Itinerary

Day 1, Houseboat

Drive from Kochi to Allapuzha to board a houseboat, your home for the next 24 hours!

One of the most tranquil and relaxing things you can do in Kerala is take a trip in a houseboat along the palm-fringed Kerala canals, known as the backwaters

The houseboats are very comfortable, and come complete with well furnished air-conditioned bedroom, bathroom, deck, driver, and personal chef. There is a larger open sitting area where you can relax and watch the world go by, sipping from a tender coconut and enjoying the sheer peace of the surroundings.

Stay on a deluxe air-conditioned Houseboat

Day 2, Allapuzha to Thekkady

This morning drive to Thekkady (3 hrs). Enjoy the enchanting journey as the road winds through tranquil countryside, rich plantations and thick jungles.

Stay at Wildernest for two nights

Day 3, Periyar National Park

The Periyar Wildlife Reserve is one of the largest in India. There are plenty of elephants, sambhar, wild pig, flying squirrel and over 260 species of bird life.

Periyar is centred around a vast artificial lake and the best way to explore the Reserve is by an early morning boat trip, which allows visitors to watch animals drinking at the lakeside.

Thekkady is considered a heaven for exotic spices such as cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon, clove, rubber, vanilla and coffee. Enjoy the aromas of these spices with a morning walk in a spice plantation.

Day 4, Onwards from Thekkady

From Thekkady tour you can continue to Madurai to follow The Temple Trail of Tamil Nadu. Alternatively, you can spend some time on one the beaches in Kerala, either at Mararikulam or at Kovalam. Feel free to add any special requirements to your quote request form.