Kerala – Gods Own Country

Meeting and assistance on arrival at Cochin Airport by our English speaking representative and drive hotel. Check-in at the Hotel.

Cochin – Crowned as “Queen of the Arabian sea” also known as Kochi. Main Spoken Language of Cochin is Malayalam and English. Marine drive is very famous to visit at night. You even can visit Dutch Mahal etc. With Middle East, Mediterranean Europe & Dutch, Cochin always had a very popular & historical sea trade connection.

Rest of the day is at Leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Activities : Beaches and Islands , Lakes & Rivers

Morning after breakfast proceed for city sightseeing visiting the Mattancherry Dutch Palace – (Friday/ Saturday closed) open from 10.00 to 17.00 Hrs.

Later visit St. Francis Church- open from 0900 to 1300 hrs and 1430 to 1730 hrs (closed for visitors on Sundays from 0800 to 1100 hrs the oldest European Church in India It has several ancient times including a wealth of records.

The Chinese Fishing Nets, these nets are fixed land installation for fishing, and formerly known as “Shore operated lift nets”.

Conclude the day’s tour with a visit to a Jewish Synagogue – open 10.00 to 12.00 hrs. & 15.00 to 17.00 hrs.(closed on all Saturdays and Jewish holidays) in Jew Town and Fort Cochin Area – Legend dates Jewish trade with Kerala from the times of King Solomon.

Watch Kathakali Dance performance at a dance theatre in evening. Witness India’s most spectacular Dance Drama based on stories from Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Overnight at the Hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys , Lakes & Rivers

After breakfast at Hotel proceed to Periyar by surface. On arrival check-in at the hotel.

Periyar: Periyar also known as “Thekkady” famous for its wildlife Sanctuary. Periyar is the place where you can see the real nature where you can feel the essence of nature. A beautiful city is full of greenery.

Afternoon proceed for a Spice plantation visit where one can see the cultivation of a whole range of spices like pepper, cardamom, cloves, turmeric, vanilla, all spice cinnamon etc. This is followed by a visit to spice shops which are found in the small town of Kumily just 01 km from the hotel.

Evening Boat ride on the Lake Periyar where one can have a unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. The greatest attraction of Periyar Lake are the herds of wild elephants that come down into thye lake to play.

Overnight at the hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys , Lakes & Rivers

After Breakfast proceed to Kumarakom by surface, on arrival check-in at the Hotel.

Kumarakom: Kumarakom, located near Kottayam city in Kerala, is a breathtaking peninsula of ‘God’s own country’. From spectacular flora and fauna to a paradise of lagoons, backwaters and mangroves, it undeniably offers nature’s paramount platter of peace and beauty.

Afternoon is at Leisure.

Evening Boat cruise on lake Vembanad at Sunset.

Overnight at the hotel.

Activities : Lakes & Rivers , Wildlife Safari

After Breakfast proceed for City Sightseeing visiting Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary – This Sanctuary is a Paradise for the bird lovers, placed close accessibility to the picturesque backwater Kumarakom Beach. Visit the lush green Sanctuary to become familiarize with various migratory birds including kingfisher and Siberian Stork.

Later Visit Aruvikkuzhi Waterfall, St. Mary’s Church and Jatayu Rock (Statue of Women Safety and Honour).

Overnight at the Hotel.

Activities : Wildlife Safari

After Breakfast drive to Alleppey on arrival check-in at House boat.

Alleppey – Alleppey or Alappuzha is famous for its several backwater canals, beaches, paddy fields and lagoons. The most beautiful part of the backwater is Ashtamudi Lake and it’s also a second biggest lake in Kerala. You can spend a night at Houseboat in Alleppey which will be adventures and will mesmerize you.

Cruise down the centuries-old backwaters flanked by picture-book towns and ancient trading ports. Palms meeting overhead are a green canopy. Sail through the jade-smooth waters passing quacking squadrons of ducks surrounding oared boats carrying cycles, bearded Syrian Christian priests, newsboys and fish wives with an aromatic baskets. People fish, swim, wash clothes with the squeaky-clean perfection of Kerala Stream past slow boats with single sails made of old sacks stitched together, laden with green mounds of coconuts or piles of shells. It is a languid, effortlessly unwinding cruise.

Lunch + Dinner & Overnight at Houseboat.

Activities : Lakes & Rivers , House Boat

After breakfast proceed for Cochin. On arrival free for Shopping.

Later in Time transfer to airport to catch flight for onward destination.

Activities : Lakes & Rivers , House Boat