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Enjoy a relaxed nine-day Kerala journey beginning and ending in Kochi. Explore the city’s colonial and cultural heritage, travel to Thekkady for Periyar nature experiences, continue to Kumarakom for backwater scenery and finish with leisure time around Mararikulam and Marari Beach. This itinerary suits travellers looking for a slower Kerala route, with wildlife activities, hotel categories and any boat experiences confirmed according to the selected package.
On arrival at Cochin Airport, you’ll meet the experienced manager of our team to provide assistance to reach the hotel. On the way, you’ll be stated a brief intro about the upcoming activities of this tour. Take it easy to relax and refresh at the hotel after check-in. The remaining day is at your discretion, you may craft your day activities at the best of interest. Stay overnight in Cochin.
This day is planned as a sightseeing trip that will be commenced after breakfast at the hotel. Get ready and met our guide to start exploring the most notable tourist places where the first visit would be at Santa Cruz Basilica which is one of the 9 Basilicas of Kerala. Later Fort Kochi, Mattancherry Palace, St. Francis Church, and the Indo-Portuguese Museum will mesmerize you in their own ways.
An evening of the day is for witnessing the famous classical South Indian Dance form “Kathakali” at Kathakali Center. The story play of genre of art performed by a distinguishing artist having elaborative colorful make-up, traditional costumes, and face masks. Stay overnight in Kochi.
This morning, you’ll proceed for Thekkady which is widely famed for Periyar Tiger Reserve that offers a great jungle vacation trip in India. On arrival, get escorted to the hotel for check-in and freshen-up. The remaining day is leisure. Stay overnight in Thekkady.
Today, you’ll leave for experiencing the wilderness of Periyar National Park. Being the major attraction of Thekkady, Periyar entices travelers with myriads of exciting things like hiking, elephant ride, tiger and another fauna sighting. This bird paradise is a perfect place to spot many exotic bird species. In the evening, enjoy boat ride at Periyar Lake while witnessing the scenic vistas of sunset. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and proceed for Kumarakom - a little Venice of Backwaters and small Islands. On arrival, get an assisted drive to reach the hotel to relax and freshen-up. The rest of the day is leisure. Stay overnight in Kumarakom.
This day, you’ll discover the beautiful sights of Kumarakom after breakfast. Visit Kumarakom Beach, Vembanad Lake, and Aruvikkuzhi waterfalls. Spend your day in the most wonderful way while exploring the cluster of small man-made islands reclaimed from the lake. Stay overnight in Kumarakom.
After breakfast, continue the tour by heading towards the next destination - Mararikulam, a small village in Alappuzha district of Kerala. On arrival, check-in to the hotel with the assistance of a professional tour guide. Relax and settle down to freshen-up at the hotel. The remaining day is at your discretion. Overnight stay in Mararikulam.
Kick starts the day by exploring Mararikulam Beach and a small town of Cherthala which is famous for its Thiruayranikkulam Kalathil and Kadavil Bhagavathi Temples. Overnight stay in Mararikulam.
Today, you’ll drive for Cochin Airport after breakfast to connect the onward flight for further journey. Here ends the tour.
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