Arrival at Trivandrum ; On to Tenkasi ' Mayuram Eco Lodge'

Mayuram Eco Lodge is situated on a 350-acre farm right at the foot of the Western Ghats, which form a magnificent backdrop to the property. The land adjoins the Kalakkad - Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve; our conservation and restoration programmes have greatly improved the quality of the habitat, attracting a great variety of fauna, especially from the reserve adjacent. The Eco-Lodge is a building with strongly local architectural character; a bit rustic, but airy&spacious

The jheels (ponds) surrounding the estate, the savannah parkland of the farm and the forests around it has ensured a breathtaking variety of avifauna. Indeed this place makes a perfect getaway for birding or a trekking holiday.



The best time to visit us is between October and March when the rains have cooled the plains, the nights pleasant and the days comfortable once again.
Our representative will receive you at trivandrum airport and you will be directly to Tenkasi

Reach Tenkasi
Check into the bungalow and relax
Rest of the time to explore at this exclusive location, rich is flora and fauna
Overnight stay

At Mayuram Eco Lodge

Day 2 : At Mayuram Eco Lodge
Today being yet another day to explore in & around at Mayuram
Proceed to visit the villages & famous temple, which is said to be 400 years old.
Back to Mayuram
Relax
Overnight stay.

On to Madurai

The great temple town of South India, Madurai, is synonymous with the celebrated Meenakshi Temple. It is situated on the banks of river Vaigai. Madurai has a rich cultural heritage, which is more than 2500 years old. The city is believed to have been built by the Pandyan King, Kulasekara in the 6th century BC. It is also known as the Athens of the East and is the second largest city in Tamil Nadu. The Meenakshi temple is the city's main attraction and is placed in the heart of the old town. Temple gives a splendid example of Dravidian architecture and is famous for Jasmine Flowers. The present temple was designed in 1560 by Vishwanatha Nayak and subsequently built during the reign of Tirumalai Nayak.


Morning after breakfast, proceed to Madurai ' the city famous for its cultural antiquity'.
Reach Madurai
Check into the hotel & relax
Later in the evening proceed to visit Madurai Meenakshi Temple of 2000 years old.
Visit Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal, Gandhi Museums and Vandiyoor Meriammam Teppakulam.
Back to the hotel
Overnight stay at the hotel.

On to Kattapana ' Mayapott Bungalow'

Set amidst 100 acres of cardamom plantation, mayapott is built around a huge rock, which was used as a resting point for hunters. Legend has it that the bonfire around which they rested was a safe refuge from the herd of wild elephants that raged the area. Built entirely out of chiseled rock from the region, the structure is unique in the fact that little cement is used to bond the building rocks together (no cause for concern since there is strong skeleton that holds up the structure). Each rock was painstakingly template on to the other and the structure took more than 2 full years to be completed.



Morning after your breakfast at the homestay, proceed to Kattapana to get imprisoned in the plantation bungalow 'Mayapott'.
Reach Kattapana .
Check into the bungalow & relax
Later in the evening proceed for a walk along with plantations
Overnight stay.

At Mayapott Bungalow

Morning after breakfast proceed to Periyar
Reach Periyar & enjoy boating at lake periyar
Back to the bungalow.
Later in the evening proceed for a walk along with plantations
Overnight stay.

On to Kanjirapally ' Elamthottam Bungalow'



Elamthottam Bungalow was built in 1945. The word Thottam in Malayalam means an estate. As the name itself suggests the mansion is also an estate bungalow. The bungalow is a blend of local architecture, and the colonial style is evident on its well spread exterior patterns. The steeply pitched tile roof of the building flow down to border the low-fringed sheet roof, covering the bay windows seen on all sides of the bungalow.

Morning after breakfast proceed for Kanjirapally ' bungalow amidst the rubber plantations'
Reach Kanjirapally
Back to the bungalow.
Overnight stay.

At Elamthottam Bungalow

Today being the day to explore the in around areas.
Morning after your breakfast, proceed to visit to the monastery run by the order of St.Benedictines, where one can see a chapel built by incorporating various architectural styles of different religions.
The monastery also runs a school for the blind. Artifacts made by the inmates are on display at the school.

The outdoor lovers can make a take off to the Vagamon Mountains for a getaway to the tea gardens were there are numerous panoramic views all around.

A picnic can be arranged to the hills followed by a lunch at the home of the relatives of the Elamthottam household.
This house is at Teekoy near a waterfall on the foothills of Vagamon.

Back to the Bungalow.
Overnight stay.

On to Cochin ' Kottoor House'

Morning after breakfast proceed to cochin
Reach cochin



Check into the Kottoor House ' A family home of Arun Kottoor & Family'
Enjoy gourmet meals prepared by the lady of the house, known for her culinary expertise in traditional Kerala as well as continental cuisine.
Overnight stay.

At Cochin ' Kottoor House'

Morning proceed to explore more in fort cochin & mattanchery area.
Visit Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue (all in Mattancherry town),
St. Francis church, Santa Cruz basilica, Chinese Fishing Nets (all in fort cochin town)

Back to the kottoor house
Relax
Overnight stay.

Departure Journey

After those memorable days, in time transfer will be arranged to the airport for your safe departure.
End of Tour