Your first day in God’s Own Country gets a historic start! You arrive in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Kochi, where you are welcomed by our representative and transferred to Fort Cochin hotel for a one-night stay. As soon as you check in, you have the day to yourself to do as you please. We recommend that you discover this amazing coastal city that has a unique blend of diverse cultures. And what a vast variety of activities to enjoy! If you are of a spiritual bent, visit the stunning old-world 1568-built Jewish synagogue which is a reminder of the colonial influence on the city and houses the Grand Scrolls of the Old Testament. Then there is the Dutch Palace, with its 17th-century murals of the epics, The Ramayana and The Mahabharata. You can also visit St Francis Church, where Vasco da Gama, the voyager who discovered India for Europe was first buried. And if you love the sea, then don’t miss put on seeing the unique Chinese fishing nets that are such an integral part of the city heritage

After the breakfast, drive to the picturesque hill station of Munnar. It’s a trip that most certainly won’t disappoint, what with its tea plantations, pristine valleys and mountains, and exotic species of flora and fauna. After you check in at a hill resort, your afternoon schedule is packed with exploring this quiet hill station. On the agenda is a visit to Raja Mala, the highest peak in Munnar; the Eravikulam National Parkk, which is home to the rare Nilgiri tahr, also known as the Nilgiri ibex; also on the trip itinerary and an absolute must-see is the spectacular Mattupetty dam, which, due to its continuous source of water, is a hang-out spot for a variety of animals. When in Munnar, it is absolutely essential that you do the one thing that is unique to Kerala towns – visit the tea plantations! And Munnar has them in droves!. Then there is the self-explanatory Echo Point which certainly is something to look forward to. Overnight stay at Munnar.

If you thought Munnar was unforgettable, be prepared to invest in a memory diary. Today is the day for an encounter of the wild sort – at the famous wildlife sanctuary, Thekkady. Once you drop our luggage at the hotel, it’s time to begin your wild adventure, with a visit to Periyar wildlife sanctuary. See if you can spot the residents of this pocket of south India’s landscape – the wild elephants, boars, deers, tigers and more. If you wish to spice up your trip further, you don’t have to look far; just pay a visit to a spice plantation and the Kumily spice market! But be warned – the sheer range of spices could have you bewildered! Overnight at hotel.

A trip to the deep south is incomplete without venturing to its most famous, iconic piece of geographic history – the backwaters! Today morning, you leave behind the wild animals and the spices – and the land for that matter – and embark on a journey of a lifetime to Kumarakom, which has a panoramic backwater stretch and lush paddy fields. On arrival check in to a traditional houseboat and cruise through the backwaters. Spend a day – and a night – out on the waters with nothing but the soothing sounds of water for company.

Today, the last day of a busy week, is when you disembark the houseboat and drive to Kochi. But before you take off, Kochi awaits! Spend the day sightseeing taking in all that you could not do on your first day here. There’s enough to keep you interested and fill up your memory bank!Once you’ve had your fill – or when time runs out – depending on your departure schedule, you are transferred to Kochi International Airport for your onward journey.