DAY 02: COCHIN - PERIYAR [192 KMS./ 5 HRS]
After breakfast, check out and take a scenic drive to Thekkady through the valley of the Cardamom Hills.
Periyar (Thekkady) Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the well-maintained wildlife sanctuaries of South India and is spread out over an area of 777 sq Kms.. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. Check in at hotel. Day, free at the sanctuary. A nice little trekking trip through the forest. (optional). Evening, go for Spice Plantation visit where you can touch, smell and taste almost all the spices seen worldwide. In these private spice plantations you will see how the spices actually grow in their plant form. Overnight at Cardamom County.

DAY 03: PERIYAR
Breakfast at the hotel. The National Park and the Tiger Reserve at Periyar is rated as one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in India. Wooded hills and the forest here provide shelter to the resident animals whereas the Periyar Lake is a vast water resource, which quenches their thirst every time. In the morning take a lovely boat ride through the Periyar Lake. This gives the opportunity to spot wild animals. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the Cardamom County.

DAY 04: PERIYAR - KUMARAKOM [132 KMS./ 4 HRS]
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and drive down the valley to reach the small backwater village of Kumarakom.
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 bird sanctuary here is an ornithologist's paradise and a favourite haunt of migratory birds. Check in at a backwater resort for 02 nights. Enjoy your afternoon leisurely. Overnight at Lake Song Resort.

DAY 05: KUMARAKOM
Breakfast at the hotel. The day is free to relax by the backwaters and you can also try out an Ayurveda massage. (optional) [No transport]
Ayurveda, it originated in Kerala, and is more than 5,000 years old. 'Ayur' means life and 'Ved' means knowledge. This holistic science is the knowledge of complete balance of the Body, Mind and Spirit, including the emotions and psychology, on all levels. It includes in its consideration, longevity, rejuvenation and self-realization therapies through herbs, diet, exercise, yoga, massage, aromas, tantras, mantras and meditation. Overnight at the hotel or resort. Lake Song Resort.

DAY 06: KUMARAKOM - MARARI [81 Kms./ 2 hrs]
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and drive down to Marari, a small fishing village in Alleppey district where life still goes on much as it did a hundred years ago, with the men going out to sea each day to earn a living.
Completely new to the holidaymaker, Marari offers endless miles of superb sand beaches backed by swaying palms, virgin territory where you can experience the local charm and traditional Kerala hospitality at its best. Check in at a beach resort for 01 night. Enjoy your afternoon leisurely. Overnight at Marari Fishermen’s Village.
DAY 07: MARARI - COCHIN
Breakfast at the hotel. On time transfer to Cochin Airport to connect departure flight for onward destination.

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HOTELS ( click on the links below for details )

Standard : Harbourview Residency (Cochin) | Cardamom County (Periyar) | Lake Song Resort (Kumarakom) | Marari Fishermen Village (Marari)

Deluxe : Le Meridien (Cochin) | Spice Village (Periyar) | Coconut Lagoon (Kumarakom) | Marari Beach Resort (Marari)

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INCLUSIONS:
• 06 nights accommodation in hotels, room category and meal plan indicated as above.
• All transfers, sightseeing and excursions as per the itinerary in air-conditioned vehicle.
• Arrival assistance by our company representatives.
• All entrance charges as per the itinerary.
• All currently applicable taxes (any Govt. or State taxes subsequently introduced will be extra.)

EXCLUSIONS:
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• Expenses of a personal nature such as hard/soft drinks, local guides, entrance at monuments, still/video camera fees at monuments, laundry, phone/fax, tips & gratuities and any items not specified above.
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• Flight / Train tickets.
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