A relaxed discovery of the three kingdoms that comprised the Kerala of old; staying at hideaways in the high ranges, plantation & heritage resorts coupled with a memorable houseboat cruise through the picturesque backwaters.
Day 00: INTL FLIGHT
Intl Flight UK / Europe to Kochi ( Cochin ) Several airlines fly this route;
Emirates, BA, Air india, Qatar Airways, Sri Lankan , Jet Airways & Gulf Air.
o/n on flight
Day 01:ARRIVE KOCHI (Cochin),
Arrive at Kochi by Intl Flight. Meet, assistance & transfer by car to heritage hotel. Day at leisure to relax. Evening,`Sunset cruise` around the harbour.
o/n at Heritage Hotel
Day 02: COCHIN
Morning proceed to the heritage area of Cochin for sightseeing.
Evening take in a Kathakali dance performance.
o/n at Heritage Hotel
Day 03: COCHIN - KUMARAKOM
Depart for backwater resort on the banks of the Vembanad Lake,
Serene & picturesque, country boat rides, explore bird sanctuary close by
o/n at backwater resort
Day 04: KUMARAKOM
At backwater resort, try ayurvedic rejuvenation or yoga
o/n at backwater resort
Day 05: HOUSEBOAT
Board your own Houseboat by noon for a memorable cruise through the Keralan backwaters with crew and facilities, safe moorings by sunset.
o/n on houseboat
Day 06: HOUSEBOAT- THEKKADY/PERIYAR
Cruise after breakfast, disembark from your houseboat and transfer by car to
Thekkady / Periyar game Reserve. Game viewing by boat in the evening
On at Resort / Eco lodge
Day 07: PERIYAR
At Periyar and environs. Elephant rides, visit Kumily the epicentre of the spice trade in the region or trek into the forest with a naturalist and meet the tribals.
o/n at resort / Eco lodge
Day 08: PERIYAY-MUNNAR
Depart for Munnar, the picturesque hill station with sprawling tea plantations blanketing the landscape.scenic drive
o/n at Plantation bungalow / Eco lodge
Day 09: MUNNAR
Ideal for walks, visit tea factory and museum or drive off to Eravikulam game sanctuary or other sights of interest
o/n at Plantation Bungalow / Eco Lodge
Day 10: MUNNAR - TOP SLIP (ANAMALAIS)
Depart after breakfast to Top Slip in the Anamalais; scenic and picturesque, nestled at the foot
of the Western Ghats to get there by early evening
o/n at Banyan Tree Eco lodge
Day 11: TOP SLIP
Chill out in the peaceful and serene surroundings, Game viewing / Jeep Safari at the adjacent game reserve. Visit tribal villages
o/n at Banyan Tree Eco lodge
Day 12: TOP SLIP - VYTHIRI/WYNAD
Depart for Wynad /Vythiri, scenic and picturesque drive.
Ayurvedic rejuvenation and yoga
o/n at resort
Day 13: Wynad /Vythiri
Walking & trekking, picturesque and tranquil. Localised sightseeing, Edakal Caves, Lakkidi, Soojipara Waterfalls or just relax in the evergreen & peaceful surroundings.
o/n at resort
DAY 14: VYTHIRI - COCHIN
Depart by car via Calicut to your resort / airport hotel near Cochin to get there by early
evening and for a good nights rest .
o/n at Airport Hotel / Resort.
Day 15: INTL FLIGHT
Transfer to Cochin airport to connect flight back to UK / Europe
Tour and Services End
.jpg)
