Upon arrival transfer to Thekkady - a landlocked district, is one of the most nature rich areas of Kerala. High ranges & wooded valleys are girded by three main rivers. As a tourist destination it offers diverse attractions like wildlife sanctuaries, hill stations, spice plantation tours, mountain treks & Elephant rides, etc. Arrive & check in. Proceed on wildlife cruise on Periyar lake. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - lying close to the plantations, in the rich jungle of Periyar in Thekkady is one of the world's most fascinating natural wildlife reserves & is declared as Tiger Reserve in 1978. Later return to hotel. Afternoon proceed on spice plantation tour covering cardamom, pepper, coffee & tea plantations. Evening is free for leisure / relax. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
After breakfast proceed to Madurai - One of the oldest cities in South India, Madurai has been the centre of learning and pilgrimage for centuries. Visit Meenakshi Temple, Tirumalai Nayak Palace, Mariamman Tank and Koodal Alagar Temple. Overnight stay at Madurai.
After breakfast proceed to Munnar - surrounded by lush green-carpeted tea and coffee plantations, It is a picturesque hill station situated in the eastern part of Kerala. The beautiful landscapes, cosy weather, and the smell of tea leaves makes Munnar one of the most sought-after destinations in South India. Munnar is situated near the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats. The hills here are covered with a carpet of flowers in bloom. Also found here is an exotic plant called Neelakurunji that flowers just once in a 12-year period. Arrive & check in. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay in Munnar.
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Munnar visit Pothamedu - is known for its plantation business apart from trekking and hiking options amidst sylvan surroundings, Devikulam - is an idyllic hill station near Munnar, Pallivasal - is home to the first hydropower project in Kerala, Attukal - has several panoramic waterfalls and offers trekking options, Nyayamakad - is again a well-known picnic spot around Munnar, Mettupetty - has an artificial lake built by a small hydroelectric project & Rajamala - is known as the natural habitat of endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Later return to hotel. Evening is free to relax. Overnight stay in Munnar.
After breakfast, transfer to Kumarakom - is an emerald peninsula of paddy fields, meandering lagoons and backwaters that juts out into Lake Vembanad. Perhaps more famously knows as the backwaters this area is unique being made up of labyrinth of canals and lakes. Upon arrival check in. Evening is free to experience the healing ayurvedic massage. Ayurveda the traditional form of Indian medicine was developed by ancient sages whose astute observations led to the development of constitutional medicine. Overnight stay in Kumarakom.
Day is free to experience the healing ayurvedic massage. Ayurveda believes that human being consists of the five elements, air, water, fire, ether & earth. And the combination of any of these elements exists in each one of us. Ayurveda the traditional form of Indian medicine was developed by ancient sages whose astute observations led to the development of constitutional medicine. The ancients visualized the universe as a constant play of energies, an imbalance of which created discomfort and disease in the body. It was the duty of the vaidya (physician) to harmonize this imbalance of the body - mind environment. Overnight stay in Kumarakom.
After breakfast time at leisure, later check out and transfer to jetty. Embark on a private houseboat before setting off on a day cruise along the enchanting backwaters - sailing along lagoons, lakes and canals, passing storybook villages, verdant paddy fields, towering coconut groves and locals going about their daily business on the many boats. In the afternoon enjoy a lunch on-board, before settling in to your houseboat for the evening. Overnight stay on houseboat.
Set on sail by 8:30 am with breakfast on board, check out by 0930 am and transfer to Cochin. Embark on a sightseeing tour of Kochi. visit Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets and St. Francis Church. Return to your accommodation and take the afternoon as leisure, followed in the evening by a visit to a traditional dance centre where you can delight in performances of the traditional and elaborate dances of ancient India. Overnight stay at Kochi.
Bid farewell, after breakfast transfer to Cochin airport for your onward journey.
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