Overview
Embark on an exhilarating adventure tour in Kerala, India's southwestern gem. Traverse the Western Ghats on thrilling treks, immersing yourself in the lush greenery of tea plantations and dense forests. Experience the adrenaline rush of river rafting in the Periyar River, surrounded by captivating wildlife. Glide through the famous backwaters on traditional houseboats, witnessing the tranquil beauty of interconnected rivers, lakes, and palm-fringed canals. Paddle through Kerala's serene backwaters, exploring hidden gems and tranquil landscapes on an unforgettable kayaking adventure.
Trip Duration - 8 Days
Grade - Premium
Accommodation - 7 Nights Hotel Stay
Category - Adventure Trails
Upon arrival at Cochin airport, meet our office representative, followed by transfer to Cochin hotel. Cochin so called a metropolitan city in the federal state of Kerala, is one of the most popular city in India and also has the name the “Queen of Arabian Sea” as it was an important spice trading centre on the Arabian Sea coast from the 14th century. Check in to hotel. Afternoon , Walk around Fort Kochi & Mattancherri , visit the Jewish Synagogue at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town, and finally the Dutch Palace with its beautiful mural paintings from the 17th century. Take a tuk tuk– the most popular mode of transport among the localities Go along with your local tour and stop at the Dhobi Khana (laundry station), once throbbing with activity, it is now a picture of slow extinction. Next visit is at the St. Francis CSI Church, the oldest European church in India built in 1503, where the Portuguese explorer Vasco de Gama was originally buried and the Santa cruz Basilica,one of the finest and imposing churches in India. Visit „The St. Francis Church’ the oldest European Church in India and finally the famous Chinese Fishing Nets of Cochin. The huge cantilevered Chinese fishing nets that droop towards the waters like over-sized hammocks, have become a hallmark that represents Fort Kochi on every postcard. Overnight Stay at Hotel.
After breakfast, Proceed to Munnar – “Nature lovers paradise” drive through the picturesque countryside of Munnar, a popular getaway retreat. Surrounded by lush green tea estates, this picturesque hill station boosts of exotic flora and fauna. Check-in your hotel. Afternoon visit to Tea Musuem, which chronicle the journey of tea in the area and can observe the history and growth of tea estates in the area. Followed by visit to Echo Point and Mattupetty Dam. Back to Hotel, Overnight stay.
Today the day for the Mountain biking. The refreshing tea gardens of Munnar and the winding roads that go through it are among the favourite tracks for mountain bikers in this part of Kerala. You will be met by our representative and will be briefed from our tour leader regarding the basic cycle mechanics and the route. Today you will be cycling among the hills and the route itself is as interesting as you would be cycling through the narrow winding estate roads, the tea gardens and forest patches and through the Lockhart gap overlooking the spectacular Bison Valley deep down below. After cycling, back to Hotel, Evening at Leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel.
After breakfast depart to Thekkady, one of the best-known wild life Centres in India and picturesque with unending Chains of hills and spice-scented plantations. Check-in hotel. Afternoon enjoy a Jeep ride to the local villages and to the spice plantations. Back to Hotel and Overnight stay.
Morning after breakfast, A dawn to afternoon range hiking and rafting program through some of the richest forest tracts of Periyar Tiger Reserve, a mosaic of habitats will be traversed before the party gets into rafts made of bamboos. By rafting you will get a panoramic view of forest-clad hills. Animals like elephant, gaur and sambar are sighted keeping close to the edges of the lake. Maximum 10 persons allowed in each slot. Back to hotel after the rafting program. Evening at Leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, proceed to Alleppey, by noon board your traditional houseboat to explore and enjoy the beauty of rural village life and backwaters, a tour through the backwaters, a splendid area full of canals, lakes and coves. The population‟s whole life takes place here on the water. The people sail, fish, swim and bathe here. They do their washing and their washing up. They are so adapted to the water that you can see people talking for an hour, while they are up to their necks in water. Peddlers take care of the supplies and the public transport goes on the water. Countless water birds wait for their chance to catch a fish. The trip goes through a wonderful area of the lush green vegetation of Kerala backwater land. Overnight stay on Board.
Morning after breakfast, proceed for your Kayaking adventure tour. Kayaking through the inland waterways at Alleppey backwaters. A 5hrs fully paddling, covers lakes and small canals in Support of mechanized Shikkara boat , enjoy the traditional lunch served during the tour, Tea with local tea shop. Enjoy the real beauty of Alleppey backwaters. Evening Check-in your homestay at Alleppey. Overnight stay.
Breakfast at the hotel. In time, transfer Cochin airport for your flight back home.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Tuk Tuk Ride
Mountain Biking
Jeep Ride
Bamboo Rafting
Soft Trek
Kayaking at Backwaters
Houseboat Cruise