Adventure in India and Srilanka Tour

Day 11: Mumbai - Bangalore - Nagarhole National Park

Morning transfer from hotel to airport for flight to Bangalore Meeting assistance at Bangalore airport and transfer to Nagarhole National Park visiting Rangnathittoo Bid SanctuaryArrive Nagarhole by lunch time and check into the lodge. Evening jeep Safari in Nagarole (Rajiv Gandhi
National Park). Dinner and overnight at Kabini River Lodge

Day 12: Nagarhole National Park

Morning coracle ride on Kabini River followed by safari by Elephant/Jeep in National Park Afternoon Jeep Safari / Elephant Safari in National Park
Dinner and overnight at Kabini River Lodge

Day 13: Nagarhole National Park - Banaglore - Cochin

Morning coracle on Kabini River followed by Elephant/Jeep Safari in National Park.
Later drive from Nagarhole to Banaglore Airport for flight to Cochin Upon arrival Cochin, transfer from airport to hotel. Evening visit Kathkali Dance Show. Overnight in Vrinda Suite at hotel The Trident Hilton.

Day 14: Cochin - Kumarakom - On Board M.V. Vrinda

After breakfast at 10:30 hours, guests will be transported from the hotel to the Vembanad Lake jetty by an air-conditioned car. This 55 kms. journey will take about an hour and fifteen minutes.
12:30 hours: Guests will board the vessel, which will sail across the Vembanad Lake and cruise along the Kumarakom shore. Lunch will be served on board. The vessel will sail along the scenic waterways for four and a half hours and return to the Vembanad Lake in time to watch the sunset.
Later in the evening, you can watch a Mohiniattam recital. This classical dance form, distinctive to Kerala, is also called the 'Dance of the Enchantress '. Dancers attired in beautiful traditional costumes will perform with slow, graceful movements and highly emotive expressions. Motor Vessel Vrinda will anchor for the night at the Vembanad Lake jetty.
Enjoy dinner on board.

Day 15: On Board M.V. Vrinda

Backwaters Cruise in Kerala's Backwaters, passing through various beautiful places of Kerala's spice vegetation areas and villages.

Day 16: On Board M.V. Vrinda

At 08.00 hours, Motor Vessel Vrinda will sail from the Vembanad Lake jetty and head South, towards Alleppey. Breakfast will be served on board. The vessel will enter the waterways of the Pamba river through the Alleppey canal. Sailing through scenic backwaters, guests can observe life along these "water highways " while passing through one of the few areas in the world where farming is done below sea level.
The vessel will anchor near Kanjippadam and guests will be transferred to a traditional
rice boat to navigate through the narrower sections of the backwaters. For the next 3 hours, guests will observe and experience a way of life unique to this region.
This section of the cruise includes visits to the half-statue of Lord Buddha at Karumadi and St.Mary 's Church at Chambakulam established by St.Thomas in 1721.You will also explore the boat yard which displays the traditional long snake boats used in races.
Later in the day,guests will return to Motor Vessel Vrinda where lunch will be served as the boat passes through picturesque stretches of the backwaters on way back to Alleppey, known as the "Venice of the East "
Motor Vessel Vrinda will anchor for the night at the Vembanad Lake jetty. Dinner on board.

Day 17: Mv Vrinda - Cochin - Chennai

At 07.30 hours, Motor Vessel Vrinda will sail along the main waterway channel on the Vembanad Lake. Breakfast will be served on board following which the vessel will return to the Vembanad Lake jetty. Guests will check out at 10.00 hours.
Transfer from Wembnad Lake Jetty to Cochin airport for flight to Chennai. Meeting assistance o arrival in Chennai and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at Taj Coromandel

Day 18: Chennai - Colombo

Morning at leisure.
Later transfer from hotel to airport for flight to Colombo.
9W 4101 Chennai-Colombo 1205/1335 hrs (Daily)
Meeting assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Colombo City. Colombo is the largest city and the capital of Sri Lanka. Most visitors begin their stay in here, as it is a mere 45 minutes drive from the Bandaranayake International Airport.
Other places of interest include the fascinating National Museum, the Independence Memorial Hall and the parliamentary complex at Kotte.
The Pettah bazaar is definitely a must-see for the avid shopper, the selection is not exclusively Sri Lankan, but the range is quite wide and the prices fair. Overnight at Hilton Colombo, Colombo

Day 19: Colombo - Kalwana

Breakfast at hotel.
Thereafter leave for Kalawana.
Afternoon safari at Udawalawe National Game reserve by private jeep accompanied by a Tracker.
This 30,821 hectares dry zone game park was declared as a protected national park in 1972 and is world famous for it's Elephants, seen in all their playfulness- whole herds of them, adults and babies - bathing and playing in the water or feeding. Deer species such as spotted deer, sambhur, barking deer and langur, along with wild boar, water buffalo, jackal and leopard are some of the prominent wild animals found in this park. "Udawalawa" is one of the best parks for bird watching too. The endemic species of bird called Red Faced Malkoha has its favorite habitat in the192 square km parkland. Serpent Eagles, Hawk Eagles, White Bellied Sea Eagles, Black Eagles, Black Capped Bulbuls, Racket Tailed Drongos, Malabar Pied Horn Bills, White Necked Storks, Open Bills, Ibis, Shama - The forest Nightingale Stork Billed King Fishers and peacocks are found in fair numbers.
Overnight at Boulder Garden, Kalawana

Day 20: Kalwana - Yala

Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast leave for Yala. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Yala Village, Yala

Day 21: Yala

Breakfast at hotel.
Afternoon visit Yala National Game Reserve by private jeep accompanied by a Tracker.
Yala is approximately 1259 kms in extent and is located in the south eastern corner of the Island. The terrain is varied, flat plains alternating with rocky outcrops. The vegetation ranges from open parkland to dense jungle a must for any wildlife enthusiast with the specialty being the large number of Elephants, Deer, Wild Boar and Sambhur. Please refer to Wild Life tour. Overnight at Yala Village, Yala

Day 22: Yala - Colombo

Breakfast at hotel. Return to Colombo. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hilton Colombo, Colombo

Day 23: Colombo - Chennai - Covelong

Breakfast at hotel.
On time transfer from hotel to Colombo International Airport for flight to Chennai.
9W 4102 Colombo-Chennai 1515/1605 hrs (Daily). Meeting assistance on arrival and transfer to Covelong.
Overnight at Hotel Fisherman's Cove

Day 24: Covelong - Chennai - Onward Flight

Day at leisure to laze around the Covelong Beach or optional visit to Mahabalipuram.
Later in the evening transfer to Chennai international airport for your flight back home

Day 25: Chennai - Usa

Fly back home.