Day by Day itineraryDay 1: KochiWelcome to God’sown country, Kerala!!
Once you arrive at Kochi airport or Ernakulam station, vehicle arranged exclusively for you would take you to your hotel. Check in at the hotel and get refreshed.
Later you would be going for Kochi city tour.
Kochi is located on Arabian sea and it is one of the most important and busy ports in India.
This vibrant town has many things to offer, history, culture, cuisines and shopping!!
In city tour of Kochi, you would be visiting Jewish Synagogue (not open on Saturdays and Jewish holidays) in Jew Town, Mattancherry Palace (not open on Fridays and public holidays). Later visit Chinese Fishing Nets, the only ones in India and St. Francis Church (not open for visitors on Sundays from 08.00 to 11.00 hrs.) the oldest European Church in India.
In the evening, you can go for shopping. Kochi is famous for spices, silk and South Indian sarees and sweets also!!
To see the artistic side of the town and to experience a good time, go for Kathakali dance performance at 5 pm.
Stay at Kochi.
Day 2: Kochi – Thekkady (136 Km/ appx. 3 hrs.)Check in atthe hotel and quickly get refreshed. Later proceed for sightseeing tour ofThekkady.
Visit spiceplantations around and other tourist places. You can also have a naturewalk.
Stay atThekkady.
Day 3: Periyarwildlife sanctuary /ThekkadyAt 6 am, proceed to visit Periyar wildlifesanctuary. Take a boat ride in lake Periyar. You can see variety of animals andbirds during this ennjoyable boat ride.
Later comeback to the hotel and enjoy your breakfast.
Rest of dayis free for leisure. You can have some exciting activities like nature walk,jungle trek etc.
Stay atThekkady.
Day 4: Thekkady – Kumarakom (120Km/ appx 21/2-3 hrs)After today’s breakfast, proceed toKumarakom, another wonderful destination in Kerala.
Onceyou arrive at Kumarakom, check in at the hotel. Later proceed for sightseeingtour. Visit Kumarakom bird sanctuary, house boat jetty and tiny villageslocated on the banks of backwaters.
Stay at Kumarakom.
Day 5: Kumarakom – Alleppey (52 Km / appx 1 hr.)After having breakfast, at 10.30 am, proceed toAlleppey for your houseboat stay.
Upon arrival, check in at the houseboat.
Enjoy serenity of backwaters as houseboat sails through. You can also seevillages and scenic islands in the backwaters.
Stay on the houseboat is really an unique experience. While enjoying thebackwaters, you would have delicious cuisines on board prepared and servedfresh!!
Stay on houseboat.
Day 6: Alleppey – Kochi (64 km/ appx 2 hrs.)It’s time to say good bye to vibrant Kerala.
After having breakfast, transfer to Kochi airport or Ernakulam railway station, as per your train/flight connection.
End of wonderful and memorable tour!!