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Highlights: Cochin - Periyar - Backwaters - Kovalam - Srilanka

Note: Dutch Palace (Closed on Friday) & Jewish Synagogue (Closed on Friday & Saturday)

Hotel featured or similar:
Cochin - Dutch Bungalow
Periyar - Cardamom County
Backwaters - Houseboat
Kovalam - Uday Samudra
Srilanka - Avani Bentota Resort and Spa

Itinerary:
10th Oct’22 Mon: London Heathrow to Dubai by flight.

11th Oct’22 Tue: Dubai to Cochin by flight
0900 Hrs: Arrive Cochin - the Gateway to Kerala was once an important spice-trading route on the Arabian Sea where Vasco D Gama landed in 1498 and boasted that he has come for soul and spices. Cochin is virtually the spice capital of the world from where Portuguese were exporting 10,000 kilos of spices to east-indies and other countries and has derived its name from Calico-the famous fabric manufactured in this town. Cochin also forms the part of the emerald isle of India. Harbour Cruise of Cochin is very much popular. With one of the finest natural harbors in the world, Cochin was once a major center for commerce and trade with the British, Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, and Dutch, etc. Upon arrival at Cochin airport welcome, meet and assist by our representative and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure and Overnight stay at Hotel.

12th Oct’22 Wed: Cochin
After breakfast proceed to visit the Dutch Palace (Closed on Friday) – The place has a fine collection of mural paintings depicting the scenes from the Hindu epics Mahabharata & Ramayana, Jewish Synagogue (Closed on Friday & Saturday) – the oldest synagogue in the world is magnificently decorated by Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers were built-in 1568. St. Francis Church is the oldest church built by Europeans in India & Huge, elegant Chinese fishing nets that line the tip of Fort Kochi.

Evening you will Witness the Kathakali Dance Show.
Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala dates from the 17th century. Kathakali recitals are drama and are danced with elaborate mask s and costumes. They are emotive and narrative, while other dance forms have either one of them. The dancers use their stunning costumes and make-up, with the accompaniment of drums and vocalists, to create various moods and emotions. Overnight stay at Hotel

13th Oct’22 Thu: Cochin to Periyar by surface (Approx. 195 km / 5 Hrs)
After breakfast, drive from Cochin to Periyar - The scenic drive takes you through green hills with forests, plantations of tea, species, and rubber, streams, and waterfalls. Upon arrival at Periyar, check-in at Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure
Overnight stay at Hotel

14th Oct’22 Fri: Periyar
In the morning take a boat ride on the lake in the Periyar National Park, a ‘Project Tiger’ reserve. A boat ride is the only way to observe closely the giant of Periyar - Elephants and Gaurs (The giant Indian Bison) without disturbing them on their way (Subject to availability) In the afternoon visit plantations of tea, cardamom, and pepper. Overnight stay at Hotel.

15th Oct’22 Sat: Periyar to Alleppey by surface (Approx. 145 Kms, 4 Hrs)
After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive from Periyar to the Alleppey boat jetty to embark Houseboat – The Kettuvallam - the typical House Boats. Houseboats are traditional country boats, which used to carry tons of cargo in the backwater region in ancient times, have now been converted to one or two-bedrooms with attached baths, kitchenettes, and a sitting area. (Lunch and Dinner)
Overnight on board

16th Oct’22 Sun: Alleppey to Kovalam by surface (Approx. 180 Kms, 4 Hrs)
After breakfast disembarks the houseboat and drives from Alleppey boat jetty to Kovalam. Upon arrival at Kovalam, check-in at Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure and Overnight stay at Hotel.

17th Oct’22 Mon: In Kovalam at leisure and Overnight stay at Hotel

18th Oct’22 Tue Kovalam to Trivandrum by surface
Trivandrum to Colombo by flight. Transfer from Kovalam to Trivandrum airport in time to board flight for Colombo. 1115 Hrs: Arrive at Colombo airport. Upon arrival at Colombo airport transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure and Overnight stay at Hotel.

18th - 25th Oct’22: in Bentota Resorts

25th Oct’22 Tue: Colombo to Dubai by flight EK-651:1005-1250 Hrs
Dubai to London Heathrow by flight. Transfer from Hotel to Colombo airport in time to board flight for London Heathrow via Dubai.

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