Kochi (Cochi) – Periyar - Alappuzha backwater holiday – Alappuzha (House boat) – Kochi / Kovalam

Day 1: Kochi

Arrival at Kochi Airport and transfer to Old Harbour Hotel at fort Cochin for two nights stay. After noon, enjoy a cruise on the backwaters to see the Chinese fishing nets. Visit fish market, this place is famous for fishes caught by the Chinese nets. If you like, you can select from the fresh catch of the time and taste it prepared in different styles. Dine out from a good restaurant in Ernakulum city.

Day 2 Kochi

Morning sightseeing of old Kochi … the colonial influence of Kochi becomes evident when we visit the Jewish Synagogue, built in 1567, housing the Grand Scrolls of the old Testament and the Dutch place, with its 17 century murals of the Ramayana. We also visit St Francis’ church, where Vasco da Gama, the voyager who “rediscovered “India for Europe (Columbus having failed) was first buried. This evening we attend a Kathakali performance, a traditional dance of Kerala or Kalarippayatte, a traditional martial art of Kerala. Back to Old Harbour Hotel around 21.00 hrs.

Day 3: Kochi / Periyar wild life sanctuary

Morning drive to Periyar… the areas passing through are definitely picturesque and will be a treat to the eyes. Reach Periyar, the pride of Kerala and a testimony to nature’s splendor. The periyar wild life sanctuary is situated in the banks of the Periyar Lake. Check in to Elephant Court Hotel for one night stay. Rest of the day enjoy nature.

Day 4: Periyar

Morning boating at Periyar Lake. In the afternoon relax at Elephant Court Hotel.

Day 5: Alaphuzza

Drive to Alaphuzza via Vagamon Overnight stay at Our Land (Back water resort)

Day 6:

Leave the resort in the morning. Check in to a Luxury House Boat at 1200 noon Village visits, fishing, bird watching etc. from house boat.

Day 7: Alappuzha – Kovalam

Disembark house boat and drive to Kovalam for beach holidays.

Check in to Udey Samudra Hotel.

DAY 7 to DAY 10

Relax on the beach.

Day 10: Kovalam

Transfer to the station or airport for onward journey…. you may also extend beach holiday…