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Day 05: Cochin - Periyar (180 kms - 3 hours)
Morning depart for Periyar. Arrive and check in to hotel. In the
afternoon, proceed to visit the different farms to see how famous
spices are grown for which the French, Dutch, Portuguese and British
came to India. The spices found here are pepper, tea, cinnamon,
clove, cardamom, turmeric, etc. Rest of the day at leisure Overnight
at hotel.
Day 06: Periyar
Morning, visit the famous Periyar wildlife sanctuary on motorboat
to see the wild Life - set high in the ranges of the Western Ghats
of Kerala. Periyar - an artificial lake or reservoir created by a
dam on Periyar River, which is the heart of the 777 sq. km Wildlife
Sanctuary. Apart from the wild elephant, one can spot Asiatic Deer,
Black Buck and some times even Tigers come to shores of the lake to
drink water. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Periyar - Kumarakom (130 kms - 3 hours)
Morning depart for Kumarakom. Arrive Kumarakom and check in to
hotel. Kumarakom slumbers on the banks of the famous Vembanad Lake,
which is a part of Kuttanad ('granary' of Kerala). The Vembanad Lake
with its majestic canals, streams and distributaries along its banks
weave an intricate and enchantingly beautiful web. In the afternoon,
proceed to visit the Vembanad bird sanctuary – on the southern bank
of Kavanar river is a small bird sanctuary 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, relax and overnight.
Day 08: Kumarakom - Alleppey (By Houseboats)
Morning at leisure. In the afternoon check in to House Boat.
Proceed for an overnight cruise towards Alleppey. The journey will
take us through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters of
Alleppey to Palm fringed narrow canals winding through the vast
expanse of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets, typical villages
and regattas (boats snakes) for which Kerala is very famous. Dinner
will be served on board. Overnight in the houseboats.

Day 09: Alleppey - Kovalam
Assistance on arrival at Alleppey Jetty,
continue your
journey to Kovalam – sand beaches, the cool breeze that silently
ruffles the coconut lagoons, the lush waves that extend an embracing
welcome and the silence that magnifies the zenith of a cool wave -
the beach sands of Kovalam, the exotic beach resort down Kerala that
has its history blended into the warm sands of time. There are
stories of valour, love and suffering wanting to be told in the
backyards of history. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Kovalam - Kanyakumari (Cape Camorin) - Kovalam
Morning free
to relax at the beach resort. Afternoon tour of Trivandrum city, the
capital of the state of Kerala is a beautiful seaside city built on
seven hills. The famous Sri Padamanbhaswamy Swami Temple is
dedicated to Vishnu and is a landmark in the city. Early evening
drive to Cape Camorin also known as Kanya Kumari - 84 kms, this
place is at the tail tip end of India, one can see the 3 seas meet
over here (Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean & bay of Bengal) on arrival
visit Kumari Amman Devi Temple, Vivekananda Rock & Ashram, enjoy
sunset over here & drive back to Kovalam for overnight.
Day 11: Kovalam - Chennai - Back home
Morning at leisure on the beach. Afternoon transfer to airport to
board the flight for Chennai, assistance on arrival in Chennai,
transfer to International airport to board the flight back home.
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