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Kerala Wildlife Tour
offered by supplier M16759 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 14
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 50
people
Destination(s):
India
Specialty Categories:
Wildlife Viewing
Cultural Journey
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 1000 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 2000 US Dollar (USD)
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It's an intricate network of innumerable lagoons, lakes, canals, estuaries and the deltas of forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. Over 900 km of this labyrinthine waterworld is navigable. The largest backwater stretch in Kerala is the Vembanad lake which flows through three districts and opens out into the sea at the Kochi port.
The Ashtamudi Lake (literally, having eight arms), which covers a major portion of Kollam district in the south, is the second largest and is considered the gateway to the backwaters.
The Ketturvallom: Showcasing a unique heritage The kettuvalloms (houseboats) of Kerala are giant country crafts, measuring up to 80 feet in length. It took great skill and meticulousness to construct these giants by tying huge planks of jack wood together, without the use of a single nail.
Today, these goods carriers have been adapted to make the most exciting tourism product in India, the luxurious furnished houseboat. A kettuvallom usually has one or two bath attached bedrooms, an open lounge, deck, kitchenette and a crew comprising oarsmen, a cook and guide.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Thiruvananthapuram. Arrive Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala. Located at the South Western tip of India, is bounded by the Arabian sea on the West and Tamil Nadu on the East. Transfer to hotel.
Day 2: Thiruvananthapuram. Breakfast at hotel followed by departure for full day sight-seeing. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Thiruvananthapuram - Periyar. After breakfast depart for Periyar -a wildlife sanctuary with beautiful lake. It is situated in lush green forest. On arrival transfer to hotel for Overnight stay.
Day 4: Periyar. (By Road) Early morning we take boat ride over the Lake Periyar to watch animals in their natural habitat on the water's edge. While cruising on Lake Periyar, you are likely to see animals like Wild Boars, Sambars, Wild Dogs, Langur Monkeys and Wild Elephants. For the lunch we return back to hotel. Late After noon we again visit the park by cruise, as once is not enough to explore it fully.
Day 5: Periyar - Alleppey - Cochin. After breakfast at hotel depart for Cochin enroute Alleppey - one of best place for nature and backwater lovers. After backwater drive to Cochin. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6: Cochin. Morning half day tour to visit the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing nets, & St.Francis Church. Afternoon free.
Day 7: Cochin - Ooty. After breakfast at hotel depart for Ooty One of the most popular hill resort of India. Afternoon free to relax and unwind. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Ooty - Bandipur. After breakfast depart for Bandipur National Park.
Day 9: Bandipur. After breakfast drive to Bandipur National Park. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10: Bandipur - Mysore. After breakfast depart for Mysore - famous for its silk and thriving sandalwood. Check in hotel.
Day 11: Mysore. Morning after breakfast proceed for half day city tour visit Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills and Brindaban Gardens.
Day 12: Mysore - Bangalore. After breakfast depart for Bangalore one of the morden metropolis city of India. Full day free for your independent activities. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 13: Bangalore. After breakfast depart for Afternoon half day guide city tour visiting Vidhan Soudha, Tipu's summer palace, Botanical Gardens and Lallbagh Gardens. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 14: Bangalore (Departure). Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport to connect your onward destination flight.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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