Duration : 6 Nights / 7 Days
Destinations Covered : Cochin –
Periyar – Kumarakom – Marari
Day 01: Cochin
Arrival at Cochin. You will be greeted and assisted
at the Airport On arrival you will be met & assisted
by our representative and transferred to the hotel.Cochin
(Kochi), the palm green commercial capital of Kerala
is located on the cluster of islands and narrow peninsulas.
Here you can see one of the oldest churches in India,
a winding street crammed with 500 year old Portuguese
houses, cantilevered Chinese Fishing nets and a 16th
century Jewish Synagogue. Afternoon, proceed for a
city tour covering the historic sights & monuments.
Evening, watch the Kathakali performance in the local
theatre.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Cochin - Periyar [192
kms/ 5 hrs]
After breakfast, check out and take a scenic drive
to Thekkady through the valley of the Cardamom Hills.
Periyar (Thekkady) Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the
well maintained wildlife sanctuaries of South India
and is spread out over an area of 777 sq kms.
Day, free at the sanctuary. A nice little trekking
trip through the forest at your choice. Evening, go
for Spice Plantation visit where you can touch, smell
and taste almost all the spices seen worldwide.
Day 03: Periyar
The National Park and the Tiger Reserve at Periyar
is rated as one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in
India. In the morning take a lovely boat ride through
the Periyar Lake. This gives the opportunity to spot
wild animals.
Take breakfast properly. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: Periyar - Kumarakom [132 kms/ 4 hrs]
After breakfast. Check out and drive down the valley
to reach the small backwater village of Kumarakom.
Kumarakom slumbers on the banks of the famous Vembanad
Lake, is a part of Kuttanad (‘granary’
of Kerala). The Vembanad Lake with its majestic canals,
streams and distributaries along its banks, weave
an intricate and enchantingly beautiful web. The bird
sanctuary here is an ornithologist’s paradise
and a favorite haunt of migratory birds. Check in
at a backwater resort for 02 nights. Enjoy your afternoon
leisurely. Overnight at Hotel
Day 05 : Kumarakom
After morning tea and breakfast.. The day is free
to relax by the backwaters and you can also try out
an Ayurveda massage (optional).
Ayurveda, it originated in Kerala, and is more than
5,000 years old. ‘Ayur’ means life and
‘Ved’ means knowledge. This holistic science
is the knowledge of complete balance of the Body,
Mind and Spirit, including the emotions and psychology,
on all levels. It includes in its consideration, longevity,
rejuvenation and self-realization therapies through
herbs, diet, exercise, yoga, massage, aromas, tantras,
mantras and meditation. Overnight at Hotel
Day 06: Kumarakom - Marari
Take your break fast. Check out and drive down to
Marari, a small fishing village in Alleppey district
where life still goes on much as it did a hundred
years ago, with the men going out to sea each day
to earn a living. Completely new to the holidaymaker,
Marari offers endless miles of superb sand beaches
backed by swaying palms, virgin territory where you
can experience the local charm and traditional Kerala
hospitality at its best. Check in at a beach resort
for 01 night. Enjoy your afternoon leisurely.
Day: Marari - Cochin
On time transfer to Cochin Airport to connect departure
flight for onward destination.
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