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Wonderful Kerala Tour
Cochin - Thekkady / Periyar - Mararikulam
Inclusions
9 Days & 8 Nights
Your Itinerary
Day 1 ARRIVE COCHIN
On arrival at Cochin airport after you have cleared your immigration and customs formalities, our representative will meet you and will transfer you to the hotel. Cochin – “Queen of the Arabian Sea” has one of the finest natural harbors in the world. The ancient churches, palaces and synagogues in this city are famous.
Day 2 COCHIN
Start your day with a half day sightseeing tour of Cochin. Depart to Jew Street which is famous for the Jewish Synagogue and Jew Town. Visit St.Francis Church, first European church built in India in the early 16 th century and the famed Vasco Da Gama was buried in this courtyard. Thereafter visit the Dutch Palace in Mattanchery. (Jewish Synagogue - Open: 10.00 am –12.00pm, 3.00pm –5.00pm. Closed on Friday /Saturday & Jewish holidays) (Dutch Palace - Open: 10.00am – 5.00pm. Closed on Fridays) Free time in the Jew Street. It is fascinating & vibrant Narrow Street with many shops selling handicrafts, souvenirs, Antiques & Ethnic Garments. Later proceed to Fort Kochi and visit Famous Chinese fishing nets. Evening drive to a cultural centre to witness Cultural Kaleidoscope (fusion of south Indian dance performances). Overnight stay in Cochin.Day 3 COCHIN –THEKKADY
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Thekkady. Situated within the confines of the Western Ghats in the southern Indian state of Kerala, Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve is one of the most captivating wildlife parks in the world. The picturesque lake in the heart of the sanctuary was originally 26 sq km but now spans an area of 55 sq km. This perennial source of water, which initially led to the submersion of large tracts of forestland, slowly attracted wild animals. It eventually resulted in the adjoining forests being granted protection. Post-1975 Periyar finds itself in the enviable position of being a protected tiger reserve. The terrain ranges from hilly to flat grassland areas at the edges of the lakes. The vegetation is of moist deciduous type. Arrive at Thekkady and check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Thekkady.
Day 4 THEKKADY
You are at leisure on this day to enjoy various activities at Thekkady. Activities available are – boating on periyar lake, spice plantation visit, Elephant safari, agricultural farm tour & sightseeing, nature walk, adventure trekking & camping, border hiking, bamboo rafting, jungle jeep safari, Kalaripayattu – the traditional martial art performance & Tribal art performance. Overnight stay at Thekkady.Day 5 THEKKADY – BACKWATERS CRUISE
You are at leisure in the morning. Check out from the resort and drive to Alleppey. Arrive at Alleppey and board the houseboat at noon for a backwater cruise and for an overnight stay. While cruising in these floating luxury-villas, let your eyes settle for the rare and the unusual - skim past Chinese fishing nets, bowed-down paddy fields, and local inhabitants engaged in making coir products, rustic homes, and ancient temples and swaying coconut groves. Overnight stay in houseboat.
Day 6 HOUSEBOAT
Continue your cruise in houseboat Overnight stay in Houseboat.
Day 7 BACKWATERS CRUISE – MARARIKULAM
Check out from the house boat at 0900hrs at Alleppey and drive to Mararikulam - Feted as the cleanest sandy beach and an enchanting fishing hamlet, Marari beach would be a right spot to unwind, relax and soak up the sun and the sand to your heart’s content. The pristine shoreline, the thatched huts, the stunning sunset and the small village roads Mararikulam covers some of the interesting tourist attractions including coir villages, ancient religious places and village markets among others, which would give you a feel of its culture and the way of living. Plan a bicycle tour to the many villages where people make hand spun coir, take a look at the arts and crafts at the village markets. Arrive at Mararikulam and check in to the resort. Overnight stay at Mararikulam.
Day 8 MARARIKULAM
You are at leisure on this day to enjoy the beach or the facilities available at the resort. Overnight stay at Mararikulam.
Day 9 MARARIKULAM – COCHIN – DEPART
Check out from the resort and drive to Cochin airport. Board the flight to your onward destination feeling contented about a wonderful holiday you spent in the “God’s Own Country”. Our services end after dropping you at Cochin airport.
