Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights Destinations Covered: Kochi - Alapuzzha - Kumarakom - Thekkady - Kochi
Day 1: Cochin - Alapuzzha – Kumarakom Upon arrival at the Kochi Airport, our representative will escort you to Alapuzzha. On arrival, climb aboard the traditional houseboat and drift through the backwaters of Kerala. After having tea and snacks, you pass by the paddy fields, duck farms, mussel divers, Mangalam, Chithira, R-block and C block. Check out the St. Mary's Church at Champakulam. As you enter Kumarakom, set of the eastern shore of the spectacular Vembanad Lake. Visit the bird sanctuary and check in at the hotel Coconut Lagoon for dinner and overnight stay in Kumarakom.
Day 2: Kumarakom – Thekkady After an early morning breakfast drive to Periyar National Park. On arrival in Thekkady, the gateway to Periyar National Park famous of its sandalwoods, elephants and tigers. Check in at the Spice Village and proceed for a boat safari to the National Park. Later in the evening check out the spice markets on a walk. Return to the luxury hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Periyar.
Day 3: Thekkady - Kochi (Cochin) After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Kochi. On arrival, check in at the exotic Taj Malabar, refresh and relax over the afternoon. Later in the evening, take a sunset cruise on the famous Kochi Harbor to watch the dolphins, Bolghatty Palace and the Chinese fishing nets typical to the region. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Kochi.
Day 4: Departure from Kochi After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a half-day sightseeing tour of Kochi. Visit Fort Cochin, Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow, Jewish Synagogue, and Mattancherry Palace. Later in the day, you transfer to the international airport for a flight back home or to your onward destination.
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