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Essence of Kerala, Tour and Stay, Goa (India)

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TOUR OF KERALA (1 nt GOA 7 nts KERALA) & GOA BEACH RESORT (7 nts)

Tour Highlights: Periyar National Park & Tiger Reserve and lakes, the Vembanad Lake and Kumarakom Islands, travelling and staying on a traditional House Boat, the City of Cochin.

Essences of Kerala Itinerary

Day 1

UK - Goa

Depart the UK for your overnight flight to Goa.

Day 2

Goan hotel.

Arrive in Goa where you will be transferred to Keserval Garden Retreat or similiar. The rest of the day spend at leisure.

Meals Included: Dinner

Day 3

Arrive Cochin.

You will be transferred to Goa airport for your flight to Cochin via Bangalore. On arrival in Cochin you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day spend at leisure. In the evening enjoy a traditional dance drama of Kerala called Kathakali. Overnight at Dreams Hotel or similar.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 4

Cochin - Thekkady

Visit the Periyar National Park. One of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries in India, Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve was established in the verdant stretches of Kerala in 1895 and declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The national park and tiger reserve is rated as one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in India for wildlife photography, bird watching, elephant herds and tiger watching. Besides the Elephant and Tiger, other animals commonly seen in the Periyar National Park include monkeys, sambhar and deer. There are also over a 100 species of butterfly and at least 240 bird species that inhabit the area. In 1895, the British undertook water resource management plans for the area and started work on a dam and an artificial lake. The picturesque lake spans an area of 55 sq km. Drive to Thekkady (140kms/4 hrs). Overnight at Elephant Court Hotel or similar.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 5

Thekkady

Spend the morning boating at the National Park. The afternoon is free for you to spend as you please.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 6

Thekkady - Kumarakom

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Kumarakom (140kms/4 hrs). Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and this small water world is part of the Kuttanad region. Kumarakom an unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with white lilies. Situated on the Vembanad Lake, in this small water world you'll see plenty of traditional country crafts, boats and canoes which will take you into the heart of the scenic lake. Overnight at Whispering Palms or similar.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 7

Kumarakom - Allepey

After breakfast proceed to the Allepey (45kms/1 hr) and check into a House Boat. A cruise along the palm fringed waterways of Kerala in a luxury houseboat or 'kettuvallom' as it is traditionally known, is the most enchanting holiday experience in India. In this world of simple pleasures, you'll skim past coir villages, rustic homes, temples and coconut groves. Innumerable lagoons, lakes, canals, esturies and the deltas of forty-four rivers make up this 900km backwater network of Kerala. Overnight on the House Boat.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8

House Boat - Cochin

After breakfast check out and proceed to Cochin (100kms/2.5 hrs) and check into your hotel. In the afternoon experience a tour of the City of Cochin. A major harbour since ancient times, Cochin has a rich legacy of forts, churches and temples. Among the major attractions of the city are the Jewish Synagogue, the Dutch Palace, Fort Kochi, St Francis Church, Dutch cemetery, Santa Cruz Basilica and the Chinese Nets. Overnight at Dreams hotel or similar.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 9

Cochin - Goa

After an early breakfast proceed to Cochin Airport to catch your flight to Goa via Bangalore. On arrival in Goa you will be met and transferred to your chosen Goa beach hotel.

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• Some facilities and activities may incur a local charge

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Essences of Kerala: Map

Essences of Kerala