Day 01: Arrive Cochin
On arrival at Cochin you will be transfer to hotel.
One of the finest natural harbors on the Arabian Sea coast, Kochi, earlier known as Cochin, has been a port of all for foreign traders from early times. The city of peninsulas and islands, today it is Kerala’s commercial hub .Chinese Fishing Nets at the entrance of Cochin harbor are a fascinating sight. Bolgatty Island houses Bolgatty Island built by the Dutch in 1774, which is former residence of the British Resident of Kochi. The Portuguese led by Vasco Da Gama arrived in 1502 and later the Dutch and the British. And descendants of the Jews who arrived in ancient days still live here.
Morning take Half day tour Cochin.
Visiting Chinese Fishing Nets named after the country of their origin. Jewish Synagogue, in Mattancherry was built in 1568 and rebuilt in 1664 with Chinese willow-patterned tiles and gold crowns and has ancient scrolls, Mattancherry Palace, See St. Francis Church, the first European Church in India, where Vasco Da Gama was buried until his remains were taken back to Portugal, and Fort Cochin. Visit the Dutch Palace built by the Portuguese in 1510 and later taken over by the Dutch.
A boat cruise in the backwaters takes you in the midst of a lush green setting of shady lagoons, wooded islands and canals.
Relax in the afternoon and spend time at leisure.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: Cochin – Kozhikode
Morning proceed to Kozhikode and on arrival check in into your hotel /resort.
The city of Kozhikode is famous for its trade and commerce and the Malabar Mahotsavam festival. The ancient monuments, tranquil beaches, temples, blue waters and friendly people have made the place very popular among tourists.
Afternoon we take you for full day sight seen of Kozhikode (Calicut).
Visit Pazhassiraja museum Pazhassiraja museum & art gallery, Krishna menon museum. Attractions which can be explored during a backwater tour of Kozhikode include Elathur and the Canolly Canal.
Stay overnight in hotel / resort.
Day 03: Kozhikode (Calicut)
Full day take visit to Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary,
Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary about 25km from Kozhikode and 7 km from Beypore port on the Arabian Sea, Malappuram district, north Kerala.
Stay overnight at your hotel / resort.
Day 04: Kozhikode – Wayanad
Morning proceed to Wayanad and on arrival check in into your hotel /resort.
Wayanad District, in the north-east of Kerala, carved out of Kozhikode and Kannur districts. The etymology of the word Wayanad is Vayal (paddy) Naad (land), 'Land of Paddy Fields'. There are many indigeneous tribal in this area.
Full day sight seeing in wayanad
Visit Lakkidi, Edakkal Cave, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Kuruva Island, Pookot Lake, Pakshipathalam, Soochipara waterfalls.
Day 05: Wayanad – Alleppey
Morning you will drive to Alleppey and on arrival check-in into the houseboat.
Alleppey the ideal headquarters for backwater give one first hand experience of the life style; toddy tapping, fishing for small fry, Coir-making, prawn farming etc, which remains more or less unchanged over the years. Alleppey is famous for its historic Aranmula Snake Boat Race which is an annual event.
Enjoy in the houseboat in Alleppey to Kumarakom. Check in to your House Boat cruise through Narrow Canals Paddy Fields, Coconut Lagoons etc.
Stay overnight at houseboat.
Day 06: Alleppey - Houseboat
Morning drive to Alleppey, and on arrival check- in into the houseboat.
Alleppey the ideal headquarters for backwater give one first hand experience of the life style; toddy tapping, fishing for small fry, Coir-making, prawn farming etc, which remains more or less unchanged over the years. Alleppey is famous for its historic Aranmula Snake Boat Race which is an annual event.
Enjoy in the houseboat in Alleppey to Kumarakom. Enjoy the cruise in the Kerala backwaters.
Stay overnight at houseboat.
Day 07: Houseboat - Kovalam
Morning check-out from houseboat and proceed to Kovalam, and on arrival check–in into resort.
Spend the day at leisure or you can enjoy the beauty of the picturesque beach town Kovalam. You can also avail traditional Ayurvedic massage packages to help soothe your spirits.
Recharge your senses in the day with herbal oil Ayurvedic massages (On direct payment basis) and spend the remaining day Kovalam enjoying nature at play.
Stay overnight stay at hotel / Resort.
Day 08: Kovalam – Trivandrum Departure
Morning you will drive to Trivandrum airport to board flight for your onward journey. |