NameMalabar Days
Tour PathmUMBAI - KOCHI (COCHIN) - MUNNAR - PERIYAR - PERIYAR nATIONAL PARK - KUMARAKOM - RICEBARGE - ALLEPPEY - MARARIKULAM
Tour DescriptionKerala hugs the Malabar Coast of South India. Warm and tropical throughout the year, it presents a breathtaking vista of silent valleys clothed in the richest green. High in the backdrop of the western ghats are tea plantations, whilst down on the coast nestle palm-fringed beaches. This short, introductory tour encompasses all the highlights, travelling first to the fascinating port city of Kochi ('the Venice of the East'), then into the hills and spice growing areas to search for elephant in Periyar National Park. Journeying back towards the coast, there is plenty of time to unwind and explore the myriad network of canals and waterways that cover much of the coastal plains of the state. Finally, enjoy the unique experience of a night on a converted riceboat and cruise peacefully, slowly and often unnoticed, around the lake watching village life on the riverbanks going on all around you.
Day 1ARRIVE MUMBAI
Day 1 DescriptionOn arrival stay at The Taj Lands End Hotel
Day 2mUMBAI - KOCHI (COCHIN)
Day 2 DescriptionMorning flight to Kochi on the Malabar Coast. Stay 2 nights at the superb Taj Malabar Hotel with its lakeside location. Afternoon at leisure. Evening attend a dance performance of the ancient art of Kathakali.
Day 3KOCHI
Day 3 DescriptionMorning explore the city, seeing the beautiful Synagogue and the wonderful churches and buildings on Fort Cochin.
Day 4KOCHI - MUNNAR
Day 4 DescriptionMorning drive to Munnar and stay 1 night at Windermere Estate. Car and driver at disposal to explore the hill station (No guide).
Day 5MUNNAR - PERIYAR
Day 5 DescriptionMorning drive into the hills, to Thekkady on the Tamil Nadu border. Stay 2 nights at the Spice Village. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 6PERIYAR nATIONAL PARK
Day 6 DescriptionEarly morning visit to nearby Periyar National Park for gameviewing by boat on the lake. The area teems with elephants. Afternoon at leisure or optional excursion
Day 7PERIYAR - KUMARAKOM
Day 7 DescriptionMorning drive to Kanam for lunch at Serenity, a private rubber plantation estate. Continue to Kumarakom in the backwaters and stay 2 nights at Kumarakom Lake Resort
Day 8KUMARAKOM
Day 8 DescriptionDay at leisure.
Day 9KUMARAKOM - RICEBARGE
Day 9 DescriptionShort drive to board your ricebarge and stay on board overnight. These unique, converted ricebarges offer a peaceful, unhurried way to explore the backwaters, watching village life unfold around you
Day 10RICEBARGE - ALLEPPEY - MARARIKULAM
Day 10 DescriptionMorning disembark at Alleppey and drive to Mararikulam Beach. Stay 3 nights at Marari Beach Resort.
Day 11MARARIKULAM
Day 11 DescriptionDay at leisure.
Day 12MARARIKULAM
Day 12 DescriptionDay at leisure.
Day 13MARARIKULAM - KOCHI - MUMBAI
Day 13 DescriptionDrive to Kochi airport for afternoon flight to Mumbai. After dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai depart for the airport
Day 14DEPART MUMBAI
Day 14 DescriptionEarly morning departure for onward destination