Overview
Kerala, the paradise of southern India isblessed with unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in India. The state is blessed with natural beauty in the form of beaches, mountain ranges, wildlife, backwaters and lush green areas offer a breath taking view. ‘Short Escape to Periyar’ is well designed package, will give you the chance to explore and understand the wildlife at oldest wildlife sanctuary ‘Periyar National Park’, which is the most popular tourist destination of Kerala. The sanctuary is surrounded with dense forest and grass lands. Along with that you will also enjoy the birdwatching at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Protected by a thick cluster of mangroves, the bird sanctuary spread across 14 acres and home to over 180 species of birds. The duration of the package is 02 nights and 03 days, covering the places such as Cochin - Periyar - Kumarkom - Allepey.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Cochin - Thekkady (By Road - 170 Kilometres) Sightseeing
Upon arrival the Cochin International Airport or Railway Station, meet our representative, after welcome, you will get transferred to Thekkady/Periyar. Thekkady is the small village located in the Idukki district in the state of Kerala. This place is 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)Sightseeing
Post breakfast, proceed to Kumarakom by road. Kumarakom is the one of the most popular tourist destination in Kerala. It is renowned for backwater, located on the Vembanad Lake, which is the largest lake of fresh water. The backwater fishing village is indeed a haven, and has had its attractions advertised by some stunning top end resorts by the side of Vembanad Lake.
In route enjoy the breath taking lush green surroundings. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel, after freshen up, proceed forKumarakom 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)
After breakfast, proceed toAllepey, 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.