Destinations Covered :
Cochin-Calicut-Wayanad-Palakkad-Munnar-Periyar-Alleppey-Kumarakom-Kovalam-Trivandrum.
Day 01: Arrival Cochin
Meet & greet at the Airport upon arrival. Transfer & check in to the Hotel.
Kochi (colonial name Cochin ) is a vibrant city situated on the south-west
coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous
state of Kerala, hailed as ' God's Own Country '. Informally, Cochin is also
referred to as the Gateway to Kerala.
Day 02 : Cochin
After Breakfast sightseeing of the port city of Cochin. Among the major
attractions you would experience the magic of Fort Kochi, the Jewish
Market(spice market) alongwith the jewish Synagogue. Also worth recommending a
visit are the ancient Chinese nets on the coast. Visit St. Francis Church &
the Santa Cruz Basilica.
Afternoon Free for individual Activiteis. Evening Kathakali Dance show.
Day 03 : Cochin – Calicut (225 kms)
Drive up north to the City of Calicut. Kozhikode, formerly called Calicut
was the traditional capital of Northern Kerala under the Samuthiri rule.
Calicut, the most important city of Malabar region of Kerala, was a leading
trading centre for spices on the West Coast of India during the medieval
period.
Vasco da Gama landed at Calicut (Kappad - 16 KM from the city) in 1498,
becoming the first European to reach India by the sea route around the
southern cape of Africa.
If time permits, visit the ancient boat making at Beypore. Ancient Beypore was
much sought after by merchants from Western Asia, for its ship building
industry. The boat building yard here is famous for the construction of the
Uru, the traditional Arabian trading vessel.
Day 04: Calicut – Wayanad(105kms)
Drive from Calicut to Wayanad . The vast stretches of mist capped
mountains green meadows of valleys, white water springs, blue water lakes and
wild forest fabricate the splendid natural beauty of Wayanad.
Day 05: Wayanad – Palakkad
Drive to Palakkad.Unwind yourself and soothe your mind, body & Soul with
the richness of Ayurveda. The resort offers you a full treatments of Ayurveda
& Massages.
Day 06 : Pallakkad
Day at Leisure. / Ayurveda Massage
Day 07: Palakkad-Munnar
Drive from Palakkad to Munnar. Munnar is blessed with natural beauty that
attracts tourists from far and wide. The lap of Mother Nature in Munnar
promises to soothe the senses of the weariest of traveller in Munnar. For
adventure lovers there is paragliding and for nature lovers there are some of
the World's highest tea estates.
Day 08: Munnar
Full day Sightseeing in Munnar, which includes the Raja Malai - a top peak
of Munnar where you can see Neel Thar (mountain goats). Other important places
are Muttupetty dam and Indo Swiss project and witness the tea gardens spread
like a green carpet over hundreds of kilometers.
Day 09: Munnar – Periyar
In the morning, proceed to Periyar. Check in at hotel on arrival. In
Periyar wildlife sanctuary you will witness nomadic tribes of wild elephant,
boar, deer, the great Indian tiger and more. In the evening a boat cruise
across the lake for you to view the wild animals and birds of different
species. Overnight stay will be at Periyar.
Day 10: Periyar – Alleppey
The backwaters of Kerala are unique and are found nowhere else in the
world. Backwaters are a network of lakes and canals of more than forty rivers
that drain into the Arabian Sea. The canals connect the villages together and
are still used for local transport. Over 900 km of this labyrinthine water
world is navigable.
Check in to the Traditional Houseboat.
Day 11: Alleppey – Kumarakom
Drive to Kumarakom. Rest of the day at Leisure
Day 12: Kumarakom
Day at Leisure
Day 13: Kumarakom – Kovalam
Drive to one of the finest beach Destination in the country. Kovalam is one of
the highlights of Kerala & is meant to help you unwind relax & end your
holiday in style.
Day 14: Kovalam
Day at Leisure
Day 15: Kovalam – Trivandrum – Fly Out
Transfer to the International Airport to connect to your Flight back home.
