Day 01 : Cochin
On arrival at Cochin International Airport, you will meet our local representative and you will be transferred to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Take a walking tour of Ancient harbor of Cochin. The St. Francis church the oldest European-built church in India and where Vasco da Gama, the famous explorer and discoverer of India had once been buried until his remains were taken back to Portugal and the Santa Cruz Basilica, the second oldest basilica in India, are just around the corner from your hotel as well.
Day 02 : Cochin - Munnar
After the breakfast at the hotel, we will take you through the drive to Munnar, a popular hill station high in the Western Ghats of India. The journey through winding shaded roads from sea level and it takes you through a fantastic range of Kerala’s lush landscapes. You ascend enjoy brilliant views of the cultivation of coconuts, pineapples, rubber, coffee, pepper, cardamom and vanilla to eventually emerge into an endless vista of verdant tea gardens.
Munnar, meaning 'three rivers', is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams and is the perfect setting of absolute solitude and beauty for that exceptional moment of total relaxation away from the rush and bustle of city life. Overnight stay at the hotel in Munnar.
Day 03 : Paris - Munnar
After the breakfast at the hotel. Rest of the day will be spent at leisure or choose to visit the Dams the natural habitat of the endangered and a rare mountain goat species of India, and also visit the Eravikulam National Park.Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 : Munnar - Thekkady
After the breakfast at the hotel. Your morning will be spent at leisure. Take a fascinating drive through sprawling tea plantations that spread as far as the eye can see, the exclusive spice estates of Kerala, eventually arriving at Thekkady, the entrance to the Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary. Early evening cruise on Lake Periyar and look out for a glimpse of innumerable, even rare species of wild animals that inhabit this wildlife sanctuary, out for a drink at the lake.
This amazingly beautiful national park owes its existence to a dam constructed on the river Periyar. It is one of 18 Parks in India that make up Project Tiger and whilst it boasts a healthy population of these big cats, due to its topography, the chances of a sighting are quite rare. However, you are sure to see wild elephants, monkeys, wild boar, antelopes, darters, cormorants, ospreys, kingfishers, drongos, fish owls, kites, hornbills, hill mynahs, herons, white egrets and orioles. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05 : Thekkady - Kumarakom
After the breakfast at the hotel, and descend once more to sea level and head to Kerala's famous 'backwaters'. Relax and enjoy the brilliance of abundant nature amidst exotic heritage set in the lap of plush luxury at this resort created from restored authentic ancient homes and nestled right on the banks of one of the widest lakes of Asia. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 : Kumarakom
After the breakfast at the hotel. Rest of the time is at leisure and enjoying on your own. Choose an afternoon walk or cycle down to the quaint village of Kumarakom for a firsthand experience of Indian village life or opt to relax at the resort trying out some of the various in-house activities including clay pottery making, weaving, fishing etc.
Enjoy in the evening the sunset cruise on the lake, in a converted rice boat adrift to a flute accompaniment. Return to the resort and settle down to enjoy a rare cultural performance of authentic Kerala arts. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 : Kumarakom - Cochin Airport
After the breakfast in the hotel, check out and you will be transferred to Cochin International Airport for your onward journey or back home.