Day 01 : Arrival Cochin (40 km- 1
hr)
On
arrival at Cochin International Airport/Railway Station, you are greeted and
whisked away to historic Willingdon Island. In Cochin, explore this ancient
harbour, with its rich colonial past. Explore the old spice market at
Mattancherry, the antique shop on Jew's street, the Synagogue, the Dutch palace
and of course, the famous Chinese fishing nets followed by harbour cruise.
Overnight at Casino Hotel.
Day 02 : Cochin - Thekkady (170 km- 5
hrs)You leave the coastal plain, traveling winding hill roads with
plantations of rubber, spice and tea. Enroute stopover for lunch at the
Plantation House. After checking in at Spice Village the afternoon is reserved
for a boat safari in the Periyar Sanctuary. Engage in activities like Cooking
demonstration and cultural programme followed by dinner. Overnight at Spice
Village.
Day 03 : ThekkadyEarly mornings are the best time for
sightings and you can expect to spot herds of elephants, bison, deer and
spectacular bird life. Not to mention some of the 140 species of orchid that
thrive here. A trip to Periyar is not complete without visiting the spice
plantations. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Spice Village.
Day 04 : Thekkady - Kumarakom (130
Km-4 hrs)After breakfast, depart for Kumarakom. On arrival check into
resort. Spend the day at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a sunset cruise on the
Vembanad Lake. Stay overnight at the resort.
Day 05 :
Kumarakom
Early morning go for bird watching at the bird sanctuary. Later come
back to the resort. After breakfast visit to the farm house. Rest of the day at
leisure. Over night stay at Kumarakom.
Day 06 : Kumarakom - Marari (30
Km - 1 hr)After breakfast, enjoy a session of Yoga. Thereafter, depart
for Alleppey and on arrival, check into hotel. After lunch, enjoy the day at
leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 : MarariIn the
morning, enjoy a session of Yoga. After breakfast, explore the area and it's
fishing villages nearby on a bicycle or take a dip in the sea.. Stay overnight
at the hotel.
Day 08 : Departure Marari - Cochin (80 Km-2
hrs)Depart as per schedule to the Airport/ Railway station at Cochin to
connect onto your flight back home.
Tour ends…