Duration: 10Nights / 11Days
Destination: Trivandrum – Kovalam – Somatheeram
beach – Alleppey – Kumarakom – Periyar – Cochin –
Lakshadweep – Cochin
01 Day: Arrive Trivandrum - Kovalam (16 Kms - ½ hours):
On arrival at Trivandrum you will be welcomed by our representative then drive
to Kovalam (16 kms for half hour), on arrival transfers to the beach resort.
Day free to relax and leisure activities in the beach resort.
02 Day: Kovalam - Somatheeram Beach Resort (10 kms - 15 min.):
After breakfast drive to Somatheeram Beach resort. Day free to relax with the
option of herbal oil massage and Ayur vedic treatments.Overnight at beach resort.
03 Day: Somatheeram Beach Resort:
After breakfast day free to relax with the option of herbal oil massage and
Ayur vedic treatments.Overnight at the beach resort.
04 Day: Somatheeram Beach Resort - Alleppey (150 kms - 3 hours):
Backwaters tours through sailing boat to Kumarakom: After breakfast checkout
and drive for Alleppey, on arrival embark at the houseboat. The day for the
journey of backwaters in the boat, through the tropical countryside enchanting
backwaters of Alleppey by regattas (snake boats) for which Kerala is very famous,
while sailing enjoy palm fringed narrow canals winding through the vast expanse
of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets lined up along either side of the
canals are panoramic sights one can never forget. The Chinese fishing nets,
the reminiscent of our past trade links, are also found on the way. Flocks of
duck swimming around the banks and tiny birds flying across the sky remains
as enduring pictures reflecting the charm of this tourist land, you also enjoy
fishing from the houseboats, evening enjoy sunset from the sun-deck of the houseboats,
moving towards Kumarakom. The Houseboats have generated electricity; sitting
cum dinning area, separate bedroom with attached English toilets, sun deck and
fully loaded kitchen with a Chef, and Srank (Driver). Overnight at the houseboat.
05 Day: Kumarakom:
After breakfast, disembark from the houseboat and drive to Kumarakom - for the
nature-lover. Here in this backwater town, you can laze in a canoe amidst sylvan
surroundings where the only presence is yours and the egrets. Later visit at
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, located on the banks of the Vembanad Lake, to see
bird viewing where numerous species of birds, including Darters, Bitterns, Brahminy
kites, Marsh Harries, Teals and several varieties of Herons roost are found.
For an inquisitive bird watcher, it is always advisable to carry their binoculars
at all times. Return to hotel, Make sure you do not miss out on Karimeen and
fresh toddy the favourite fresh water food and the local wine. Overnight stay
at Kumarakom.
06 Day: Kumarakom:
After breakfast day free to rest and leisure activities in the Kumarakom. Be
it to zip a cup of coffee, have an ice cream or a cold drink to cool of the
ambience is just the right one in a great way. Full day leisure at your resort.
Overnight stay at Kumarakom.
07 Day: Kumarakom - Periyar (140 kms - 3 hours):
After breakfast checkout and drive to Thekkaddy, on arrival transfer to the
hotel, later visit at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary one of India's biggest wildlife
sanctuaries covering 777 sq. Km (300 Sq. miles) is a Tiger Reserve. Its centrepiece,
the man-made Periyar Lake at the height of 2000 ft. covers 26 sq. km, running
through the forests of the Western Ghats in Kerala, discover the park, animals
found here include elephant, sambar, gaur and wild animals found here include
elephant, sambar, gaur and wild boars and birds like ibis and grey heron. The
visit is done in a boat to view animals with a bit of extra luck we may be able
to see the rare tiger as well. Later in the evening take a spice plantation
tour to see crops of 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 at Periyar.
08 Day: Periyar - Cochin (190 Kms - 4 hours):
After breakfast checkout and drive to Cochin, on arrival transfer to hotel.
Relax for some time, then take a site seeing tour of Cochin: Oasis state of
Kerala & on to the Malabar Coasts & Kochi (formerly Cochin), one of the India's
most colourful cities. This inter, connected series of Islands & shoreline presents
a vivacious blend of Cultures & Religions; Visit to Fort Cochin & St. Frances
Church to see the town of Vasco da Gama. We also see the Jewish Synagogue &
the Mattancherry "Dutch" Palace. This evening a memorable experience in any
journey in Kerala is a Boat Trip along the Palm Fringed Lakes & Backwaters of
the Area; we enjoy this extraordinary excursion today. As we sail along the
shady canals we see cantilevered Chinese fishing nets. From our launch, we enjoy
use of narrow produced - Laden dugouts & the everyday life of families living
on narrow spits of land between the waters. In the evening enjoy the Kathakali,
one of India's most famous Classical dances. Lavish Costumes & Exotic makeup
& Masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments. Overnight at
Cochin.
09 Day: Cochin -Agatti (Lakshadweep) - (By Air):
After breakfast checkout and transfer to the Cochin airport, then board the
morning flight for Agatti (airport of Lakshadweep), on arrival transfer to Beach
resort by boat. Rest of the day free for leisure or to enjoy beach activities.
Overnight at the resort.
10 Day: Lakshadweep:
The day is free for leisure; water sports and beach activities. Overnight at
the resort.
11 Day: Lakshadweep - Cochin (By Air):
After breakfast check out the hotel and transfer to Agatti airport to board
the morning flight for Cochin, on Arrival wait till the departing time of the
next flight to hometown. On departure the tour concludes with happy memories.
