Elephant Festival in Kerala

Duration : 12 Days / 11 Nights Places covered : Trivandrum - Kovalam - Alleppey - Periyar - Munnar - Kumarakom - Trissur - Cochin

Day 02 : In Kovalam
The second day of our tour will be extremely delightful along the Kovalam beach, later you can also visit the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple and the Art Museum. Return to the resort for Overnight stay.

Day 03 : Kovalam / Alleppey
Early morning drive to Alleppey, on arrival check in at the Coir Village. The rest of the day can be spent at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Alleppey.

Day 04 : Alleppey / Kumarakom (House Boat)
Early morning we shall switch you onto a houseboat that shall sway along the backwaters of Kerala passing by the villages, coconut fringes, markets on the ridge, Paddy fields and much more. Overnight stay will be at Houseboat.

Day 05 : Arrive Kumarakom / Periyar
The fifth day of our tour we shall experience something different as we head from Kumarakom to Periyar. At Periyar we shall explore the Periyar wildlife sanctuary, floating on the boat to explore the exotic jungles.Later visit the aromatic Kumiley spice market. Overnight shall be spent at Periyar.

Day 06 : Periyar / Munnar
Today we shall drive towards Kerala's beautiful hill station Munnar famous for its tea and cardamom plantations. Stroll along these plantations and later spend overnight at Munnar.

Day 07: Munnar / Kumarakom
Early Morning, drive to Kumarakom, on arrival check in at a resort for overnight saty. Kumarakom is an idyllic floating Island situated on Vembanad Lake adjoining bird sanctuary. you can visit the bird sanctuary or indulge in Ayurvedic massages.

Day 08: In Kumarakom
Morning, you can visit the Churches and nearby village. Later in the evening visit the Kottayam Thirunnakara . Overnight stay will be at the resort.

Day 9: Kumarakom / Vaikom / Trissur
Morning leave for Trissur, enr-oute a country boat cruise at Vaikom to experience the local life of Kerala. Here you can see pottery, khadi weaving and coconut oil extraction. Also enjoy a sumptuous traditional Kerala lunch served on banana leaves. After lunch, proceed to Trissur and on arrival check in at hotel. Spend the night in Trissur.

Day 10: In Trissur
Free to witness the Arattupuzha Pooram at Arattupuzha temple. Arattupuzha Temple Pooram-Sixty one elephants take part in this spectacular Pooram pageantry accompanied by temple percussions. The Arattupuzha temple is dedicated to Sre Ayyappa. The Pooram festival is a replication of the annual visit of the deities of the neighbouring temples. Hundred tuskers used to participate earlier.

Day 11: In Cochin
we shall guide you to Syro-Malabar Church later visit the Mattancherry (Dutch) Palace and the Hill Palace famous for the beautiful paintings. Overnight stay will be at the hotel

Day 12: Depart from Cochin
Deart from kachi for onward journey.