Beaches, backwaters, wild life, waterfalls, world class health & Ayurvedic resorts, tea gardens & spice plantations, ancient rituals and colorful festivals – Kerala has been blessed with it all. Welcome To Kerala!!
Fringed by rolling hills on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west, lies this amazingly beautiful state in Southern India called Kerala - The land of green magic, a narrow, fertile strip on the South-West coast of India, sandwiched between the Lakshadeep Sea and the Western Ghats mountains. Blessed with unique geographical and cultural features, its overpowering tropical greenness with 41 rivers and countless waterways, fed by two annual monsoons, intoxicates every newcomer.
Equally, Kerala's arcane rituals and spectacular festivals stimulate even the most jaded imagination, continuing centuries of tradition that has never strayed far from the realms of magic. No wonder it is also called "God's Own Country"
Your Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Cochin
On arrival at Cochin International Airport/Railway Station, you are greeted and whisked away to historic Willingdon Island to check into Hote. Afternoon explore this ancient harbor, with its rich colonial past. Explore the old spice market at Mattancherry, the antique shop on Jew’s street, the Synagogue, the Dutch palace and of course, the famous Chinese fishing nets followed by harbor cruise. Overnight. Included: (B).
Day 2: Cochin-Periyar
Morning after breakfast, you leave the coastal plains, traveling winding hill roads with plantations of rubber, spice and tea to Periyar. En-route stopover for lunch. Later on arrival, check in to hotel. The afternoon is reserved for a boat safari in the Periyar Sanctuary. Overnight Included: (B).
Day 3: At Periyar
After an Early morning breakfast proceed for wildlife sightings and you can expect to spot herds of elephants, bison, deer and a spectacular bird life. Not to mention some of the 140 species of orchid that thrive here. A trip to Periyar is not complete without visiting the spice plantations. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Included: (B).
Day 4: Periyar – Kumarakom
Morning after breakfast, drive down to the coastal, melodically town of Kumarakom lying on the banks of Lake Vembanad. Here, you hop on to a boat to reach your eco-friendly resort. Evening finds you on a sun-set cruise on the lake, in a converted rice boat adrift to a flute accompaniment. The resort gives an opportunity to see some traditional Art Forms of Kerala. Overnight. Included: (B).
Day 5: At Kumarakom
Wake-up call by the birds from the nearby bird sanctuary gets you ready to experience yoga for your body and mind. (If you do not want to do yoga but keep on sleeping its your pleasure) After breakfast, soft trek to the bird sanctuary accompanied by a Naturalist who will identify the birds which woke you up in the morning. Before lunch there is enough time to visit the Village nearby. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Included: (B).
Day 6: Kumarakom – Marari
After breakfast another session of Yoga, if you feel like it and then transfer by boat and then by road to Marari Beach. Check-in at the Marari Beach resort which is not just the sand and the sea. It’s the living environment that surrounds it. The Marari Beach, let us be clear, is not the place for a raucous Beach holiday. There are no real parties here. No noisy water scooter but for those seeking to undue the stress of the city life and experience a completely new place, it is the perfect spot. After lunch in the restaurant, it’s time to relax in the Coconut grove. Evening will be engaged in good music and Cooking class. Overnight at the Marari Beach. Included: (B).
Day 7: At Marari
After breakfast, explore the area and its fishing villages nearby on a bicycle or take a dip in the sea. The beach usually being nearly empty except for a few other guests and the old local fishermen. Afternoon at leisure. It will be a great idea to walk across the road to our organic farm, which ensures that the vegetables and fruits the resort serves are the freshest you can get. Overnight stay. Included: (B).
Day 8: Marari - Cochin Departure
After breakfast, emotional drive back to Cochin International Airport/Railway Station. Included: (B).
# You also have the option of staying at Charari Beach - 30 kms from Ernakulam
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Includes :
- Bed & breakfast, including Current Taxes;
- All surface transfers and sight- seeing as mentioned in the itinerary;
- All transfers & sightseeing by A/C car;
- Presently applicable taxes.
Rates Valid untill September 2007
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