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Kothamangalam Holidays

Sample Itinerary - REF INDIA 1639

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Day 1: Kochi

Welcome to India and the start of your holiday! Arrive Kochi, included transfer to hotel.

Formerly a princely state, Kochi is also fondly referred to as “The Queen of the Arabian Sea”. This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of the town including the beautiful Parsi Synagogue built in 1568, the Dutch Palace built by the Portuguese in 1555 and St Francis’ Church. A walking tour of Fort Cochin takes you through streets still graced with traces of Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial architecture. Remainder of today at leisure.

Day 3: Kochi - Kothamangalam

Today we drive to Kothamangalam, situated between Kochi and Munnar, to enjoy a home stay including special cooking classes. A wonderful way to get a better insight into the lifes of the locals.

Day 4: Kothamangalam - Munnar

A drive east to Munnar - a quaint hill station nestled on the verdant slopes of tea plantations, that exudes a rare old world charm and reminds one of the days of the Raj in its elegant splendour. At a height of 1525 metres, Munnar offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills. Enjoy the remainder of today at your leisure.

Day 5: Munnar - Periyar NP

A short drive south to Periyar, South India’s most popular wildlife sanctuary and home to bison, antelopes, sambar, wild boar, birds and even the odd tiger! There is plenty to do in and around Periyar, so we leave the choice to you.

Day 6: Periyar NP

Enjoy an included boat ride on Lake Periyar this morning to spot herds of wild elephants or visit the lush nearby tea estates. Later, enjoy a Martial Arts show.

Day 7: Periyar NP - Kumarakom

A drive to Kumarakom. Perched sleepily on the eastern banks of the mighty Lake Vembanad in the heartland of Kerala’s famed backwaters, Kumarakom has changed little since the Middle Ages but for it’s string of exotic resorts, making it the perfect point to explore the backwaters. Although right in the thick of a tangle of lush tropical waterways, Kumarakom is technically an island on Lake Vembanad. This is an ideal place to chill-out for a few days. There is also a wonderful bird sanctuary, winter home to many migratory birds which is worth a visit.

Day 8: Kumarakom

Day at leisure to explore Kumarakom.

Day 9: Kumarakom - Alleppey

This morning board a simply furnished private rice-boat for a journey through the backwaters in and around Alleppey. Crewed by a poler to push the rice boat through the water, a distance of some 20 kms will be covered, during which time the boat will glide past colourful local villages. As for dining, the on-board cook will prepare meals using fresh local produce.

Day 10: Alleppey

Disembarking at Alleppey, you’ll be driven the short distance back to Kochi, to meet your onward flight.