Day 01 - Thiruvananthapuram
: Upon arrival our representative
will pick you up and transfer to a
beach resort at Somatheeram. You will
have rest of the day at leisure.
Day 02 - Somatheeram:
After breakfast we will take
you on a city tour of Trivandrum/
Thiruvananthapuram. Overnight stay
will be at the resort.
Day 03 - Somatheeram
: You will have full day to relax
at the wonderful tropical beach and
later set out for fishing with local
fishermen on traditional kattamaran.
You will also have the option of rejuvenating
yourself with the much acclaimed Ayurveda
treatment.
Day 04 - Alleppey
: Drive through green coastal
belt and cashew plantations and reach
Alleppey- the central hub of Kerala
backwaters. Stay in a traditional
Kerala house opening right over the
Vembanad Lake surrounded by banana
plantations. You will have the rest
of the day free to relax with the
option of herbal oil massage. Also
relish the wonderful Kerala cuisine
in ethnic way. Overnight stay will
be in the houseboat.
Day 05 - Alleppey
: After breakfast you will spend
the most of the day closely watching
the backwaters and lifestyle of the
local people. You will also visit
the coir-making factory, a temple
and bathe the elephants at elephant
rearing center.
Day 06 - Kumarakom:
Sail through the backwater canals
and reach Kumarakom- an island with
a beautiful bird-sanctuary and extremely
serene atmosphere. Upon reaching Kumarakom
you will transfer to hotel/resort.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel/resort
Day 07 - Kumarakom
: You will have rest of the day
free to relax and explore around.
Overnight stay will be at the resort/hotel.
Day 08 - Kumarakom
- Periyar : Drive through rubber
plantations and forested mountains
and finally reach the Periyar National
Park, one of the wonderful wildlife
sanctuaries in India, to see wild
elephants. You will have the rest
of the day free to explore on own.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel
at Periyar.
Day 09 - Periyar
: After breakfast you will visit
the Periyar National Park on boat
over Periyar Lake where several wild
animals congregate at different times.
Overnight stay will be at the resort.
Day10 - Periyar
- Munnar : After a picturesque
drive through jungles, waterfalls
and spice plantations, reach the high
ranges of Munnar, the highest and
the most beautiful tea growing region
in the world. You can also visit the
tea estate and factory after some
leisure.
Day11 - Munnar
: After breakfast you will visit
the Eravikkulam National Park to see
the endangered Nilgiri Tahr and other
wildlife. Rest of the day will be
free to visit some beautiful spots
around Munnar. Overnight stay will
be at Munnar.
Day12 - Munnar
- Kochi/ Cochin : After breakfast
you will drive to Kochi, the cultural
and commercial hub of Kerala. Watch
a spectacular Kathakali performance
along with its make-up process. In
the evening you will be free to explore
the market in Cochin. Overnight stay
will be at hotel in Cochin.
Day13 - Kochi/
Cochin : After breakfast you
will go for a day sightseeing at Fort
Kochi. You will also visit the Mattancherry
palace, Jewish synagogue, Jew town,
old spice markets, St. Francis church,
Santa Cruz Basilica and Chinese fishing
nets. In the evening visit Kalari
center to witness Kalaripayattu, the
ancient Kerala martial art.
Day14 - Kochi/Cochin
Onwards : It is time to say goodbye
to Kerala as your Kerala spice tour
comes to an end. Our representative
will transfer you to railway station/airport
for onward journey. |