Destination Covered : Kochi - Thekkady - Periyar Lake - Kochi
Day 01 & 02: Arrive at Kochi. See Cochin's fabled Chinese
fishing nets. After a light lunch give over to the ministrations of
an Ayurvedic abhyangam massage. In the evening catch a Kathakali performance.
The next day visit the well preserved Dutch Palace at Fort Kochi, after
lunch visit the Jew town. In the evening enjoy a cruise and dinner at
Bolgatty Island.
Day
03: Drive to Thekkady through an unending green of paddy and coconut
trees. See row upon row of pepper vines. Other smells waft in cardamom
and vanilla. Stop at a grassy meadow and enjoy a hearty picnic lunch.
Reach the resort in the evening and relax
Day 04: Explore your resort set amidst a working spice plantation
- nutmeg, gooseberry, areca nut etc. In the evening a guide will take
you on a guided trek.
Day 05: Arrive at Periyar Lake a part of 777 sq.km. Periyar wildlife
forest. Go cruising on the lake with your binoculars and cameras. See
red foxes frolicking, wild boars running, herds of elephants with baby
pachyderms etc.
Day 06: After an early morning breakfast drive back to Kochi.
