Kochi
(Cochin):
An all time tourist favourite, Kochi is the commercial capital
of Kerala. It has to offer palaces, forts, beaches, backwaters,
old churches, snake boat races, Kathakali, museums and the
convinence of the big city.Kochi is just about the center
of Kerala. It is basically a collection of islands and narrow
peninsulas. Ernakulam is the commercial centre and forms
the main land. It has a fine natural harbour around which
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Kochi is the famous port, trading between India
and the rest of the world. Attracted by trade and its liberal
laws,many foreigners have made this their home.
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• Day 02: In Cochin
Breakfast at hotel followed by city tour of Cochin, which
includes the Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, and
Chinese Fishing Nets etc. Combine with a shopping at Le
Meridien shopping Arcade.Overnight at Hotel.
• Day 03: Cochin / Periyar
Morning after breakfast proceed to Thekkady, following a
journey through spectacular countryside. you will arrive
in the hill-station of Periyar. Check in to your hotel.
After fresh up sightseeing tour of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
is situated on the banks of the Periyar lake. The pride
of Kerala and a testimony to nature's splendor and human
innovation. - an artificial lake, at Thekkady. Here the
high ranges of the Western Ghats are clothed in dense evergreen,
moist deciduous forests and savannah grasslands. Below this
thick green canopy roam herds of elephants, sambars, tigers,
gaurs, lion tailed macaques and Nilgiri langurs. Over night
stay at Thekkady.
Periyar: One of the largest wildlife reserves in India,
the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is more popluar as a tiger
reserve. A boat ride on the splendid Periyar lake is the
best way to experience the sanctuary.The Periyar Wildlife
Sanctuary is one of the few places where the chances are
pretty high that you will spot an elephant in the wild at
close quarters and from the safe confines of a boat. Not
just elephant and tiger, but if it's your lucky day, gaur,
masher, otter and other wildlife. Rest of the day free to
relax. Overnight at Hotel
• Day 04: Periyar / Kumarakom
Morning after breakfast proceed to Kumarakom, Kumarakom
the charming emerald peninsula jutting into the ever-effervescent
Vembanad Lake takes you into the heart of the scenic lake
where you'll come across plenty of traditional country crafts,
boats and canoes. The fresh water of the lake runs into
the mainland making a labyrinth of lagoons, brooks, canals
and waterways. The backwater houses a variety of species
of both fauna and flora. They are rich with marine life
namely the exclusive 'Kumarakom Karimeen' (pearl spotted
fish), Konju (tiger prawns), Njandu (crabs), Chemeen (prawns)
and many more. Overnight at Kumarakom.
• Kumarakom: An unbelievably
beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy
fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways
and canals adorned with white lilies. Situated on the Vembanad
Lake, in this small water world you'll come across plenty
of traditional country crafts, boats and canoes which will
take you into the heart of the scenic lake. The ressorts
nearby offer comfortable accomodation and exclusive leisure
options like an Ayurvedic massage, yoga, meditation, boating,
fishing, angling and swimming.
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