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Wildlife Tour
Kerala Wildlife Tour Duration:
09 Nights - 10 Days
Places Covered: Cochin/Kochi - Munnar - Anamudi
- Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey/Alappuzha - Kochi/Cochin.
Day 1:
Kochi
Begin your Tour.
Arrive into Cochin
Welcome to your "Kerala
Wildlife Tour"!
On arrival in Cochin, you will be met and transferred
by Vardhman's representative to your hotel. Relax for a while and later visit
the city.
A few interesting sites included in the tour are the Chinese fishing
nets along the Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church,
VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow etc. Overnight stay at hotel.
Cochin set on a
cluster of islands and narrow peninsulas, the port city of Cochin (Kochi) (Queen
of Arabia) reflects the eclecticism of Kerala perfectly. With a rich past and
a bustling present, it has been the business hub of the region from the very early
days after Alleppey (Alappuzha).
Cochin consists of mainland Ernakulam, the
islands of Willington, Bolgatty and Gundu in the harbour, Fort Cochin and Mattancherry
on the southern peninsula, and Vypeen Island north of Fort Cochin, all was linked
by ferry but now some islands have bridges. The influence of Chinese, Jews, Arabs
and Europeans is evident in Cochin and its people. The oldest church in India,
500-year-old Portugese houses, old tiled houses built in the Chinese pagoda style,
the famous Chinese fishing nets, a Jewish community whose roots go back to the
Diaspora, synagogues and mosques all tell the fascinating story of this harbour
town. The harbour is still at the heart of the city and pepper, sea food, rubber
and coir mats and matting are exported from here. Despite this, Cochin is an attractive
city with serene creak & lagoons overhung with feathery coconut palms and
picturesque islands. The older parts of Fort Cochin and Mattanchery are an unlikely
blend of medieval Portugal, Holland and an English country village grafted onto
the troppical Malabar coast. Cochin is one of India's largest ports and a major
naval base.
Overnight: Hotel Day 2: Kochi/Cochin- Munnar
Proceed
to the Fascinating Hill Station-Munnar. Enjoying the scenic beauty & the marvelous
waterfalls, high mountains with the low flying clouds passing by. Upon arrival,
check into your hotel.
Relax for a while and then you can go for sight seeing
of Munnar which includes the Raja Malai - a top peak of Munnar where you can see
Neel Thar (mountain goats).
Munnar is situated at the confluence of three
mountain streams namely Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. This hill station,
located at an altitude of 1600 m above sea level, was once the summer resort of
the erstwhile British government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture
book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town.
Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands is the 'Neelakurinji'.
This flower which bathes the hills in blue every twelve years will bloom next
in 2006 AD. Munnar also has the highest peak in south India, Anamudi, which towers
over 2695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.
Overnight: Hotel Day
3: Munnar - Anamudi - Munnar
Morning, after breakfast, visiting tea plantations,
Anamudi, Eravikulam National Park, Devikulam, Mattupetty, Pallivasal, Pothamedu,
Attukal etc. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel Day 4:
Munnar - Periyar
This morning proceed to Periyar on the way visiting
Idukki dam. On arrival check in at your pre-booked hotel.
Periyar Wildlife
sanctuary: It is home to nomadic tribes of wild elephant, boar, deer, the great
Indian tiger and more. One of the well known wildlife sanctuaries in the south,
Periyar sanctuary attracts a large number of nature lovers every year. Also called
the Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary, this place is ideal for watching the animals
in their natural habitat. The forest here, slopes into the manmade lake at the
bottom of the hill. This lake serves as the waterhole for the animals and they
come here to drink or take a dip. Elephants, Gaur, Sambhar and even tigers can
be spotted here. There are boat services which takes the visitor around the lake.
The best season to visit the park is between October and June.
Evening go
for boat cruise in the lake to watch wild animals.
Spread over 777 sq.km of
the Cardamom Hills of Western Ghats, the Periyar sanctuary is located 137 km from
Madurai. Although an excursion on the splendid artificial lake is the standard
way to experience the sanctuary, you can also walk around with the local guide
in a small group. Wild Elephant herds come to the lake to frolic in the water.
Other attractions of the sanctuary are the Sambhar, Bison, Spotted Deer,
Tigers, Leopards, Malabar Flying Squirrels, Stripe necked Mongooses, etc. There
are over 260 species of birds here, including Nilgiri Wood Pigeons, blue-winged
Parakeets, White bellied Tree Pies, laughing Thrushes and Fly Catchers.
Overnight:
Hotel Day 5: Periyar
Morning after breakfast enjoy boating on
Periyar lake - Wildlife sanctuary. Visit the rare species of plants and animals.
Afternoon visit spice plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee,
tea estates etc. on your way back to the hotel, you could stop at the local market
and pick up some fragrant spices.
Overnight: Hotel Day 6: Periyar
- Kumarakom
Early morning proceed to Kumarakom. Reach and visit the Bird
Sanctuary. Proceed to the Vembanand Lake and check into your houseboat. The backwaters
of Kerala are a unique product of Kerala and are found nowhere else in the world.
Backwaters are a network of lakes, canals and estuaries and deltas of forty-four
rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. Kumarakom slumbers on the banks of the
famous Vembanad Lake, which is a part of Kuttanad ('granary' of Kerala). The Vembanad
Lake with its majestic canals, streams and distributaries along its banks weave
an intricate and enchantingly beautiful web. The gorgeous green of the fringed
palms ripple in the blue waters and blend into wavelets. The entire state of Kerala
is blessed with plenty of rivers and the resources of many are still untapped.
The waterways of Kerala which play a main role in the economy of the state links
remote villages and islands with the main land. The water ways provide a cheap
and economical mode of transport. The water ways of Kuttanad is now a big attraction
for tourist. It is incredibly different experience to cruise in the backwaters
in country boats, absorbing the beauty of Kerala villages. The scenery flashes
up vivid contrasts of breath-taking greens and deep blues.
Overnight: Houseboat Day
7: House Boat Cruise (Alleppey Round trip)
Enjoy one more night cruising
through the backwaters of Kerala.
Overnight: Houseboat Day 8: Alleppey
Disembark the boat at Alleppey after breakfast. Then transfer to your
hotel in Alleppey/Alappuzha.
Alleppey: Alappuzha, formerly named as Alleppey,
in Kerala is one of the major backwater destinations. The thrilling boat race
awaits you at Alleppey or Alappuzha. Imagine to just lazing on a houseboat or
enjoying fishing in Alleppey Kerala. Kuttanad is also known as the 'rice bowl'
of the state, Kerala India. Alleppey is a captivating destination in Kerala India
that provides backwaters, traditional Kettuvallooms (house boats), beaches, boat
race, swaying palms, gourmet delight and many more.
Overnight: Hotel Day
9: Alleppey-Kochi
After breakfast proceed to Kochi. Reach and check into
your pre-booked hotel. Relax for the remaining part of the day.
In the evening
attend KATHAKALI DANCE Performance.
Overnight: Hotel Day 10: Kochi/Cochin
On the last dau Evening transfer to airport/railway station to board the flight/train
for your onward destination with sweet and unforgettable memories of "Kerala
Wildlife Tour" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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