Elephant Safari in Kerala
Elephant Safari in Kerala
Duration : 09 Days
Destinations Covered : Kochi (Cochin) - Periyar - Munnar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Trivandrum
Day 01 : Arrive Mumbai
Arrive in Mumbai and transfer to Kochi (Cochin) flight and transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Cochin including The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry (renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana) and the Willingdon Island, named after Lord Willingdon and currently the Headquarters of the Southern Naval Command.
Day 02 : Kochi - Periyar
Morning drive on a scenic route dotted with plantations of rubber, cardamom, cocoa, areca nut and green pepper to the wildlife reserve at Periyar. Arrive Periyar and check into hotel. Take an evening cruise on the Periyar Lake and spot the wild herd of elephants as they descend onto the lake shores to frolic in the water. This boat ride enables close and safe observation of the elephant herds and other animals.
Day 3 : Day 3 : Periyar - Munnar
Board the connecting flight to Bangaluru in the morning. Arrival at Bangaluru and transfer to Mysore (125-kms / 3 hrs drive.). Undertake a sightseeing tour of Mysore on arrival, visiting Mysore Palace and Brindaban Gardens. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 : Munnar
Munnar is situated near the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats. Day is free to relax and to walk around the lovely hill station.
Day 5 : Munnar - Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kumarakom near Kottayam and stay in one of the backwater resorts. The panoramic backwaters here offer an ideal retreat to enjoy nature at its very serene best.
Day 6 : Kumarakom - Alleppey
Morning drive a short distance before switching over to a boat for a boat-ride through myriads of canals and waterways up to Alleppey. You could ask for a typical Kerala fish dish made from freshly caught fresh-water fish.
Day 7 : Alleppey - Trivandrum
Morning board your transport for an interesting drive to Trivandrum. In the afternoon embark upon a sightseeing tour of Trivandrum, visiting the ancient temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy which is one of the major attractions in the city.
Day 8 : Trivandrum - Excursion
Full day return excursion to Cape Comorin, the southernmost tip of the Indian mainland. Visit here the Vivekananda Memorial which is built on a rock about 400 metres offshore.
Day 9 : Trivandrum
Transfer to airport for return flight to Mumbai or International destination.