Day 2:
Morning visit Elephanta Caves. Earlier known as Gharapuri,
the island capital of Konkan Mauryas is famous for its
beautiful caves. These caves are located on a small island of
Gharapuri, in the Arabian sea near Mumbai. The caves
date back to 6th century A.D. and is a collection of shrines, courtyards, inner
cells, grand halls and porticos arranged in the splendid symmetry of Indian
rock-cut architecture, and filled with exquisite stone sculptures of Hindu Gods
and Goddesses, especially devoted to Lord Shiva. At the entrance of the
cave is the famous Trimurti, the Creator: Brahma, the Protector: Vishnu and
the Destroyer: Shiva all three in unison. Other than this most of the sculptures
denote Lord Shiva in his various moods and forms. Afternoon visit Mumbai
(Bombay) the commercial capital of India. Although Buddhist and Hindu
dynasties ruled the region until around the 13th century, there were only
scattered settlements on the island. Once, a sultry tropical archipelago cluster
of seven islands, the British developed Bombay merging the seven islands
into one. Gateway of India built to commemorate the royal visit of George V
and Queen Mary in 1911, the Prince of Wales Museum housing collection of
Indo Saracenic architecture, Flora Fountain, Victoria Terminus, Malabar Hill
and Mani Bhavan (Gandhi Home) are the places to visit.Overnight stay at
Hotel.
Day 3:
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Morning transfer to airport to connect flight for Calicut
(Kozhikode).Upon arrival, a short orientation tour of the city.
Kozhikode was the most important region of Malabar in the
days gone by. Today, lush green country sides,
serene beaches, historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries, rivers, hills, a unique
culture and a warm, friendly ambience make Kozhikode a popular destination.
Later drive to Wayanad. Arrive and stay at Hotel Vythiri Resort The Vythiri
resort is located in the forested highlands of Kerala on the Nilgiri hills, 2600 ft
above sea level. This lush green and damp forest captures two monsoons in
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