Central India with Kerala Spice Tour
Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days
Destinations Covered: Mumbai- Aurangabad- Ajanta- Ellora- Cochin- Munnar- Periyar- Cochin
Day 01: Mumbai
On Arrival Mumbai Airport/ Railway station you will be greeted with a warm welcome by our representative & later assisted for transfer to your hotel. Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay is the capital city of Maharashtra state. It is India’s most dynamic, cosmopolitan & populace (crowded) city. It is also country’s financial centre, which homes some important financial institutions such as RBI, BSE, & NSE. The city is most affluent, well developed & industrialized centre of the country. It is the also the home to the world’s biggest cinema industry popularly known as Bollywood. The city is the commercial capital of India & also houses the world largest textile markets. Several migrants from all over the country continue to flock this ‘City of gold’ in search of fame, fortune etc. It is a multicolored & multilingual city. On arrival check in the hotel & relax for the day. Visit some important commercial centers. Enjoy a delicious dinner & overnight relax at the hotel.
Day 02: Mumbai:
After Breakfast proceed for a city tour of Mumbai. Visit Gate way of India, Prince of Wales museum, Flora fountain, Rajabhai clock towers, Marine drive, Chowpathy beach, Malabar hill, Jehangir art gallery, Keenest Eliyahoo Synagogue, Town hall, Wellington fountain, Jain temples, Hanging garden, St. John church, Juhu beach, Sanjay Gandhi national park, Film city, Hajji ali dargah, Mahalaxmi temple etc. Late in the evening return back to hotel. Have a tasteful dinner & over night relax at the hotel.
Day 03: Aurangabad
After Breakfast check out the hotel. Today you will be driven towards Aurangabad. Aurangabad is a largest city of northern Maharashtra. It is situated in the central part of Maharashtra state, on the banks of Kham River. It is founded in 1610 by malik ambar, prime minister of nizam shahi rulers. Later, it became the headquarter of Aurangzeb, the last great mughal emperor, which he was renamed after himself conquered the Deccan states as Aurangabad. This city is also called as the historical city. Its heritage is rich & varied because of the artistic & cultural influence of several dynasties. This heritage city is also a gateway to the world famous heritage sites, Ellora & Ajanta. Its charm, glory & historical sites had attracted many visitors over the centuries. On arrival Aurangabad check in the hotel. After refresh up proceed for a sight seeing tour visit Aurangabad caves, Bibi ka maqbara, Naukonda palace, Himroo factory, Dargah of baba shah musafir etc. Enjoy a delicious dinner & over night relax at the hotel.
Day 04: Ajanta
After Breakfast check out the hotel & proceed towards Ajanta. Ajanta caves are not really caves, but temples built out of living rocks. It lies in a horseshoe shaped escarpment, overlooking the narrow waghora river gorge. This small town is a World Heritage Site of UNESCO, consisting 30 extraordinary rock cut cave temples. Ever since the year 200 BC, its ravine had been a great monastic centre. The earliest & finest examples of Buddhist paintings in India can be seen at the Ajanta caves, in existence the morals of Ajanta executed between the 2nd century BC & 5th century AD. The morals show scenes from the Buddhist life & the jataka tales. It also recounts stories of Buddha’s previous incarnations as an enlightened being. The caves represent the flowering of Buddhist art in India. Once the visitor enters the caves, the outside world is lost & the visitor is in another realm. On arrival Ajanta check into the hotel. Late in the afternoon you will be driven for a sight seeing tour visit Ajanta cave temple, Chaitra Grihas (prayer halls), Viharas (monasteries), Parinirvana statue, the miracle of Sravasti, the Maharaja Jataka, Padmapani, Avalokitesvara etc. Have a delicious dinner & over night relax at the hotel.
Day 05: Ellora
After Breakfast check out the hotel & driven towards ellora. Ellora caves are remarkable for their splendid structures. Ellora caves are regarded as a world heritage site of India. There are almost 34 monasteries & cave temples at ellora, hewn from a long escarpment, dated back from 600 to 1000 AD are among the most splendid examples of rock cut architecture in India. They are one of the world’s biggest rock hewn monastic temple complexes. It has beautiful paintings & stunning sculptures of Buddhist, Hindu & Jain faiths. The temples at ellora are dedicated to Buddhism, Jainism & Brahmanism. The mammoth complex was carved out of huge rocky cliff face. On arrival ellora check in the hotel. After refresh up, you will be driven for a sight seeing tour visit Kailasa cave temple, 12 Buddhist caves, 5 Jain caves, 17 Hindu caves, Grineshwara temple etc. Late in the evening return back to hotel. Enjoy a tasteful dinner & over night relax at the hotel.
Day 06: Cochin
After Breakfast check out the hotel & drive back to Mumbai, on arrival Mumbai drop at the Airport & board the onwards flight to Cochin. On Arrival Cochin Airport you will be greeted with a warm welcome by our representative & later assisted for transfer to your hotel. Later in the afternoon after refresh up proceed for a half day city tour of Cochin. Cochin is in fact a collection of narrow islands & peninsulas. The city can be regarded as the commercial & industrial capital of kerala. Tourist can enjoy its commerciality. Visit Some of the sight seeing places like Fort Kochi, Kerala History Museum, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Bolghatty Palace, St Francis Church, Willington Island, Chottanikara Temple, Koder House, Hill Palace Museum, Parishanth Taamburan Museum, Santa Cruz Cathedral, Chinese Fishing Nets etc, later in the evening proceed for a Kath kali show, a classical dance of kerala. Have a delicious dinner & overnight relax at the hotel.
Day 07: Munnar
After Breakfast check out hotel and drive towards Munnar. Munnar is a small & a very beautiful hill station. Munnar was the favorite summer capital of the south during the British period. Munnar is breathtaking beautiful hill station in South India & also a centre of kerala premier tea growing town. Visitors can have a panoramic view of the verdant surroundings, flying clouds, mist filled valleys & forested hills from munnar. The name munnar (which means three river) is derived from its location at the confluence of three mountain streams namely kundala, mudrapuzha & nalla thanni. Munnar remains a popular destination for visitors through out the country because of its natural beauty & environment. Munnar has been a nature gift to the mankind by the almighty god. On arrival munnar check in the hotel & relax for the day. Enjoy a tasteful dinner & over night relax at the hotel.
Day 08: Munnar
After Breakfast proceed for a full day city tour of munnar visit Anaimudi, Christ church, Mattupetty lake, Fort munnar, Rajmalai(a beautiful hill station), Devikulam, Marayoor, Kundalay Dam, Attukad water falls, Blossom park, Photo point, Echo point, Shooting point, Elephant arrival spot, Pothamedu view point etc. Have a tasteful dinner & over night relax at the hotel
Day 09: Periyar 
After Breakfast check out hotel & proceed towards periyar. Periyar is also known as thekkady. It is nestled in the high ranges of Western Ghats in kerala, which are clothed in dense forests, evergreen surroundings Periyar is one of the world’s most ancient & natural environmental spot. Periyar wildlife sanctuary is the pride of kerala & a testimony to nature’s splendor & human innovation, which is located on the banks of the Periyar Lake at thekkady. It is one of the most fascinating wildlife sanctuaries in the world. It is noted for its diversity of wildlife & scenic beauty. It is natural habitat of elephant, bison, spotted dear, sambar, bear & variety of bird etc. It was declared a tiger reserve in 1978, the sanctuary is a rare example of human interference having enhanced rather than damaged ecosystem. This beautiful wildlife sanctuary attracts many visitors all over the world. On arrival periyar check in to the hotel and later in the afternoon proceed for boating in Periyar Lake and wildlife sanctuary visit and return back to the hotel. Have delicious dinner & over night relax at the hotel.
Day 10: Cochin
After Breakfast check out the hotel & proceed towards Cochin. On arrival Cochin drop at the Airport / Railway station to board your onward destination Flight or Train. With happy memories
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