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Kerala Wildlife Tour
Duration: 09 Nights - 10 Days
Places Covered: Cochin/Kochi - Munnar - Anamudi - Periyar - Kumarakom
- Alleppey/Alappuzha - Kochi/Cochin.
Day 1: Kochi
Begin your Tour.
Arrive into Cochin
Welcome to your "Kerala Wildlife Tour"!
On arrival in Cochin, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative
to your hotel. Relax for a while and later visit the city.
A few interesting sites included in the tour are the Chinese fishing nets
along the Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church,
VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow etc. Overnight stay at hotel.
Cochin set on a cluster of islands and narrow peninsulas, the port city
of Cochin (Kochi) (Queen of Arabia) reflects the eclecticism of Kerala perfectly.
With a rich past and a bustling present, it has been the business hub of
the region from the very early days after Alleppey (Alappuzha).
Cochin consists of mainland Ernakulam, the islands of Willington, Bolgatty
and Gundu in the harbour, Fort Cochin and Mattancherry on the southern peninsula,
and Vypeen Island north of Fort Cochin, all was linked by ferry but now
some islands have bridges. The influence of Chinese, Jews, Arabs and Europeans
is evident in Cochin and its people. The oldest church in India, 500-year-old
Portugese houses, old tiled houses built in the Chinese pagoda style, the
famous Chinese fishing nets, a Jewish community whose roots go back to the
Diaspora, synagogues and mosques all tell the fascinating story of this
harbour town. The harbour is still at the heart of the city and pepper,
sea food, rubber and coir mats and matting are exported from here. Despite
this, Cochin is an attractive city with serene creak & lagoons overhung
with feathery coconut palms and picturesque islands. The older parts of
Fort Cochin and Mattanchery are an unlikely blend of medieval Portugal,
Holland and an English country village grafted onto the troppical Malabar
coast. Cochin is one of India's largest ports and a major naval base.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 2: Kochi/Cochin- Munnar
Proceed to the Fascinating Hill Station-Munnar. Enjoying the scenic
beauty & the marvelous waterfalls, high mountains with the low flying
clouds passing by. Upon arrival, check into your hotel.
Relax for a while and then you can go for sight seeing of Munnar which
includes the Raja Malai - a top peak of Munnar where you can see Neel
Thar (mountain goats).
Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams namely
Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. This hill station, located at an
altitude of 1600 m above sea level, was once the summer resort of the
erstwhile British government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations,
picture book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular
resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands
is the 'Neelakurinji'. This flower which bathes the hills in blue every
twelve years will bloom next in 2006 AD. Munnar also has the highest peak
in south India, Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m. Anamudi is an ideal
spot for trekking.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 3: Munnar - Anamudi - Munnar
Morning, after breakfast, visiting tea plantations, Anamudi, Eravikulam
National Park, Devikulam, Mattupetty, Pallivasal, Pothamedu, Attukal etc.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 4: Munnar - Periyar
This morning proceed to Periyar on the way visiting Idukki dam. On
arrival check in at your pre-booked hotel.
Periyar Wildlife sanctuary: It is home to nomadic tribes of wild elephant,
boar, deer, the great Indian tiger and more. One of the well known wildlife
sanctuaries in the south, Periyar sanctuary attracts a large number of
nature lovers every year. Also called the Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary,
this place is ideal for watching the animals in their natural habitat.
The forest here, slopes into the manmade lake at the bottom of the hill.
This lake serves as the waterhole for the animals and they come here to
drink or take a dip. Elephants, Gaur, Sambhar and even tigers can be spotted
here. There are boat services which takes the visitor around the lake.
The best season to visit the park is between October and June.
Evening go for boat cruise in the lake to watch wild animals.
Spread over 777 sq.km of the Cardamom Hills of Western Ghats, the Periyar
sanctuary is located 137 km from Madurai. Although an excursion on the
splendid artificial lake is the standard way to experience the sanctuary,
you can also walk around with the local guide in a small group. Wild Elephant
herds come to the lake to frolic in the water.
Other attractions of the sanctuary are the Sambhar, Bison, Spotted Deer,
Tigers, Leopards, Malabar Flying Squirrels, Stripe necked Mongooses, etc.
There are over 260 species of birds here, including Nilgiri Wood Pigeons,
blue-winged Parakeets, White bellied Tree Pies, laughing Thrushes and
Fly Catchers.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 5: Periyar
Morning after breakfast enjoy boating on Periyar lake - Wildlife sanctuary.
Visit the rare species of plants and animals.
Afternoon visit spice plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee,
tea estates etc. on your way back to the hotel, you could stop at the
local market and pick up some fragrant spices.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 6: Periyar - Kumarakom
Early morning proceed to Kumarakom. Reach and visit the Bird Sanctuary.
Proceed to the Vembanand Lake and check into your houseboat. The backwaters
of Kerala are a unique product of Kerala and are found nowhere else in
the world. Backwaters are a network of lakes, canals and estuaries and
deltas of forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. Kumarakom
slumbers on the banks of the famous Vembanad Lake, which is a part of
Kuttanad ('granary' of Kerala). The Vembanad Lake with its majestic canals,
streams and distributaries along its banks weave an intricate and enchantingly
beautiful web. The gorgeous green of the fringed palms ripple in the blue
waters and blend into wavelets. The entire state of Kerala is blessed
with plenty of rivers and the resources of many are still untapped. The
waterways of Kerala which play a main role in the economy of the state
links remote villages and islands with the main land. The water ways provide
a cheap and economical mode of transport. The water ways of Kuttanad is
now a big attraction for tourist. It is incredibly different experience
to cruise in the backwaters in country boats, absorbing the beauty of
Kerala villages. The scenery flashes up vivid contrasts of breath-taking
greens and deep blues.
Overnight: Houseboat
Day 7: House Boat Cruise (Alleppey Round trip)
Enjoy one more night cruising through the backwaters of Kerala.
Overnight: Houseboat
Day 8: Alleppey
Disembark the boat at Alleppey after breakfast. Then transfer to your
hotel in Alleppey/Alappuzha.
Alleppey: Alappuzha, formerly named as Alleppey, in Kerala is one of the
major backwater destinations. The thrilling boat race awaits you at Alleppey
or Alappuzha. Imagine to just lazing on a houseboat or enjoying fishing
in Alleppey Kerala. Kuttanad is also known as the 'rice bowl' of the state,
Kerala India. Alleppey is a captivating destination in Kerala India that
provides backwaters, traditional Kettuvallooms (house boats), beaches,
boat race, swaying palms, gourmet delight and many more.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 9: Alleppey-Kochi
After breakfast proceed to Kochi. Reach and check into your pre-booked
hotel. Relax for the remaining part of the day.
In the evening attend KATHAKALI DANCE Performance.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10: Kochi/Cochin
On the last dau Evening transfer to airport/railway station to board
the flight/train for your onward destination with sweet and unforgettable
memories of "Kerala Wildlife Tour" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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