Duration : 6Nights / 7Days
Destinations Covered :Cochin - Periyar
-Kumarakom- Houseboat - Marari - Cochin
Day 01: Cochin – Periyar
Arrival Cochin upon arrival, at Cochin - meet &
transfer to the hotel for lunch. After lunch drive
to Periyar (190 kms). Periyar - Sprawling across 777
sq. kms. of the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats,
Thekkady is the home to one of the largest wildlife
reserves in India. Alive with exotic flora and vibrant
wildlife, it is the perfect getaway tucked away among
hills. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Periyar – Kumarakom
Early morning boat cruise on the lake of the famous
Periyar Sanctuary to view wild life. Periyar - an
artificial lake or reservoir created by a dam on Periyar
River is the heart of the Wildlife Sanctuary wild
elephants, Asiatic Deer, Black Buck and even Tigers
come to shores of the lake for a drink. Return to
hotel for breakfast. After breakfast a guided walk
around the Spice Village to see the various spices
grown in the resort garden. Thereafter drive through
the winding "Ghats" lined with prosperous
tea plantations & then arrive the fascinating
countryside of low-lying palms and paddy fields to
Kumarakom (190 kms) enroute visit the tea estates.
Overnight at hotel.
Kumarakom - is a beautiful backwater village on the
shores of the enchanting Vembanad Lake, criss crossed
with meandering waterways and ancient cottages.
A holiday in Coconut Lagoon promises to be different
from any other. Every "tarawad" or cottage
you stay in is at least a century old, reconstructed
piece by piece in accordance with ancient rites of
carpentry. Relax at the waterfront, with the occasional
native row boat gliding silently by, and the air so
calm, you can reach out and touch the sky with your
finger tips. Overnight at hotel
Day 03 : Kumarakom - Houseboat
Morning at leisure at Coconut Lagoon, take a cruise
on the backwaters in traditional country canoes called
"vanjis" to see the agricultural activities
of the local people living on the back waters. Visit
also the beautiful bird sanctuary. Lunch at the hotel
Afternoon board the traditional rice boats - "Ketuvallam"
and begin your journey through the picturesque backwaters
and small lakes relaxing in the tranquility of Kerala's
beautiful scenery, experiencing the way of life and
activity of the local people. The one bedroom house
with a lounge is exclusively for you, meals will be
served with freshly bought produce from the local
markets and cooked on board. Overnight on board houseboat.
Day 04: Houseboat - Marari
Breakfast on board. Thereafter sail to Alleppey &
disembark at Puthenagady Jetty. On arrival proceed
directly to Mararikulam (30 kms) Mararikulam - is
one of the picturesque fishing villages that dot the
lovely coast line of Kerala. This private, shallow
beach is fringed with unending lines of coconut palms.
Rest of the day at leisure for own activities and
enjoy the facilities of the Resort. Overnight at hotel
Day 05: Marari
Full day at leisure for own activities and enjoy the
facilities of the Resort. Overnight at hotel
Day 06: Marari – Cochin
After breakfast, drive to Cochin (60 kms)
Cochin - Popularly known as the Queen of the Arabian
Sea, Cochin is the oldest European settlement in India.
Frilled with backwaters and rich with old world charm,
this city has lured many a great voyager to its shores.
Arrive Cochin & check into hotel
Tour of Cochin or "Kochi"- the palm green,
commercial captial of Kerala is known as the "Queen
of the Arabian Sea". From time immemorial, Arabs,
Chinese, Dutch, British & Portuguese seafarers
followed the sea route to Kochi & left their impression
on the town. Modern Kochi is thus a splendid mosaic
of these myriad influences. Visit the Dutch Palace,
the Jewish Synagogue, the Church of St. Francis, the
Bolghatty Palace & the famous Chinese fishing
nets. Afternoon, Harbour cruise - Cochin has one of
the finest natural harbours. The backwaters extending
to the east & south from the harbour are dotted
with tiny islands, formed naturally by alluvial deposits
from the rivers.
Evening witness the Kathakali dance performance +
make up demonstration - Kathkali is a unique dance
which has a 2000 year old history with more than 100
different 'mudras' or gesture depicting deities, demons,
heroes, heroines and kings - each based on episodes
from the Mahabharata and Ramayana, the two epic Indian
myths. Overnight at hotel
Day 07: Cochin ( Departure )
Morning transfer from hotel to the airport to board
flight towards onward journey.
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