India Tour
The Virgin Forest of Kerala
- 12 Days
- People: 4
- India
India is one of the most intricate and rewarding dramas India. Nowhere on Earth does humanity present itself in such a dizzying, creative bursy of cultures and religions, races and tongues. Every aspect of the country presents itself on a massive, exaggerated scale, worthy in comparison only to the superlative mountains that overshadow it. Perhaps the only thing more difficult than to be indifferent to india would be to describe or understand India completely. Set apart from the rest of Asia by the supreme continental wall of the Himalayas, the Indian subcontinent touches three large bodies of water and is
immediately recognizable on any world map.
An abundance of mountain ranges and national parks provide ample opportunity for eco-tourism and trekking, and its sheer size promises something for everyone. With nearly 1 billion citizens, India is the second most populous nation in the world. It is impossible to speak of any one Indian culture, although there is the major language of trade and politics, but there are fourteen official languages in all. There are twenty four thar spoken by a million people or more, and countless other dialects. India has seven major religions and many minor ones, six main ethnic groups, and countless holiDays. Religion is central to Indian culture, and its practice can be seen in virtually every aspect of life in the country. Hinduism is the dominant faith of India, serving about 80 percent of the population . Come and discover yourself with Nirvana HoliDays-The destination that has it All -explore the modern citites that have growth originally from the roots of a multi-hue past, abandon yourself to culture, art & aesthetics, make a pilgrimage to holy shrines, frolic at a vast stretch of golden beaches washed by two seas and an ocean, sport with adventure in style let the jungle lure you to a fascinating world at a diverse array of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks.
Day 01: Arrive in Cochin. Visit Queen of Arabian Sea, the Mattancheri Palace.
Day 02: Drive Cochin – Parambikulam via Athirapilly waterfalls. Visit Top Slip, the center at Anapatty.
Day 03: Visit Annamalai Wildlife Sanctuary. Walk at Parambikulam Wildlife Reserve.
Day 04: Drive Parambikulam – Munnar via Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Day 05: Visit Eravikulam National Park.
Day 06: Drive Munnar – Thekkady. Explore the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, boat ride in an artificial lake formed during the construction of the Mullaperiyar Dam.
Day 07: Trekking & Rafting at Periyar wildlife sanctuary.
Day 08: Thekkady – Kumarakom. Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.
Day 09: Drive Kumarakom – Alleppey. Transfer to board on houseboat and sail through scenic backwaters via Chambakulam. Visit St. Mary’s Church.
Day 10: Drive Alleppey – Kovalam.
Day 11: Free day in Kovalam.
Day 12: Drive Kovalam – Trivandrum. Departure transfer for onwards journey.