Itinerary
Day 1: Cochin - Thekkady (170kms/ 3hrs approx)
Stop At: Kochi (Cochin), Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala
Pick up from your hotel/ airport and drive to Thekkady check in at hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sree Mangala Devi Kannagi Temple,Kerala, Idukki District, Kerala 625516, India
Mangla Devi Temple built within the premises of the renowned Periyar Tiger Reserves on the northern boundary a quiet spot with pristine ambiance
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kadathanadan Kalari & Navarasa Kathakali, Kumily Thekkady Road Kumily, Thekkady 685509 India
The House Of Martial Arts. The center is famous for the renowned Kerala art known as Kalaripayattu. A spot which is unique to Kerala and well designed for self-defense. You can watch this beautiful art form in Thekkady sightseeing from a special gallery.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Thekkady
Stop At: Periyar National Park, Banks Of Artificial Periyar Lake, Thekkady India
Breakfast at hotel. Visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary on a boat. Nestled between the Cheruthoni and Periyar rivers Wildlife Sanctuary is blessed with the most diverse flora and fauna. The sanctuary has a gorgeous lake that is perfect for romantic boat rides. The tropical evergreen and deciduous forests teeming with elephants, bison, sambar deer, wild dogs, jungle cats, tiger and wild boar along with various species of snake including cobras, vipers, kraits and many non-poisonous snakes is a wildlife lover’s dream. A variety of birds such as grey jungle fowl, Malabar grey hornbill, woodpeckers and bulbuls also have found a home in this sanctuary.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: The Spice Farm - Plantation for Spices & Herbs, Kizhakkethalackal Dairy Farm, Munnar-Kumily Hwy, Thekkady, Kumily, Attappallam, Kerala 685509, India
Afterwards take a spice plantation tour to see crops of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. You could stop at the local market and pick up some fragrant spices.
About 4000Sq KM of Periyar region is under verdant spice plantations, and main occupations of the natives are spice farming and trading.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Thekkady - Alleppey (135kms/ 3hrs approx)
Stop At: Alleppey Backwaters, Alappuzha India
Breakfast at hotel,drive to Alleppey boat jetty to board houseboat and sail through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters. While sailing enjoy palm fringed narrow canals winding through the vast expanse of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets lined up along either side of the canals, the panoramic sights one can never forget. The Chinese fishing nets the reminiscent of our past trade links are also found on the way. Flocks of duck swimming around the banks and tiny birds flying across the sky remains as enduring pictures reflecting the charm of this tourist land, you also enjoy fishing from the houseboats, evening enjoy sunset from the sun-deck of the houseboats. The Houseboats have generated electricity, sitting cum dining area, separate bedroom with attached English toilets, sun deck and fully loaded kitchen with a chef, and driver. Lunch, Dinner and overnight in houseboat.
Duration: 4 hours
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Accommodation included: Lunch, dinner and overnight in houseboat.
Day 4: Alleppey - Cochin (60kms/ 1.3hrs approx)
Pass By: Kochi (Cochin), Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala
After breakfast disembark from houseboat and drive to Cochin drop off to your hotel or airport.
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No accommodation included on this day.