Kodaikanal and Kerala Backwater Tour
Duration : 10 Days / 09 Nights
Destination Covered : Cochin - Alleppey - Kumarakom - Periyar -
Kodaikanal - Coimbatore
Day 01 : Arrival Cochin
On
your arrival at Cochin you will be greeted by our executive/representative
and transferred to the hotel/resort. Later in the afternoon proceed for a
local tour of Cochin city, - Jewish Synagogue, the 400-year-old synagogue,
which is the oldest in the Commonwealth Countries. The interiors have
exquisite hand painted Chinese tiles and Belgian Chandeliers. St. Francis
Church - The first European church in India, Chinese Fishing Nets - The
huge, elegant fishing nets, The Dutch Palace - built by the Portuguese in
1557and later occupied and renovated by the Dutch. In the evening rejuvenate
your body and mind with our Complimentary Body Massage. Over night stay at
Cochin.
Day 02 : Cochin - Alleppey (65 kms) / Alleppey - Kumarakom (Backwater
Cruise)
Morning after breakfast, check out from the resort and drive to Alleppey.
Alleppey is one of the major centers for backwater boat trips. The intricate
network of canals through this town has earned it the sobriquet "The
Venice of the East". At Alleppey board a private rice boat or house
boat and cruise through the narrow canals and wide lakes enjoying the scenic
natural beauty - coconut trees, rice patties, small villages. Food and over
night stay on houseboat.
Day 03 : Kumarakom
Morning after breakfast, relax on houseboat, and by this time you would
have reached Kumarakom. Kumarakom- a place undoubtedly the most
invigorating, fascinating paradise in Kerala, slumbers on the banks of the
famous Vembanad Lake. On arrival, check in at the backwater resort, and
spend the remaining part of the day enjoying your stay on the banks of the
backwaters. Over night stay at Kumarakom.
Day 04 : Kumarakom - Periyar (116 kms)
After breakfast, check out from resort and commence your scenic travel past
mist capped mountains, spice plantations and open grasslands lined with
spectacular water falls to Periyar, also known as Thekkady. If you are
interested in looking forward to having a closer look at the wild side of
life, then a visit to the Periyar Wildlife Park and Tiger Reserve is a must.
On arrival, check in at resort, and spend time relaxing. Later in the
afternoon a safari on the Periyar Lake extends a lifetime's chance to spot
exotic wildlife in its natural habitat - like the eccentric bathing habits
of the wild elephants that come down to the lake. Over night stay Periyar.
Day 05 : Periyar
An early morning trip through the Wildlife Park and Periyar Tiger Reserve
might get you the opportunity to meet the beast. Trekking with a local guide
familiarizes you to the rare birds, trees & flowers that you come across
here. You can even set upon a walk through the plantations filled with the
heady fragrance of fresh spice. Some of the inhabitants of the Park include
the leopard, wild dog, barking deer, mouse deer, Nilgiri langur (a primate),
bonnet macaque, sambhar, porcupines, squirrels, gaur (Indian bison), wild
boar and sloth bear. The unusual species found at Periyar include the flying
lizard and the flying snake.
Over night stay Periyar.
Day 07 : Periyar - Kodaikanal (150 kms)
After
Morning breakfast, check out resort and proceed to Kodaikanal. Kodaikanal is
One of India's best-known Hill stations. On arrival check in at the hotel
and rest of the afternoon is at leisure. In the evening you could go boating
at the Kodai Lake. Over night stay at Kodaikanal.
Day 08 : Kodaikanal
After breakfast, the entire day is for a local tour of Kodaikanal.The main
attractions in Kodaikanal includes Coaker's Walk -Some of the best views of
the plains can be seen from here. Bryant Park- situated on the eastern side
of the lake, it is noted for flowers, hybrids and rafts, Kodai Astrophysical
Observatory, Bear Shola Falls- An ideal picnic spot located 1.6-km from the
lake, which can be reached by a picturesque, rugged hill path. Fairy Falls,
Pillar Rocks -three boulders standing shoulder - to - shoulder vertically
measuring to a height of about 122 metres, providing a panoramic view. Green
Valley View and Silver Cascade Waterfalls. The Kodai Lake is also another
major attraction. Over night stay at Kodaikanal.
Day 09 : Kodaikanal - Coimbatore
After breakfast enjoy another half-days tour of Kodaikanal. In the
afternoon, check out resort and drive to Coimbatore. On arrival at
Coimbatore, check in at hotel and relax leisurely.
Day 10 : Coimbatore
After morning breakfast check out of resort and proceed on onward journey.
