Activities

Day 01: Cochin
Upon arrival at Cochin airport you are meet & greet with our company representative afterwards you are transfer to your pre-booked hotel.

Cochin: - Widely known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, Cochin has one of the world’s most attractive natural ports. Cochin is well known for its spices, silks, ivory and sandalwood. It has traditionally rich heritage, but at the same time it is one of the most fast-paced and contemporary cities in India. It is very easy to be spellbound by the magic of Cochin and it is the beauty and comparatively good infrastructure that makes Cochin the ideal gateway to the state. Cochin, or Kochi as it is now called, offers visitors palaces, museums, old churches, cool backwaters; palm fringed lagoons, beaches and the practicality of a modern metro city.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02: Cochin
After breakfast, Full day city tour of cochin visiting Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace): The Portuguese constructed The Mattancherry Palace in 1557, and presented to the Maharaja of Cochin, Veera Kerala Varma (1537-61) as sign of goodwill. After 1663, the Dutch carried out some constructions and renovations in the palace, and from that day it was widely called as the ‘Dutch Palace’. The most significant thing about this palace is the amazing paintings in the bedrooms and other rooms. The paintings portray scenes from the Ramayana, Mahabharata and Puranic legends connected with Shiva, Vishnu, Krishna, Kumara and Durga. These paintings are certainly the most extensive and attractive paintings to be seen anywhere in India.

The Jewish Synagogue- The Jewish Synagogue is located near the Dutch Palace. This synagogue was constructed in 1568 and was brilliantly decorated by Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers. The Synagogue has a giant scroll of the Old Testament.
Cochin Harbor: The very popular tourist attraction in Cochin Harbor is the Chinese Fishing nets. These fishing nets are one of its kind and are found only in India. The fishing nets were popularized in Cochin Harbor by the traders from the court of the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan.

St Francis Church - St. Francis church was constructed by the Europeans in 1503. St. Francis Church is the oldest European church in India. The Portuguese trader, Vasco da Gama died in Kochi, during his third visit to Kerala. Initially, his body was buried in this church, but after a few years his remains were moved to Portugal. In spite of all this the place where he was buried has been marked out inside the church.

Fort Kochi Beach: Fort Kochi beach is an ideal location to saunter in a peaceful and relaxing way. This beach happens to be one of the favorite tourist spots in Kerala. The view of the sunset with the Chinese fishing net and the sailing ships in the background is a fine experience. Many European style bungalows can be seen alongside the shoreline.
Later in the evening you will be picked up by the guide and will be taken to a Kathakali Dance Performance at a local theatre. Kathakali is a classical dance form, portraying Indian epics (Ramayana and Mahabharata). The costumes of the dancers are very colorful and elaborate. Dancers with painted faces depict the various characters of the ancient epics. The Kathakali dancers portray a lot of facial expressions and articulate body movements.
Overnight stay at Hotel. (B)

Day 03: Cochin – Periyar (By surface 200 kms, 4 hours drive)
After breakfast leave by Private Car for Periyar. Also known as Thekkady. It is a National Park and one of the Tiger Reserves in India. Upon arrival in Periyar you are transferred to your pre booked.

Afternoon drive through the spice plantations like cardamom, pepper, tea etc. The spice plantation in Thekkady is one of the major spice plantations in Kerala
Overnight stay at Hotel in Periyar. (B)

Day 04: Periyar

After breakfast drive to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Set high in the ranges of the Western Ghats, in God’s Own Country, Kerala, is the Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve. Periyar wildlife sanctuary has a picturesque lake at the heart of the sanctuary. Formed with the building of a dam in 1895, this reservoir meanders around the contours of the wooded hills, providing a permanent source of water for the local wildlife. Though its a Tiger Reserve, tourists come here to view the Indian elephants in the act of ablution and playfulness by the Periyar lake.

Afternoon boat ride on Lake Periyar to view wildlife. This area is home to bison, sambars, wild boars, monkeys, nilgiri langurs, a wide variety of birds, and some 750 elephants.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Periyar. (B)

Day 05: Periyar – Kumarakom (By surface 200 kms, 4 hours drive)
After breakfast, disembark the houseboat in Kumarakom and check in at your pre-booked resort.

Kumarakom : Kumarakom is a small village on the Vembanad Lake in Kerela. This beautiful paradise stocked with mangrove forests, beryl green paddy fields and coconut groves comprises with water ways and canals adorned with while lilies. Kumarakom charms the tourist from all over the world. It offers a wide variety of flora, beautiful sightseeing, boating and fishing experiences. It is a part of Kuttanad region and the bird sanctuary spread over 14 acres is a safe home for many migratory birds. It is a fascinating sight for the visitors. The best way to watch the birds of the Kumarakom sanctuary is a boat ride round the islands, as hundreds of swaying verdant coconut palms lining the rivers lean to brush the tops of your heads.

No activities are scheduled for this day. Spend rest of the day enjoying the resort’s facilities.
Overnight at the Resort. (B)

Day 06: Kumarakom – House boat
After a breakfast, board on your private Houseboat for an overnight stay.

House Boat - One of the highlights of your Kerala Backwater and Houseboat tour.
A series of canals thread their way through the state to the sea, allowing you a glimpse into local life in Kerala that would be impossible to get from road transport. Along the way you will pass rice fields, tiny villages, boats transporting children to school and farmers transporting their produce to the market, and women completing household tasks such as laundry and washing utensils. You will disembark from the boat to wander in the villages and meet some locals. The rice boats are made completely of natural material. Each houseboat has furnished bedrooms with attached showers and toilets. At night the boat will anchor midstream and the Houseboats crew serve authentic Keralan cuisine.
The overnight stay on the Houseboat is an extraordinary experience. (B,L,D)

Day 07: Drop at Cochin Airport
After a relaxing breakfast, and a bit of cruising on the lake, disembark your Houseboat at Alleppey and then drive to Cochin Airport (60 kms, 1½ hours drive) in time for your flight home.

Price Per Person US$ with 3* Hotels: (Validity till September 30, April 2024 except Dec 20, 2023- Jan 5, 2024)
Based on minimum 02 People: US$ 686 Per Person
Based on minimum 16-18 People: US$ 544 Per Person
Single Supplement: US$ 351

Accommodation on twin sharing basis in below mentioned 4* hotels or similar in base category rooms with breakfast.
02 Nights Cochin at Hotel Abad Plaza https://www.abadhotels.com/plaza-mg-road-kochi/
02 Night Periyar at Abad Green Forest https://www.abadhotels.com/green-forest-resort-thekkady/
01 Night Kumarakom at Abad whispering Palm Resort https://www.abadhotels.com/whispering-palms-resort-kumarakom/
01 Night at Houseboat with All meals

Price includes:
Arrival, departure transfers & land transport in AC Ertiga 02 Pax, & AC Mini Coach 15-18 Pax as per itinerary.
Professional Local English Speaking Guide during sightseeing in Cochin & Periyar
Monument entrance (single entry)
Kathakali Dance performance at Cochin
Mineral water in the vehicle
GST 5%

Meals as described in the itinerary;
Full Board at Houseboat & Kumarakom

Does not include: Any air & train, Insurance, Portage, Meals other than mentioned above, Tips, Any expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, telephone calls, laundry.

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