Discover Periyar with Backwater Tour

Discover Periyar with Backwater Tour 02 Nights / 03 Days

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Destinations Covered : Cochin - Periyar - Kumarkom - Allepey - Cochin

Description

Kerala, the paradise of southern India is blessed with unique geographical features that have made it popular tourist destinations in India. The state offers the amazing natural beauty in the form of mountain ranges, beaches, wildlife, backwaters and lush green areas.

‘Discover Periyar with Backwater Tour’ package will give you an opportunity to explore the majestic wildlife of Kerala. During g the tour you will explore ‘Periyar National Park’, which is the oldest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala and one of the most popular tourist destination this region, which offers rich bio diversity and great scenic charm.

The sanctuary is located on the foothill of Western Ghats, surrounded with dense forest and grass lands. It is the home of Gaur, Sambar, Barking Deer, Wild Pigs, Dole or Indian Wild Dog, Mouse Deer and very rarely Tiger. Also explore Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, which is protected by a thick cluster of mangroves. The sanctuary is spread across 14 acres and home to over 180 species of birds. It is known as the haven for birdwatching.

Tour Highlights

Explore the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore the Kumarkon Bird Sanctuary
Enjoy the sunset cruise at Vembanad Lake.

Itinerary

Day 1 Cochin-Thekkady(By Road-170 Kilometres)

Main Attractions:- Periyar National Park.

Upon arrival the Cochin International Airport or Railway Station, meet our representative, after welcome, you will get transferred to Thekkady. It is the small village situated in the Idukki district in the state of Kerala, renowned for largest and one of the oldest wildlife sanctuary ‘Periyar National Park’, which is the most popular tourist destination of Kerala. It offers the various trails of hills along with the picturesque environment along with the exotic aroma of spices spread across the region.

On arrival, check into the hotel. Rest for the while proceed for wildlife safari into the Periyar National Park. The sanctuary is surrounded with dense forest and grass lands. It is home of Indian tigers, elephants, lion tailed macaques, gaurs, deer, sambars apart from this 45 species of reptiles, 30 species of snakes, 13 lizard species. Enjoy boat ride on the Periyar Lake. While boating you may also spot wild boar, deer, monkeys, elephant, and various other species.

Post lunch, cover the spice plantations. After exploring the Periyar National Park, return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 2 Thekkady-Kumarakom(By Road-130 Kilometres)

Main Attractions:- Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.

Post breakfast, proceed to Kumarakom by road. It is the one of the most popular tourist destination in Kerala, renowned for backwater. This beautiful place is situated on the Vembanad Lake, the largest lake of fresh water. The backwater fishing village is indeed a heaven, and has had its attractions advertised by some stunning top end resorts by the side of Vembanad Lake.

En route enjoy the breath taking lush green surroundings. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel, after freshen up, proceed for Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary which is protected by a thick cluster of mangroves, the bird sanctuary spread across 14 acres and home to over 180 species of birds. It is best to visit on foot by one and half kilometres on walking trek, where you are likely to spot heron, darters, water duck, waterfowl, owl, cuckoo and Siberian cranes. It is one of the most popular tourist attraction of the town. Spot some most exotic and beautiful avifauna species.

In the evening enjoy sunset while on a cruise in the lake. Overnight stay in Kumarakom.

Day 3 Kumarakom-Alleppey(By Road-33 Kilometres)-Cochin(By Road-80 Kilometres)

On the last day of the tour. After breakfast, proceed to Allepey, which is located at just 1 hours away. A sight-seeing schedule will be planned according to your convenience and by the evening you will depart for the starting point of the journey, Cochin.

We hope you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to organizing your next tour with us.

Hotels

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested: -

Destinations	Deluxe	Premium	Luxury	No. Of Nights
Thekaddy	Hotel Silver Crest/Similar	Hotel Holiday Vista/Similar	Cardmom Country Resort/Similar	01 Night
Kumarakom	A/c Deluxe House Boat / Similar	A/c Premium House Boat / Similar	A/c Luxury House Boat / Similar	01 Night

Extra Govt. Service Tax will be Applicable on total billing amount

Note:

01. Group rates are available on request ………. For more person Contact

02. Above mentioned package cost is valid on minimum Two Person Basic.

03. High Season – Any Fair / Festival / New Year / Christmas surcharge are additional

Inclusions

Cost Includes:

1. Accommodation for 02 Nights on twin / double sharing basis.

2. Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels and All meals at House Boat Only

3. Transportation by private air-conditioned Tempo Traveler with driver for all arrivals,

Departures, sightseeing and inter-city drive as per the itinerary

4. Services of English speaking guide as per the itinerary above. (On Demand at additional Cost)

5. Services of Travel representative on all arrivals and departures.

6. Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge

7. All presently applicable luxury taxes.

Exclusions

Cost does not Includes:

1. Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.

2. Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.

3. Meals other than mentioned above.

4. Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket

5. Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.

6. Any other shopping and personal purchase.

7. Medical Requirements on request.

8. Service Tax as per government.

9. Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.