Day 01: Arrive Cochin
On Early morning arrival at Cochin airport you will be transferred 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 Fort Cochin, proceed on a sight seeing tour to attractions such as the Dutch Palace,
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 hotel.
Day 02: Cochin – Kozhikode (Calicut)
Morning proceed for Kozhikode and on arrival check-in into the hotel.
Evening you will be on demonstration of Kalari Payattu, the martial art of Kerala.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Kozhikode - Waynadu
Morning proceed to Waynadu and on arrival check-in into the hotel.
Later in afternoon depart to Soochipara Waterfalls.
Soochippara waterfalls is a 3 tiered powerful waterfalls situated in the dense equatorial forest of Wayanad. The cliff face here is ideal for rock climbing.
Return back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 04: Waynadu (Excursion to Kuruwa Dweep)
Morning depart to Kuruwa Dweep
Kuruwa Island is 955 acres of green forest on the tributaries of the east flowing river Kabani. The island is uninhabited and a paradise with myriad birds.
Afternoon depart to Tholpetyy Wild Sanctuary
You can find here spotted deers, elephants, bison, leopard, Tiger…etc. It is 25 kms. Drive inside the sanctuary exploring wildlife.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Waynadu – Trichur
Morning proceed to Trichur and on arrival check-in into the hotel.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Trichur – Periyar
Morning you will drive to Periyar the famous wild life sanctuary.
On the way you will visit Guruvayoor where you can see more than 50 Temple elephants where you can see elephant feeding and elephant bathing. You will arrive Periyar in the evening and check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 07: Periyar - Kottayam
Morning you will drive to Kottayam and check –in into the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 08: Kottayam - Houseboat
Morning you will drive up-to Jetty and check-in into the Houseboat.
A ride on the houseboat is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating, beauty of the backwaters.
Stay overnight at House Boat.
Day 09: Arrive Alleppey - Kovalam
Morning boat cruise to Alleppey and breakfast in the boat. Later disembark the boat at Alleppey and drive to Kovalam Beach.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Kovalam – Trivendurnathpuram
In the morning you will be free for independent activities. Afternoon as per your scheduled you will be transferred to airport at Trivedurnathpurm to board flight for onward journey. |