ENCHANTING KERALA TOUR

Day 01: Arrive Cochin

Meeting and assistance on arrival & transfer you to the hotel for check in.

Day 02: Cochin

In the morning at 0900 hrs we leave for a half day city tour of Cochin, with visits to St. Francis' Church, Dutch Palace (Built by the Portuguese), Jew Town, the Jewish Synagogue built in the year 1568, spice market, where the air is filled with the pungent smell of spices, and Chinese fishing nets

Day 03: Cochin - Periyar (160 kms - Approx 4 hrs.)

Today we proceed for Periyar Wildlife Reserve. Set on an attractive lakeside, it is South India's most popular Wildlife Sanctuary. Periyar is a place to cruise on the lake & gives an opportunity to see wildlife. It is home to tigers, leopards, elephants, bison, antelopes, sambhar, wild boar, monkey, a wide variety of birds.
Optional : Boat Ride Periyar Lake
Overnight Hotel - Periyar

Day 04: Periyar - Alleppey (145 kms - Approx 3.5 hrs.)

Morning, we will take you for an Elephant safari in Periyar, followed by Spice Plantation tour & Boat ride on on"Periyar Lake.
Later driven to Alleppey. Arrive Alleppey and transfer to the jetty. On arrival board the houseboat, locally called Kettuvallam, and cruise around cruise around beautiful Vembanad lake, This lake offers an enchanting experience to the tourists. The lake is the best picnic spot, where you can relax your mind and body. While the water gives the place a cooling effect, trees and shrubs act as a respite to the parched eyes. The lake is an excellent family-picnic destination too. While seniors can laze around the lake reading a book or talking, youngsters can opt for fishing and boating. Later proceed to Alleppey through backwaters to observe and experience the daily life of the villagers along the backwaters.
Overnight - Houseboat.

Day 05: Alleppy - Kovalam (185 kms -Approx 4 hrs.)

Today morning we disembark houseboat at Alleppy & we drive to Kovalam, en route visit Trivandrum, thePadmanabha Swami Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu is held sacred by the Hindus from antiquity. The temple has a large complex with a huge Gopuram. It has a tank beside it for ritual bathing. Next we visit Napier Museum: This 19th century structure displays a rare collection of archaeological artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. The Indo-Saracenic structure boasts of a natural air-conditioning system that bears testimony to the technological progress of that period. Sri Chitra Art Gallery, an excellent collection of Indian art with examples from early to modern schools. Paintings by Raja Ravi Varma & works from Mughal & Rajput miniature paintings & Tanjore paintings embellished with semi- precious stones are displayed. Also visit the beautiful Horsu Palace. Resume your drive, reach Kovalam located at the most Southern part of India and famous for it's beaches. There are two main beaches at Kovalam, separated by a high cliff. It is finding a new significance in the light of several Ayurvedic salons, & recuperation & regeneration resorts which provide a slew of Ayurvedic.
Overnight Hotel - Kovalam

Day 06: Kovalam

Day would be at your leisure for independent activities
Overnight hotel - Kovalam

Day 07: Kovalam

Day would be at your leisure for independent activities
Overnight hotel - Kovalam

Day 08: Kovalam - Trivandrum (30 km - 30 Minutes)

Day at leisure, later transfer to Trivandrum Airport to board your flight for on ward destination with memories of India Trip.

Our tour concludes: We thank you for your patronage & look forward to serve you again in near future.

TOUR ENDS