Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Destinations Covered:Mumbai - Cochin (Kochi) - Kumarakom - Periyar - Mumbai

Day 1: Arrival in Mumbai
Our representative will greet you on arrival at the Mumbai International Airport. Immediately transfer to the hotel for a traditional Indian welcome and check in. Relax for the day amidst the many recreational facilities available at the plush hotel or go on a light sightseeing tour of Mumbai city. Visit Juhu Beach, Gateway of India, Victoria Terminus, Hanging Garden, Chowpatty beach and the many happening nightclubs to get a taste of a city that never sleeps. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Mumbai.

Day 2: Mumbai - Cochin
After breakfast at the hotel, go on a half day excursion to transfer to Elephanta Caves, a World Heritage Site. Later in the day, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Cochin. On arrival in Cochin, check in at the hotel and relax for the day. Enjoy the various hotel facilities and treat yourself to an assortment of Kerala recipes for dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel in Cochin.

Day 3: Cochin
Move for a full day city sightseeing tour of Cochin after breakfast at the hotel. Visit Fort Cochin, St Francis Church, oldest Synagogue, Jew Town, Buildings from the Dutch, Portuguese and English era, Chinese fishing nets, Kochi Harbor, the splendid beaches of Vypeen islands. Return to the hotel and relax. Evening is reserved for a Kathakali performance. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Cochin.

Day 4: Cochin - Kumarakom
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Kumarakom. A small town on the eastern shore of Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom is famous for its pristine beaches and gorgeous backwaters. On arrival in Kumarakom, check in at the hotel and relax for a while. Enjoy boat rides and houseboat cruises on the lakes and canals of Kumarakom or relish the scenery from the comforts of your room or the spa at the resort. Excursions to the nearby bird sanctuary can also be arranged. The Vembanad Lake is center of the many water and beach activities typical to Kerala. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kumarakom.

Day 5: Kumarakom
Transfer to the pier in the morning to board a private houseboat. The houseboat takes you through the famed canals and lakes that constitute the backwaters of Alapuzzha (Alleppey), Kerala. Enjoy the laidback atmosphere as you drift down the waterways. Relish the scenic beauty - coconut groves, rice patties, and small coastal villages. Food and overnight stay aboard the houseboat.

Day 6: Kumarakom - Periyar
Enjoy the early morning breakfast, in the breakfast country of India, amidst the soft sounds of the parting backwaters, chirping of birds, and coasts coming alive to its natural rhythms. The houseboat returns to the designated boarding point from where you drive to Periyar after an authentic Kerala lunch. En route, enjoy the scenic countryside - misty hills covered in spice plantations, waterfalls and green meadows. Trek through the earmarked trails or enjoy picnics at the spectacular waterfalls. On arrival, check in at the hotel and relax on your overnight stay in Periyar.

Day 7: Periyar
After breakfast at the hotel, you can explore Periyar National Park on a nature-walk. However, a boat cruise on the Periyar Lake is considered to be the best way to explore the flora and fauna of Periyar, hidden within its depths. For instance, you can catch the quirky habits of elephants as they descend on the Periyar Lake for a ritualistic bath. For bird lovers, there are the woodland birds, darters and coromants to keep them company. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Periyar.

Day 8: Periyar - Cochin
After breakfast at the hotel, drive back to Cochin. On arrival, check in at the hotel and relax on a day that is free for you to spend boating, on beach walks, getting massages, or shopping for souvenirs. Overnight stay in the hotel in Cochin.

Day 9: Cochin - Mumbai
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Mumbai. On arrival, check in at the hotel and relax. The day is free for you to spend at leisure. Go shopping, eating out, dancing in the night clubs or simply enjoy the company of your family and friends at the many recreational facilities available in the hotel itself. Overnight stay in the hotel in Mumbai.

Day 10: Departure from Mumbai
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport to board the flight back home or to your onward destination.