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Highlights :- Fort Cochin visit, Home stay, Elephant orphanage visit and elephant feeding, boating at periyar to see wild animals, enjoy the backwaters, stay in a houseboat with Kerala food and 04 days relax at the end of the tour on the beach.
Day 01 - Arrive Cochin | |
You are greeted on arrival at the Kochi International Airport/Railway station by The Travel Planners representative and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free to relax in the Hotel and overnight stay. | |
Day 02 - Cochin | |
Today morning after breakfast you can go for the sightseeing of Cochin. Here you can see the St Francis Church, the oldest Church in India, 500 year old Portuguese Houses, Cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, 16th century Synagogue, Jew Town and Mattancherry Palace, built by Portuguese, this Palace contains some of India’s most beautiful murals. Evening go for shopping. Overnight stay. | |
Day 03 - Home stay | |
This luxury home is only 13 km from the famous Thattekad Bird Sanctuary. You can see the tapping, procuring and preserving of rubber, see a lot of spices and enjoy different varieties of fruits in this plantation. Overnight stay. | |
Day 04 - Homestay | |
Early morning, drive to the Kodanad Elephant Orphanage, where you can participate in the elephants’ bath and feeding. Elephant rides will also be possible later in the morning overnight stay. | |
Day 05 - Thekkady (Periyar) | |
Today morning after Breakfast drive to Thekkady the famous wildlife sanctuary of South India, home to nomadic tribes of wild elephant, boar, deer, the great Indian tiger and more. On arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight stay. | |
Day 06 - In Thekkady (Periyar) | |
Today morning after breakfast go to see the rare species of plants and animals. Afternoon Visit spice plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. On your way back to the hotel, you could stop at the local market and pick up some fragrant spices. Overnight stay. | |
Day 07 - Kumarakom | |
Morning drive to Kumarakom covering a distance of 125 kms / 04 hrs. On arrival check-into a beautiful backwater resort. Afternoon visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary(Optional). There you can spot King fisher, Wood peeker, Drongo, Egrets, Bee-caters etc. Relax and overnight stay . | |
Day 08 - In Kumarakom | |
Full day relax and Over night at Coconut Lagoon. | |
Day 09 - Houseboat | |
Today morning after breakfast, 12 noon check in to a traditional house boat of Kerala style and cruise through the backwaters. (Traditional Kerala food will be served). The houseboats are giant country Crafts, measuring up to 80 feet length. It looks great skill and meticulousness to construct these giants by tying huge planks of jack wood together, without the use of a single nail. Today these are the most exciting tourism product in India, which usually has one or two bath rooms, an open lounge, deck, kitchenette and crew comprising oarsmen and a cook. Overnight stay in the Houseboat - Premium A/C. | |
Day 10 - Alleppey | |
Today morning after breakfast disembark from the houseboat and drive to Alleppey . Overnight stay. | |
Day 11 - In Alleppey | |
Full day relax in the beach and stay overnight in Marari Beach Resortor similar. (No Vehicle) | |
Day 12 - In Alleppey | |
Full day relax in the beach and stay overnight in Marari Beach Resort or similar. (No Vehicle) | |
Day 13 - Departure | |
Today morning after Breakfast departure transfer to Cochin Airport | |
Accommodation in mentioned Hotels | Breakfast at all Hotels | All meals at Mundackal Home Stay | All meals at the Houseboat - A/c Premium Houseboat |
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Transportation using A/C Innova as per itinerary | Arrival assistance | Service of an English speaking driver | Driver’s expense, Parking, Toll |