Kerala with Karnataka Tour
Duration: 8 Nights / 9 Days
Places Covered: Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Poovar - Trivandrum
Day 1 : Arrive Cochin
Arrive Cochin airport. Upon arrival, you would be met by our representative
and transferred to Bolgatty Palace. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 : Cochin - Munnar
Morning drive to the beautiful hill station of Munnar. housing world's highest
tea-growing estates. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel Sienna Village. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 3: Munnar
Full day at leisure to explore on your own. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 : Munnar - Periyar
Morning drive to Periyar( 90 kms). Upon arrival check-in at hotel Cardamom
country. Periyar- Sprawling across 777 sq. kms. of the Cardamom Hills of the
Western Ghats, Thekkady is the home to one of the largest wildlife reserves
in India. Alive with exotic flora and vibrant wildlife, it is the perfect
getaway tucked away among hills. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 : Periyar - Kumarakom
Early morning boatcruise on the Lake of the famous Periyar wildlife sanctuary
to see wild life. Periyar - an artificial lake or reservoir created by a dam
on Periyar River is the heart of the Wildlife Sanctuary wild elephants, Asiatic
Deer, Black Buck and even Tigers come to shores of the lake for a drink. Return
to hotel for breakfast. Thereafter drive through the winding "Ghats"
lined with prosperous tea plantations & then arrive the fascinating countryside
of low-lying palms and paddy fields to Kumarakom ( 150 kms/ 4 hrs) enroute
visit the tea estates. Kumarakom- is a beautiful backwater village on the
shores of the enchanting Vembanad Lake, criss crossed with meandering waterways
and ancient cottages. Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel
Day 6 : Kumarakom - Houseboat
Morning at leisure Afternoon board the traditional rice boats - "Ketuvallam"
and begin your journey through the picturesque backwaters and small lakes
relaxing in the tranquillity of Kerala's beautiful scenery. Experience the
way of life and activity of the local people, the one bedroom house with a
lounge is exclusively for you, meals will be served with freshly bought produce
from the local markets and cooked on board. Overnight on board
Day 7 : Houseboat - Poovar
Breakfast on board. Sail to Alleppey & disembark at Puthenagady Jetty.
Thereafter, drive onto Poovar. Poovar Island is an unspoilt resort enveloped
by the most serene backwaters, and opening out to the sea and a dream golden
sand beach. Poovar is truly a window into paradise. The tranquility is punctuated
by the sound of waves and the birds. The acreage is abundant in well preserved
local flora, with hundreds of species of spices, exotic flowers, complete
with banana and coconut groves. Upon arrival, check-in at Poovar Island Resort
which is a mix of floating cottages, and conventional accommodation. The floating
units are constructed on hollow light weight concrete hulls. They are air
conditioned and fully equipped with all modern amenities. Overnight at resort.
Day 8 : Poovar
Full day at leisure for your own activities.
Day 9 : Poovar - Trivandrum - Out
Morning drive to Trivandrum for your flight back home.
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