Kerala Wildlife Package
Our 14 Days Cultural and Wildlife package is a mixture of nature, history and culture. This tour includes air-conditioned transfer, good accommodation and delicious breakfast.
Day 01 Cochin
We will meet you at Cochin International Airport where you will be transferred to you first accommodation in the historic area of Fort Cochin. The first day you can just chill out or if you would like to watch a Kathakali performance at the Kathakali theater. The elaborate costumes and an innovative style of story-telling will keep you intrigued. You will stay at this hotel for 2 nights.
Day 02 Cochin
Cochin is a business hub of Kerala and hence boasts many hang outs that are high on style, something which is missing in the other parts of state. You can wander around the streets of Fort Cochin, buy some interesting curios and visit the Jewish Synagogue and the Dutch Palace. There are art galleries and plenty of coffee shops frequented by art lovers.
Day 03 Cochin /Alappuzha / Houseboat
After you have your breakfast from the hotel, we will drive you down to the pictorial Alappuzha. Known for its natural milieu, lagoons and rustic settings, Alappuzha comes as a breath of fresh air. Most Houseboat Cruises begin from Alappuzha and we can arrange one for you. Enjoy the blend of ethnic and contemporary designs,sample authentic traditional cuisine and appreciate the panoramic view.
Day 04 Houseboat /Kumarakom
You can disembark from the Houseboat at Kumarakom, which is famous for its mangrove forests, coconut groves and paddy fields. You can check into a backwater resort
Day 05 Kumarakom
Spend the day at Kumarakom. You can pay a visit to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, which extends upto 14 acres. The sanctuary is an abode of migratory birds and a bird watcher's delight. Another tourist attraction is Kuttanadu, which is fondly referred to as 'Rice bowl of Kerala', owing to its high paddy cultivation.
Day 06 Kumarakom /Periyar
After having breakfast from the hotel, we can drive you toThekkady, which is home to a very popular Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary which covers a massive area of 777 Sq Kms plays host to wild elephants. Over night stay at a Hotel
Day 07 Periyar-Thekkady
Apart from visits to the sanctuary, boating trips, trekking expeditions and plantations tours are the other activities you can pursue. A plantation tour is a formal introduction to the various spices that are grown here in abundance.
Day 08 Periyar /Munnar
From Periyar, we will drive you to the mystic Munnar. Frequented by romantic couples, honeymooners and families, Munnar is preferred for its great climate, tall mountains, meandering roads and pollution-free environs. Add to it the tea estates, and you get an amazing holiday destination. Great for long drives, treks or romantic walks, Munnar has ample features that can keep you engaged. Overnight at Hotel
Day 09 Munnar
You can spend the second day in Munnar exploring the Eravikulam National Park. If you are lucky enough, you get to spot Nilgiri Tahr, which is in the throes of extinction. You can also pay a visit to the tea museum to watch the process of tea being made.
Day10 Munnar / Cheruthuruthy
After having breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven to Cheruthuruthy.Check into a hotel
Day 11 Cheruthuruthy/ Kalamandalam/ Cheruthuruthy
You can get an elaborate introduction into the cultural face of Kerala. Participate in the programme called “A day with the master” at the Kerala KalaMandalam. You can also watch the short demonstrations of the various traditional art forms. Have the conventional Kerala lunch served here.
Day12 Cheruthuruthy/ Palakkad / Cheruthuruthy
After breakfast, we will drive you down to Palakkad, which is 40 kms away. You can visit the old granite Fort which was built in 1766 by Hyder Ali of Mysore. This site of great historic importance was later taken over by the British. Currently under the surveillance of Archaeological Survey of India, the fort is of historic significance.
Day13 Cheruthuruthy / Guruvayoor / Cochin
After having breakfast, we can drive you back to Cochin. En route visit the famous pilgrim center, Guruvayoor, where you can worship at the temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. Later Visit Punnathoor Elephant Fort. The fort is home to the largest single group of captive elephants. Overnight at hotel
Day 14 Cochin /Departure
You will be driven back to Cochin International Airport.
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