GODS OWN COUNTRY
MADURAI-PERIYAR-KUMARAKOM-COCHIN-MADRAS
04 NIGHTS/05 DAYS
09
MADURAI/PERIYAR/(160 KMS) 
Morning depart Madurai by surface for Periyar. Arrive Periyar and
check in at hotel.
Evening visit the Periyar National Park, which extends to 777 sq.km and forms
part of the high mountain ranges, the Western Ghat. The best way to see wild life here is
cruising on Periyar Lake on a motorboat. Amongst the wild life are the wild elephants,
which can be seen and photographed at close quarters, wild boar, sambar, tiger, leopard,
wild dog and langur monkeys.
Overnight at hotel.
10 PERIYAR/KUMARAKOM(129 KMS)
Morning game viewing in the Periyar National Park. Late morning depart Periyar by
surface for Kumarakom. Arrive Kumarakom and transfer to the hotel by Jetty.
Rest of the day relax in the quiet atmosphere of the hotel. Bound by the Vebanad
Lake on two sides, the swaying paddy fields on one side and a bird sanctuary on the other,
Kumarakom is a perfect retreat for small break in the middle of the hectic tour schedule.
One can avail Ayurvedic massage or other alternative treatment at and extra cost.
(Kumarakom has a Resort Coconut Lagoon built on a 10 acre coconut
garden. One can stay here paying a supplement on the land cost).
Overnight at hotel.
11 KUMARAKOM/COCHIN(78 kms)
Morning depart Kumarakom by motor boat on the back water of Vebanad Lake. This
two and half hours picturesque cruising will take you to Alleppey and there on drive to
Cochin. Arrive Cochin and check in at hotel.
Afternoon proceed for a city tour visiting the Dutch palace, Jewish Synagogue,
Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church and the Santa Cruz Church.
Evening witness Kathakali dance performance.
Overnight at hotel.
12 COCHIN/MADRAS
In time transfer to airport to board flight for Madras.
Arrive Madras and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
13 DEPART MADRAS
In time transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
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