Kerala - God's Own Country !
Between the Western Ghats on the East and the
Arabian Sea on the West, the narrow strip of land known as Kerala is a
destination of a lifetime.
The
timeless beauty of the palm fringed
beaches, the majesty of the undulating
hills of Munnar, the serenity of the pristine
backwaters alleppey, and the enchanting woods and forests of periyaar; will have you bowled over. That such
a small terrain can hold diverse geographical features and cultures is a wonder
in itself.
Come, explore and experience, as
Trek Mates India
brings to you
A
Tour cum Bike trek to one of the most Photographic Locations of India.
Kerala
from
19th to 27th Jan ’13.
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With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering
500-2700 ms in the east and networked by 44 rivers, Kerala enjoys unique
geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist
destinations in Asia. An equable climate. A long shoreline with serene beaches.
Tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters. Lush hill stations and exotic
wildlife. Waterfalls. Sprawling plantations and paddy fields. Ayurvedic health
holidays. Enchanting art forms. Magical festivals. Historic and cultural
monuments. An exotic cuisine... All of which offer you a unique experience. And
what's more, each of these charming destinations is only a two hour drive from
the other. A singular advantage no other destination offers.
Kerala, India's most advanced society: With hundred percent literacy. World-class health care systems. India's lowest infant mortality and highest life expectancy rates. The highest physical quality of life in India. Peaceful and pristine, Kerala is also India's cleanest state.
Kerala, India's most advanced society: With hundred percent literacy. World-class health care systems. India's lowest infant mortality and highest life expectancy rates. The highest physical quality of life in India. Peaceful and pristine, Kerala is also India's cleanest state.
The itinerary for the tour will be
as follows:
Day 1 (19th Jan,
Friday):
Start from Thane by to Ernakulum by
Netravati express - 16345 (thane stn: 12.10 pm).
Day 2 (20th Jan,
Sunday):
Reach Ernakulum, Kochin by 2.00 pm,
Get our bikes released from the
railways.
Ride till hotel. Check in at hotel,
fresh up.
Rest / Shopping in the evening, stay
at the hotel.
Day 3 (21st Jan,
Monday):
Visit Harbour cruise, Chinese
Fishing nets, st. Francis church, Dutch palace, sene gogas, and travel till
Munnar.
Check in at hotel at Munnar.
Day 4 (22nd Jan,
Tuesday):
Visit Echo point, Tea gardens,
Mattupetti Dam, etc.
Stay at Munnar.
Day 5 (23rd Jan,
Wednesday):
Travel towards Periyaar, Boating in
Periyaar National park, shopping in Kumily spice village.
Check in at hotel.
Day 6 (24th Jan,
Thursday):
Travel towards Trivandrum, enroute
visit Alleppey Backwater
Check in and Stay at Trivandrum
Day 7 (25th Jan,
Friday):
Visit the famous Padmanabha swami
temple followed by Raja Ravi Verma Art Gallery, Zoo.
Bike transfers
Stay at hotel in Trivendrum
Day 8 (26th Jan,
Saturday):
Start train journey from Trivendrum
to Mumbai by Netravati express - 16346 (Trivendrum stn: 10.00 am).
Day 9 (27th Jan,
Monday):
Reach Thane station by 4.30 pm.
Pictures
of our last years tour to Kerala can be found at:
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The Expenses
The whole
tour is on TTMM basis. Which means the
expense will be shared equally among the members as well as the leaders and
coordinators.
Trek Mates
India will be charging Rs.3000 per head as expertise charges.
The
approximate expense for the event will be Rs
20000/-
Payment details:
One needs to pay Rs 10,000 as advance at the time
of booking.
The amount is to be deposited in
the following account.
Mr. Nilesh Patil.
SBI a/c no: 30665796091 S/A
SBI a/c no: 30665796091 S/A
Branch: Panchpakhadi, Thane.
IFS code: SBIN0007232.
IFS code: SBIN0007232.
Last date of Registrations will be
30th Sept ’11.
After these dates, registrations will depend on the availability of the seat, whereas the Railway ticket should be reserved by the member himself.
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Website - http://www.trekmatesindia.com/
TMI Treklogues: http://trekmatesdiary.blogspot.com/
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For more enquiries and Registrations , please contact
Nilesh Patil: 086555 88508 / 9619990866
VikramSingh: 099877
61562
(pls msg if call not answered.)
You can also mail us your queries
directly on trekmates@gmail.com
Regards
Team Trek Mates India.
