Day 1 Cochin
You are picked up from the airport / rly. stn or any location in Cochin to experience
the best of Kerala. Known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea it is the heart of God’s
Own Country and also the center of business and commercial establishments. Check
in to your hotel, be at leisure and Get ready for your sightseeing trip to Fort
Cochin, Mattancherry, Spice Markets, Antique Shopping, Jewish Synagogue, St Francis
Basilica, Dutch Palace, Vasco Da Gama Square and Chinese Fishing Nets. Return
to the hotel in the evening.
Day 2 Munnar
After breakfast
proceed to Munnar, where sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding
lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make it a unique experience. This hill
station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile british empire in south India.
Check in to your resort and get ready for the special trip to Pothamedu for an
excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. The breathtaking
scenery here is ideal for trekking and long mountain walks. Return to the resort
in the evening.
Day 3 Munnar
This morning after breakfast, visit
Mattupetty famous for its highly specialized dairy farm, the Indo-Swiss live stock
project. Onwards from the farm you proceed to Mattupetty lake and dam, which is
a very beautiful picnic spot. You could enjoy boating in the lake and view mountains
and landscapes from afar. Onwards proceed to Echo point famous for the natural
echo phenomenon and then to Top Station offering marvellous views of Munnar valley
below. Return to the resort and enjoy the facilities at your resort.
Day
4 Periyar
Get ready after breakfast for your morning drive to Periyar
nestled in spice and rubber plantations. Known to be Kerala’s pride and testimony
to nature’s splendour, Periyar has a lot to offer in terms of wildlife. Periyar
is famous for its rare habitat of birds and animals and is one of the most popular
destinations for nature lovers. Check in to your resort and get ready for your
trip to cardamom hills where you could have a closer look at the spice plantations.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 5 Periyar
Today you are now all
set for a sightseeing tour by motorboat to watch the wild life mainly wild elephants
in herds. Other than wild elephants, you may also catch sight of Tigers, Bison,
Spotted deer, Gaur and other animals. This is the only sanctuary in India where
you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from
the safety of a boat on the lake. Enjoy the sights and sounds of this wonderful
sanctuary. Return to your resort in the evening.
Day 6 Kumarakom
This morning after breakfast get ready for your drive to Kumarakom. The village
of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands and this small water world is part
of the Kuttanad region. A picturesque, clean village, Kumarakom is a tiny hamlet
on the banks of a lagoon formed by the Vembanad lake. Check in to your resort
where calm, emerald backwaters reflect hundreds of thousands of gently swaying
palms where the primary attraction however, is its lazy ambience. Enjoy the sunset
cruise in the evening.
Day 7 Kumarakom
Today visit the bird
sanctuary of Kumarakom and explore a whole new world of feathered species. For
an inquisitive bird watcher it is an ideal place that echoes with the chirping
of birds including a variety of migratory birds. Take a walk around the sanctuary
while experiencing the sights and sounds of these birds. Kumarakom offers visitors
many other leisure options. Either you are free at leisure, or enjoy the backwaters
with paddleboats, canoe and Kayaks at the lagoon available at the resort.
Day
8 Cochin
After breakfast you may visit the Hill Palace, the largest archaeological
museum in Kerala sprawled over 52 acres of beautifully landscaped terraced land
which houses a deer park and facilities for horse riding. Numerous species of
flora including rare medicinal plants grow here. Later in the evening join the
cultural program of classical dance with its ancient dance forms that throw light
on the splendid heritage and culture of Kerala. Spend the night at the hotel.
Day
9
After breakfast you could try your hands at various games your resort
has to offer. Get the real feel of God’s Own Country on this last day of your
holiday and make the most of your trip to Kerala by relaxing in this unbelievably
beautiful paradise that is truly defined as Kerala, ‘God’s Own Country’. In the
afternoon, get ready for the airport / rly. stn. for your journey back home with
sweet memories and pictures of your dream holiday in Kerala