Assistance on arrival at Kochi airport by our airport representative and transfer to the hotel. This city has had a historic maritime trade connection with the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and Northern Europe. The architecture and structure of the buildings reflect a cosmopolitan past that is a mix of old Portuguese, Dutch and British influences.

Accommodation

Abad Plaza/Equivalent 3 star hotel Food: No food

Today, Kochi Sightseeing Tour, you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Mattancherry Palace, built by the Portuguese as a gift to the Raja of Kochi, the Jewish Synagogue dating back to 1568, and the Church of St. Francis. You will also explore the city of Kochi, its bazaars, and the old port area. In the evening, there is the possibility of an optional visit to see an exhibition of Kathakali, a classical dance form unique to Kerala.

Activities

• Kathakali Dance Show

Accommodation

Abad Plaza/ Equivalent 3 star hotel Food: Breakfast

In the morning, you will drive away from the coastal plains towards Munnar, located in the Western Ghats. Munnar is a beautiful hill station that retains its colonial charm and is famous for its tea plantations. The city is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams Mudrapauzha, Naliathani, and Kundala. With its rolling hills, glistening waterfalls, tea plantations, and picture-postcard villages, the area is perfect for a leisurely walk. Upon arrival, you will check into the hotel and spend the rest of the day free enjoying the atmosphere of the city or the beauty of its bazaars.

Accommodation

Abad Copper Castle is an Equivalent 3-star hotel Food: Breakfast

After an early breakfast, you will drive through the old town of Munnar and arrive in the small town of Nagarmudi, from there, accompanied by a local guide, you will start your walk. The trail begins with a gradual ascent through the tea plantations and then goes up to the Seven Malai Hills. Before reaching the top, you will enjoy walking through cardamom and coffee plantations. At the top, you will be rewarded with spectacular views of Anamudi Peak, Changulam Lake, Chittrapuram Dam, Munnar City, and some local villages. Later you will descend the same route and will be transferred to our hotel.

Activities

• Guided Hike In Munnar

Accommodation

Abad Copper Castle/Equivalent 3 star hotel
Food: Breakfast

After a delicious breakfast, you will head towards Kodaikanal, where you will spend a night in an Ecolodge in the "Elephant Valley", which consists of an ecological lodge surrounded by jungle, coffee plantations, waterfalls, traditional villages, and wildlife including elephants. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and the rest of the day is free to relax.

Accommodation

Hotel Shiva Priya/ Equivalent 3 star hotel Food: Breakfast

A day of relaxation and discovery of nature and the surrounding wildlife. The Eco-lodge offers many activities (these activities can be arranged on-site with the hotel). For example, stroll through coffee plantations, hike to waterfalls, ride horses, practice yoga and meditation, and cycle a few miles to explore the surroundings at your own pace.

Accommodation

Hotel Shiva Priya/ Equivalent 3 star hotel Food: Breakfast

In the morning, you will drive through beautiful lush scenery through the top of the hills to Thekkady, near Periyar National Park, one of the most fascinating wildlife sanctuaries in India. After arriving in the small town of Thekkady, you will check into the hotel. This is an important spice growing area and after lunch, you will take a short walk through a spice garden where we can see a wide variety of live spice plants. There is plenty of time in the afternoon to explore the bazaar where you will see numerous shops selling cardamoms, vanilla, peppercorns, chili peppers, turmeric, and other spices.

Accommodation

Abad Green Forest/Equivalent 3 star hotel Food: Breakfast

In the early morning, you will take a jungle walk in the park together with our forest guides to admire the abundance of birds including kingfishers, storks and hornbills, which are the most commonly sighted birds. Periyar National Park is one of the largest reserves in South India and is located around a large man-made lake. You will return to the hotel for breakfast. In the afternoon, there is the possibility of an optional boat ride on Lake Periyar. This is an ideal opportunity to get up close to the animals and a good opportunity to observe elephants, otters, wild boars, and buffalo. Ayurvedic massage is offered here (optional), which can be arranged at the nearby Ayurvedic massage center.

Activities

• Forest Hike With A Naturalist In Periyar National Park.

Accommodation

Abad Green Forest/Equivalent 3 star hotel Food: Breakfast

After breakfast, you will drive to Alleppey. Also known as Alappuzha, the city is a main backwater cruise hub in Kerala. You will board your houseboats and start your cruise on the Kerala backwaters; one of the highlights of the trip. These charming ships have been decorated and turned into comfortable cruise ships. You will meander along waterways flanked by lush tropical vegetation, glimpsing dazzling tropical birds and gazing out at idyllic villages. You will spend the night on the boats in the middle of the famous Vembanad Lake.

Accommodation

Deluxe House Boat
Food: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After a relaxing breakfast on the houseboats, you will disembark and drive along the picturesque Malabar coast to Alapatt Homestay, a West Chennamkary-based community homestay, right in the heart of the picturesque Kuttanad district amidst backwaters. . In the evening, you will go for a walk in the village. Here you can organize various optional activities such as canoeing, a cycling tour of the villages and cooking classes.

Accommodation

Alapatt Homestay/Equivalent homestay
Food: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

This morning you will be transferred to Kochi airport to board your return flight.

Accommodation

No accommodation Food: Breakfast