Kerala Wildlife Tour
Duration : 9 Nights / 10 Days
Destination Covered : Kochi - Munnar - Anamudi - Periyar - Kumarakom
- Alleppey - Kochi
Day 1. Kochi
Arrival
at Kochi (Cochin) meet and assistance at the railway station by our representative
and transfer to your hotel. Half day sight seeing of Cochin by boat. A few
interesting sites included in the tour are the Chinese fishing nets along
the Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, VOC Gate,
Bastion Bungalow etc. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2. Kochi to Munnar
Proceed to Munnar enjoying the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls,
high mountains with the low flying clouds passing by. In the evening you can
go for sight seeing of Munnar which includes the Raja Malai - a top peak of
Munnar where you can see Neel Thar (mountain goats). Overnight at Munnar.
Day 3. Munnar - Anamudi - Munnar
Morning, after breakfast, visiting tea plantations, Anamudi, Eravikulam National
Park, Devikulam, Mattupetty, Pallivasal, Pothamedu, Attukal etc. Rest of the
day at leisure. Overnight at Munnar.
Day 4. Munnar - Periyar
Morning, proceed to Periyar on the way visiting Idukki dam. On arrival check
in at hotel. Periyar wildlife sanctuary is home to nomadic tribes of wild
elephant, boar, deer, the great Indian tiger and more. Evening go for boat
cruise in the lake to watch wild animals. Overnight stay at Periyar.
Day 5. Periyar
Morning,
after breakfast boating through Periyar lake - Wildlife sanctuary. You can
visit the rare species of plants and animals. Afternoon visit spice plantations
like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. on your way back
to the hotel, you could stop at the local market and pick up some fragrant
spices. Overnight stay at Periyar.
Day 6. Periyar - Kumarakom
Early morning proceed to Kumarakom. Reach and visit the Bird Sanctuary. Proceed
to the Vembanand Lake. The backwaters of Kerala are a unique product of Kerala
and are found nowhere else in the world. Backwaters are a network of lakes,
canals and estuaries and deltas of forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian
Sea.Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 7. House Boat Cruise
Today also you will be cruising through the backwaters of Kerala and stay
overnight in the Houseboat.
Day 8. Alleppey
Disembark
the boat at the reception of the backwater resort at Alleppey. Alappuzha is
famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir products, fish and lakes. Alappuzha
remains prominent on the tourist trial of Kerala as one of the major centres
for backwater boat trips. "Kuttanad" in Alappuzha is one of few
places in the world where farming is done below sea level. Kuttanad is a land
of lush paddy fields and is called the 'Rice Bowl' of Kerala. Kuttanad stretches
for 75 Km sandwiched between the sea and the hills. Check in at the resort.
This resort is one of the finest one in Alleppey Here you can enjoy the lively
villages and backwaters. Overnight at Alleppey.
Day 9. Kochi
After breakfast proceed to Kochi. Reach and spend the day shopping. In the
evening proceed for KATHAKALI DANCE PRESENTATION. Overnight at Kochi.
Day 10. Departure
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Shiva Temple and transfer to airport/railway station
according to the timings of flight/train.
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