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Duration: 7 Days
Destinations: Cochin - Periyar - Kumarkom - Marari - Cochin
Day 01: Arrive Cochin - Periyar
Arrive Cochin International Airport.
Transfer to Spice Village (05 hours).
PERIYAR- Sprawling across 777 sq. kms. of the Cardamom Hills of the Western
Ghats, Thekkady is the home to one of the largest wildlife reserves in India.
Alive with exotic flora and vibrant wildlife, it is the perfect getaway tucked
away among hills.
Spice Village Resort is situated just outside the famous Periyar Wildlife
Sanctuary. This unique and deluxe village resort is set in a spice garden -
with 37 cottages of thatched roofs which blend well with the surrounding greenery.
Check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day
02: Periyar
Early morning boat cruise the Lake of the famous Periyar wildlife sanctuary
to see wild life. Periyar - an artificial lake or reservoir created by a dam
on Periyar River is the heart of the 777 sq km Wildlife Sanctuary wild elephants,
Asiatic Deer, Black Buck and even Tigers come to shores of the lake for a drink.
Later guided walk around the Spice Village to see the various spices grown in
the resort garden. Large Spice plantation & sightseeing tour - visit Spice
plantations: Pepper, Coffee, Coffee processing, Cardamon, Cardamon processing,
Vanilla, Tea, Tea factory, Ginger, Latex Plantations. Also enjoy a great mountain
view over Tamil Nadu and a deep water fall (1000 mtr in season) Overnight at
Spice Village.
Day 03: Periyar - Kumarakom
After breakfast transfer to Kumarakom (04 hours).
Kumarakom - is a beautiful backwater village on the shores of the enchanting
Vembanad Lake, criss crossed with meandering waterways and ancient cottages.
COCONUT LAGOON - Rest of the day to relax in this unique backwater resort surrounded
by the Vembanad Lake on two sides, swinging paddy fields on one side and a bird
sanctuary on the other. A traditional Kerala village has been created at the
resort with rooms that are 100 years old wooden houses of Kerala, carefully
transplanted and rebuilt by skilled craftsman.
A holiday in Coconut Lagoon promises to be different from any other. Every "tarawad"
or cottage you stay in is at least a century old, reconstructed piece by piece
in accordance with ancient rites of carpentry. Relax at the waterfront, with
the occasional native row boat gliding silently by, and the air so calm, you
can reach out and touch the sky with your finger tips. Check-in at Coconut Lagoon.
Sunset cruise in the evening. Overnight at the Coconut Lagoon.
Day
04: Kumarakom
Visit to the bird sanctuary in the morning.
After breakfast visit to the Farm House.
Overnight at Coconut Lagoon.
Day 05: Kumarakom - Marari :
By noon transfer to the Marari Beach (45 minutes).
Mararikulam- is one of the picturesque fishing villages that dot the lovely
coast line of Kerala. This private, shallow beach is fringed with unending lines
of coconut palms.
Marari Beach Resort - is set in a superb location of 25 acres of coconut palm
grooves leading down to the vast expanse of beach. The hotel is built in the
style of traditional fishing village with thatched villas that have been designed
to be keeping with local village style. Rest of the day leisure by beach. Overnight
at Marari Beach.
Day 06: Marari
Full day at leisure for own activities and enjoy the facilities of the Resort.
Overnight at hotel
Day 07: Marari - Cochin
COCHIN - Popularly known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, Cochin is the oldest
European settlement in India. Frilled with backwaters and rich with old world
charm, this city has lured many a great voyager to its shores. Arrive Cochin
& check into hotel Tour of Cochin or "Kochi"- the palm green,
commercial captial of Kerala is known as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea".
From time immemorial, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British & Portuguese seafarers
followed the sea route to Kochi & left their impression on the town. Modern
Kochi is thus a splendid mosaic of these myriad influences. Visit the Dutch
Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, the Church of St. Francis, the Bolghatty Palace
& the famous Chinese fishing nets. Afternoon, Harbour cruise - Cochin has
one of the finest natural harbours. The backwaters extending to the east &
south from the harbour are dotted with tiny islands, formed naturally by alluvial
deposits from the rivers. Evening witness the Kathakali dance performance +
make up demonstration - Kathkali is a unique dance which has a 2000 year old
history with more than 100 different 'mudras' or gesture depicting deities,
demons, heroes, heroines and kings - each based on episodes from the Mahabharata
and Ramayana, the two epic Indian myths. Dinner and overnight at hotel
Day 08 : Cochin - Abroad
After breakfast transfer to the airport to connect flight back.
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