Kerala Essence

Duration: 09 days / 08 nights
Destinations Covered: Cochin – Periyar – Kumarakom – Kovalam - Trivandrum

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Day 01: Cochin
Arrive Cochin and a representative will meet and thereafter transfer you to the Hotel. Afternoon, you can go for the sightseeing of Cochin. Here, you can see the St. Francis Church, the oldest Church in India, 500-year-old Portuguese Houses, and Cantilevered Chinese fishing nets. Evening, drive back to the Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: Cochin
Today morning, after breakfast you can see the 16th century Synagogue, Jew Town and Mattancherry Palace, built by Portuguese, this Palace contains some of India’s most beautiful murals. Evening go for shopping. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03: Cochin - Periyar
After breakfast continue to Periyar, South India’s most popular wild life sanctuary, its home to bison, wild elephant, boar, languor, the great Indian tiger and more. On arrival check in to the Hotel. Afternoon, you can go for boat cruise in the Lake to watch wild animals. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04: Periyar
Today morning you can see the rare species of plantations and animals. Afternoon visit spice plantation like Cardamom, Pepper, Coffee, Tea Estate, etc. On way back to Hotel, you could stop the local market and pick up some fragrant spices. Evening, you can enjoy the performance of Kathakali (World famous Kerala dance drama). Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 05: Periyar - Kumarakom
Morning after breakfast drive to Kumarakom, an unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with white lilies. Situated on Vembanad Lake. On arrival check in to the Resort. Afternoon, you can go to see the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Overnight at Resort.

Day 06: Kumarakom House Boat
Today morning after breakfast check in to a traditional Houseboat of Kerala style. Cruise through the back waters. Stay Overnight in the Houseboat.

Day 07: Kumarakom - Kovalam
Today morning drive to Kovalam, this internationally renowned beach consist of three adjacent crescent beaches. On arrival check in to the Hotel. Evening free to relax at the Beach. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 08: Kovalam - Trivandrum
Today, you can visit Trivandrum [The Capital of Kerala]. Here you can see the 260 year old Sri Padmanabha Swami Temple, covers an area of 2400 sq Km, Puthe Maliga Palace Museum (200 year old Palace of the Travancore Maharaja’s), Napier Museum (which has an electric display of bronzes, temple carts, Ivory carvings, etc.) and Sri Chitra Art Gallery. Evening relax at the beach. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 09: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Trivandrum Airport or Railway station and go back to your destination.