Day 1: Arrival at Cochin
Upon arrival, you would be met by our representative and transferred to
Bolgatty Palace. Overnight will be at hotel.
Day 2: Cochin - Munnar
In morning you will drive to the beautiful hill station of Munnar,
housing world's highest tea-growing estates. Upon arrival, you will
check-in at hotel. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Munnar
You will have full day at leisure to explore on your own. Stay
overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Munnar - Periyar
In morning you will drive to Periyar (90 km). Upon arrival our
representative will transfer you to hotel.
Periyar- Periyar is spread across 777 sq. km of the Cardamom
Hills in the Western Ghats, Thekkady is the home to one of the largest
wildlife reserves in India. Alive with exotic flora and vibrant
wildlife, it is the perfect getaway tucked away among hills. You will
have afternoon at leisure. Overnight will be at hotel.
Day 5: Periyar - Kumarakom
You will go on an early morning boatcruise on the Lake of the famous
Periyar wildlife sanctuary to see wild life. Periyar is an artificial
lake or reservoir created by a dam on Periyar River is the heart of the
Wildlife Sanctuary wild elephants, Asiatic Deer, Black Buck and even
Tigers come to shores of the lake for a drink. Return to hotel for
breakfast.
Thereafter you will drive through the winding "Ghats" lined
with beautiful tea plantations and then arrive the fascinating
countryside of low-lying palms and paddy fields to Kumarakom (150 km/ 4
hrs).
Kumarakom is a beautiful backwater village on the shores of the
enchanting Vembanad Lake, criss-crossed with meandering waterways and
medieval cottages. You will have evening at leisure. Overnight will be
at hotel
Day 6: Kumarakom - Houseboat
Morning at leisure and in the afternoon board the traditional rice
boats - "Ketuvallam" and begin your journey through the
picturesque backwaters and small lakes relaxing in the tranquility of
Kerala's beautiful scenery. Experience the way of life and activity of
the local people, the one bedroom house with a lounge is exclusively for
you, meals will be served with freshly bought produce from the local
markets and cooked on board. Overnight will be on board.
Day 7: Houseboat - Poovar
Breakfast on board. You will sail to Alleppey and disembark at
Puthenagady Jetty. Thereafter, you will drive onto Poovar.
Poovar Island is a beautiful resort enveloped by the most serene
backwaters, and opening out to the sea and a dream golden sand beach.
Poovar is truly a window into paradise. The tranquility is punctuated by
the sound of waves and the birds. The acreage is abundant in
well-preserved local flora, with hundreds of species of spices, exotic
flowers, complete with banana and coconut groves.
Upon arrival, you will check-in at Poovar Island Resort, which is a mix
of floating cottages, and conventional accommodation. The floating units
are constructed on hollow lightweight concrete hulls. They are air
conditioned and fully equipped with all modern amenities. Stay overnight
at resort.
Day 8: Poovar
You will have full day at leisure for your own activities.
Day 9: Poovar - Trivandrum
In the morning you will be driven to Trivandrum for your flight back
home.


