Calm Kerala
Destination : Munnar - Periyar
- Cochin - Kumarkom
-Mararikulam
Duration
: 15 Days 14 Nights
Day 1 London -
Cochin
Overnight flight from London to Cochin.
Day 2 Arrive Cochin
Arrive in
Cochin and transfer to Brunton Boatyard for 2 nights. Afternoon
harbour cruise and evening Kathakali dance show.
Day 3 Cochin
Full day tour of Cochin
including the Jewish Synagogue, the Dutch Palace, St Francis Church,
and the Chinese fishing nets.
Day 4 Cochin
- Munnar
Transfer to Munnar in the Cardamon Hills
to stay at the Windamere Estate. Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy
the fresh air.
Day 5 Munnar Morning visit to
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, home of elephants, leopards and bears.
Return to Munnar via the Eravikulam National Park for a short hike
through the rolling hills to view more of the local wildlife.
Day 6 Munnar - Periyar After
breakfast drive to Thekkady. The journey itself is quite enchanting as
the road winds through tranquil countryside, green plantations and
thick jungles. Arrive in Thekkady and check in to the Spice Village,
located on the fringes of the Periyar Game Preserve which covers 300
square miles. Day 7 Periyar
Morning visit to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary to spot elephants,
sambars, tigers and gaurs. In the afternoon enjoy a visit to a local
spice plantation. Day 8 Periyar -
Houseboat Board your houseboat and glide along the
backwaters for a leisurely overnight cruise. As you pass through local
villages, enjoy the warmth the locals shower upon you. Day
9 Houseboat - Kumarakom Leave the houseboat and transfer to
Kumarakom, a tiny settlement nestled in the backwaters of Kerala.
Spend 2 nights at the Coconut Lagoon. Day
10 Kumarakom A full day of leisure to enjoy the local
facilities of yoga, Ayurvedic treatments, boating, fishing and
swimming. Day 11-13 Kumarakom -
Mararikulam Late morning drive to Mararikulam and check in
at the Marari Beach Resort for 3 nights. Unwind in the relaxing
surroundings.
Day 14 Mararikulam - Cochin
- London
Transfer to Cochin airport for your flight
home. Day 15 London Arrive
in London.
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