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Periyar National Park,
in Kerala, India, is one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in
India, which you can see when you travel with Kerala Backwater.
Situated at Thekkady in the Idukki district of Kerala, Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary is situated around the artificially created
Periyar Lake. In 1895 a dam was constructed across the
Ullaperiyar River. The resultant lake and its surrounding forest
area were abundant in wildlife, leading to the creating of a
hunting reserve for the Maharaja of Travancore.
Day: 1 Kochi
Upon arrival at Kochi (Cochin) our representative will transfer
to your hotel. You will take a half-day sightseeing 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 will be at hotel.
Day 2: Kochi to Munnar
Proceed to Munnar enjoying the scenic beauty and 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 peak of Munnar where you can see Neel
Thar (mountain goats). Overnight will be at Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar - Anamudi - Munnar
After breakfast you will be taken to tea plantations, Anamudi,
Eravikulam National Park, Devikulam, Mattupetty, Pallivasal,
Pothamedu, Attukal etc. You will have rest of the day at
leisure. Overnight will be at Munnar.
Day 4: Munnar - Periyar
Morning, proceed to Periyar on the way visiting Idukki dam. Upon
arrival you will check in at hotel. Periyar wildlife sanctuary
is home to nomadic tribes of wild elephant, boar, deer, the
great Indian tiger and more. In the evening go for boat cruise
in the lake to watch wild animals. Overnight stay will be at
Periyar.
Day 5: Periyar National Park
In the morning, you will be taken for boating through Periyar
Lake and 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 will be at Periyar.
Day 6: Periyar - Kumarakom
Early morning proceed to Kumarakom. Reach and visit the Bird
Sanctuary and then 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 stay will be at Houseboat.
Day 7: House Boat Cruise
On the seventh day of the tour also you will be cruising through
the backwaters of Kerala and stay overnight in the Houseboat.
Day 8: Alleppey
Disembark the boat at the reception of the backwater resort at.
Overnight will be at Alleppey.
Day 9: Kochi
After breakfast proceed to Kochi. On reaching Kochin/Cochin you
will spend the day in shopping. In the evening proceed for
Kathakali dance presentation. Overnight will be at Kochi/Cochin.
Day 10: Departure
After breakfast at hotel you will visit the Shiva Temple and
transfer to airport/railway station according to the timings of
flight/train. |
