DAY 01 : Arrival Cochin – Thekkady / Periyar
Morning transfer to the airport to connect flight to Cochin. Upon arrival meeting and assistance followed by drive to Thekkady / Periyar. Upon arrival at Thekkady/Periyar check-in at hotel.
DAY 02 : Thekkady/Periyar - Kumarakom
Early morning boat cruise on the Lake of the famous Periyar wildlife sanctuary to see wildlife. Later drive through the winding "Ghats" lined with prosperous tea plantations & then arrive the fascinating countryside of low-lying palms and paddy fields to Kumarakom.
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 fingertips. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 03 : Kumarakom - Alleppey
Enjoy the magic of backwater by going on a Houseboat (Kettuvallam) cruise across the backwaters. Spend the next 22 hours in your floating villa. Enjoy the backwaters of Kerala by getting a glimpse of the village life at close quarters; a unique and unforgettable experience. Enjoy the sunset & stay overnight on the houseboat. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 04 : Alleppey - Marari
Breakfast on board, Sail to Alleppey & disembark at Puthenangady Jetty. On arrival proceed directly to Mararikulam. 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. Rest of the day at leisure for own activities and enjoy the facilities of the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 05 : Marari
Full day at leisure for own activities and enjoy the facilities of the Resort.
DAY 06 : Marari
Full day at leisure for own activities and enjoy the facilities of the Resort. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 07 : Marari - Cochin
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to cochin, "Cochin" Popularly known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea.
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 - Kathakali 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.
DAT 08 : Cochin – Departure
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to airport to connect flight for your destination.
