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 02 : New
Delhi - Cochin - Periyar
Morning transfer to the airport to connect
flight to New Delhi/Cochin.
Upon arrival, at Cochin - meet & transfer to
the hotel for lunch. After lunch drive to Periyar.
Upon arrival at Periyar - check into hotel.
Periyar - Sprawling across 777 sq. kms. of the
Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats, Thekkady is the home to one
of the largest wildlife reserves in India. Alive with exotic
flora and vibrant wildlife, it is the perfect getaway tucked
away among hills.
Day 03 : Periyar
- Kumarakom
Early
morning boat cruise on the lake of the famous Periyar
Sanctuary to view wild life. Periyar - an artificial
lake or reservoir created by a dam on Periyar River is the heart
of the Wildlife Sanctuary wild elephants, Asiatic Deer, Black
Buck and even Tigers come to shores of the lake for a drink.
Return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast
a guided walk around the Spice Village to see the various spices
grown in the rsort garden.
Thereafter drive through the winding "Ghats"
lined with prosperous tea plantations & then arrive the
fascinating countryside of low-lying palms and paddy fields to
Kumarakom enroute visit the tea estates.
Kumarakom - is a beautiful backwater village on
the shores of the enchanting Vembanad Lake, criss crossed with
meandering waterways and ancient cottages.
A holiday in Coconut Lagoon promises to be different from any
other. Every "tarawad" or cottage you stay in is at least a
century old, reconstructed piece by piece in accordance with
ancient rites of carpentry. Relax at the waterfront, with the
occasional native row boat gliding silently by, and the air so
calm, you can reach out and touch the sky with your finger tips.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 :
Kumarakom - Houseboat
Morning at leisure at Coconut Lagoon, take a
cruise on the backwaters in traditional country canoes called "vanjis"
to see the agricultural ac tivities
of the local people living on the back waters. Visit also the
beautiful bird sanctuary.
Lunch at the hotel.
Afternoon board the traditional rice boats - "Ketuvallam"
and begin your journey through the picturesque backwaters and
small lakes relaxing in the tranquillity of Kerala's beautiful
scenery, experiencing the way of life and activity of the local
people. The one bedroom house with a lounge is exclusively for
you, meals will be served with freshly bought produce from the
local markets and cooked on board.
Overnight on board.
Day 05 :
Kumarakom- Cochin
After breakfast, drive to Cochin.
Cochin - Popularly known as the Queen of the
Arabian Sea, Cochin is the oldest European settlement in India.
Frilled with backwaters and rich with old world charm, this city
has lured many a great voyager to its shores. Arrive Cochin &
check into hotel.
Tour of Cochin or "Kochi"- the palm gree ,
commercial captial of Kerala is known as the "Queen of the
Arabian Sea". From time immemorial, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch,
British & Portuguese seafarers followed the sea route to Kochi &
left their impression on the town. Modern Kochi is thus a
splendid mosaic of these myriad influences. Visit the
Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue,
the Church of St. Francis, the
Bolghatty Palace & the famous Chinese fishing
nets.
Afternoon, Harbour cruise -
Cochin has one of the finest natural harbours. The backwaters
extending to the east & south from the harbour are dotted with
tiny islands, formed naturally by alluvial deposits from the
rivers.
Evening
witness the Kathakali dance performance and make up
demonstration - Kathkali is a unique dance which has a
2000 year old history with more than 100 different 'mudras' or
gesture depicting deities, demons, heroes, heroines and kings -
each based on episodes from the Mahabharata and Ramayana, the
two epic Indian myths.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 06 : Cochin -
New Delhi
Morning transfer from hotel to the airport for
flight Cochin/New Delhi.
Upon arrival - met & transferred to the hotel
where rooms will be provided for wash and change.
Rest of the day at leisure for own activities
and to enjoy the facilities of the hotel.
Later transfer to the International airport for
onward flight.
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