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01 : Arrive Cochin; Drive to Casino Hotel. You are greeted on arrival at
the Cochin International Airport and driven to Casino Hotel on the exclusive Willingdon
Island. Day 02
: In Cochin. This morning you will drive to the historic city of Fort Cochin - Ancient
capital of the Dutch, Portuguese and finally the British. A walking tour of Fort Cochin
would be ideal but if you are not upto it hop on to an "Auto Rickshaw". Visit
will include the old Spice Market at Mattancherry, the antique shop on Jews Street, the
Synagogue, Dutch Palace and, of course, the Church of St. Francis where the mortal remains
of Vasco Da Gama was buried before it was shifted to Portugal.
Day 03 :
Cochin
- Periyar. After breakfast you will drive to Periyar, which lies in the shade of Cardamom
Hills and is a beautiful area of tranquil winding roads, tea gardens, rubber estates and
Spice plantations. Check in at the SPICE VILLAGE. Late afternoon enjoy a boat safari in
lake Periyar in the National Park, known for herds of wild elephant, bison, deer and
spectacular bird life.
Day 04 :
Periyar. You may wish to venture again, early morning to the National Park since it's the
best time for sightings. After breakfast, visit tea and spice plantations or do a soft
trek with escort in the jungle.
Day 05 :
Periyar - Kumarakom. After breakfast, drive to Kumarakom on the banks of lake Vembanad and
hop on to a boat to COCONUT LAGOON, an eco-friendly resort created out of old Keralite
homes called, "Tharavad". Sun-set cruise on a rice boat.
Day 06 :
Kumarakom. A short boat ride to "Philip Kutty's Farm" to see an extra ordinary
way of life. Remaining day at leisure.
Day 07 - 10 :
Kumarakom - Marari. After breakfast, boat transfer across lake Vembanad to
Puthenangadi to take the car/coach to Marari
Beach. "THE MARARI BEACH IS A PARADISE OF
SUN, SEA, SAND AND SURF. EXTEND YOUR STAY AND SPEND A LITTLE LONGER AT ONE OF THE LARGE
SIZE VILLAS, DESIGNED TO ENSURE A COMPLETELY RELAXING STAY". You have 4 nights at
MARARI.
Day 11 :
Marari
- Airport. It's time to bid farewell; Drive to Airport and assist you with all
check-in formalities.
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