DAY 01  :  ARRIVE COCHIN
Arrive Cochin. Upon arrival, you shall met & assisted with your baggages at the airport by our executive and transferred to your prebooked Hotel.

DAY 02  :  COCHIN - MUNNAR         (140 kms, 03 hrs. drive)
After breakfast, leave for Munnar. Arrive Munnar and checkin at prebooked hotel.

Afternoon, sightseeing of Munnar. Visit the tea plantations, a tea factory (subject to permission being granted), the Eravikulam National Park - home of the endangered Nilgiri Thar (Ibex), followed by visit to the Mattupetty dam, the Indo Swiss Dairy farm, the Kundala Lake and other scenic spots. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 03  :  MUNNAR - PERIYAR       (100 kms, 03 hrs. drive)
Drive to Periyar. Periyar has one of the world's most fascinating Natural wildlife reserves noted for its geography, diverse wildlife and scenic beauty. Arrive at Periyar and check in at prebooked hotel.

DAY 04  :  PERIYAR
After breakfast, leave for Jungle Walk The forest provides specially trained guides who can be hired at the hotel for early morning treks into the jungle. The treks are of a duration of 03-04 hrs. These treks are an ideal way to really feel the forest and to experience it closely.

Afternoon, boat ride on the Lake Periyar where one can have a unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. The greatest attraction of Periyar, however are the herds of wild elephants that come down to play in the lake.

DAY 05  :  PERIYAR - KUMARAKOM (140 kms, 03-04 hrs. drive) - OVERNIGHT BACKWATER TRIP TILL ALLEPEY
After breakfast, leave for Kumarakom in time to board houseboat for overnight backwater trip till Allepey.

On arrival in Kumarakom, commence an overnight houseboat cruise to Allepey, which gives one a fascinating insight into the life of a Keralan Backwater Village. As the boat glides along the backwaters one can see the daily life in the backwater villages. On the arrow strips of land, fisherman fishing, children swimming and playing in the water, women doing their daily chores, mobile shops in tiny canoes, the cultivation of paddy and it's harvesting (during harvest season), huge country barges ferrying the coconuts, rice, coir etc.
Note : The cruise commences at 1300 hrs with lunch served onboard and continues till dusk. At dusk the boat will anchor in a wide waterway or lake for the night. (The backwaters close to boat traffic at dusk as the fisherman lay their nets in the backwaters. Other boats are not allowed to ply in the backwaters after dusk.) On the following day the cruise commences again after breakfast and you will be dropped at Allepey by 1000 hrs.

DAY 06  :  ALLEPEY - COCHIN       (60 kms., 01 hr. drive)
Checkout from the houseboat and proceed to Kochi. Arrve Kochi and check in at prebooked hotel.
Afternoon, half day sightseeing of Cochin including Asia's best prerved Synagouge, the Dutch Palace and the oldest European Church in India - the St. Francis Church where Vasco De Gama was originally buried. A leisurely walk through the Fort Cochin area which gives you a close look at the operation of the huge catileavered Chinese fishing nets introduced by Chinese traders which is still used in Kerala backwaters as a traditional way of fishing.

In the evening witness Kathakali Dance Show.

DAY 07  :  COCHIN - AGATTI - BANGARAM     (FLIGHT)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board flight for Agatti. Arrive Agatti and transfer to The Bangaram Island - has been developed as a tourist center and is the only island open to foreign tourists, besides certain other specified islands where day visits are permitted. Just an hour and a half away from Agatti, the island of Bangaram charms you with its coconut canopies, colorful boats and fish is all sizes and hues. Right from the glass bottom boat and the speed boat to wind surfing and kayaking you may indulge in any of the amazing activities offered at Bangaram. Deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, rafting, catamaran sailing and snorkeling are other water activities you may enjoy at Bangaram. Don’t forget to treat your taste buds with the Lakshadweep tuna, squid and other sumptuous seafood options. Spot the Asian dolphins, Leopard Moray Eels, frogfish, manyan, octopus and the turtle as they swim by you
Tinnakara, Parali-I and Parali-II make excellent excursion options from Bangaram. The teardrop-shaped island has superb beaches and beautiful lagoons. The wealth of coral formation (incl black coral) attracts a variety of tropical fish-angel, clown, butterfly, surgeon, sweetlip, snappers and groupers. There are also manta and sting rays, harmless sharks and green and hawkbill turtles. Windsurfing, scuba diving, parasailing, water skiing and snorkeling. Deep sea fishing is possible on local boats with crew. All the islands share the same lagoon, an enormous bowl of turquoise blue.  For those who think they know India, either by travel or reading, the islands of Lakshadweep and Bangaram in particular, beckon.

DAY 08 - 12  :  BANGARAM  ISLAND
Day at leisure.

DAY 13  :  BANGARAM - AGATTI - COCHIN (FLIGHT)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board flight for Kochi. Arrive Kochi and transfer to prebooked hotel.

DAY 14 : DEPART KOCHI
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board flight back home.
 

The above tour programme can be modified as per your requirements.  For any modifications, please mail us