Day-01
: Arrive Cochin
You will be met on your arrival at Cochin International airport and
transferred to the hotel of your choice. Cochin or Kochi (new name) is the
palm green commercial capital of Kerala. Overnight in Cochin.
Day-02 : In Cochin
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a sightseeing tour of Cochin visiting -
St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue and the Chinese
fishing nets. Overnight in Cochin.
Day-03 : Cochin-Periyar
After breakfast, depart for Periyar by road (200 kms/05 hrs). The Periyar
Wildlife sanctuary is one of the best maintained wildlife sanctuaries in
Southern India, giving an opportunity of spotting elephants, leopards,
tigers and bisons, amongst various other species of flora and fauna. On your
arrival in Periyar check into the Spice Village Resort. Overnight at the
Spice Village Resort.
Day-04 : In Periyar
Early morning boat ride on Periyar lake for wildlife viewing . After
breakfast a short jungle trek with a naturalist to view flora, fauna and
avifauna. Overnight at the Spice Village Resort.
Day-05 : Periyar-Kumarakom
After breakfast, depart for Kumarakom by road (200 kms/05 hrs). On your
arrival in Kumarakom check-in to the Coconut Lagoon Resort for another
unique experience. Overnight at the Cocunut Lagoon Resort.
Day-06 : In Kumarakom
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight at the Coconut Lagoon
Resort.
Day-07 : Kumarakom - Houseboat
After breakfast, board houseboat for overnight cruise in the backwaters of
Kerala. Cruise takes you through the palm fringed canals and is a unique way
to discover Kerala. Evening candlelit dinner on board houseboat. Overnight
on board the Houseboat.
Day-08 : Houseboat-Cochin
After breakfast, disembark the houseboat in Alleppey and depart for Cochin
International Airport by road (85kms /02 hrs) to board your flight home.