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Day 01: Cochin Arrival
On arrival at Cochin International Airport / Railway Station, you are greeted and whisked away to historic Fort cochin check into Brunton Boatyard, after noon explore this ancient harbour, with its rich colonial past, visit the old spice market at Mattancherry, the antique shop on Jew's street, the Synagogue, the Dutch palace and of course, the famous Chinese fishing nets followed by harbour cruise overnight in Brunton Boatyard.
Day 02: Cochin - Thekkady
Transfer by road to Thekkady through the winding hill roads with plantations of rubber, spice and tea and check into Spice Village, afternoon is reserved for a boat safari in the Periyar Sanctuary, witness the wildlife while boating later return to hotel for some activities like Cooking demonstration and cultural programme followed by dinner overnight in Spice Village.
Day 03: Thekkady
Early mornings are the best time for sightings and you can expect to spot herds of elephants, bison, deer and spectacular bird life. Not to mention some of the 140 species of orchid that thrives here, a trip to Periyar is not complete without visiting the spice plantations - witness the spices in its natural habitat overnight in Spice Village.
Day 04: Thekkady - Kumarakom
Transfer by road to melodically named town of Kumarakom on the banks of lake Vembanad, you hop on to a boat to Coconut Lagoon, an eco-friendly resort created from restored heritage homes, set in a web of canals on the banks of the Kavanar river. Evening finds you on a sun-set cruise on the lake, in a converted rice boat adrift to a flute accompaniment, after cruise learn to cook some authentic Keralan dishes in the cooking demonstration class organized by the resort Chef, the resort gives an opportunity to see some traditional Art Forms of Kerala which is followed by dinner overnight in Coconut Lagoon - Kumarakom.
Day 05: Kumarakom
Wake-up by the tune of the birds from the nearby bird sanctuary and get ready to experience yoga for your body and mind, after breakfast, soft trek to the bird sanctuary - a favorite haunt for migratory birds from across the world which makes it a renowned bird watching centre after noon free or engage in yet another session of Cooking demonstration and Cultural show overnight in Coconut Lagoon - Kumarakom.
Day 06: Kumarakom - Marari Beach
After breakfast another session of Yoga, transfer by boat and then by road to Marari Beach Resort check into your independent villa at the Marari Beach Resort, the resort is not just the sand and the sea, it's the living environment that surrounds it, a perfect place for those seeking to undue the stress of the city life and experience a completely new place after lunch in the restaurant, it's time to relax in the Coconut grove, evening will be engaged in good music, Cooking classes followed by dinner overnight at the Marari Beach Resort.
Day 07: Marari Beach
After breakfast, explore the area and its fishing villages nearby on a bicycle or take a dip in the sea or free for own discretion overnight in Marari Beach Resort.
Day 08: Marari Beach - Cochin
After breakfast transfer by road to Cochin International Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey
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