Duration:
8 Nights/ 9 Days
Places to See:
Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Poovar - Trivandrum
Day
01: Arrive CochinArrive Cochin airport. Upon arrival, you would be
met by our representative and transferred to Bolgatty Palace.
Overnight
at hotel.
Day 02: Cochin - Munnar Morning drive to
the beautiful hill station of Munnar. housing world's highest tea-growing
estates. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel Sienna Village.
Overnight
at hotel.
Day 03: Munnar Full day at leisure to
explore on your own.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04:
Munnar - Periyar Morning drive to Periyar( 90 kms). Upon arrival
check-in at hotel Cardamom country.
Periyar- Sprawling
across 777 sq. kms. of the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats, Thekkady is
the home to one of the largest wildlife reserves in India. Alive with exotic
flora and vibrant wildlife, it is the perfect getaway tucked away among
hills.
Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.


Day
05: Periyar - Kumarakom Early morning
boatcruise on the Lake
of the famous Periyar wildlife sanctuary to see wild life. Periyar - an
artificial lake or reservoir created by a dam on Periyar River is the heart
of the Wildlife Sanctuary wild elephants, Asiatic Deer, Black Buck and even
Tigers come to shores of the lake for a drink. Return to hotel for
breakfast.
Thereafter drive through the winding "Ghats"
lined with prosperous tea plantations & then arrive the fascinating
countryside of low-lying palms and paddy fields to Kumarakom ( 150 kms/ 4
hrs) enroute visit the tea estates.
Kumarakom- is a
beautiful backwater village on the shores of the enchanting Vembanad Lake,
criss crossed with meandering waterways and ancient cottages. Evening at
leisure.
Overnight at hotel
Day 06: Kumarakom -
Houseboat Morning at leisure Afternoon board the
traditional
rice boats - "Ketuvallam" and begin your journey through the
picturesque backwaters and small lakes relaxing in the tranquillity of
Kerala's beautiful scenery. Experience the way of life and activity of the
local people, the one bedroom house with a lounge is exclusively for you,
meals will be served with freshly bought produce from the local markets and
cooked on board.
Overnight on board
Day 07: Houseboat
- Poovar Breakfast on board.
Sail to Alleppey & disembark
at Puthenagady Jetty. Thereafter, drive onto Poovar.
Poovar
Island is an unspoilt resort enveloped by the most serene backwaters,
and opening out to the sea and a dream golden sand beach. Poovar is truly a
window into paradise. The tranquility is punctuated by the sound of waves
and the birds. The acreage is abundant in well preserved local flora, with
hundreds of species of spices, exotic flowers, complete with banana and
coconut groves.
Upon arrival, check-in at
Poovar Island Resort
which is a mix of floating cottages, and conventional accommodation. The
floating units are constructed on hollow light weight concrete hulls. They
are air conditioned and fully equipped with all modern amenities.
Overnight
at resort.
Day 08: Poovar Full day at leisure for
your own activities.
Day 09: Poovar - Trivandrum -Out
Morning drive to Trivandrum for your flight back home.
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