Vibrant Kerala

DAY 1

Arriva Cochin

Upon arrival at Cochin Airport, you will be met by a representative and transferred to the hotel where you will be assisted for check in at the hotel.
Evening you will witness the Kath kali Dance show, the local classical dance.
Spend two nights in KOCHI, Accommodation on bed & breakfast basis.

DAY 2

In Cochin

After breakfast proceed for a sightseeing tour of the city. Visit the Chinese fishing nets of Fort Kochi and witness an unusual form of fishing — shore operated lift nets, they look somewhat like hammocks and are counter-weighed by large stones tied to rope. St. Francis Church- the oldest European church in India that has great historical significance as a mute witness to the European colonial struggle in the subcontinent; The Mattancherry Palace, also known as Dutch Palace as The credit for building this landmark monument partly goes to the Dutch, who captured Cochin city of Kerala during the pre-British period and the Jew town including the Jewish Synagogue- the oldest synagogue in the commonwealth nations. Later visit the spice markets and shop for souvenirs from the antique bazaars of the heritage Jew town.

DAY 3

Cochin - Munnar

After breakfast proceeds for a private road transfer to Munnar (about 130 kms/ about 04-05 hours’ drive)
On arrival you will be assisted for check in at the hotel.
You can go for trekking and walking through the beautiful rugged grasslands of Munnar. During these treks you will come face to face with the spectacular beauty of the wilderness and besides that while you will be passing through far flung villages you will encounter with their indigenous cultural traditions and the magnificent wildlife that inhabit the forests.
Spend two night in MUNNAR on bed & breakfast basis.

DAY 4

In Munnar

After breakfast proceed for trekking and walking through the beautiful rugged grasslands of Munnar. During these treks you will come face to face with the spectacular beauty of the wilderness and besides that while you will be passing through far flung villages you will encounter with their indigenous cultural traditions and the magnificent wildlife that inhabit the forests.

DAY 5

Munnar - Periyar

After breakfast proceeds for a private road transfer to Periyar (about 100 kms/03-04 hours’ drive)
Afternoon proceed for the visit of Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary on the boat. Periyar wildlife sanctuary has a picturesque lake at the heart of the sanctuary. Formed with the building of a dam in 1895, this reservoir meanders around the contours of the wooded hills, providing a permanent source of water for the local wildlife.
On arrival you will be assisted for check in at the hotel.
Spend one night in PERIYAR on bed & breakfast basis.

DAY 6

Periyar - Kumarakom

After breakfast, private road transfer to Kumarakom (about 140 kms/ about 04 hrs dive)
On arrival you will be assisted for check in at the hotel.
Spend three nights in KUMARAKOM on bed & breakfast basis.

DAY 7

In Kumarakom

After breakfast proceed for day cruising at backwaters. Enjoy a cruise on board a ‘Kettuvalam’- traditional rice boat, navigating through the emerald green backwaters. Discover the real flavour of Kerala sailing along the scenic waterways and witnessing the natural beauty and experiencing a way of life little changed through the centuries
Lunch will be arranged in the houseboat.
Evening drive back to the hotel.

DAY 8

In Kumarakom

Day at leisure for independents activities

DAY 9

Kumarakom - Cochin , Leave Cochin

After breakfast proceed for a private road transfer to Kochi airport (about 60 kms/ 1.5 hrs drive). Where you will be met by a representative and will be assisted to board your flight for onward sector.