DAY 01: ARRIVAL COCHIN
On arrival at Cochin - the queen of Arabian Sea. On arrival check in at the hotel. (Overnight at Cochin).
DAY 02: AT COCHIN
Morning after breakfast proceed to sight seeing visiting - ‘The Jewish Synagogue’ at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town, ‘The St. Francis Church’, the oldest European Church in India, The Dutch Palace, Spice market at the narrow streets and the ‘Chinese fishing nets’ are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders. Return to hotel for lunch and later in the evening at 05.30pm visit the famous dance drama of Kerala, the “Kathakali”. (Overnight at Cochin).
DAY 03: COCHIN TO PERIYAR (185 KM / 5 HR)
Morning after breakfast checkout and drive to Periyar one of the well-known wildlife sanctuaries of South India is famous for wild animals especially elephants. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaiperiyar dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. 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. On arrival check into hotel. (Overnight at Periyar).
DAY 04: AT PERIYAR
Morning proceed for boat ride later 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 at Periyar).
DAY 05: PERIYAR TO ALLEPPEY (165 KM / 4 HR)
Morning after breakfast checkout from hotel and drive to Alleppey - Known as the Venice of the East. On arrival check into a traditional House Boat of Kerala Style. Cruise through the backwaters is the fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters. (Overnight at Houseboat).
DAY 06: ALLEPPEY TO KOVALAM (165 KM / 4 HR)
On arrival at Alleppey boat jetty, switch over to car and drive to Kovalam on arrival in Kovalam, check in at a beach resort. Rest of the day to relax at the beach or indulge in Ayurvedic massages. Kovalam is a sheltered bay endowed with unusual beauty, located on the magnificent Arabian Sea coast. This natural bay is a safe sea-pool, free from high waves and surges. It is an ideal place to swim, sunbathe and perhaps enjoy the ancient rites of an Ayurvedic massage and oil bath. (Overnight at Kovalam).
DAY 07: AT KOVALAM
Free day.
DAY 08: AT KOVALAM
Free day.
DAY 08: (DEPARTURE) TRANSFER
Morning after breakfast checkout from hotel. Drive to Trivandrum airport for onward flight.
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