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8 Days
Trivandrum/Kovalam/Kumarakom/Periyar/Alleppey/Kottayam/Cochin
DAY 01 - TRIVANDRUM - KOVALAM
 Transfer to airport to catch flight to Trivandrum. On arrival in Trivandrum transfer to hotel, check into hotel and after that enjoy day in the sand. At your choice from any of the centers nearby, you can pamper yourself with a herbal, body-toning massage. Overnight to be spent at hotel.
DAY 02 - KOVALAM - CAPE COMORIN - KOVALAM
After refreshing yourself at the beaches, next morning you will go to Cape Comorin. Visit: Padmanabhapuram Palace & Archaeological museum - In the evening drive back to Kovalam & spend your night with your high-reaching memories at the hotel.
DAY 03 - KOVALAM - KUMARAKOM
Today ride into Kumarakom - the backwater country and then make yourself at home in its small-town hush. Feel at home! Get Set for the moments that will approach you today with a boat ride into the countryside, you will visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. If you are adventurous enough, you can indulge in water sports such as windsailing & water skiing. You can even take a canoe out into the quiet lakes. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 04 - KUMARAKOM - PERIYAR
Getting to Periyar is as sublime as the destination itself. A scenic journey past mist capped mountains, spice plantations and open grasslands lined with spectacular water falls and delightful trekking trails form the access to your hideaway here. On arrival check into hotel, refresh yourself & be relaxed. Overnight to be spent at hotel.
DAY 05 - PERIYAR
Tiger! Isn't the word exciting & horrifying too! Yes, it is. Today you might have an opportunity to meet the beast. Come! Let's pierce into the Den & go to Periyar Tiger Reserve. Trekking with a local guide familiarizes you to the rare birds, trees & flowers that are come across here. You can even set upon a walk through the plantations filled with the heady fragrance of fresh spice. A boat safari on the Periyar Lake extends a lifetime's chance to spot exotic wildlife in its natural habitat - like the eccentric bathing habits of the wild elephants that come down to the lake. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 06 - PERIYAR - ALLEPPEY - BACKWATER
In the morning, drive to Alleppey, from where you will enboard the traditionally decorated houseboats, you will start a one night backwater cruise which end at Kottayam, the next morning.
DAY 07 - KOTTAYAM - COCHIN
Pick up from Kottayam boat jetty and transfer to hotel in Cochin. On arrival check into hotel. Afternoon city tour covering Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace etc. In the evening enjoy Kathakali dance show. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 08 - DEPARTURE
Transfer to airport to catch flight to onward destination.
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