Kerala Wildlife Tour
( Duration: 9 Nights & 10 Days. )
( Destination
Covered : Kochi - Munnar - Anamudi - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kochi
. )Day 1. Kochi
Arrival
at Kochi (Cochin) meet and assistance at the railway station by our
representative and transfer to your hotel. Half day sight seeing of Cochin
by boat. A few interesting sites included in the tour are the Chinese
fishing nets along the Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St.
Francis Church, VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow etc. Apart from these
architectural splendors, an array of restaurants serving fresh seafood is
also popular among tourists. The Chinese fishing nets erected on teak wood
and bamboo poles work on the principle of balance. Records say they were
first set up here between AD 1350 and 1450. Vasco Da Gama Square, the narrow
promenade that parallels the beach, is the best place to watch the nets
being lowered and pulled out of the sea. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day
2. Kochi to MunnarProceed to Munnar enjoying the scenic beauty &
the marvelous waterfalls, high mountains with the low flying clouds passing
by. In the evening you can go for sight seeing of Munnar which includes the
Raja Malai - a top peak of Munnar where you can see Neel Thar (mountain
goats). Other important places are Muttupetty dam and Indo Swiss project
(you can also enjoy boating in the Lake) and witness tea gardens spread like
a green carpet over hundreds of kilometers. Munnar is situated at the
confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathani & Kundala.
1600 meter above sea level this hill station was once the summer resort of
the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling Tea plantations,
picture book towns, winding lanes, and holiday facilities make this a
popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and
grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in
the blue every twelve years, will bloom next in 2006 AD. Munnar also
has
the highest peak in South India - Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m. Anamudi
is an ideal spot for trekking. Enjoy boating in the afternoon. Overnight
stay at hotel. In the morning depart for Munnar (approx.4 hours journey),
enjoying the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls, high mountains
with the low flying clouds passing by. Arrive Munnar and check in at hotel.
Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha,
Nallathani & Kundala. 1600 meter above sea level this hill station was
once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India.
Sprawling Tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, and holiday
facilities make this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in
the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower which
bathes the hills in the blue every twelve years, will bloom next in 2006 AD.
Munnar also has the highest peak in South India - Anamudi, which towers over
2695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking. Overnight at Munnar.
Day
3. Munnar - Anamudi - MunnarMorning, after breakfast, visiting tea
plantations, Anamudi, Eravikulam National Park, Devikulam, Mattupetty,
Pallivasal, Pothamedu, Attukal etc. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at
Munnar.
Day 4. Munnar - Periyar Morning, proceed to
Periyar on the way visiting Idukki dam. On arrival check in at hotel.
Periyar wildlife sanctuary is home to nomadic tribes of wild elephant, boar,
deer, the great Indian tiger and more. Evening go for boat cruise in the
lake to watch wild animals. Overnight stay at Periyar.
Day 5.
Periyar 
Morning,
after breakfast boating through Periyar lake - Wildlife sanctuary. You can
visit the rare species of plants and animals. Afternoon visit spice
plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. on
your way back to the hotel, you could stop at the local market and pick up
some fragrant spices. Overnight stay at Periyar.
Day 6.
Periyar - Kumarakom Early morning proceed to Kumarakom. Reach and
visit the Bird Sanctuary. Proceed to the Vembanand Lake. The backwaters of
Kerala are a unique product of Kerala and are found nowhere else in the
world. Backwaters are a network of lakes, canals and estuaries and deltas of
forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. The backwaters of Kerala
are a self supporting Eco-system teeming with aquatic life. The canals
connect the villages together and are still used for local transport. Over
900 km of this labyrinthine water world is navigable. Check into a
traditional houseboat of Kerala Style and go on a leisurely backwater cruise
along the lake on a thatched houseboat. The houseboat with all modern
comforts lets you discover the countryside at your own pace. You will have
lunch, dinner and breakfast in the Houseboat. A ride on the houseboat is a
fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters. Cruise
through the backwaters to Alleppy. Overnight at Houseboat.
Day
7. House Boat Cruise Today also you will be cruising through the
backwaters of Kerala and stay overnight in the Houseboat.
Day
8. Alleppey Disembark the boat at the reception of the backwater
resort at Alleppey. Alappuzha is famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir
products, fish and lakes. Alappuzha remains prominent on the tourist trial
of Kerala as one of the major centres for backwater boat trips. "Kuttanad"
in Alappuzha is one of few places
in
the world where farming is done below sea level. Kuttanad is a land of lush
paddy fields and is called the 'Rice Bowl' of Kerala. Kuttanad stretches for
75 Km sandwiched between the sea and the hills. Check in at the resort. This
resort is one of the finest one in Alleppey Here you can enjoy the lively
villages and backwaters. Overnight at Alleppey.
Day 9. Kochi
After breakfast proceed to Kochi. Reach and spend the day shopping. In
the evening proceed for KATHAKALI DANCE PRESENTATION. Overnight at Kochi.
Day 10. DepartureBreakfast at hotel. Visit Shiva
Temple and transfer to airport/railway station according to the timings of
flight/train.
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