Yoga Meditation Tour
Duration : 9 Nights / 10 Days
Destinations Covered : Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Kovalam
Day 01: Arrival at Cochin
Upon arrival at Cochin our representative will transfer you to hotel. Check
in at the hotel and relax for some time. Kochi has the finest natural harbor.
It became the first European township in India when the Portuguese settled
here in the 15th century AD. Today, there are nearly thirteen communities
living in the city. In the afternoon, visit the Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry
Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets, Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica,
St. Francis Church, VOC Gate and Bastion Bungalow. Overnight will be at
Kochi.
Day 02: Cochin - Munnar
Breakfast will be at hotel. Check out and proceed to Munnar. Munnar is considered
to be one of the most attractive hill stations in Kerala. Anamundi, the
highest peak in south India rising to a height of 2695 m lies in Munnar.
Munnar, which means the 'Three Rivers', lies on the confluence of the three
mountain streams, namely, Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. On arrival
at Munnar, check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure.
Overnight will be at Munnar.
Day 03: Munnar
Breakfast will be at hotel in Munnar. Proceed for the sightseeing tour.
Visit Raja Malai, a top peak of Munnar, Muttuputty Dam and the Indo-Swiss
Project. You can also enjoy boating in the Lake. Overnight will be at Munnar.
Day 04: Munnar - Thekkady
Breakfast will be at hotel. Check out and proceed for Thekkady. Thekkady
is a small town; lying on the Western Ghats and is abundant with high hills,
sweet-smelling spice plantations and the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. On
arrival at Thekkady, check in at the hotel. In the evening, visit the market
at Kumily to buy some spices. Overnight will be at Thekkady.
Day 05: Thekkady
Breakfast will be at hotel. Thereafter you will proceed for the sightseeing
tour of Thekkady. Visit the Periyar National Park to watch the rare species
of plants and animals. In the afternoon, visit Spice Plantations of cardamom,
cinnamon and pepper and Coffee and Tea Gardens. On the way back to your
hotel, you can stop at the local market to pick up some fresh and fragrant
spices. In the evening, enjoy a boat cruise at the lake, watching wild animals
and birds. Overnight will be at Thekkady.
Day 06: Thekkady - Kumarakom
Have your breakfast at hotel. Check out and proceed to Kumarakom. Kumarakom
is located on the Vembanad Lake and is 10 km from Kottayam. The land at
Kumarakom seems to be divided into a series of islands formed due to a comprehensive
network of canals and lakes. You will soon realize that there is only one
island formed because of the backwaters. Upon arrival at Kumarakom, check
in to the hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy Ayurveda Massages at the resort.
Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight will be at Kumarakom.
Day 07: Kumarakom
Breakfast will be at hotel and thereafter enjoy a sightseeing tour of Kumarakom.
Visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Enjoy a calm cruise at the backwaters
or Vembanad Lake. Attend Yoga Classes in the afternoon. Overnight will be
at Kumarakom.
Day 08: Kumarakom - Kovalam
Have your breakfast at hotel and check out and proceed to Kovalam. Kovalam,
Situated on the Malabar Coast along the shoreline of Kerala, is called a
'Grove of Coconuts'. Dotted by coconut palms, Kovalam has earned the reputation
as one of t
he most favorite beaches in India. Upon arrival at Kovalam, check
in at the hotel. Relax for some time. Visit the beach in the evening. Spend
some time practicing Meditation or Yoga at the resort. Overnight will be
at resort in Kovalam.
Day 09: Kovalam
Enjoy your breakfast be at hotel and later participate in the Yoga and Meditation
Classes. In the evening, you will be free for leisure activities. Spend
the night at Kovalam.
Day 10: Departure Kovalam
Like all other good things, your Yoga meditation tour of Kerala also comes
to an end. Check out and transfer at leisure for train or flight to the
next destination or home.