SOUTH INDIA
The Backwaters may not sound a particular enticing destination
but they make up one of the most beautiful areas of
Kerala . They comprise a myriad network of waterways
and Lagoons , at times only a few yards inland from
the sea. These fresh water canals wind their way through
tropical Jungles of Palm and fruit trees , vibrant green
paddy fields and small , water based settlements . All
along the water's edge are churches , temples , villages
, fishermen and the famous Chinese cantilevered fishing
nets, hanging eerly over the water .
Duration : 15 Days
Best Time : October to April
Focus : Monuments , Culture , People, Backwaters
, Wildlife & Cycling
Special Feature: Backwater trek & Cycling
.
Destination: Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Madurai
- Thekkady - Cochin - Vembanadu Lake Jetty - Alleppey
- Kollam - Paravoor - Varkala - Trivandrum .
THE ELEPHANT & EMPIRE
SOUTH INDIA
A classic combination of temples , history and wildlife
. Explore colonial hill stations and backwaters , walking
& cycling makes it a perfect exploration .
Duration : 19 Days
Best Time : October to April
Highlights : Day walks & camping in Western
Ghats & Cardamom Hills , House Boat Cruise through
Back waters , Cycling through spice and tea plantation
. Temples , Culture & People , Jungle activities
in Wildlife Parks , Kathakali dance & Ayurveda.
Physical Challenge : Moderate overall , some
long drives .
Route : Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
- Thanjavur - Madurai - Munnar - Thekkady - Alleppey
- Cochin - Ooty - Bandipur - Mysore - Hassan - Bangalore
.
THE BENGAL DISCOVERY
Journey through the colonial
heritage of emotional past
WEST BENGAL
This is a specially designed holiday that gives the
inquisitive traveler an opportunity to explore and rediscover
the marvels of the erstwhile capital of British India
and its foreign settlements and territories around .
Kolkata , the capital of the West Bengal is still considered
as cultural and intellectual heart of India . Wildlife
trip to the world heritage Sunderban National Park will
add to this journey of discovery . Finally u-p in the
foothills of Eastern imalaya gives a complete contrast
to this holiday. Darjeeling & Kalimpong are beautiful
hill stations still reflecting the charm of British
Raj with lovely tea gardens & Orchid Nurseries .
Gentle walks and fine views of gigantic Himalayan peaks
will give a beautiful farewell to this nostalgic trip
down the memory lane .
Duration : 16 Days
Best Time : Mid October to April
Highlights : Explore old foreign territories
, Boat cruise through Hoogly River , Rikshaw ride through
narrow lines of old town , Traditional Cultural evening
, Jungle activities in wildlife Park , Temples , Cultures
& daily life of people . Nature walk in hill stations
for Himalayan Views , Tea Gardens and Orchid / Flower
nurseries .
Physical Challenge : Overall Moderate .
Festival : Dussherra ( Worship of Goddess Kali
is celebrated with pomp & show during October )
Route : Kolkatta - Basanti - Sunderban - Basanti
- Kolkatta - Vishnupur - Shantinikethan University -
Kolkatta - Bagdogra - Darjeeling - Kalimpong - Bagdogra
- Kolkatta .
