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Day 01 - Arrive Cochin
As you finish all the formalities on your arrival at Cochin, you proceed to the arrival lounge and find our representative holding the group name card. He would get you transferred to the hotel by an air conditioned luxury coach. You will be greeted by the hospital staff of the hotel on you arrival. Welcome drinks will be served in the hotel. Take rest and stay in the hotel overnight.
Day 02 - Cochin
Highlights of the day: - Enjoy Kathakali Dance performance in the evening.
Cochin also known as Kochi, is a famous historical city in Kerala. It is also known for its beautiful beaches and backwaters.
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The second day of your tour starts with breakfast in hotel. After your breakfast the motor launch takes you to Fort Cochin. You visit the Jewish Synagogue constructed in 1568 A.D. and explore the Grand scroll of the Old Testament. The copper plates featuring the privileges, granted to the Jews by the Cochin rulers are also available here. Next you visit the Dutch Palace, which was built by the Portuguese. This palace was gifted to the Ruler of Cochin in 1555 A.D. After this you visit St. Francis church which was originally built by the Portuguese in 1510 A.D. It is said to be the first church constructed by Europeans in India.
After the city sightseeing, it is time for you to explore the most talked about backwaters in Cochin.
In the evening you can watch the Kathakali dance performance, the 2000 year old dance form with 100 different 'Mudras' indicating various heroes, heroines deities, demons and kings. Have your dinner in the hotel and stay overnight.
Day 03 - Cochin - Periyar
Have your breakfast early morning and set out for your next destination, Periyar. Thekkady, situated on the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats, is well known for the largest wildlife reserves in India. Periyar is home to a wide range of flora and fauna.
On your arrival at Periyar you are greeted by ladies in traditional attire with oil lamps in their hands. Later you check into the hotel and unwind after having lunch here. In the evening you can spend your time as you wish. Have your dinner in the hotel and stay overnight.
Day 04 Periyar
Highlight of the day: - Set out for a Forest Trek in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Enjoy Bharatnatayam Dance Performance along with Dinner
After breakfast is served in the hotel you set out for a forest trek in the Priyar Wildlife Sanctuary. During your venture to this tropical forest you will be accompanied by a local guide. The boat will drop you at one side of the lake. From here you have to walk and explore the jungle yourself. If you are lucky you can even spot some rare species of wildlife in their natural habitat in the Savannah grasslands. After exploring the jungle you come back to the hotel for lunch.
You spend the evening watching special Bharatnatayam Dance Performance by the local folks. You can have your dinner during this performance.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Periyar - Kumarakom
Highlights of the day:- Set out for Water safari on Lake Periyar to explore the wildlife
Enjoy Backwater cruise with your favorite cocktail
Have your dinner at the Poolside
Take your breakfast in the hotel and set out for the Water Safari on the Lake Periyar to explore the wildlife. You will be accompanied by many tourists from all the corners of the globe. The early morning boat ride would offer you a chance to take several photos of the beautiful sceneries around. The boat will take you near the shores of the wild life sanctuary so that you can view the wild elephants, boars, deer drinking water. Wildlife photographers may take advantage of this opportunity and click several photographs of these wild animals.
Have your lunch at local restaurant and then drive to he backwaters at Kumarakom. Here you check into the hotel and sped the day as you wish.
You go for a boat cruise in the evening where you are served cocktails. The boat cruise on the backwaters of Kerala will be a memorable experience of your life. Later this evening you go to your hotel, have your dinner and stay overnight.
Day 06 Kumarakom - Marari Beach
Highlight of the day: - Kalaripayatru Show in the evening
````Poolside dinner
Have your breakfast in the hotel and set out for your next destination, Marari. As you arrive Marari, you check into a hotel, have lunch and relax. You can visit the Martial Arts Show, also known as 'Kalaripayatru'. The special attraction of the day is the poolside barbeque. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 Marari Beach
Highlights of the day:- Evening mock wedding with lavish sit down dinner
Have your breakfast and lunch at the hotel and spend the day in the golden beaches around.
Here you get a unique opportunity to witness the Mock Kerala Wedding. You can get acquainted with the traditions and customs of Kerala.
Theme followed by a lavish sit-down dinner (at the Resort)
important note: 'Saris' for ladies and 'Kurta / Pyjama' for men which are to be worn for the evening ahead & to be retained as souvenirs.
This evening the group members get an opportunity to re-say their wows! A traditional Kerala wedding ceremony where the group members participate as the "Baraat" (wedding procession of the bridegroom accompanied by his relatives and friends) and the bride's party. The Baraat arrives with a local band. The hosts receive the Baraat and the wedding ceremony is held under a decorated "Mandap" or a pavilion beautifully decorated with flowers and fairy lights. The (mock) wedding takes place between two group members where the Indian Priest performs all the marriage rites with). A festive buffet meal, laid out for both the parties in the illuminated hotel, is accompanied by spirited local music and dance performance. Overnight at hotel
Day 08 Marari Beach - Cochin - Depart
Highlight of the day: - Transfer to Cochin and departure
Morning after breakfast check out at hotel and drive to Cochin to catch your flight to your onwards destination.
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