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Rafting and Elephant Bathing - KeralaDuration
: 3 Nights & 4 Days
Destination Covered : Cochin - Periyar - Vagamon
- CochinDay 01 : Cochin - PeriyarBy
Road 200 km in 5 hr
Arrive at Cochin and drive to Periyar -
the forested hill station of Kerala. En-route lunch will be at a farm house
at Kanjirappilly to see the dynamics of rubber farming and life around an
estate.
Check in at a resort on arrival by evening.
Periyar
Tiger Reserve is one of the best managed tiger reserves in the country. The
reserve spreads over 770 sq kms of virgin forests that support large
populations of elephants, bison, deer and the big cats.
In the
evening visit the National Park on boat over Periyar Lake where several wild
animals congregate at different times.
Overnight will be at the
resort.
Day 02 : PeriyarStart on the jungle trek
at 7:30 am from the boat landing, for about one and a half hours (approx 4
km).
Enjoy the packed breakfast from the resort.
Start
off on the bamboo raft which takes you on a unique trip into the core areas
of the jungle and also the non-tourism zones, to see a variety of wildlife
including elephants, tigers, leopards, bison, deer (SAMBAR), otters, bear,
wild dogs and a rich variety of bird life can also be observed.
Lunch will be served in the jungle (prepared by forest staff)
Continue
rafting and at about 3.30 pm the raft will drop you on the shore - Trek
further to reach the Forest Bungalow for an overnight stay in the middle of
the jungle.
A guard will stay with you and also cook and serve
dinner.
Overnight will be at the forest bungalow.
Day
03 : Periyar- VagamonBy Road 100 km in 2 hr
Have
a fresh cup of coffee and hot breakfast.
You can also wake up
early and go out into the bushes to sit under a tree and hear the birds
welcome the sun. This is an unbelievable experience as all the varieties
join into the chorus climaxing when the daylight breaks in.
Freshen
up and leave for VAGAMON.
Reach and check in at the farmhouse of
the MATHEWS. Have hot lunch and trek through the spice gardens knowing
various Indian and international spices.
Lunch and dinner will be
served in the house and before going to bed listen to the stories of the
simple lifestyle of the people in the plantations.
Overnight will
be at VANILLA COUNTY.
Day 04 : Vagamon - CochinBy
Road 220 km in 4 hr Breakfast will be at the farmhouse.
Walk
down to the river and watch the group of elephants having a splash. Bathe
the elephants (very safe and this will be in the presence of the owners and
trainers) and have a go at the cold river water.
Return for a hot
breakfast and then drive to Cochin.
TOUR ENDS TOUR
INCLUDES:» Double occupancy accommodation.
» Daily
wholesome meals.
» Car with driver for all transport and
sightseeing.
» Bamboo rafting on Periyar Lake.
» Boat
Ride over Periyar Lake.
» Meet and assist services.
»
All taxes and service charges.