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Cochin > Thekkady > Kumarakom > Mararikulam > Cochin
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Hotel Chain |
CGH Earth Group of Hotels
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No. of Nights |
7
nights
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Itinerary: |
DAY 1 Cochin [L/D]
On arrival at Airport / Railway Station, you will be greeted and whisked away to historic Fort Cochin. Explore the old spice market at Mattancherry, the antique shop on Jew’s street, the Synagogue, the Dutch palace and of course, the famous Chinese fishing nets followed by harbour cruise. Overnight at Brunton Boatyard.
DAY 2 Cochin> Periyar [B/L/D]
You leave the coastal plain, traveling winding hill roads with plantations of rubber, spice and tea. After checking in at Spice Village the afternoon is reserved for a boat safari in the Periyar Sanctuary. Engage in activities like Cooking demonstration and cultural programme followed by dinner. Overnight at Spice Village.
DAY 3 Periyar [B/L/D]
Early mornings sightiseeing of elephants, bison, deer and spectacular bird life. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Spice Village.
DAY 4 Periyar > Kumarakom [B/L/D]
After breakfast, drive to Kumarakom on the banks of lake Vembanad. Here, you hop on to a boat to Coconut Lagoon. After cruise it is learning time. Learn to cook some authentic Keralan dishes in the cooking demonstration class organized by the Chef. The resort gives an opportunity to see some traditional Art Forms of Kerala which is followed by dinner. Overnight at Coconut Lagoon.
DAY 5 Kumarakom [B/L/D]
After breakfast, soft trek to the bird sanctuary accompanied by a Naturalist who will identify the birds which wakes you up in the morning. Before lunch there is enough time to visit the Village nearby. Back in the resort for lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Evening enjoy the Cultural show. Dinner and Overnight at Coconut Lagoon.
DAY 6 Kumarakom > Marari [B/L/D]
After breakfast transfer by boat and then by road to Marari Beach. Check-in to an independent villa at the Marari Beach. After lunch in the restaurant, it’s time to relax in the Coconut grove. Evening will be engaged in good music, Cooking classes followed by dinner. Overnight at the Marari Beach.
DAY 7 Marai [B/L/D]
After breakfast, explore the area and it’s fishing villages nearby on a bicycle or take a dip in the sea. The beach usually being nearly empty except for a few other guests and the old local fishermen. After lunch at leisure. After dinner, walk back to your cottage already making plans for your next visit.
Day 8 Marai > Cochin [B]
After breakfast, emotional drive back to Cochin International Airport/Railway Station.
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Includes: |
• Pick – up and drop from Cochin International Airport / Railway Station.
• All meals.
• All programmes as mentioned in the package.
• All applicable taxes.
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Cost: |
Double occupancy: INR 55320
Validity: May 01, 2008
to September 30, 2008 |
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