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Duration: 8 Days
Destinations: Cochin, Kumarakom, Periyar, Houseboat  Day-01: Arrive Cochin You will be met on your arrival at Cochin International airport and transferred to the hotel of your choice. Cochin or Kochi (new name) is the palm green commercial capital of Kerala. Overnight in Cochin. Day 02: In Cochin Breakfast at the hotel followed by a sight-seeing tour of Cochin visiting - St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue and the Chinese fishing nets. Overnight in Cochin After breakfast, depart for Periyar by road (200 kms/05 hrs). The Periyar Wildlife sanctuary is one of the best maintained wildlife sanctuaries in Southern India, giving an opportunity of spotting elephants, leopards, tigers and bisons, amongst various other species of flora and fauna. On your arrival in Periyar check into the Spice Village Resort. Overnight at the Spice Village Resort. Day 04: In Periyar Early morning boat ride on Periyar lake for wildlife viewing. After breakfast a short jungle trek with a naturalist to view flora, fauna and avifauna. Overnight at the Spice Village Resort.  Day 05: Periyar - Kumarakom After breakfast, depart for Kumarakom by road (200 kms/05 hrs). On your arrival in Kumarakom check-in to the Coconut Lagoon Resort for another unique experience. Overnight at the Coconut Lagoon Resort. Day 06: In Kumarakom Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight at the Coconut Lagoon Resort. Day 07: Kumarakom - Houseboat After breakfast, board houseboat for overnight cruise in the backwaters of Kerala. Cruise takes you through the palm fringed canals and is a unique way to discover Kerala. Evening candlelight dinner on board houseboat. Overnight on board the Houseboat. After breakfast, disembark the houseboat in Alleppey and depart for Cochin International Airport by road (85kms /02 hrs) to board your flight home.
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