Day 01 (11 Aug 2006) : Cochin
Upon arrival at Cochin, our Executive will meet you at the Airport followed by transfer from Airport to Hotel. On arrival Check-in to the hotel. Later proceed for sight seeing tour of Cochin 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 Santa Cruz Basilica’ originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese, The Dutch Palace and Spice market at the narrow streets. Later return to hotel and in the evening at 18.00hrs visit to the ‘Chinese fishing nets’ huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders. Evenings by the Chinese fishing area is very lively with the daily fish market in here. All the live catch from time to time comes to sale. If you are a person who like to eat fish, then you can buy very fresh fish from here and ask the nearby restaurant to cook the same for you. Evening at 17.00hrs visit to the famous dance drama of Kerala, the “Kathakali”. This dance can be characterized by grotesque gesticulations, amazing costumes and very extensive make-up. The stories are mostly taken from the epics Mahabharatha and Ramayana. Overnight at Hotel in Cochin.

Day 2 (12 Aug 2006) : Cochin - Alleppey (Watch the Boat Race)
After breakfast we drive to Alleppey to witness & enjoy the boat race by private motorboat. Later we drive to Kumarakom - a rich green, sleepy little village on the Vembanad Lake. This village provides boating, fishing and sight seeing experiences that are truly exhilarating. On arrival check into hotel and rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at Hotel in Kummarakom.

Day 03 (13 Aug 2006): Kumarakom - Alleppey
Checking out of hotel at 12.00noon and board the private House Boat that is waiting to take you on a tour through the backwaters, a splendid area full of canals, lakes and coves. You can sunbathe on the deck or observe the landscape from the protection of the cabin. Cruise through the Punnamada lake, the venue of the famous Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race / enter the enchanting water land of the Vembanad lake / enjoy the panoramic view and the glimpses of life along the banks / Visit R-block, C-block where paddy is cultivated much below the water level / stop by at the Pathiramanal island / Visit "Chavara Bhavan" the old wooden house where the blessed "Kuriakose Elias Chavara" was born. This trip enables you to learn/ know more on life of people who are dependent on backwaters. Overnight onboard House Boat.

Day 04 (14 Aug 2006) : Alleppey - Periyar
Disembark from Houseboat at 10.00am and drive to lower lying part of the mountain range where tropical rainforest still holds its own in the Periyar National Park. The name periyar comes after the Dam made here by the English in 1895. A wild life reserve hence is an ideal place to track down wild life such as Elephants, Bison, Deer and numerous other varieties of birds. The landscape here is with very tropical and you will be surrounded by tea, coffee & other spices. On arrival check on to hotel and at 16.00hrs leave for a guided plantation tour to the nearby garden where in various species of spices and other aromatic plants are cultivated. The guide explains & Clarifies your doubts on this tour. Depending on the day’s opportunity you will also taken to visit a tea factory nearby. Overnight at hotel in Thekkady.

Day 05 (15 Aug 2006) : Periyar
Early morning at 06.00am you go on a Guided Jungle walk at the Periyar tiger reserve/national park. This 03hrs walk (not very hard) is very interesting and gives you the chance to see the wildlife life at a very close distance. If you are lucky you may even spot the rarely sighted leopards & tigers. Return to hotel and rest. At 15.30hrs we leave for the most popular boat trip at the National Park - the best way to observe game in wild is by boat. There are many animals to see, including herds of elephants, bison’s and packs of wild boars that roam through the woods and parade along the shores of the lake just before sunrise and sunset. You can also see also different species of apes. The golden langur monkey that lives here is rarely seen in the rest of India. Other animals in Periyar are otters and porcupines. Water turtles can often be seen sunning themselves on the pieces of wood that stick out of the water. Osprey and Cormorants belong to the most important species of birds in this area. Overnight at hotel in Thekkady.

Day 06 (16 Aug 2006) : Periyar Mararai
Check out from the hotel after breakfast we drive to Mararai Beach Resort. On Check-in to the resort and Leisure. Overnight at Hotel in Mararai.

Day 07 (17 Aug 2006) : Departure Transfer
Check out from hotel according to flight timing and the tour ends today with a departure transfer to Trivandrum Airport for onward flight.