Day 05: Cochin
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of Cochin - visiting the
Fort area including the Dutch Palace, the Church of St. Frances and
the Jewish synagogue. Cochin - now called 'Kochi' is the commercial
hub of Kerala and a town of great historical importance. It has one
of the finest natural harbours and is called the "Queen of the
Arabian Sea". Rest of the day at leisure for souvenir shopping.
Witness the Kathakali dance show in the evening. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 06: Cochin - Periyar (180 kms - 3 hours)
Morning depart for Periyar. Arrive and check in to hotel. In the
afternoon, proceed to visit the different farms to see how famous
spices are grown for which the French, Dutch, Portuguese and British
came to India. The spices found here are pepper, tea, cinnamon,
clove, cardamom, turmeric, etc. Rest of the day at leisure Overnight
at hotel.
Day 07: Periyar
Morning, visit the famous Periyar wildlife sanctuary on motorboat
to see the wild Life - set high in the ranges of the Western Ghats
of Kerala. Periyar - an artificial lake or reservoir created by a
dam on Periyar River, which is the heart of the 777 sq. km Wildlife
Sanctuary. Apart from the wild elephant, one can spot Asiatic Deer,
Black Buck and some times even Tigers come to shores of the lake to
drink water. Overnight at hotel
Day 08: Periyar - Kumarakom (130 kms - 3 hours)
Morning depart for Kumarakom. Arrive Kumarakom and check in to
hotel. Kumarakom slumbers on the banks of the famous Vembanad Lake,
which 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. In the afternoon,
proceed to visit the Vembanad bird sanctuary – on the southern bank
of Kavanar river is a small bird sanctuary where numerous species of
birds, including Darters, Bitterns, Brahminy kites, Marsh Harries,
Teals and several varieties of Herons roost are found. For an
inquisitive bird watcher, it is always advisable to carry their
binoculars at all times. Return to hotel, relax and overnight.
Day 09: Kumarakom - Alleppey (By Houseboats)
Morning at leisure. In the afternoon check in to House Boat.
Proceed for an overnight cruise towards Alleppey. The journey will
take us through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters of
Alleppey to Palm fringed narrow canals winding through the vast
expanse of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets, typical villages
and regattas (boats snakes) for which Kerala is very famous. Dinner
will be served on board. Overnight in the houseboats.
Day 10: Alleppey - Mararikulam
Arrive Alleppey and transfer to Mararikulam. Time free to relax in
the hotel.
Day 11: Mararikulam
Day at leisure for independent activities or near the beach.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Mararikulam - Cochin (60 kms - 1 to 2 hours) - Back
home
Morning at leisure on the beach. Evening transferred to
International airport in Cochin to connect flight for your next
destination.
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