Posted: 20 May 2015 12:02 AM PDT

 Rain drenched backwaters and coconut trees, beautiful weather and lush greenery in every direction you look: Kerala during the monsoon is truly God's own country. On this particular monsoon holiday, discover a new side of Kerala. Start your journey with a scenic drive from Kochi to Thattekad. At Thattekad, we will stay in luxury tents near a bird sanctuary and right next to the river. You can choose from a host of fun activities like kayaking, a guided cycling trip, a plantation walk or just laze around. Sleep to the comforting pitter patter of rain and wake up to set off on another road trip to the land of backwaters, Alleppey where we stay in a gorgeous houseboat sailing through the intricate canal network while taking in the breathtaking landscape. From Alleppey, our trail leads further south to Munroe Island where we stay in an authentic home-stay and get a taste of delicious home cooking. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the monsoon as we explore the backwaters in small canoes.  We head back to soak in some Kathakali magic and old world charm in Fort Kochi while also checking out an emerging street art scene. Trip Essence: Monsoon magic| road trip| culture| food| houseboats| home-stays| Local immersion Highlights: - Get off the beaten path and discover the hidden gems of Thattekad and Munroe Island -Myriad stay experiences – Luxury tents by the riverside, houseboats, homestays - Get to know the locals and understand their way of life by staying at authentic (and highly rated) homestays - A gastronomical tour of Kerala - Kayaking in the river, cycling and plantation walks - A canoe ride through the backwaters - Watch a dazzling Kathakali performance and go behind the scenes to see the artists do their elaborate face paint - Explore the quaint streets of Fort Kochi and the thriving street art - Road trip from central to south Kerala in the monsoon   This is how your trip plan looks:  Day 1, 2nd June, Tuesday: Cochin to Thattekad (1.5 hours) Land in Cochin airpo... Read more

Posted: 19 May 2015 06:14 PM PDT

Day :1 (30th May 2015)Assembling Point: ST depot Badlapur (W) at 03.00 pm. Sharp Badlapur station to Camp site one hour04.00 pm. to 7.00 pm. (River crossing, Kayaking)Camp fire with Guitar, Night halt in Floating tent Day:2 (31st May 2015)After breakfast ATV ride and leave to Badlapur station11.00 am to 12.00 noon Camp site to Badlapur station The cost for the whole tour will be Indian Rupee 1500/- per head This includes:-# BADLAPUR to BADLAPUR transportation fare for private vehicle (Non-A/c)# Floating Tent# Kayaking charges # River Crossing # ATV# 1 Beakfast, 1 meals (Veg or Non Veg)# Evening tea snacks Things To Be carried:Identity proof (must)A bottle of water (atleast 3 Ltrs),Torch (must)Towel, a napkin, Extra 3-4 Pairs of clothes (must)Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)Sunscreen Lotion, Cap, SkarfSome ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etcMedicine those if u require usuallyA good trekking shoes, extra pair of socksA haversack to put in all the things to be carried... One needs to do online transfer of Indian Rs 1000/- (Non-refundable) advance amount for Booking Private Vehicle, Activity Charges, Boats, Food, Accommodation etc. into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration. Account Details:-Bank Name: HDFC BANKAccount No.: 50100054709879Account Type: Savings Bank AccountName: ABHISHEK KOYANDEBranch: BADLAPURIFSC code: HDFC0001806 ---------- Contact DetailSAGAR : +91 7738001568DARSHAN: +91 9892545487

Posted: 19 May 2015 07:05 AM PDT

Dear all,.Since our 1st batch is already full and tickets are not available nowOn demand We @ Shikhar Vedh announce here 2nd batch to experience the JOG Waterfalls !!!! MURUDESHWARA Temple !!! on 29-30 August 2015 ( Leaving on Saturday Noon & Return on Monday 31 August at 06:35 Hrs @ LTT ) .Tour Fees would be approximately Rs. 2800/- per Head which includes 1) To & Fro SL Class tickets from Mumbai 2 Murdeshwar 2) Private Vehicle from Murdeshwar - JOG - Murdeshwar 3) Food expenses include 1 veg meals, 1 B/f-Tea, refreshments 4) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges .It won't include food on train (i.e. Dinner on Saturday & Sunday) and any other expense of personal in nature.. Jog FallsJog Falls , Gerosoppa Falls or Joga Falls is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India, Located in Sagara taluka, these segmented falls are a major tourist attraction. They are also called Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi.It is located on the Shimoga and Uttara Kannada district border.Jog Falls is created by the Sharavathi River dropping 253 m (830 ft), making it the second-highest plunge waterfall in India after the Nohkalikai Falls with a drop of 335 m (1100 ft) in Meghalaya. . Murudeshwara is a town in the Bhatkal Taluk of Uttara Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India. "Murudeshwara" is another name of the Hindu god Shiva. Famous for the world's second-tallest Shiva statue, Murudeshwara beach town lies on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is also famous for the Murudeshwara Temple. The nearest airport to Murudeshwar is Mangalore International Airport at distance of 160 kilometre .Murudeshwar has railway station on Konkan railway route. . Itinerary for the trip as below: - . Meeting Point: Lokmanya Tilak Terminus @ 14:30 Hrs on Saturday 29 August 2015 . 15:20 hrs: Departure by Train - Matsyagandha Express . Sunday 30 August 2015. 04:10 Hrs :: Alight Murudeshwara . Freshen up,  Temple Visit, Sight-seeingBreak fast - Tea . 09:00 Hrs :: Move by Public T... Read more