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Morning
visit the Portugese church of Anjengo dated to the time of
occupation, which maybe the Elanchoros of the geography of
Ptomempee (2nd century A.D.). Also visit the English Fort
constructed in 1695 A.D. by the English 'East India
Company'.
Afternoon free.
Day 3 : Varkala - Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kumarakom (100 kms), check into hotel Taj
Garden Retreat.
Afternoon visit the superb Bird Sanctuary in adjacent wooded
marshland - which boasts of egrets, tree pies, black headed
orioles, bee-eaters & a whole host of herons.
Day 4 : Kumarakom
Fullday at leisure. (You can opt for Ayurvedic therapy on
direct payment basis).
Day 5 : Kumarakom - Periyar
Morning drive to Periyar (120 kms), check into hotel Taj
Garden Retreat.
Afternoon boatcruise on the Lake of the famous Periyar
wildlife sanctuary to see wild life. Periyar Lake or
reservoir created by a dam on Periyar River is the heart of
the Wildlife Sanctuary wild elephants, Asiatic Deer, Black
Buck and even Tigers come to shores of the lake for a drink.
Thereafter at leisure to explore the neighboring spice
market.
Day 6: Periyar
Fullday at leisure. (You can opt for Ayurvedic therapy on
direct payment basis).
Day 7 : Periyar - Cochin
Morning drive to Cochin (160 kms).
Later transfer to the airport for flight back home. |
