Day 1 Cochin
Welcome to Cochin.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Morning half-day sightseeing tour of the city.
Cochin - Kochi (Cochin) is rightly termed as the 'Queen of the
Arabian Sea' with a number of islands and promontories between the
Arabian Sea and backwaters. It spreads across modern Ernakulam in the
east and the old districts of Mattancherry and Fort Cochin in the west,
which are interconnected by romantic ferries and bridges. The profound
foreign influence can be seen in the architectural styles of its
monuments. Some of the city's highlights are spice markets, Chinese
fishing nets, Jewish synagogue, Portuguese palace, India's first
European church, Dutch homes and Kathakali dance performances.
Day 2 Munnar
Morning drive to Munnar.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Rest of the day free to relax and explore the city.
Day 3 Munnar
Morning half-day sightseeing tour of Munnar.
Munnar - Situated in Kerala, Munnar is 1600 m above the sea
level. Also known as the Kashmir of South India, this beautiful hill
resort is ideal for trekking. It also has Anamudi, the highest peak in
South India. Its highlights are terrace farming of tea and cardamom,
misty mountains, narrow lanes snaking around the hills, waterfalls and
lush green forest sanctuaries.
Rest of the day free to relax and explore the city.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4 Periyar
Morning drive to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Periyar Wildlife Park - Best-known wildlife sanctuary in South
India, Kerala's Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve is famous
for wild Indian elephants and a century old artificial lake set in the
beautiful thick woods of Western ghats. The other highlights here are
Nilgiri Langoors, Nilgiri Tahrs, Bisons, Deers and Antelopes. Besides
one can spot about 100 species of butterfly and 240 species of birds
here and take a tour of the aromatic spice gardens around the park.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Afternoon boat ride on Periyar Lake and watch the wildlife.
Day 5 Periyar
Excursion to Kailasam for easygoing trekking and visit to spice
plantations.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6 Cochin
Morning drive to Cochin.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Rest of the day free to relax and explore the city.
Day 7 Cochin
Transfer to airport for flight to onward journey.
