Day
01: Kochi (Cochin): Reach Kochi (Cochin)- the cultural
and commercial hub of kerala. On arrival you will be received
by our representative and will be transferred to your hotel
remaining day at leisure. Evening free to explore the vibrant
market.
Day
02: Kochi: Day sightseeing at fort Kochi, visit the
Mattancherry Palace, Jewish synagogue, Jew town, old spices
markets, St Francis church, Santa cruz Basilica and Chinese
fishing nets. Proceed for a short backwater cruise on traditional
rice boats on Vembanad Lake and see coir making factories, toddy
shops and cultivated farms.
Day
03: Munnar: After a picturesque drive through jungles,
waterfalls and spice plantations, reach the high ranges of Munnar
- the highest and the most beautiful tea growing region in the
world. Visit a tea factory and tea gardens after some leisure.
Day
04: Munnar: Visit Eravikkulam National Park to see
the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Rest of the day free to visit many
beautiful spots around Munnar.
Day
05: Madurai: Drive out of Kerala hills and reach Tamilnadu
Plains – the Dravidian heartland. At Madurai, check in
at your hotel. Remaining day at leisure.
Day
06: Madurai: Visit the Thirumal Nayaka Palace and the
Dravidain masterpiece Meenakshi Sundereshwar temple which makes
the city of Madurai so Famous and pulsate with festivities.
Day
07: Periyar: Drive through forested mountains and finally
reach periyar National Park – One of the best jungles
in India to see wild elephant. Day free to explore on own.
Day
08: Periyar: Visit the National Park on boat over Periyar
lake where several wild animals come congregate at different
times.
Day
09: Kumarakom: After breakfast drive and reach Kumarakom
– an island with a beautiful bird sanctuary and extremely
serene atmosphere. Stay at Coconut Lagoons- a wonderful resort
providing restored tharawads as idyllic rooms.
Day
10: Kumarakom: Day free to relax and explore around.
Day
11: Houseboat (Kettuvalom): In the morning board the
Kettuvalom (house boat) - a traditional rice barge converted
into a houseboat with a fully furnished bedroom, attached bathroom,
living room and sun deck. You will have your exclusive chef
who will prepare tasty meals and seafood for you. For the whole
day and night you will be moving over the backwater canals witnessing
every aspect of backwater lifestyle in a leisurely manner. You
have the discretion to ask your boat to be moored at any point
you find appealing.
Day
12: Marari: Morning reach to Marari Beach. Right in
the heart of the “Spice Coast” just an hour from
Kochi (Cochin) Marari is the most fabulous stretch of soft sandy
beach fringed with palm, an idyllic retreat for those who want
to “get away from it all”. Marari originates from
“Mararikulam”, one of the local fishing villages,
where life still goes on much as it did a hundred years ago.
Marari offers endless miles of superb sand beaches backed by
swaying palms, virgin territory where you can experience the
local charm and Keralan Hospitality at it’s best.
Day
13: Marari: Day at leisure at the beach. Discretion
to experience Ayurvedic massages (extra charges applicable).
You may also take an excursion to Alleppey or Kochi (extra charges
applicable).
Day
14: Marari: Day again in leisure and Ayurvedic treatments.
Day
15: Marari: Day at leisure.
Day
16: Marari: Day at leisure.
Day
17: Trivandrum: Drive to trivandrum. On arrival take
a trip to Padmanabhapuram Palace. Over night at your floating
cottage in Poovar Island Resort- located on 12.5 acres of lush
green coconut gardens alongside the beach and sea.
Day
18: Trivandrum: The whole day free to relax and to
explore the resort on your own.
Day
19: Departure: Appropriate time cheek out from your
hotel and drive to Trivandrum international airport to board
the flight back home. The tour ends.
