Day 01 : Arrive into Cochin
Transfer to Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02 : Morning sightseeing of Fort Cochin
Cochin area with remnants of the various influences of the historical port.
Many different cultures including Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese and Jewish have
traded with the Malabar coast in Spices and Tea since the 16th century.
Visit St Francis Church, where Vasco De Gama was first buried, Chinese
fishing nets, Mattancherry Palace with well preserved fresco paintings and
the oldest Synagogue in the Commonwealth. The area around Jewtown is still a
bustling market where spice trading continues today. After lunch drive
120kms (3hrs) to Munnar. Munnar is situated in the cradle of tea plantations
stretching in all directions.
The area is surrounded by verdant forest, excellent trekking areas and the
Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the endangered Nilgiri Thar, a rare
species of mountain goat.
Day 03 :
Morning free for trekking with a naturalist, a wide range of birds also
inhabit this area. Time also for a visit to Eravikulam. After lunch take a
scenic drive to Periyar ( 110kms/2.5hrs). Periyar is part of the Project
Tiger scheme and is also home to large herds of elephants, bison and deer.
It is also famous for it's wide range of waterbirds and is unique in that
the wildlife spotting is done by boat with a 2 hour boat ride on Lake
Periyar. Early morning and late afternoon are the best times for seeing
elephants and other animals coming to the lake to drink and bathe. Overnight
in Periyar.
Day 04 :
Take an early morning boat ride and visit the various spice plantations
where cardamom, nutmeg and pepper are grown. After lunch drive through lush
agricultural areas down the hills to Kumarakom.
Kumarakom is located on the Backwaters and is home to the Kumarakom Bird
Sanctuary. Take a boat ride at sunset to see the birds coming into nest for
the night. Overnight in Kumarakom
Day
05 : Morning free to explore the local area or just relax.
At noon your houseboat will pick you up at the resort and you will embark
on a remarkable journey through the coconut palmed canals.
Here time stands still as the peace envelops you and you are a welcome
observer of the local people tending their animals and crops, going about
their daily activities. Your houseboat crew will take care of your every
need, cook you delicious Kerala food and show you the places of interest on
route.
Your floating home has a modern bathroom and comfortable bedroom as well as
a sitting area and sunlounging deck.
Day 06 : In the morning you will reach Alleppey
After breakfast you leave the houseboat and drive 4hrs to Kovalam Beach. At
your resort there are qualified Ayurvedic Drs and therapists who can melt
away any body pain and make you feel completely relaxed. The private beach
is only a few steps away.
Day 07 and 08 : Relaxing at the beach.
Evening transfer to Trivandrum airport for onward flights
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