INDE – ITINERAIRE PREVU

avril 23, 2026

ASIE

CULTURE, WILDLIFE

J1 – Samedi 25 avril 2026 – Départ de Genève

Départ de Genève à 7:15, arrivée à Zurich à 8:05

Départ de Zurich 9:50, arrivée à Mubai à 21:50

Nuit : Mumbai – Bentleys Hotel à Colaba – prépaiement par Booking sur cpt joint

J2 – Dimanche 26 avril – Mumbai

Aux aurores (de 6:00 à 9:00), Tour « Good Morning Mumbai » avec Mumbai Magic :

The best time to explore Mumbai is in the early mornings, when the roads are peaceful and quiet.

In this tour, we will pickup around 6:00 a.m. from your hotel, and head to the colourful wholesale Dadar flower market where the day’s supply of flowers arrives and is sold amidst noise and bustle. From here, we will visit Dhobi Ghat to see the city’s famous open-air laundry in action.

We will then drive through the British Heritage District for some excellent morning photography. Around 7:30 a.m., we will visit the Sassoon Docks to see the trawlers come in with the day’s fishing catch. You can see the city’s fisherfolk at their chaotic best!

We will return to your hotel in South Mumbai by 8:30 or 9:00 a.m. for breakfast.

If you are at a hotel in North Mumbai, we suggest you bring packed breakfast, or have breakfast in South Mumbai and then be dropped back. https://mumbaimagic.com/good-morning-mumbai.html

Puis tour de Fort à pieds (9:00 à 11:00):

This is a great way to explore Bombay’s British history and architecture. The ‘Fort’ refers to a fort built by the British East India Company, hugging the eastern coast, which was demolished in the 1860’s. When you walk inside this area, you will see an amazing variety of historic landmarks and buildings, constructed in different styles of architecture and built in a variety of local and imported materials. The varied use of multiple stones has imparted a unique polychromatic effect to the facades, particularly to those of public buildings built in the 19th and 20th century. Each building tells a fascinating story, about the men who built it, and the historic events associated with it. https://mumbaimagic.com/fort-heritage-district-walk.html

Repas de midi : Britannia and Co versus Kyani and Co

Puis « Food walk tour through Matunga Market » :

This is a food-oriented bazaar walk, that takes you to one of the traditional middle-class markets of the city. The walk is ideal for foodies and anyone interested in understanding the rich cuisine legacy of India.

The Matunga area was settled in the 1930’s and 1940’s, as the city grew northwards from its original southern beginnings. Today this is a bustling, prosperous area, home to three different communities: Hindu Tamil Brahmins, Hindu Gujaratis from trading communities, and Jains. All three communities are vegetarian, but follow different religious rules. As a result, their cuisines reflect their rich food traditions, evolved over the years in accordance with specific food taboos.

The Matunga area is not just a vibrant food market – it is a cultural epicenter, housing several popular temples for Hindus and Jains. The walk will cover these temples, other shops in the market (textiles, household goods, etc) and the colourful Matunga flower market.

We will start the walk at Astika Samaj, one of the most popular temples in the area. From here, we will walk through the neighbourhood, seeing daily life in the area, and getting a feel for the history and culture of the area. At the food market, we will introduce you to typical vegetables, herbs, aromatics and spices that are available in the market, and how they are used by different communities in daily food. We will stop at a popular local store, selling a dazzling array of snacks and treats. There is a hygienic tasting counter, where you can sample many of these tasty specialty treats. At the ‘mukhwas’ counter, you can sample a wide range of mouth fresheners.

We will end the walk with a visit to a popular restaurant for coffee and a South Indian snack.

Nuit : Mumbai – Bentleys Hotel à Colaba

J3 – Lundi 27 avril – Mumbai

Tour « The poeple of Mumbai » avec Mumbai Magic (9:00 à 13:00):

This tour will give you a fascinating insight into Mumbai’s diverse people – their clothes, religion, food and ways of life.

Start the tour with the Kolis, the fisher folk who were the original inhabitants of Mumbai, and who gave the city its name.

Drive to Colaba to see the Parsis. Mumbai would not be the same without its Zoroastrian inhabitants. Not only would the flavour of the city become more bland, much of its history would also be lost without them.

You can also see St. Thomas Cathedral, one of the oldest Anglican Churches in Mumbai, with an active Christian community that is very much a part of the city.

Two Jewish communities, the Baghdadi Jews and the Bene-Israel have been associated with the city in the past- and have given the city many of its important landmarks. The tour takes you to one of the oldest synagogues in Mumbai.

Mumbai has a large Muslim population, including Bohras, Khojas, Memons and several other communities. Drive or walk through the by-lanes of Mohammed Ali Road for a glimpse of their lives.

And, for a look at the large Hindu community, we’ll take you to see the Banganga water tank and the Walkeshwar temple, two of the oldest religious monuments in Mumbai.

Mumbai is also home to Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists – come on this tour and take the first step towards understanding the rich mix of people that make up India.

Repas de Midi : Thrishna

Boissons fraiches : Meher cold drink house

Boulangeries : Yazdani et Kyani

Nuit : Train de nuit jusqu’à Badami

J4 – Mardi 28 avril – Badami

Visite de Badami avec Explore Hampi Tour :

09:00 AM pickup from Badami Railway Station

Explore Badami caves
Visit Pattadakal & Aihole
Drive to Hampi (evening arrival)

Check-in & overnight stay

Nuit : Hampi – Mango Tree Hostel (Booking)

J5 – Mercredi 29 avril – Temple d’Hampi

Visite de Hampi avec Explore Hampi Tour :

07:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Morning – Sacred Hampi)

Hemakuta Hill
Virupaksha Temple (Simple Pooje & Special Entry)
Riverside shrines: Kodanda Rama & Yantrodhaka Hanuman
Midday Break (rest/lunch at your convenience)

03:30 PM – 06:30 PM (Afternoon)

Vittala Temple Complex
Malyavanta Hill
Traditional home-cooked meal with a local family
Drop to Hampi Railway Station before your 9:00 PM train

Nuit : Train de nuit pour Mysore

J6 – Jeudi 30 avril – Kabini River lodge

Le matin : visite du palais de Mysore

Mysore à Kabini (Nagarhole) national park : 2h de voiture – à organiser : Mr. Ravi 9845953990 (cyril à envoyé un WhatsApp le 21.03.2026 ; driver à confirmé)

Nuit : Kabini River Lodge – https://www.junglelodges.com/resort/kabini-river-lodge/

J7 – Vendredi 1er mai – Kabini River Lodge

Nuit : Kabini River Lodge– payé (confirmé par mail) !

J8 – Samedi 2 mai – Theyyam

Kabini (Nagarhole) national park – dernier safari le matin de 6 à 9h.

Puis départ pour Kannur.

Theyyam tour avec Exlopre Kannur Tour (Lidin) – pas payé :

Begin your Theyyam journey at 2:30 PM from your stay in Kannur. Visit the Kannur Folklore Museum to delve into the captivating stories of Theyyam. Next, head to a forest shrine to witness live Bhagavathi Theyyam rituals. Return to your accommodation by 7 PM.

Nuit : Kanav Homestay

J9 – Dimanche 3 mai – Theyyam

Poursuite de la découverte du Theyyam :

Embark on an early morning adventure at 2 AM to witness Theyyam performances featuring fire rituals. Return by 7 AM, enjoy breakfast at your stay, and relax. By 10 AM, venture out to experience more Theyyam rituals occurring during the day, concluding by 1 PM.

Transfert jusqu’à Calicut en train :

Nuit : Harivihar Calicut

J10 – Lundi 4 mai – Calicut // Kozikhode

Organisé par Moksha Stories :

After you had done the checking in process at your hotel and lunch, you set out to explore the experiences of what Calicut has to offer. In the half day Calicut tour, you shall experience:

Walk along Palayam Market o Visit Bairagi temple
SM Street & Anjuman Baug
Mananchira & Around
Visit the Mother Of God Cathedral
Walk along the Silk street to learn about the Chinese traders, Sindhi & Bohra Community
Walk along the Valiangady market and talk with traders (Sunday off)
See the Halwa making
Visit Gudhaam & Design Ashram
Heritage Walk of Thekkepuram area with visit to Kuttichira, Mishkal Mosque & Jumait Palli
End the walk along the Beach
Transfer from Calicut to Palakkad
Upon reaching your hotel, you may take the time to rest, enjoy the property’s surroundings, or take a gentle stroll nearby, allowing yourself to settle into the quiet charm of Palakkad’s landscape.

In the evening, you will have the opportunity to witness the vibrant cultural life of the region by attending a local annual village festival. These community gatherings are lively celebrations filled with music, lights, and traditional folk-dance performances, where performers in colorful attire bring local stories and traditions to life. It offers a warm and authentic introduction to the cultural spirit of rural Kerala before you return to your hotel for the night.

Stay: Riverscapes, Palakkad

J11 – Mardi 5 mai – Nelliyampathy

Organisé par Moksha Stories :

Exploring the Hills of Nelliyampathy Journey to Nelliyampathy from Palakkad will take around 2 hours.
After breakfast, you will set out toward the tranquil hills of Nelliyampathy, known for their cool climate, winding roads, and beautiful viewpoints overlooking the plains of Palakkad. As you make your way up the hills, you will stop at a few scenic points to take in the sweeping landscapes, while also passing through farms and plantations that characterize this quiet hill region.
By noon, you will continue deeper into the forest on an off-road journey of approximately two hours to reach your unique jungle stay. Located amidst an orange and coffee plantation, this charming property was once a British-era cottage and today sits quietly within the forest. The surrounding wilderness is home to a variety of wildlife, and while sightings cannot be guaranteed, travelers occasionally spot animals such as gaur (Indian bison), deer, and sometimes even elephants.
In the evening, you will head out on a night safari, offering a chance to experience the forest in a different light.

Stay: Misty Valley, Nelliyampathy. The journey to this hotel from Nelliyampathy will take around 1 hour. Dinner included with the stay tonight

J12 – Mercredi 6 mai – Palakkad

Return from the Hills
The next morning begins with a short guided trek through the surrounding landscape. This trek will take about 1 hour. Normally it starts around 8:00 am, but incase if there is a change in time, the hotel staff will let you know. It might be a group trekk depending on the day, as it is conducted by the hotel.
After breakfast, you will check out from your forest cottage and begin your journey back toward Nelliyampathy town and to your car. The drive down from the hills will be unhurried, allowing you to continue exploring a few remaining corners of Nelliyampathy along the way.
This will include:

● A tea-plantation visit

● Seetharkund view point visit

● Keshavanpara view point visit.

After lunch, you will leave Nelliyampathy to your hotel, which will take around 1 hour 15 mins approximately. This evening, after you have checked in and relaxed enough, at around 7pm, we shall take you to experience a temple festival, where in you can experience musical processions and other cultural experiences.

Stay: Clayfields Palakkad

J13 – Jeudi 7 mai – Palakkad

Wander Through the Enchanting Agraharam:
Embark on a journey through the captivating Agraharam, an ancient Tamil Brahmin settlement in Eastern Palakkad. Explore its narrow alleys and immerse yourself in the tales of migration and architectural heritage. Discover the mesmerizing art of Kolam drawings, embraced by the Iyer community here.
You May Also Like This will be 2 hour experience and here you will:
– Take part in a very brief architectural walk.

– Learn to make Kolams (similar to Rangali in North India) – Experience and participate in a snack making and taste filter coffee.

Visit a Reservoir
Our next experience will be taking you to a reservoir in the foothills of western ghats. A picturesque location known by the name of Malampuzha. We will take you to the banks of the reservoir, where you can relax and spent some time on your own.

Experience Toddy Tapping:
After spending time in the reservoir, we shall leave for our next experience; toddy tapping. Witness the traditional method of collecting toddy (Seasonal), a local alcoholic beverage derived from palmyra trees. Engaging in the process themselves, they tapped the trees and collected the fresh toddy. Afterward, embarked on a leisurely walk through the picturesque paddy fields, enjoying the serene beauty of the surroundings
After this experience, we shall leave to hotel for relaxing and refreshing.

Witness Kathakali
In the evening around 09:00pm, we shall leave to experience Kathakali performance that will happen as part of a festival. Here, you can witness the perfomance, as well as intereract with the artist and also witness the tedious makeup process happening in the background all in a real environment. The performance will take around 2 hours minimum.

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J14 – Vendredi 8 mai 2026 – Palakkad est

Today, after breakfast, you shall check and leave to Aalapura heritage, where the rest of the activities for you are planned
Journey into the Past:

Agro-Museum Exploration: Uncover the agricultural history at the agro-museum after the plantation walk. Marvel at rare artifacts and ingenious tools, gaining a deeper appreciation for the region’s ancestral farming practices. This also an ancestral home of a family which is 150 years old and built in a traditional Kerala style architecture.
Experience Pulluvan Paatu: Pulluvan Paatu is a set of folk songs performed by by the Pulluva community of the region. Their songs often feature the stories of the serpent gods whom they worship and is one of the ancient traditions of the region. Thier songs are also considered as a communication between humans and mother earth.
Sunset in one of the natural reservoirs of Eastern Palakkad : Post lunch and after a downtime, we head towards the village of Perumatty to enjoy evening tea or coffee all the while imbibing the serenity along one of the reservoirs devoid of noise or crowd. A perfect way to wind up the day is by witnessing a sunset from here.
Experience Shadow puppet show: In the evening, around 09:00pm, we shall leave for a festival to experience a shadow puppet show performed in a temple. Here you witness the performance in a real environment and get access to the backstage and interact with the performers.
Stay: Aalapura Heritage Palakkad

J15 – Samedi 9 mai – Palakkad

Today, after breakfast, you shall check out from Aalapura Heritage and leave to Thrissur. After your breakfast or before, there will be a 1 hour snack making session arranged for you, at the same place, where you will get experience in making a traditional snack called Unniyappams. You will understand the making process and involve in the making of the same.

Nuit : Thrissur – Wariyam Heritage – Press club Road, Swaraj Round North, 680001 Thrissur, Inde

J16 – Dimanche 10 mai – Thrissur

Cours de Cuisine avec Nimi’s lip smacking class – https://nimisrecipes.com/lip-smackingclasses/

Transfert de Thrissur à Cochi : 2h de voiture – train ?

Nuit : Cochi – Old Harbour hotel (booking)

J17 – Lundi 11 mai – Cochin

Visite de Cochi

Soirée Nilavala avec the Blue yonder – début à 17h

Nuit : Cochi – Old Harbour hotel (booking)

J18 – Mardi 12 mai – Cochin

Nuit : Coconut lagoon cgh – payé !

J19 – Mercredi 13 mai – Coconut Lagoon

Arjuna Nritham à Kottayam avec the blue yonder à Kottayam (30 min du Coconut lagoon) :

Arjuna Nritham, also known as Mayilpeeli Thookam, is a centuries-old ritual art form primarily performed in the Bhagvathy temples of Kottayam and Alappuzha in Kerala. The dance features artists adorned with peacock feathers, colorful garments, and natural face paints. It is believed to be a ritual offering to the gods and is associated with the mythological character Arjuna from the Indian epic Mahabharata. Despite challenges such as low remuneration and limited opportunities, dedicated artists like Kurichy Nadesan work tirelessly to preserve and promote this rare and vibrant dance form, which is practiced by very few people in these districts- https://theblueyonder.com/arjuna-nritham.html

Nuit : Coconut Lagoon – cgh earth – déjà payé

J20 – Jeudi 14 mai – Coconut Lagoon

Backwater history tour avec The blue yonder:

This Vembanad History Tour near Muhamma includes observing a unique bare hand ﬁshing technique, observing and participating in clam collection and processing, and interacting with citizen scientists, climatologists, farmers and storytellers. The trip involves visits to below sea-level paddy farming, ﬁsh markets and home-based ﬁsh/clam processing. The trip has a packed home-made traditional breakfast with an option to conclude the trip with a meal with local produce (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals available) either at one of one of the farmers houses or in one of properties like Purity of Malabar Escapes. – https://theblueyonder.com/backwater-history-tours.html

puis transfert au Kayal Island retreat en shikara ?