Duration:
8 Nights/ 9 DaysPlaces
to Visit: Cochin
- Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Poovar - TrivandrumDay
1 : Arrive Cochin
Arrive
Cochin airport. Upon arrival, you would be met by our representative and
transferred to Bolgatty Palace.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 : Cochin - Munnar Morning drive to the beautiful hill
station of Munnar. housing world's highest tea-growing estates. Upon
arrival, check-in at hotel Sienna Village.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Munnar Full day at leisure to explore on your
own.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 : Munnar - Periyar
Morning drive to Periyar( 90 kms). Upon arrival check-in at hotel
Cardamom country.
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.
Afternoon
at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
5 : Periyar - Kumarakom Early morning
boatcruise on the Lake
of the famous Periyar wildlife sanctuary to see 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.
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 ( 150 kms/ 4
hrs) 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. Evening at
leisure.
Overnight at hotel
Day 6 : Kumarakom -
Houseboat Morning at leisure 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. Experience 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 7 : Houseboat
- Poovar 
Breakfast
on board.
Sail to Alleppey & disembark at Puthenagady Jetty.
Thereafter, drive onto Poovar.
Poovar Island is an unspoilt
resort enveloped by the most serene backwaters, and opening out to the sea
and a dream golden sand beach. Poovar is truly a window into paradise. The
tranquility is punctuated by the sound of waves and the birds. The acreage
is abundant in well preserved local flora, with hundreds of species of
spices, exotic flowers, complete with banana and coconut groves.
Upon
arrival, check-in at
Poovar Island Resort which is a mix of floating
cottages, and conventional accommodation. The floating units are constructed
on hollow light weight concrete hulls. They are air conditioned and fully
equipped with all modern amenities.
Overnight at resort.
Day
8 : Poovar Full day at leisure for your own activities.
Day
9 : Poovar - Trivandrum -Out Morning drive to Trivandrum for your
flight back home.
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India Temple Tour ::
Spices
of Kerala ::
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India Ayurveda Tour ::
Backwaters
Tour of Kerala ::
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Tour of Kerala
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India Wildlife Tour ::
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of India ::
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