Arrive and check-in at Taj Malabar

We offer you the tour of Cochin visiting Fort Cochin - The ancient capital of the Dutch, Portuguese and finally the British The old Spice Market at Mattancherry, the antique shop on Jews Street, the Synagogue, Dutch Palace and, of course, the Church of St. Francis where the mortal remains of Vasco Da Gama was buried before it was shifted to Portugal. Kathakali show, the traditional dance form of Kerala.

Today we drive to Munnar. Stay at Tall Trees

Rajamalai: This is a wildlife sanctuary, which supports the largest population of Nilgiri Tahr existing in the world now. Anamudi Peak, the highest point (2695 meter) is in the southern region of this peak

.Nilgiris

This is an ideal place for adventure tourism and trekking. The fresh mountain air, the mist-clad hills, and panoramic view make it worthy of a visit. Munnar, one of the most popular hill stations in India is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Located at 1600 m above sea level, this was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience.

Your sightseeing is your own pace. Visit the echo point, tea plantations, tea museums. Trek, swim and enjoy nature.

On our way, we will visit -

PowerHouse Waterfalls:

This waterfall on the way to Thekkady from Munnar cascades down a steep rock 2000 m above sea level. The spot is enriched with the scenic western mountain ranges and is an ideal place for a break on the way to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady. Stay at Spice Village.

 Periyar

Thekkady the very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice scented plantations. In the Periyar forest of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India, and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks.

Flora

Over 1965 flowering plants including 171 grass species 143 species of orchids the only South Indian conifer Podocarpus Wallichianus.

Fauna

Mammals: Thirty-five species including the wild elephant, gaur, sambar deer and wild boar which can be sighted from the boats the Nilgiri Tahr in the higher rocky areas the endangered lion-tailed macaque confined to the evergreen interiors the bonnet macaque, Malabar giant squirrel, flying squirrel, tiger, jungle cat, sloth bear, etc.

Birds

265 species including migrants. The hornbill, stork, woodpecker, kingfisher, raptor, cormorant, grackle, darter, etc.

Pisces (fish): The Periyar Lake and streams have several species of fish including the masheer, the famous and endangered game fish of India. The otter, the only mammal of the lake, can be frequently spotted from the boat.

Periyar

The pride of Kerala and a testimony to nature's splendor and human innovation, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the banks of the Periyar lake - an artificial lake, at Thekkady. Here the high ranges of the Western Ghats are clothed in dense evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savannah grasslands. Below this thick green canopy roam herds of elephants, sambars, tigers, gaurs, lion-tailed macaques, and Nilgiri langurs.

This morning we drive to the town-Kumarakom. After breakfast transfer to houseboat which cruises along the palm-fringed waterways of Kerala in a luxury houseboat is the most enchanting holiday experience in India today. In this world of simple pleasures, you will skim past ancient Chinese fishing nets, water lilies, lush paddy fields, coir villages, rustic homes, temples, and coconut groves. A guided tour down the backwaters would provide you with a complete and most enchanting experience on the backwaters of Kerala and will also reveal to you some interesting facts about the life of local village people. There is a Kerala that lives along these backwaters throbbing with its own unique culture. For you, as a visitor to Kerala, it can be an incredibly different experience just floating this backwater in a country craft and absorbing unusual representation.

 Bird Sanctuary

Located on the banks of the Vembanad Lake, the bird the sanctuary is spread across 14 acres. The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a favorite haunt of migratory birds like the Siberian stork, egret, darter, heron and teal.

Enjoy your stay at Coconut Lagoon.

Today we transfer you to Cochin to fly to Goa Stay at Taj Exotica 

Enjoy the exotic beaches of Goa.

Enjoy the exotic beaches of Goa.

Enjoy the exotic beaches of Goa.

Enjoy the exotic beaches of Goa.

Today we fly to Mumbai for your onward flight back to Home.