Introduction

After much discussion and changes we finally have the following great itinerary.


Day 01: 07th April 2013 - Sunday
Arrive in Cochin
Overnight at Cochin.


Day 02: 08th April 2013 - Monday
AM visit of Mattancherry - Jew Town, Synagogue, and a Harbour Cruise.
Post Lunch visit Fort Kochi - the Heritage Square, Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church etc. followed by a Kalaripayattu & dance program - 1600 to 1730 Hrs
Overnight at Cochin.


Day 03: 09th April 2013 - Tuesday
Cochin – Athirapally – Calicut
Visit of Athirapally waterfalls. Go for a short trek right down to the base of the mighty Athirapally falls.
Continue on to Calicut enroute lunch at Trissur by about 1230 Hrs
Overnight at Calicut.


Day 04: 10th April 2013 - Wednesday
Calicut – Kabini:
In the evening visit Nagarhole Sanctuary to enjoy a Jeep Safari followed by a programme on jungle awareness.
Overnight at Kabini.


Day 05: 11th April 2013 - Thursday
Kabini:
Morning Safari at Nagarhole Sanctuary.
If there is enough water, then there is possibility of boat ride.
After lunch proceed to the Sanctuary again for Safari.
Overnight at Kabini.


Day 06: 12th April 2013 - Friday
Kabini – Bandipur:
After lunch proceed to Mudumalai Sanctuary.
Overnight at Bandipur.


Day 07: 13th April 2013 - Saturday
Bandipur – Coimbatore:
Proceed for a Jungle Safari at 0530 Hrs
Return to the hotel for breakfast.
Post breakfast drive to Coimbatore crossing Ooty.
(The drive is 2.5 Hrs to Ooty and then another 2.5 Hrs to Coimbatore)
This would be a full day journey with a brief visit of Ooty, lunch at Ooty, perhaps a toy train ride from Ooty to Coonoor.
Overnight at Coimbatore.


Day 08: 14th April 2013 - Sunday
Coimbatore – Munnar:
Drive to Munnar and reach by afternoon.
In the evening proceed for a visit of Munnar Town.
Overnight at Munnar.


Day 09: 15th April 2013 – Monday
Munnar:
Proceed for a full day sightseeing of Munnar.
The visits at Munnar are a Tea Plantation walk, the Tata Tea Museum, Top Station, The Matupetty Dam and a number of view -points around the town of Munnar.
Overnight at Munnar.


Day 10: 16th April 2013 - Tuesday
Munnar:
Visit the Thattekad Bird Sanctuary and enjoy a boat ride there.
Overnight at Munnar.


Day 11: 17th April 2013 - Wednesday
Munnar – Kumarakom:
Drive to Kumarakom early 0700 Hrs - Board boat for day-cruise by noon.
Lunch, Tea & Snacks will be on the boat.
After day-cruise check out of the boat by 1700 Hrs.
Overnight at Kumarakom.


Day 12: 18th April 2013 - Thursday
Kumarakom – Kovalam:
Drive to Kovalam - en-route lunch at Trivandrum followed by Trivandrum City Tour.
Overnight at Kovalam.


Day 13: 19th April 2013 - Friday
Kovalam – Excursion to Kanyakumari
Overnight at Kovalam.


Day 14: 20th April 2013 - Saturday
Kovalam – Cochin – Departure:
Drive to Cochin Airport to take flight to O'Hare with connection in New Delhi.

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