Kerala – with its Vibrancy
Kerala has one of the best: “God’s Own Country,” they call it, an assertion of divine provenance that’s loudly proclaimed on countless signposts and bumper stickers across the state. In most corners of the planet, such a boast would sound unbearably self-satisfied, tourist-oriented branding. But here in this prosperous state on the southwest coast of India, it doesn’t sound smug so much as sincere, precise even. “Rest your eyes on our natural splendor,” it seems to say, “and believe.” Kerala is also the richest state in the Arts & Culture, Dance & Music. Ayurveda is developed in Kerala and is the only state which uses Ayurveda system in the medicine.
Well beside these there are numerous tourist attractions and destinations like Cochin, Thekkady, Thattekkad, kummarakom which truly are sheer wonders and will overcast magical spurt & bring in the vibrancy & rejuvenation.
Itinerary: 6 Night and 7 Days
Day 1
Cochin
Upon arrival in Cochin International Airport/Railway station, you will be welcomed by our Lifeline Holidays representative and will drive to Cochin – the queen of Arabian Sea, Check in at the Hotel, Afternoon you can go for sightseeing of Fort Kochi which includes Jewish synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, St Francis Church and the Chinese Fishing nets, Evening enjoy Kathakali Dance Show and stay overnight at Hotel. (Jewish synagogue, Matancherry Dutch Palace will be closed on all Fridays & Saturdays).
Note:(Jewish synagogue, Matancherry Dutch Palace will be closed on all Fridays & Saturdays).
Day 2
Thattekkad
After breakfast proceed for Thattekkad Bird Camp – located at Kaduvappara (Tiger Rock). You will be ferried to Kaduvappara across River Periyar to reach the Camp. Your stay will be in a tree top Machan or in a tent. At the camp, take a refreshing dip in the secluded lake or just soak in the sun. After lunch go for a bird trek with our Ornithologist or explore the lake in a canoe. You can see at least 10 endemic birds of Southern Western Ghats. Back in the camp by night fall, exchange birding tips, and listen to jungle lore’s and local myths from our local crew members sitting around a camp fire. Or just star gaze and wish on a shooting star. Or be amazed by the nightscape on a full moon night.
Our crew can identify most of the night sounds. And a bewildering variety they can be. Trumpeting of elephants, melodious note of a sloth bear calling out to a mate, growl of a passing leopard, liquid tremulous call of a Jerdon’s Nightjar, ventriloquial call of a flying squirrel or the brain fever bird’s call. Overnight stay in Thattekkad.
Day 3
Thekkady
Depart after breakfast for Thekkady – one of the world’s most fascinating natural wildlife reserves. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Afternoon boating on the lake Periyar to view the wildlife. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4
Thekkady
Breakfast at the hotel. Later visit a spice plantation and also visit Kumily village for shopping of spices. Later in the afternoon visit Tribal Village – built inside Mannan settlement, oldest indigenous group of people to inhabit Periyar Tiger Reserve, featuring various types of artifacts related to their ancient agricultural practice, marriage ceremonies, cultural events etc. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5
Thekkady
Breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed to Pamba Biological Garden, sprawled over the basin of river Pamba at its origin. It is about 50 kms. Away from Periyar and the transportation to there is possible only on sturdy vehicle like Jeep. You can see Elephants, Guar, Samba, Deer, Barking Deer, Lion, Tailed Macque, Nilgiri Thar, The Malabar Hornbills, Sun Birds, Woodpeckers, and Kingfishers etc…. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 6
Kumarakom
Depart after breakfast for Kumarakom – situated on the banks for Vembanad Lake and a wonder land lying below the seal level. Rest of the day at leisure to explore this beautiful backwater land & do some shopping (optional). Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7
Cochin
After Breakfast, Check out of the resort and our representative will drop you at Cochin International airport or Kottayam Railway station so you can proceed on your return journey with fond memories of Kerala experienced via Lifeline Holidays.
