Make a head-start to your week long Kerala tour right at the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’, Kochi. There is hardly any better place than the No: 1 city in Kerala as your destination of arrival. You will be well-received by our executives who will let you to comfortably check in to the hotel at Kochi. After a brief settling down, set out for a city sightseeing tour. Kochi is a place that effectively combines its modern luxuries together with the medieval colonial charm. You will justify this fact after experiencing both - right from the main city center, to suburban locations like Mattancherry and Fort Kochi. The Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church and Anglo Indian Bungalows at Fort Kochi and, the Dutch Palace, Jewish Street & Synagogue at Mattancherry bring back memories of the stylish colonial era… while the busy M G Road and Marine Drive thrives ahead in modernity. After a thorough city tour, return to your hotel and relax. Overnight stay at Kochi.

Today travel to another natural beauty spot in Kerala - Thekkady (abode of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, a major wildlife reserve in India). After arriving at the destination, check in to your hotel and settle down. As time permits, have a quick get around to familiarize the new chilling environs. Overnight stay at Thekkady.

A full day to discover the beauties of Thekkady… Enriched with variety flora & fauna, Thekkady’s Periyar Sanctuary attracts a large number of nature lovers every year as it is ideal for watching animals in their natural habitat. Here you can either opt for a boating in the beautiful lake, or engage in other exciting activities like soft trekking, spice plantation visit, shopping spice items ... Overnight stay at the hotel in Thekkady.

From the adventurous mountains to the backwater beauties … Depart from Thekkady this morning and drive to Kumarakom, a major backwater hub in the God’s own county. On arrival, check in to the resort at Kumarakom. Later visit Kumarakom’s major landmark the ‘Bird Sanctuary’, where you can sight plenty of migratory birds. After ample bird-watching return to your resort at Kumarakom for overnight stay.

This day experience what Kumarakom is well known internationally - the gushing backwaters. Check in to a traditional Kerala Houseboat to start off your backwater cruise. As the gentle journey begins, slowly settle down in the floating luxury… watch the picturesque combination of paddy fields and coconut groves that adorn the backwater banks. At most of the places you can view the unaltered rural life of Kerala villages, where farming, irrigation and fishing are still main sources of living. En route enjoy the panoramic views of ‘Thanneermukkom Bund’ (artificial saltwater barrier) and ‘Pathiramanal Island’ (an uninhibited isle with plentiful migratory birds). Delight yourself with delicious Kerala cuisines. Overnight stay in the houseboat surrounded by the gentle waters.

After relishing the charm of backwaters, now it’s time to feel the thrill of Kerala’s seashore. In the morning, check out from the houseboat and drive to ‘Marari’ - a calm & pleasant beach location in the neighborhood of Alappuzha. Spend this day all along at the gentle beach… get immersed in the thrills of sunbathing / swimming. After the day’s beach relaxation stay overnight at the hotel/resort in Marari.

Time to bid farewell to Kerala and your pleasure trip… Leave Marari and drive to Kochi Airport, as per the departure schedule.