Casino Special Kerala

Today Morning after Breakfast, check out and drive to Thekkady. As you wind your way up the road, the wooded terrain clears to reveal a breathtaking plantations, Fill your lungs with fresh mountain air; savour the rich fragrance of cinnamon and cloves. Thekkady is situated 2800 ft above sea level; 

Enroute visit Spice Plantation : The geographical and climatic peculiarities of Kumily such as the cool climate and its elevation from the sea level make it ideal for spice cultivation. One of the major spices produced in the area is cardamom. The variety, Cardamom Small, botanically known as Elettaria Cardamom, is the one that is mostly grown here. The thick shrub-like cardamom plant usually grows at an altitude of 600 to 1200 metres from mean sea level (msl). Kerala contributes about 70 percent of the national production of cardamom with the major chunk coming from the plantations of Kumily.The pepper plantations are something else that are worth seeing. The sunlight seeping through the shapely leaves of the pepper plants is an alluring sight.

Entry fees : INR 200 to 300 per person

On arrival check into hotel.

(The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)

(Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable )

Timings : 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, 6:00 pm - 7 :00 pm & 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Entry fee : INR 300 per person onwards

Today Morning after Breakfast visit Periyar Lake. 

Periyar Lake : Lake Periyar South India’s most popular wildlife sanctuary. This is the only wildlife sanctuary in India that offers the unique opportunity of viewing wild life in their natural habitat at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. 

Timings : 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

Entry fee :INR 40 per person

Boating Timings : 7:30 am - 9:00 am; 9:30 am - 11:00 am; 11:15 am -12:45 pm; 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm; 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Boat charges : INR 250 onwards per person

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A dawn to afternoon range hiking and rafting programme through some of the richest forest tracts of Periyar Tiger Reserve., a mosaic of habitats will be traversed before the party gets into rafts made of bamboos. By rafting you will get a panoramic view of forest-clad hills. Animals like elephant, gaur and sambar are sighted keeping close to the edges of the lake. 

Timings : 7.30am - 12.30pm & 9.30am - 2.30pm. 

Price : INR 2000 onwards per person (min. two person required)

Rest of the day free for other activities like 

Visiting Elephant junction, jeep ride for 3 hours.

Return to the hotel, Dinner & Overnight stay at Thekkady.

Periyar boat ride to be booked in advance online : http://www.ktdc-boating.com/#booking

(The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)

(Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable ) 

This day after Breakfast, transfer to Cochin.

Chinese Fishing Net : The Chinese Fishing Nets in Kochi are often regarded as one of 

the most picturesque sights in Kochi. Legends tell that these nets were originally brought down from the royal courts of Kublai Khan, the great Chinese emperor and introduced in 14th century by Zheng He, a Chinese explorer to the local fisherman in Kochi.

Fort Kochi :  the ancient Fort Kochi is where you can get acquainted with Kerala’s rich history, culture, and heritage. This fort exhibits the traits of the different cultures of English, Dutch and Portuguese infused in its age-old architecture

Jewish Synagogue : The Jewish Synagogue in Kochi is the oldest of its kind in the Commonwealth of Nations. The synagogue was originally built in 1568 and later restored by the Dutch. The synagogue has a gold pulpit as well as hand-painted, willow-pattern floor tiles that were imported from China. An exquisitely beautiful Belgian chandelier illuminates the synagogue and the unique clock tower further adds to its charm.

Timings : 10 :00 am – 12 :00 pm &  3:00 pm – 5 :00 pm (closed on Saturdays)

Entry fee : INR 10 per person

Later drop to Cochin Airport. You return back with wonderful memories of Cool  Kerala.