Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days
Places Covered : Kochi - Munnar - Anamudi - Periyar - Kumarakom - Eravikulam
National Park
The most famous and well known is the Periyar and the Eravikulam national sanctuaries.
Situated
within the confines of the Western Ghats in the southern Indian state of Kerala,
Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve is one of the most captivating and unique
wildlife parks in the world. Something that attracts the visitors is the Periyar
lakeThe picturesque lake in the heart of the sanctuary was originally 26 sq
km but now spans an area of 55 sq km. This perennial source of water, which
initially led to the submersion of large tracts of forestland, slowly attracted
wild animals. It eventually got the status of running it as the national park
and protecting the endangered species there.
The
Eravikulam National Park was established to protect the Nilgiri Tahr,
endangered specie of the wild goat and the only one to be found south of the
Himalayas. Rich in forest and grasses, this park is relatively new as it was
in 1978 that the area was notified as a park.
Day 1. Kochi
Arrival
at Kochi (Cochin) meet and assistance at the railway station by our representative
and transfer to your hotel. Half day sight seeing of Cochin by boat. 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.
Day 2. Kochi to Munnar
Proceed to Munnar enjoying the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls,
high mountains with the low flying clouds passing by. In the evening 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).Overnight at Munnar.
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 at Munnar.
Day 4. Munnar - Periyar
Morning, proceed to Periyar on the way visiting Idukki dam. On arrival check
in at hotel. Periyar
wildlife
sanctuary is home to nomadic tribes of wild elephant,boar, deer, the great Indian
tiger and more. Evening go for boat cruise in the lake to watch wild animals.
Overnight stay at Periyar.
Day 5. Periyar
Morning, after breakfast boating through Periyar lake - Wildlife sanctuary.
You can 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 stay at Periyar.
Day 6. Periyar - Kumarakom
Early morning proceed to Kumarakom. Reach and visit the Bird Sanctuary. Proceed
to the Vembanand Lake. 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. Overnight at Houseboat.
Day
7. Kumarakom -
Eravikulam National Park
Early morning proceed to Eravikulam National Park, this park is relatively new
as it was in 1978 that the area was notified as a park.
Day 8. Kochi
After breakfast proceed to Kochi. Reach and spend the day shopping. In the evening
proceed for KATHAKALI DANCE PRESENTATION. Overnight at Kochi.
Day 09. Departure
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Shiva Temple and transfer to airport/railway station
according to the timings of flight/train.
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