{"id":2095,"date":"2025-05-19T15:06:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T15:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/blog\/?p=2095"},"modified":"2025-05-19T15:06:30","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T15:06:30","slug":"exotic-south-india-tour-with-backwaters-of-kerala-to-the-wonders-of-mumbai-09-nights-10-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/blog\/exotic-south-india-tour-with-backwaters-of-kerala-to-the-wonders-of-mumbai-09-nights-10-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Exotic South India Tour with Backwaters of Kerala to The Wonders of Mumbai (  09 nights \/ 10 days )"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"calendarduration\"><strong>Duration<\/strong> : 09 nights \/ 10 days<\/div>\n<div><strong>Destinations<\/strong> : Cochin \u2013 Munnar &#8211; Thekaddy &#8211; Kumarakom &#8211; Kovalam\/Trivandrum- Mumbai<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3>Highlights<\/h3>\n<div id=\"pills-highlights\" class=\"tab-pane fade active show\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"pills-highlights-tab\">\n<ul>\n<li>Get mesmerized by the beauty of <strong>Eravikulam National Park.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Enjoy a boat ride around Periyar Lake.<\/li>\n<li>Traditional Kerala\u2019s cuisine on a house boat at <strong>Kumarakom<\/strong> awaits you.<\/li>\n<li>Explore the spice plantation and tea museum of Kerala.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy the virtual delights of Kathakali Dance Show.<\/li>\n<li>Delve into the art of the bygone era at Prince of Wales Museum<\/li>\n<li>See the sights of several washermen wash cloths by their hands at Dhobi Ghat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Tour Itineraries<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"details-image\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/COCHIN.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/\"><strong>Day 1: Arrival Cochin\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nFind our representative waiting for you at the Cochin Airport\/Ernakulam railway station\/Hotel. From here, you will be taken to the Kochi Hotel. Check in at the hotel keep your baggage and take some rest. Later on, head towards the city tour which will cover Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church interment place of Vasco Da Gama Church, Jewish Synagogue and Mattancherry Palace. On the tour, you will be taken to the Chinese fishing nets. Here, see the fixed land installation technique of fishing. Later on, head to enjoy a Kathakali Dance Show for an overnight stay at the hotel. Enjoy an overnight stay at Cochin.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/\"><strong>Day 2: Cochin \u2013 Munnar by Road (135 kms \/ 4 hours)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nThe morning in Cochin will start with a warm breakfast. Post this, take your bag and head to Munnar, the pride of Kerala. On your four hour long journey, enjoy the visual delights of gorgeous waterfalls and landscapes. Check in at the hotel, have a good personal time. After spending the leisure hours, enjoy a wonderful sleep in your hotel at Munnar.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"details-image\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Munnar.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/\"><strong>Day 3: Munnar<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nPost breakfast in the hotel, pack your bags and head for Private Kerala Wildlife Tour Packages. <strong>Eravikulam National Park <\/strong>in the lap of the Nilgiris is the first attraction of this tour. Make sure that you do not carry any plastics while heading to the National Park. Also note, that feeding animals in the park are strictly prohibited. \u00a0Get the chance to spot Nilgiri Thar, a wild type of wild goats, for which the place is known for. Next spot is the <strong>Mattupetty Dam<\/strong>, which is encapsulated by the alluring lake. The serene beauty and lush green landscape \u00a0makes it a perfect picnic spot. At the end of the day, head to the Echo Point enjoying the wonderful sight of the tea garden. Post this, head to the Tea Museum of Munnar for which the place is popular amongst the tourists. After seeing the wide varieties of tea, head back to Munnar for an overnight stay.<br \/>\n<strong>Note<\/strong>: The tea museum is closed on Monday.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"details-image\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/THEKKADY.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/\"><strong>Day 4: Munnar \u2013 Thekkady (95 kms \/ 3 hours)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nPost breakfast, check out from the hotel. A short drive of around 4 hours will take you to Thekaddy. Enjoy the visit to wildlife sanctuary\u00a0and delve into the exciting world of <strong>Periyar National Park<\/strong>. A <strong>boat ride in \u00a0Periyar Lake<\/strong> will let you explore the entire sanctuary. Sights of elephants, Sambar Deer and other wildlife creatures will take your heart away. The breathtaking beauty of this sanctuary will definitely bring you back to this place. Post visit, check in at the hotel and enjoy a peaceful sleep at your room in Thekkady.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"details-image\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/KUMARAKOM.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/\"><strong>Day 5: Thekaddy &#8211; Houseboat in Kumarakom<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nPost breakfast, bid goodbye to Thekaddy. \u00a0Check out of the hotel to enjoy an exhilarating experience at the House Boat at Kumarakom. The joy of being on a houseboat in the enchanting backwaters of Kerala will add to the picture perfect moments in Kerala. Spend the night in tranquility, enjoy your favorite music \u00a0amidst the beautiful set up of this scenic beauty. This is accompanied by delicious meals throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 6: Houseboat in Kumarakom \u2013 Kovalam (180 Kms.\/ approx. 4 Hrs.)<\/strong><br \/>\nThe next day begins with a warm breakfast served in the houseboat. Post this, head to Kovalam, the best beach destination in Kerala. On reaching the city check in at the hotel. Enjoy an overnight stay in Kovalam.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"details-image\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/KOVALAM-.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/\"><strong>Day 7: Kovalam<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nPost breakfast at the hotel enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy some time seeing the waves at Kovalam beach. You can also visit Ayurvedic centers that are lined up around the beach. After enjoying the day as per your interests, head back to the hotel for an overnight stay at Kovalam.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 8: Kovalam\/Trivandrum- Mumbai (By Flight)<\/strong><br \/>\nPost breakfast, leave the hotel heading towards the Trivandrum airport. Here, board the flight for Mumbai. On reaching, check-in at hotel enjoying an overnight stay in Mumbai.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"details-image\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marine-Drive.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 9: Mumbai<\/strong><br \/>\nThe morning starts with a breakfast. You will be received by a cab accompanied by a government approved guide. He will take you to a city tour in Mumbai. The first place on the tour includes <strong>The Gateway of India<\/strong>. It was established in the year 1924 at the Apollo Bunder. This marvel of Mumbai is designed by George Wittet, the British architect.<br \/>\nThe second attraction we are covering is <strong>Prince of Wales Museum<\/strong>. The museum houses the invaluables of the bygone era. Here, you will find a range of interesting sculptures, textiles, Numismatics, miniature paintings, Chinese &amp; Japanese antiquities, European Paintings, Decorative Art, allegorical painting and much more.<br \/>\nAfter this, drive to the <strong>University of Bombay<\/strong>, <strong>High Court of Bombay<\/strong> and <strong>Crawford Market<\/strong>. Later on, visit the Hanging Gardens based in the Malabar Hills. This is followed by your visit towards the <strong>Gandhi Memorial Museum (Mani Bhavan)<\/strong>. This museum takes you to Gandhiji and the religious Jain Temple.<br \/>\nThe next attraction on this Mumbai city tour will take you to <strong>Dhobi Ghat<\/strong>. Here, see the sight of thousands of workers washing cloths with their hands. Create great memories of having an offbeat experience. Capture the moments to show back home to your friends and family.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have visited Dhobi Ghat, past through the beautiful Bandra-Worli Sea Link. In the evening around 4-5 pm, be ready to take a stroll around Marine Drive. Relax here for a while, feeling the tranquility of the place. After this fun filled day, head back to the hotel. Enjoy a restful sleep at your hotel in Mumbai.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: Prince of Wales Museum is closed on Monday.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 10: Mumbai Departure<\/strong><br \/>\nKick start the morning with a warm breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Our driver will drive you to Mumbai\u2019s airport on time. Here, board the flight for onward destination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Duration : 09 nights \/ 10 days Destinations : Cochin \u2013 Munnar &#8211; Thekaddy &#8211; Kumarakom &#8211; Kovalam\/Trivandrum- Mumbai Highlights Get mesmerized by the beauty of Eravikulam National Park.\u00a0 Enjoy a boat ride around Periyar Lake. Traditional Kerala\u2019s cuisine on a house boat at Kumarakom awaits you. 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