WAT HOSTEL GOA & KERALA TOUR
Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Destination Covered: Goa - Cochin (Kochi) - Munnar - Periyar (Thekkady) - Kottayam - Alleppey (Alappuzha) - Kovalam - Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram)
OUR ROUTE & TRAVELING PLAN
Day 1: Arrival in Goa
As you arrive at the Dabolim airport Foa, meet our representative who helps you with an assisted transfer to the hotel. Complete the check-in and rest for some time. The evening is free for you to partake in the activities of your interest and explore this ‘beach capital of India’ on your own. You have a lot of options such as beaches, old Portuguese churches, night clubs, floating casinos, beach shacks and so on.
Overnight stay in Goa.
Day 2: Goa
Post breakfast in the morning, embark on a sightseeing tour of Old Goa churches which include St. Catherine's Church, Church of St. Francis Xavier and Se Cathedral. In the evening, drive to the Miramar Beach and meet the fisherman at Dona Paula fishing village.
Return to the hotel for night stay.
Day 3: Goa
The 3rd day is free to do things at your own will. Here you can indulge in adventure water sports, get pampered through an herbal Ayurvedic massage and play on the beach.
Stay overnight in Goa.
Day 4: Goa -Cochin
On the 4th day of the tour, get transferred to the train staion to board the train for Cochin. Upon arrival in Cochin, move to the hotel. In the evening, enjoy a cultural performance at the hotel before going to bed.
Stay overnight in Cochin.
Day 5: Cochin
In the morning, embark on a guided sightseeing tour of Cochin which include Jewish Synagogue, Fort Cochin, Mattancherry Palace and Chinese Fishing Nets. In the afternoon, relax in the hotel.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Cochin - Munnar
In the morning, leave by road for Munnar. Upon arrival in Munnar, drive to the resort. Later, venture out of your resort to enjoy boat ride on the scenic Munnar Lake. The evening is booked for exploring the local markets of Munnar.
Back to the hotel for night stay.
Day 7: Munnar
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Today, you can either choose to relax or explore the tourist sites in Munnar. The places you will visit here include Waterfalls, Echo Point, Eravikulam National Park and the local tea plantations.
Overnight stay.
Day 8:Munnar - Periyar
Post breakfast in the morning, drive to the Periyar National Park. On reaching there, check into the nearby forest lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy boating on the Periyar Lake. The evening is scheduled to visit the Kumily Spice market to see the spice plantations.
Overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 9: Periyar - Kottayam
On the 9th day, drive to Kottayam from Periyar. Upon arrival, board the traditional houseboat (kettuvallam) for an overnight backwater cruise. You arrive at Alleppey.
Overnight on-board
Day 10: Arrive Alleppey - Kovalam
Today, disembark the houseboat at Alleppey. Upon arrival, continue your journey towards Kovalam. On reaching Kovalam, move to the hotel for overnight stay. Overnight Kovalam.
Overnight Kovalam.
Day 11: Kovalam
The day 12 is free for you to relax on the picturesque Kovalam Beach, a combination of Lighthouse beach, Hawa beach and Samudra beach. Here you can swim, stroll on the beach and soothe your senses with Ayurvedic massage therapies.
Stay overnight in Kovalam.
Day 12: Kovalam
During the day, pamper your senses with an herbal oil Ayurvedic massage and spend the rest of the day by watching the interplay of sand and surf.
Stay overnight in Kovalam.
Day 13: Kovalam – Trivandrum for Departure
Today, leave by road to the Thiruvananthapuram airport from Kovalam. On reaching there, board the flight for your onward destination.
WAT Hostel Himalaya Nepal
Annapurna Base Camps
Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days
Destination Covered: Delhi – Kathmandu – Pokhra – Dhampus – Landrrung – Chomrung - Dovan - Machapucchare Base Camp - Annapurna Base Camp – Dovan – Chomrung - Ghandruk - Pokhara - Kathmandu – Delhi
Overview
If you are an adventure enthusiast who loves trekking then the Annapurna sanctuary tour that stretches itself in the span of 15 nights and 16 days is going to be a perfect one for you. You will be camping at Machapucchare and Annapurna base camps. You are going to get a chance to visit some of the most amazing destinations of Kathmandu such as Dovan, Pokhara, Chomrung, Dhampus and so on. Explore Delhi’s attractions as well.
Note: This is just a suggested itinerary indicative of what could be possible. We customize holidays for your specific needs. Contact us if you want modifications so that we could customize a holiday to suit your need for an unforgettable International tour.
Trip Highlights
• Sightseeing in Delhi
• Bird watching on way to Doavn
• Enjoy Lunch at Jhinu, a hot spring, near Chomrung
• Savor Lunch at Hinku Cave
• Trekking to Machapucchare Base Camp
• Trek to Annapurna Base Camp
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
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After you arrive in Delhi, get transferred to the pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Delhi
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Day 2 is booked for sightseeing of New and Old Delhi. Overnight stay.
Day 3: Kathmandu
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Get transferred to the airport for boarding a flight to Kathmandu. Once arrived, get transferred to the hotel. The afternoon is free for leisure activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Kathmandu
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Enjoy full- day city tour. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5: Kathmandu - Pokhara
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Post breakfast, hit the road for Pokhara. Once you arrive, check- in at the hotel. Explore the surroundings. Overnight stay.
Day 6: Dhampus (5,413 ft)
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Start your road journey towards the North-West. Cross the Yamdi Khola valley. Reach your first trekking point - Dhampes Phedi from where you will start your 2-hour trek after which you will reach Dhampus, a serene hamlet. Overnight in the tents.
Day 7: Landrung (5,085 ft)
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The trek route of today is filled some mesmerizing views where you are going you cross villages, tea houses and forests. Once you reach Deurali (6,890 ft), downward trek towards Bheri Kharka, a sheep pasture starts. Halt at Modi Khola valley, for lunch. Nearby is Landrung, your tent base for an overnight stay.
Day 8: Chomrung (6,726 ft)
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Start your trek through the Modi Khola valley, while enjoying views of Southern Annapurna, Machapuchhare, Hiunchuli and Gangapurna. The start is with a descent to the river, then is the climb. Have lunch at Jhinu, a hot spring. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 9: Dovan (8,530 ft)
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The initial trek of day 9 offers some beautiful views but slowly the trek is through dense bamboo and rhododendron forests where you can also enjoy bird watching. Halt for lunch in midway. After some more of trekking, reach Dovan. Overnight stay.
Day 10: Machapucchare Base Camp (12,139 ft)
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Walk deeper into the Modi Khola valley, finally you reach the extremely popular Hinku cave. Enjoy lunch here. The spot is quite close to the Hiunchuli Peak, that lies in the background. From here, you can have a view of Machapuchhare. After a couple of hours, you will reach Machapucchare Base Camp.
Day 11: Annapurna Base Camp (13,550 ft) - Dovan
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Start your drive towards Bundi. Once you arrive, check into the hotel. Enjoy and explore the surroundings today. Overnight stay.
Day 12: Chomrung
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On day 12, start your trek towards Chomrung for an overnight stay.
Day 13: Ghandruk (6,362 ft)
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You will start a descending steep trek to Kimrong Khola. Stop for lunch. You will get the view of the southern side of Ghandruk (headquarters of Annapurna Conservation Area), a quaint village, close to Annapurna South and Huinchul.
Day 14: Pokhara
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Start your short trek towards the south of the Modi Khola valley. After a while start moving southwest towards the road to Nayapul. After around half an hour, you will cross Birethanti, from where you will drive to Pokhara. After arriving, check- in at the hotel. The afternoon is free for leisure activities. Overnight stay.
Day 15: Kathmandu
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Start your road journey back to Kathmandu. After you arrive, check into the hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 16: Delhi - Departure
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Get transferred to the airport to board a flight to Delhi. On arrival, get an assisted transfer to the hotel. Get freshen-up. Post lunch, get transferred to the airport to catch a flight for your onward destination.