Travelpack

Highlights: Trivandrum - Kovalam - Cochin - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Marari

Hotels:
Kovalam - Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel & Spa 5*
Cochin - Dutch Bungalow 4.5*
Perivar - The Elephant Court 4*
Marari - Abad Turtle Beach 3*
Cochin - Flora Airport Hotel 4*
Kumarakom - Lakesong hotel 4*
Backwaters - Houseboat

Itinerary:

Day 1: London Heathrow to Dubai by flight EK-2:1340-0040 Hrs

Day 2: Dubai to Trivandrum by flight EK-5:20:0255-0830 Hrs
Trivandrum to Kovalam by surface
08:30 Hrs: Arrive Trivandrum airport
Upon arrival at Trivandrum airport welcome meet and assist by our representative and drive to Kovalam is a golden sand virgin beach on the Malabar Coast of Kerala and is amongst the most prominent beach holiday spot of the world.

Rest of the day at leisure and Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 3: Kovalam
Day at leisure and Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 4: Kovalam to Cochin by surface (Approx. 230 Kms, 5 Hrs)
After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive from Kovalam to Cochin – the Gateway to Kerala was once an important spice-trading route on 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 world from where Portuguese were exporting 10,000 kilo 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 emerald isle of India. Harbour Cruise of Cochin is very much popular. With one of the finest natural harbours in the world, Cochin was once a major center for commerce and trade with the British, Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, and Dutch etc. Upon arrival at Cochin, check in at hotel

Rest of the day at leisure and Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 5: Cochin
Morning 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. Evening you will Witness the Kathakali Dance Show. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala 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

Day 6: Cochin to Periyar by surface (approx. 195 kms, 5 hrs)
After breakfast travel by road to Periyar - The scenic drive takes you through green hills with forests, plantations of tea, spices and rubber, streams and waterfalls.
Upon arrival at Periyar, check in at your Hotel

Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 7: 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) 
After breakfast enjoy the program provided at the Elephant Camp at Periyar, you can experience the activities such as Elephant bathing, feeding, timber dragging.
In the afternoon visit plantations of tea, cardamom, and pepper

Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 8: Periyar to Kumarakom by surface (approx. 135 kms, 3 hrs)
Today you'll leave just after breakfast driving back down to the coast and the melodically named town of Kumarakom on the banks of lake Vembanad. 
Upon arrival at Kumarakom, check in at Hotel

Rest of the day at leisure and Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 9: Kumarakom
This morning enjoy visiting Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary located on the banks of the Vembanad Lake, the bird sanctuary is spread across 14 acres. A visit to the bird sanctuary, set within the lush acrea of wooded land nearby, aquaints you to the variety of migratory birds that flock in thousand,
some from the Himalayas, some even from as fare as Siberia. The main attractions are local birds like the waterfowl, cuckoo, owl, egret, heron and the water duck, as well the migratory Siberian cranes. Parrots, teal, larks, flycatchers, wood beetle, and other birds are seen here during their respective migratory seasons. And visit local villages

Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 10: Backwaters
Breakfast at hotel
1200 Noon check out from hotel and transfer to 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

Day 11: Alleppey to Marari by surface
Today after disembark houseboat and drive to Marari Beach is barely town, this sleepy little village (also called Mararikulam), is an idyllic location for a vacation.
Upon arrival at Mararikulam, check in at hotel
Rest of the day at leisure and Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 12 - Day 14: Mararikulam
All days at leisure and Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 15: Marari to Cochin by surface (Approx. 60 Kms, 1-2 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Cochin. Upon arrival at Cochin, check in at Hotel

Rest of the day at leisure and Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 16: Cochin to Dubai by flight EK-5:65:1025-1300 Hrs
Dubai to London Heathrow by flight EK-3:1430-1820 Hrs
Transfer from Hotel to Cochin airport in time to board flight for London Heathrow via Dubai

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