Keralan Odyssey

A delightful journey through ‘Gods own Country’. Enjoy a guided jungle walk & delightful boat ride in Periyar National Park. Unwind on the shores of Vembanad Lake embarking on a lazy houseboat cruise on the Backwaters. Finally relax on the beach at Kovalam.

17 February 2012
Fly from London Heathrow or regional UK airports via Dubai
with Emirates Airlines.

18 February 2012
Arrive Cochin in the morning. Afternoon at leisure. Spectacular
Kathakali dance performance in the evening– arrive early to
watch the actors put on their intricate makeup. Welcome
dinner in a local restaurant. Two nights at The Grande
Residencia.

19 February 2012
Morning sightseeing of this beautiful port city includes the
Mattancherry Palace and Jewish Synagogue. Sunset harbour
cruise, if the tide is right watch the intriguing Chinese fishing nets
at work.

20 February 2012
To Periyar National Park
Drive to Periyar National Park. Afternoon nature trek in the
Periyar National Park, accompanied by a Naturalist, watch out
for birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Two nights at the Spice
Village.

21 February 2012
Periyar National Park
Morning boat ride on Lake Periyar. In the afternoon enjoy a
walk through spice plantation with a brief elephant ride.

22 February 2012
To Kumarakom
Morning drive through gorgeous lush green countryside to
Kumarakom. Remainder of day at leisure. Two Nights at the
Coconut Lagoon. Enjoy hotel’s courtesy sun set cruise.

23 February 2012
Kumarakom
Day cruise on “Backwaters” with lunch on board houseboat.
Overnight at Coconut Lagoon.

24 February 2012
To Kovalam
Morning drive to Kovalam. Remainder of the day at leisure. Two
nights at Vivanta by Taj- Kovalam.

25 February 2012
Kovalam
At leisure

26 February 2012
To London