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Making a difference
Starting by the beach at Kovalam, in the wonderful state of Kerala, our journey takes us hiking in the mountains, riding boats through palm tree lined backwaters and to the seldom visited ghost city at Hampi. We finish with two days to sample the lifestyle of Goa.
| Trekking Destination: | South India Adventure Tour |
| Group Size: | Min-4, Max 12 |
| Highest Access of the Trekking: | - |
| Grade: | Easy |
| Transportation: | - |
| Mode of Trekking Tour: | - |
| Trekking Hour: | - |
| Total Days: | 22 Days |
| Trip Cost: | US$ |
| Day | Activities | |
| Day 01 | - | KOVALAM Arrive in Trivandrum, transfer to nearby Kovalam, the finest beach in South India. |
| Day 02 | - | KOVALAM Day at leisure to shake off the jet lag and settle into the leisurely pace of life in South India. |
| Day 03 | - | MADURAI Drive to Madurai, one of the most lively and exotic temple cities. |
| Day 04 | - | MADURAI A morning visit to the magnificent Meenakshi temple. |
| Day 05 | - | THEKKADY (PERIYAR) A scenic drive to Thekkady. |
| Day 06 | - | THEKKADY (PERIYAR) A full day for optional activities in the park. Boat trips are available on the lake and there are opportunities for hiking inside the park. |
| Day 07 | - | BACKWATERS Scenic journey to a village on Kerala's backwaters. |
| Day 08 | - | BACKWATERS VILLAGE STAY Free day. Option to explore traditional villages by dug-out canoes, on foot or by bike. |
| Day 09 | - | KOCHI (COCHIN) Drive to Cochin, one of the most interesting cities in south India. |
| Day 10 | - | KOCHI (COCHIN) Time to explore Fort Cochin, the harbour and islands with so many reminders of the city's colonial past. |
| Day 11 | - | KOCHI Free day. In the evening board the sleeper train to Mangalore. |
| Day 12 | - | COORG We drive from Mangalore to Kodagu (Coorg), a cool green mountainous area in the south-west of Karnataka. It is a very picturesque area where the roads are lined with flowering trees, spice plantations and coffee estates. |
| Day 13 | - | COORG The coffee estate is our base for walks in the area and a visit to Madikeri, the capital of Coorg. |
| Day 14 | - | MADURAI Drive to Madurai, one of the most lively and exotic temple cities. |
| Day 15 | - | MYSORE Visit the colourful vegetable and fruit markets, the Maharajah's Palace with its glittering interiors and Chamundi hill. |
| Day 16 | - | BANGALORE Transfer from Mysore to Bangalore. Board the sleeper train to Hospet. |
| Day 17-18 | - | HAMPI We arrive in Hospet. Just a short drive away are the magnificent ruins of the Vijayanagar empire at Hampi. At its height of its power in the 16th century, the city rivaled Rome in splendour and controlled almost all of South India. We explore on foot. |
| Day 19 | - | GOA Train to Londa and then drive to Goa where we stay near the superb beaches of Candolim, Calangute and Baga. |
| Day 20-21 | - | GOA Enjoy Goan lifestyle. |
| Day 22 | - | GOA End of tour. |
| Duration | - | 22 days | |
| Trip Details: | - |
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| Activities | - | Cultural, Touring, Walking, | |
| Trip Grade | - | Moderate | |
| Mode of Travel | - | Private coach, | |
| Group & Staff | - | Min 2, Max 12 | |
| Accommodation | - | - | |
| Land Cost | - | US$ | |
| Trip Dates | - | Trip date for 2009 | Trip date for 2010 |
Note: -Guaranteed to run for a minimum of 2 clients.
Experienced regional leader and etc. Private coach, sleeper trains, accommodation, and sightseeing as indicated.
Arrival transfer, departure and airport taxes, visas, meals, all optional additional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, Travel insurance (buy insurance), tips and items of a personal nature.
My husband and I went on a trek in Nepal this past August, and we had a fabulous time. It was truly the most unique, beautiful outdoor travel experience that either of us have ever had. For anyone considering trekking in the Himalayas, we highly recommend Raj Tamang as a guide. His company, Responsible Adventures (www.responsibleadventures.com) and (www.notjusttreks.com), is professional and customer-service oriented.
We were amazed at the ways that Raj and his employees went above and beyond to make this experience memorable for us. Raj is a 'walking encyclopedia' of information about the culture and history of Nepal, and his confident, welcoming nature put us at ease. He was experienced at facilitating positive, genuine interaction between Himalayan villagers and Western trekkers such as ourselves, and that made all the difference in our 10 days touring the Manang valley. His company offers a service that is truly a cut above the rest.
We can't wait for another opportunity to trek with Raj! Feel free to check out our story and pics at www.joshandelise2008.blogspot.com
Elise and Josh Drexler
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
