jetty at Alumkadav, in the heart of the backwaters, where you will meet your houseboat and her crew. |
Discovery, Houseboat |
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| Day 07 |
You will be met at the jetty and transferred by road up into the Western Ghats, to Thekkady. This is a very scenic drive, as the mountains are dramatic, the road windy and the waterfalls spectacular. |
Shalimar Spice Garden, Spice Village |
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| Day 08 |
An early morning start as you will be taken into Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. This is a full day programme which includes both trekking in the forest and bamboo rafting on the lake. Lunch will be provided. |
Shalimar Spice Garden, Spice Village |
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| Day 09 |
You will be met and transferred higher into the Western Ghats, to the hill station of Munnar. |
Windermere, Taliyar Estate |
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| Day 10 |
Free to explore Munnar, accompanied by your guide. |
Windermere, Taliyar Estate |
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| Day 11 |
You will be transferred by road to Kotamangalam. |
Plantation Homestay |
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Plantation Homestay |
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| Day 13 |
You will be transferred to the airport in Cochin, in time to check in for your flight to Calicut. Here you will be met and transferred up into the Nilgiri Mountains, to the hill station of Wyanad. |
Tranquil, Tree Houses |
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Tranquil, Tree Houses |
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Tranquil, Tree Houses |
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Transfer to the airport in time to check in for your flight home. |
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