Duration:8 Nights
or 9 Days
Places Covered:Mumbai - Cochin - Kumarakom - Periyar.
Day 01:Arrival at Mumbai
To begin with you are supposed to arrive at Mumbai airport or station. Transfer to the hotel of your choice which will be provided by us. Check in there and relax for the evening.
Day 02 :Mumbai / Cochin
The next day after taking your breakfast in the hotel proceed for an exciting excursion of Mumbai. Having planned that do visit the world renowned Elephanta caves. Also take a city tour covering the Gateway of India, Jain Temple at Malabar Hill and other nearby attractive places. You can also do some shopping if you like so. Finishing that you must transfer to the airport to take a flight for Cochin. Once you reach Cochin transfer to the hotel. Stay there for a night.
Day 03 :Cochin
Cochin is the oldest European settlement in India. Cochin is popularly known as the queen of the Arabian Sea. A visit to Cochin is going to be the best part of your tour to Kerala. The following morning in Cochin is going to be very exciting for you. Do pay a visit to the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, the Church of St. Francis, the Bolghatty Palace and see the famous Chinese fishing nets. Keep the noon time for a harbor cruise. Cochin has one of the finest natural harbors, so you should not miss this experience. In the evening keep time for a Kathakali dance performance. Kerala is famous for Kathakali. It has got a 2000 year old history. After spending the whole day in this rich land return to your hotel and stay there for a night.
Day 04 :Cochin / Kumarakom
In the morning, drive to Kumarakom and check into the hotel. Spend the rest of the day in some leisure related activities. You can visit the villages over here, see the bird sanctuary and even relish a country boat cruise. Do not afford to miss an Ayurvedic Massage in the hotel or anywhere else in the city. Stay in the hotel for the night.
Day 05 :Kumarakom
The fifth day should also be kept for Kumarakom. Visit some of the places that you have missed earlier. You can spend the morning at leisure and in the afternoon, board on a houseboat. Plan for a cruise ride through the fascinating scenic backwaters towards Alleppey. Here, you are bound to enjoy the limitless stretch of water. If you belong to the adventurous lot, you can even spend the whole night in your houseboat.
Day 06 :Kumarakom / Periyar
Visiting Periyar is an important part of a travel to Kerala. Periyar is nestled in the midst of mist capped mountains. When you arrive first check in to hotel and relax for a while. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 07 :Periyar / Cochin
The 7th day of the tour to Kerala must be planned in such a way so that you do not miss the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. This sanctuary is one of the 16 Project Tiger reserves in India. It is famous for its elephant population which is around 800. A boat safari on the Periyar Lake is a wonderful experience. This will provide you an opportunity to spot exotic wildlife in their natural habitat.
Day 07 :Periyar / Cochin
The next morning you have to drive back to Cochin and check into your hotel. Spend the rest of the day in whatever way you like. You can do some shopping if you like. Come to your hotel at night and pamper yourself in the comfort.
Day 08 :Cochin / Mumbai
Take the morning flight to Mumbai. Spend the day experiencing the other delights of Mumbai. See some of the places of interest in the city of dreams. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 09 :Mumbai
Enjoy your breakfast and transfer to the International Airport for taking a flight for your respective destination. Hope this tour to Kerala is going to be a lifetime experience for you.
