Day 1
Cochin
This day arrive Cochin Airport. Meet, assist and transfer to your
hotel. Overnight at Cochin.
Day 2
Cochin
In the morning proceed for a half day city tour of Cochin. Places of
interest at Kochi are The Dutch Palace (Fridays closed), Jewish
Synagogue (Saturdays closed), St.Francis Church, Dutch Cemetery, the
Chinese fishing
nets at the entrance of
Cochin Harbour, and Willingdon Island - a manmade island made from
materials dredged while
deepening Cochin port. In the evening proceed for Kathakali Show at
Cultural Centre. Overnight at Cochin.
Day 3
Thekkady
In the morning, check out of your hotel and drive to Thekkady
(5hrs). Arrive Thekkady early afternoon and check into your hotel.
Thekkady-777 sq.km of lush green tropical forests is the natural
habitat of elephant, bison, spotted deer, sambar, bear and many
colorful birds etc. Periyar sanctuary, the main attraction of
Thekkady, is one of the best sanctuaries in India for watching and
photographing elephants at close quarters. Day would be free at
leisure. Overnight at Thekkady.
Day 4
Thekkady
This day proceed for a boat cruise on Lake Periyar which spreads
over an area of 25 sq.km, to view animals in their natural
surroundings. Later in the evening visit the local
market, tea estates, spice plantations. Overnight at Thekkady.
Day 5
Kumarakom
In the morning, leave Thekkady for Kumarakom (4hrs) by car. Arrive
Kumarakom by noon and transfer to your hotel. Kumarakom, a
charming village on the eastern bank of Vembanadu Lake surrounded by
paddy fields, is an ideal place for a backwater cruise. In the
evening, visit the bird sanctuary and later return to your hotel.
Overnight at Kumarakom.
Day 6
Kovalam
In the morning, leave Kumarakom for Kovalam (5hrs) by car. Arrive
Kovalam and check into your hotel. Kovalam is India's most
spectacular beach resort, just 16 km from Trivandrum. The
clear water in Kovalam is ideal for swimming, surfing and skiing.
Facilities like Ayurvedic massage, yoga, water sports etc are
available here. Day would be free at leisure. Overnight at Kovalam.
Day 7
Kovalam
In the morning, leave the hotel for a city tour of Trivandrum which
is half an hour away. Trivandrum, a sprawling 74 sq km city, is the
capital of Kerala. The great variety of lovely old colonial and
traditional Kerala buildings give Trivandrum a special ambience. The
main attractions are the Govt. Art Museum, Sri Chitra Art Gallery,
The Zoological Garden, Padmanabhaswamy Temple (entry restricted),
Caudiyar Palace, Museum and Veli Tourist village. Return to Kovalam
in the evening. Overnight at Kovalam.
Day 8
Overseas
Transfer to Trivandrum International Airport for the flight to your
onward destination.