Kerala Exotic Places

Upon arrival in Trivandrum, welcome at the airport and transfer to the port. Boarding on a comfortable deluxe houseboat (kettuvallam in the local language), the traditional means of locomotion of the backwaters, the composite set of canals, lakes, estuaries and delta dib en 44 rivers that converge in the Arabian Sea. Over 900 kilometers of this surprising aquatic and navigable labyrinth, an unusual observation point of the landscape and of everyday life that flows slowly. We head unhurried towards Alleppey (Alappuzha), through extraordinary compost scenery from tall palms to coconut, villages, and green rice crops.

Upon arrival in Alleppey, disembarkation and continuation by land to Cochin (Kochi). Transfer to the hotel, accommodation in the afternoon available for shopping or relaxation. In the evening, Kathakali dance show, a traditional form of art that draws from the highest Indian apexes, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. The dancers wear elaborate costumes in bright colors and give the elephants body movements a complex facial mimicry of skilfully made-up faces.

In the morning visit of Cochin, a fascinating city characterized by a complex mix of ranches and cultures, great stortic richness and excellent location. Visit the 16th century synagogue (closed on Saturdays), the Dutch palace (closed on Friday) which contains some of the most beautiful frescoes in the country, St. Francis church (closed on Sundays), the first European place of worship built in India . free afternoon. A tip: the colorful spice market could turn out to be a fantastic olfactory experience.

Transfer to Munner, excellent combination of spectacular peaks and crisp Montana air. Located in an individual position at 1520 meters above sea level, the town is one of the most impotent areas of cultivation of the precious tea in Kerala. The visit includes tea plants, the Eravikulam national park, kingdom of the now rare nilgiri tahr, a sort of Montana goat, the Rajamalai park, the High Range Club.

Transfer to Peryar and in the afternoon cruise on the lake within the national park which covers an area of 780 sq km. Elephants, bison, sambar, deer, monkeys, wild boars, flying squirrels, leopards and birds of many species live undisturbed in the dense rainforest, a fascinating world of gigantic trees, exotic flowers, intense colors.

Transfer to Kumarakom and in the afternoon exploration by boat of the backwaters, connection and exchange route and excellent observation point: beautiful landscapes, great quiet, small villages where life seems to continue in the same way as it was hundreds of years ago in an interesting setting.

Moving to Kovalam, palm-fringed coves, clean beaches, and the mighty waves of the Arabian Sea. Once a simple village of piercers, Kovalam is now one of the most renowned and active seaside resorts in India. Check-in at the hotel and free time for a swim or a relaxing massage.

Transfer to Trivandrum airport and continuation to the next destination.