India has been a bit slow into commercially exploiting its rich natural heights, waterfalls and galactic glaciers and marketing its old world bounties to the new world enthusiasts. This is what adventure tourism is all about, which by all means is tourism with a difference.
An adventure travel tour to Kerala, located in South India, would include activities and outdoor engagements of the order of hiking and camping in the Periyar Tiger reserve which will send the tourist's adrenaline racing. An adventure travel tour to Kerala will showcase activities of the order of canoeing, bird tours and other outdoor activities and so will a visit to the travel site, Kerala Tours. A travel tour to adventure spots in Kerala, South India, would also include water sports like kayaking, catamaran riding, scuba diving, snorkeling and wind surfing.
Day 01 Arrive Cochin
Late night, arrive Mumbai and transfer to the domestic airport for your flight to Cochin by 9W 405 at 0545 hrs. On arrival in C1ochin at 0730 hrs, assistance at airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free.
Evening attend the Kathakali dance performance.
Overnight in Cochin.
Day 02 Cochin
Morning Guided city tour.Afternoon free. Cochin - the palmgreen commercial town of Kerala has one of the finest natural harbours in the world. A town with a hoary past, Cochin is the gateway to Kerala.
Overnight in Cochin.
Day 03 Cochin - Munnar
Morning: Drive to Munnar enroute visit tea plantations. On arrival in Munnar, check in at hotel. Afternoon: Boat ride in the lake. Overnight in Munnar.
Day 04 in Munnar
Full day free to visit the bazaars, plantations etc. Overnight in Munnar.
Day 05 Munnar - Periyar
Early Morning: Drive to Periyar and on arrival, check in at hotel. Afternoon: Boat ride in Lake Periyar to watch wildlife. Later visit Kumily spice market to see and buy spices.
Overnight in Periyar.
Day 06 Periyar - Kottayam
Early Morning: Drive to Kottayam and on arrival, switch over to the House Boat and cruise along the backwaters, passing through paddy fields, villages, market etc. Overnight on board HOUSE BOAT.
Day 07 Arrive Alleppey - Kovalam
Morning: Drive to Kovalam and on arrival in Kovalam, check in at a beach resort. Rest of the day to relax at the beach or indulge in Ayurvedic massages. Overnight in Kovalam.
Day 08 in Kovalam
Full day free on the beach.
Overnight in Kovalam.
Day 9 Kovalam - Trivandrum - Mumbai - Depart
Assistance and transfer to Trivandrum airport (25 kms) in time to connect flight 9W 335 at 1335 hrs to Mumbai. On arrival in Mumbai at 1535 hrs, assistance at airport and transfer to city hotel for wash and change. Rest of the day free for last minute shopping/packing.