Arrive in Cochin, the commercial capital of Kerala. This afternoon, you visit the Jewish synagogue built in 1568, walk to the adjacent Dutch Palace, and see the famous Chinese fishing nets. Stay overnight.
Chinese fishing nets are a type of stationary lift net in India. They are fishing nets that are fixed land installations for fishing. Each installation is operated by a team of up to six fishermen. While such nets are used throughout coastal southern China and Indochina, in India they are mostly found in the Indian cities of Kochi and Kollam, where they have become a tourist attraction. This way of fishing is unusual in India and almost unique to the area, as it was introduced by Chinese explorers. Indeed, one interpretation of the city name Kochi is ‘co-chin', meaning ‘like China.’
Morning, transfer by road to Thekkady (120 kms / 3.5 hrs) to visit the Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve. Late afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on Periyar Lake to view the varied wild life of this region. Stay overnight.
At a distance of 54 km from Idukki, 143 km from Kochi, 211 km from Trivandrum, 111 km from Kottayam, 136 km from Madurai and 82 km from Munnar, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in India, is located in Thekkady in Idukki district of Kerala. It is located at a distance of 4 km from Kumily on Kerala - Tamilnadu boarder. It is one of the most famous Tourist places in kerala and also a well know summer getaway in Kerala state. Thekkady is also known as one of the scenic Kerala Backwater trips in Periyar lake.
The most sought after destination in Munnar is the Eravikulam National Park, the first of its kind in Kerala, where the endangered Nilgiri Thar is protected. Spread over 97 sq. km., this park holds the largest viable population of Tahr, several other species of rare animals, birds and butterflies. The park offers a magnificent view of the tea plantations and also of the rolling hills caressed by blankets of mist. The park becomes a hot destination when the hill slopes get covered in a carpet of blue, resulting from the flowering of Neelakurinji. It is a plant endemic to this part of the Western Ghats which blooms once in twelve years. Here you will be able to see a large variety of wildlife, which include elephants, monkeys, deer, Wild boars. Eravikulam National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The day is at leisure OR you may take an optional guided nature walk in the Periyar wildlife sanctuary or a boat ride on Lake Periyar. Stay overnight.
At a distance of 54 km from Idukki, 143 km from Kochi, 211 km from Trivandrum, 111 km from Kottayam, 136 km from Madurai and 82 km from Munnar, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in India, is located in Thekkady in Idukki district of Kerala. It is located at a distance of 4 km from Kumily on Kerala - Tamilnadu boarder. It is one of the most famous Tourist places in kerala and also a well know summer getaway in Kerala state. Thekkady is also known as one of the scenic Kerala Backwater trips in Periyar lake.
Transfer to Kumarakom (130 kms / 4 hrs), hidden away in Kerala's famous backwaters, is one of Southern India's most discreet holiday destinations, en-route you will stop to see the spice plantations. Stay overnight.
The day is at leisure to relax by the poolside of your hotel OR enjoy an optional backwater cruise OR pamper yourself with some Ayurvedic beauty treatments. Stay overnight
Today, you will be transferred by road to Kovalam (154 kms / 34 hrs) one India's finest beach destination. Stay overnight.
The day is at leisure to relax by the poolside of your resort OR take an optional excursion to Kanyakumari. Stay overnight.
Transfer to Trivandrum airport / railway station. Tour ends with sweet memories...
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8 Days / 7 Nights / Cochin , India