ROUTING: COCHIN | KUMARAKOM | THEKKADY | ALLEPPEY | MARARI | COCHIN
You are greeted on arrival at Cochin Airport by our representative and thereafter drive to Kumarakom - the enchanting backwater region of Kerala and check into your hotel. The labyrinthine network of rivers, canals, streams, and lagoons which form the famed backwaters offer stunning views and is an ideal place to relax. Afternoon you can visit the local Bird Sanctuary and evening enjoy a 1-hour sunset cruise through the backwaters.(Group tour organized by the resort) Stay overnight at Coconut Lagoon - Heritage Bungalow.
Morning explore Village life experience in Kumarakom. Village Life Experience Includes Canal Cruise, Coir Making, Toddy Tapping Paddy Field Visit, Coconut Palm Weaving Net Fishing etc. Later free to relax at backwater resort. Overnight stay at Coconut Lagoon - Heritage Bungalow.
Drive to Periyar /Thekkady an area known for its undulating hills, spice plantations, and elephant sightings. One of the 27 wildlife reserves in India, the Periyar valley in Thekkady is the oldest. Check into your hotel. Enjoy a spice plantation tour today where you will be enticed by not only the aroma of spices like cinnamon, cardamom, pepper and nutmeg but will also get to know how they are grown, harvested and processed before they reach the supermarkets. Rest of the day at leisure & stay overnight at Spice Village - Spice Garden Cottage Non A/c.
Early morning guided nature tour inside the sanctuary, It is an interpretive sandal protection trekking program offering excellent opportunity for watching birds, butterflies and other wildlife through a range of habitats during the 4-5 km 2.5-hours walk. Afternoon enjoy a boat ride on Lake Periyar, observing wildlife such as antelopes, buffaloes, boars, and elephants(Wildlife spotting is truly based on your luck).In the evening, attend a traditional cultural and art show. Overnight at Spice Village - Spice Garden Cottage Non A/c.
Another morning drive, this time, to Alleppey, popularly called the Venice of the East, to see the winding canals and an amazing network of backwaters. On arrival, you will be checking in to a traditional Kerala houseboat which will take you on a fabulous tour of the backwaters. Overnight stay will be in the Houseboat - Luxury A/c.
After breakfast checkout and driven to Marari, a charming fishing village in Mararikulam. Check into your beach resort, nestled amidst serene coconut groves and set along pristine white sandy shores, offering a peaceful and picturesque retreat. Spend the day at leisure relaxing by the beach. Overnight at Marari Beach Resort - Garden Villa A/c.
Full day at leisure & enjoying the beach. Overnight at Marari Beach Resort - Garden Villa A/c.
Departure Transfer to the Cochin Airport for onward journey.