Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destination Covered: Cochin - Munnar - Vandanmedu - Periyar -
Trivandrum - Kollam - Varkala - Alleppey - Mararikulam
Day 01 :
Abroad / New Delhi
Arrive New Delhi International airport.
On arrival, the guest will be met by our
representative and transferred to hotel.
Upon arrival at hotel the guests will be provided with the
traditional Indian welcome consisting of aarti-tikka and
garlands.Overnight at
hotel.
Day 2: Cochin
Arrive Cochin and transfer to our accommodation at Fort Cochin,
the site of historic palaces, churches, an ancient Jewish
synagogue and architecture reflecting the visits of Portuguese,
British and Dutch traders.
Cochin is a diverse and colorful port/city, spreading over 4-5
islands and peninsulas. The main town of Ernakulam is on the
mainland. All the islands are connected by a ferryboat network
and therein lies the charm of an exploratory two days here.
Around the headland of Fort Cochin, a phalanx of cantilevered
Chinese fishing boats dip into the sea at high tide. In its back
streets, there is an aroma of ginger, cardamom and other spices,
piled high in every nook and cranny.
Relax for the day.
Overnight at Cochin.
Day 3 - Cochin - Munnar
After breakfast, drive to Munnar. Afternoon, day free to have a
breathtaking views and the fresh air of this enchanting
destination. Overnight at hotelk.
Day 4 - Munnar
Half day visit to tea plantations & rest of the day free.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 Periyar
After breakfast, drive to Periyar. Afternoon, Boat ride on the
periyar lake. Viewing elephants , antelope , bison , etc.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 - Periyar - Trivandrum - Kollam
After breakfast, drive to Kovalam . Rest of the day free &
overnight at hotel.
Day 07- Kovalam
Day free & overnight at hotel.
Day 8 - Kovalam - Varkala
After breakfast, drive to Varkala.
A morning cycle ride to ar rive at Varkala in time for a dip in
the Arabian Sea. Varkala is in a beautiful location and balanced
between traditional India and growing pressures of tourism. We
stay in a simple guesthouse with delicious delicately prepared Kerala food. There is an important Hindu temple and bathing GHAT
here and each new year a well attended Hindu festival spread
over several days dedicated to an enlightened guru, Sree
Narayana Guru, attracts thousands of pilgrims to a nearby
village.
Meals would be at the resort.
Overnight at a Garden Retreat. Afternoon, day free & overnight
at hotel.
Day 9- Varkala - Kollam
After
breakfast, drive to Quillon. Afternoon,day free & overnight at
hotel.
Day 10 - Kollam - Alleppey
After breakfast, drive to allepey. Evening optional boat cruise
to witness the lifestyle of villagers who live near the canals &
overnight at hotel.
Day 11 - Alleppey - Mararikulam
After breakfast, drive to Marari beach. Afternoon, day free to
relax on the beach & overnight at hotel.
Day 12 - Mararikulam - Cochin
After breakfast, drive to cochin. Transfer to airport in time to
connect flight for onward destination.
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