Travelpack

Highlights: Cochin - Periyar - Backwaters - Marari

Hotels featured or similar:
Cochin - Dutch Bungalow,
Periyar - Cardamom County
Backwaters - Houseboat
Marari - Abad Turtle

Itinerary:
15th Nov’22 Tue: London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi by flight.
Abu Dhabi to Cochin by flight.

16th Nov’22 Wed: Cochin
0305 Hrs: Arrive at Cochin the Gateway to Kerala was once an important spice-trading route on the Arabian Sea where Vasco D Gama landed in 1498 and boasted that he has come for soul and spices. Cochin is virtually the spice capital of the world from where the Portuguese were exporting 10,000 kilos of spices to east-indies and other countries and has derived it name from Calico-the famous fabric manufactured in this town. Cochin also forms the part of the emerald isle of India. Harbour Cruise of Cochin is very much popular. With one of the finest natural harbors in the world, Cochin was once a major center for commerce and trade with the British, Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, etc.

After breakfast proceed to visit the Dutch Palace (Closed on Friday) – The place has a fine collection of mural paintings depicting the scenes from the Hindu epics Mahabharata & Ramayana, Jewish Synagogue (Closed on Friday & Saturday) – the oldest synagogue in the world is magnificently decorated by Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers was built in 1568. St. Francis Church: is the oldest church built by Europeans in India & Huge, elegant Chinese fishing nets that line the tip of Fort Kochi.

Witness the Kathakali Dance Show.
Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala that dates from the 17th century. Kathakali recitals are drama and are danced with elaborate mask s and costumes. They are emotive and narrative, while other dance forms have either one of them. The dancers use their stunning costumes and make-up, with the accompaniment of drums and vocalists, to create various moods and emotions.
Overnight stay at Hotel

17th Nov’22 Thu: Cochin to Periyar by surface (Approx. 195 Km, 6 Hrs)
After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive from Cochin to Periyar - The scenic drive takes you through green hills with forests, plantation of tea, species and rubber, streams and waterfalls
Upon arrival at Periyar, check-in at Hotel
Overnight stay at Hotel

18th Nov’22 Fri: Periyar
In the morning take a boat ride on the lake in the Periyar National Park, a ‘Project Tiger’ reserve. A boat ride is the only way to observe closely the giant of Periyar – Elephants and Gaurs (The giant Indian Bison) without disturbing them on their way (Subject to availability). In the afternoon visit plantations of tea, cardamom, and pepper. Overnight stay at Hotel

19th Nov’22 Sat: Periyar to Alleppey by surface (Approx. 180 kms, 4 Hrs)
After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive from Periyar to the Alleppey boat jetty to embark houseboat – The Kettuvallam - the typical House Boats. Houseboats are traditional country boats, which used to carry tons of cargo in the backwater region in ancient times, have now been converted with one or two bed rooms with attached bath, kitchenette and a sitting area. (Lunch and Dinner)
Overnight on board

20th Nov’22 Sun: Alleppey to Marari by surface
After breakfast disembarks Houseboat and drive to Mararikulam. Upon arrival at Mararikulam, check in at Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure and Overnight stay at Hotel.

20th to 23rd Nov’22 All days In Marari at leisure and Overnight stay at Hotel
Transfer from Hotel to Cochin airport in time Midnight of 24th Nov’2022 to board flight for London Heathrow via Abu Dhabi

24th Nov’22 Thu: Cochin to Abu Dhabi by flight.
Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow by flight

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