Yoga Tour With South India

10 Days / 09 Nights
Destinations Covered : Cochin - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kollam  - Amma Ashram - Kovalam

Day 03 : Periyar
Early morning sharp at 06.00 am you go on a Guided Jungle walk at the Periyar tiger Reserve/national Park. This 03hrs walk (not very hard) is very interesting and gives you the chance to see the wildlife life at a very close distance. If you are lucky you may even spot the rarely sighted leopards & tigers. In the afternoon leave for a guided plantation tour to the nearby garden where in various species of spices and other aromatic plants are cultivated. The guide explains & clarifies your doubts on this tour and later on move for the most popular boat trip at the National Park - the best way to observe game in wild is by boat. There are many animals to see, including herds of elephants, bison's and packs of wild boars that roam through the woods and parade along the shores of the lake just before sunrise and sunset. Return to hotel and take rest. (Overnight at Periyar)

Day 05 : Kumarakom
Morning free for own leisure activities and in the evening enjoy the sunset cruises. (Overnight stay at Kumarakom)

Day 06 : Kumarakom - Alleppey (By Houseboat)
Cruises Alleppey round trip

After having breakfast check out of the hotel and drive towards Alleppey - the land of Backwaters. Check out from the hotel around 10.30am and drive to Alleppey - the land of Backwaters w ith the Arabian Sea in the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers crisscrossing it, Alleppey is a district of immense natural beauty. Referred to as the 'Venice of the East' this backwater country is also home to diverse animal and bird life. By virtue of its proximity to the sea, the town has always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala. All meals on board. (Overnight on board)

Note : The houseboat cruise will start around 12 noon. You will cruise for some time, and the crew will stop the boat for lunch. You will then cruise again until 6 pm, when it will stop for the night to leave the Backwaters free for the fishermen. Dinner will be served onboard. In the morning, after breakfast, the boat will start again and the cruise will end around 9 am.
The meal by default is always Kerala non-vegetarian. Please let us know in advance if you have any food preference.
The shower will only be a hand-shower. The water in the shower will be cold. It is possible to get hot water on request to the crew, but it will only come in a bucket.

Day 07 : Alleppey To Kollam  (185 Kms/4.5 Hrs)
After breakfast check out of the boat and drive towards Kollam. On arrival check in at the hotel and rest of the day free for own activities. (Overnight stay at Kollam)

After having breakfast check out of the hotel and drive towards Kovalam. On arrival check in at the hotel and rest of the day free for own activities. (Overnight stay at Kovalam)

Day 10 : Departure Transfer To Trivandrum Airport
After breakfast check out of the hotel and drive towards Trivandrum airport for the onward flight.