Wildlife in India

Bamboo Rafting and Elephant Bathing
Duration : 3 Nights / 4 Days
Destination Covered : Cochin - Periyar - Vagamon - Cochin

Day 01 : Cochin - Periyar
Arrive at Cochin and drive to Periyar - the forested hill station of Kerala. En-route lunch will be at a farm house at Kanjirappilly to see the dynamics of rubber farming and life around an estate.

Check in at a resort on arrival by evening.

Overnight will be at the resort.

Day 02 : Periyar
Start on the jungle trek at 7:30 am from the boat landing, for about one and a half hours (approx 4 km).

Enjoy the packed breakfast from the resort.

Lunch will be served in the jungle (prepared by forest staff)

A guard will stay with you and also cook and serve dinner.

Overnight will be at the forest bungalow.

Day 03 : Periyar- Vagamon
Have a fresh cup of coffee and hot breakfast.

Reach and check in at the farmhouse of the MATHEW’S. Have hot lunch and trek through the spice gardens knowing various Indian and international spices.

Lunch and dinner will be served in the house and before going to bed listen to the stories of the simple lifestyle of the people in the plantations.

Overnight will be at VANILLA COUNTY.

Day 04 : Vagamon - Cochin
Breakfast will be at the farmhouse.

Walk down to the river and watch the group of elephants having a splash. Bathe the elephants (very safe and this will be in the presence of the owners and trainers) and have a go at the cold river water.

Return for a hot breakfast and then drive to Cochin.