Day 1 : Trivandrum
On arrival at Trivandrum transfer to Kovalam Beach. There are hotels to
suit all budgets at Kovalam. Rest of the day free to relax in the beach.
Overnight at Kovalam
Day 2 : Kovalam
Overnight at Kovalam option to enjoy an Ayurvedic massage.
Day 3 : Kollam
Morning drive to Kollam, the gateway of Kerala backwaters. Here you will
stay in a backwater resort on the bank of Ashtamudi Lake.
Day 4 : Houseboat
Morning after breakfast drive to Alleppey . Embark for the houseboat cruise
to Kumarakom. You will cruise through the beautiful villages and lush paddy
fields. Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 5 : Periyar
Morning disembark the boat at Kumarakom and drive to 4hrs up into the hills
to Periyar (Thekkady), one of the most fascinating wild life sanctuaries in
India, noted for elephants and scenic beauty. Overnight at Periyar
Day 6 : Periyar
Morning
go for boat cruise in the lake to watch wild animals. Afternoon visit spice
plantations like cardamom, pepper, tea etc. Overnight at Periyar
Day 7 : Cochin
Morning drive 6 hrs to Cochin, the commercial capital of Kerala. Afternoon
go for boat cruise to visit the nearby Islands. In the evening watch a
performance of Kathakali Dancing. Overnight at Cochin
Day 8 : Cochin and departure
In the morning visit the historic area of Fort Cochin, including the
enchanting Chinese fishing nets, St Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace with
it's well preserved vegetable dye murals and the Jewish Synagogue, still in
use today. After lunch transfer to Airport or Railway station for departure.
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