Day
1 - Cochin
Arrive
at Cochin where our representative will meet you
at the Airport to extend a warm welcome to Kerala
– sometimes referred to as the Florida of
India. Direct Transfer to the Hotel & relax.
Later
board a boat to see the backwaters and canals
of Cochin. See the Dutch connection in Cochin
– the Dutch Palace. Make a brief stopover
at India’s only Jewish synagogue at Mattancherry.See
the historic St. Francis Church. Get photographed
in front of it. & then proceed to have wonderful
picture-postcard views of Chinese fishing nets
at Fort Cochin.
In
the evening, visit a superb private establishment
in downtown Cochin to enjoy Kathakali –
the exotic and universally popular performing
art of Kerala. ‘Mudra & Make-up’
demonstration follows the performance. Ask the
knowledgeable host questions about this magnificent
art. The two hours pass too soon.
Back
to your hotel. Enjoy a Kerala dinner with seafood
specialties. Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day
2 – Periyar
After
breakfast, proceed to Thekkady to visit the Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary. Check into the Resort by noon.
In
the afternoon, enter the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
This is one of the best sanctuaries in India for
watching and photographing elephants at close
quarters, by a boat ride through Periyar lake.
Rest of the Day at Leisure & overnight stay.
Day
3 - Experience Spice Tour & a Jungle Safari
The
day is for you to enjoy the sanctuary and surrounding
area to your heart’s content.
Get
ready for a trekking and Plantation Tour. Trek
through one of the various trails near the sanctuary.
Later, we make a short trip to a cardamom plantation.
Thekkady is one of the major spice centers of
Kerala. Enjoy overnight stay at your resort.
Day
4 - Kumarakom
Visit
Kumarakom Bird sanctuary. After breakfast, drive
to Kumarakom – the exotic backwater destination.
Arrive by noon and occupy your resort. Enjoy a
delightful lunch.
Later
visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary by boat. Spot
exotic varieties of birds, including the Siberian
Stork. Simultaneously enjoy the great backwater
vistas. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at your
hotel.
Day
5 – Houseboat cruise
After
breakfast, set out on a memorable day & night
houseboat cruise, this will eventually take you
to Alleppey. See some of the most spectacular
backwater scenery in the world. Enjoy the excellent
amenities of your boat. Feel enchanted by the
waterways and the charming views.
Continue
your journey to Alleppey. At night, the boat drops
anchor in the backwaters, beginning an once-in-a-lifetime
experience for you. Enjoy the fabulous sensations
of mysterious night sounds. Enjoy a sumptuous
dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 6 - Back at Cochin & Departure
After
breakfast, say a reluctant goodbye to House boat
and to drive to Cochin – the end of your
Exhilarating Excursion. Drive straight to the
airport to catch your onward flight.
