Travelpack

Highlights: Cochin - Periyar - Backwater - Mararikulam

Deposit: £150 per person

Hotel Featured
Cochin - Dutch Bungalow
Periyar - Cardamom County
Backwater - Houseboat
Mararikulam - Abad Turtle

Itinerary:
15th Jan 23 (Sunday ) London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi by flight
Abu Dhabi to Cochin by flight

16 Jan 23 (Monday): Cochin
0305 Hrs: Arrive Cochin, where accommodation will be protected from Previous night for immediate occupancy of the room. 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, was 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.
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

17th Jan 23 ( Tuesday): Cochin to Periyar by surface (Approx. 195 Km, 6 Hrs)
After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive from Cochin to Periyar - The scenic drive takes you through green hills with forests, plantation of tea, species and rubber, streams and waterfalls
Upon arrival at Periyar, check in at Hotel
Overnight stay at Hotel

18th January 23 (Wednesday): 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

19 January 23 (Thursday): Periyar to Alleppey by surface (Approx. 180 kms, 4 Hrs)
After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive from Periyar to 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 with one or two bed rooms with attached bath, kitchenette and a sitting area. (Lunch and Dinner)
Overnight on board

20 Jan 2023 (Friday): Alleppey to Mararikulam beach by surface
After breakfast disembark Houseboat and drive to Mararikulam
Upon arrival at Mararikulam, check in at the beach resort hotel
Rest of the day at leisure and Overnight stay at Hotel

20 - 24 January 23: All days In Mararikulam beach at leisure and Overnight stay at Hotel

24 January 23 (Tuesday): Early Morning Transfer from Marikulam to Cochin airport

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