Duration: 8 Days
Destinations:
Cochin, Kumarakom, Periyar, Houseboat
Day-01:
Arrive Cochin You will be met on your arrival at Cochin
International airport and transferred to the hotel of your choice. Cochin or
Kochi (new name) is the palm green commercial capital of Kerala. Overnight
in Cochin.
Day 02: In Cochin Breakfast at
the hotel followed by a sight-seeing tour of Cochin visiting - St. Francis
Church, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue and the Chinese fishing nets.
Overnight in Cochin
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Day 03: Cochin - Periyar After breakfast,
depart for Periyar by road (200 kms/05 hrs). The Periyar Wildlife sanctuary
is one of the best maintained wildlife sanctuaries in Southern India, giving
an opportunity of spotting elephants, leopards, tigers and bisons, amongst
various other species of flora and fauna. On your arrival in Periyar check
into the Spice Village Resort. Overnight at the Spice Village Resort.
Day
04: In Periyar Early morning boat ride on Periyar lake for wildlife
viewing. After breakfast a short jungle trek with a naturalist to view
flora, fauna and avifauna. Overnight at the Spice Village Resort.
Day
05: Periyar - Kumarakom After breakfast, depart for Kumarakom by
road (200 kms/05 hrs). On your arrival in Kumarakom check-in to the Coconut
Lagoon Resort for another unique experience. Overnight at the Coconut Lagoon
Resort.
Day 06: In Kumarakom Breakfast at
the hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight at the Coconut Lagoon Resort.
Day
07: Kumarakom - Houseboat After breakfast, board houseboat for
overnight cruise in the backwaters of Kerala. Cruise takes you through the
palm fringed canals and is a unique way to discover Kerala. Evening
candlelight dinner on board houseboat. Overnight on board the Houseboat.
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Day 08: Houseboat - Cochin After breakfast,
disembark the houseboat in Alleppey and depart for Cochin International
Airport by road (85kms /02 hrs) to board your flight home.