| Duration: | 8 Day(s) - 7 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Eco Tours |
Day 01 : Arrive Cochin
On arrival transfer to your hotel. In the Afternoon sightseeing of Dutch Palace, built by Portuguese and presented to the Raja of Cochin in 1555 AD, Jewish Synagogue situated in Mattancherry, the Synagogue was built in 1568 AD, St. Francis Church - It is here the remains of Vasco da Gama were initially buried before it was taken to Portugal. Chinese fishing nets - Is said to have been brought from China by traders of Kubala Khan's Court, they are used at high tide. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02 : Cochin - Periyar, 195 km
After breakfast proceed to Thekkady (Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary). On reaching Thekkady check in your hotel. Thekkady is a repository of rare and endangered flora and fauna, the valley is a major watershed for two important rivers, the Periyar and the Pumba. In the afternoon go for a boat ride at Periyar Tiger reserve to view the wildlife in the sanctuary. Overnight at Thekkady.
Day 03 : Periyar - Kumarakom, 122 km
Morning take nature walk around Periyar Lake. Return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast drive to Kumarakom. On arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04 : Kumarakom - Alleppey, 30 kms
Morning an escorted morning walk through the serene Kerala villages to experience the tropical morning and to see the flora and fauna within the sanctuary. Return to the resort for breakfast. After breakfast transfer to Alleppey where you will board your very own houseboat, complete with crew. Spend the rest of the day lazily cruising the backwaters and enjoying the stunning scenery and tranquility, whilst the crew prepares traditional meals on board. Overnight on the houseboat.
Day 05 : Alleppey - Kovalam
After breakfast, rest of the day is free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 : Kovalam
After breakfast, rest of the day is free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 : Kovalam - Trivandrum Departure
After breakfast you will be provided departure Transfer to the Trivandrum airport to connect the flight for onwards journey.
