3 Day Wildlife and Culture Private Tour of Thekkady from Kochi

3 Day Wildlife and Culture Private Tour of Thekkady from Kochi

Starts in: Kochi Available: Every day
Private Tour Package
Air Conditioned Transport
Accommodation Included
Entrance Fees Included
3 days package
English
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$399per person
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3 Day Wildlife and Culture Private Tour of Thekkady from Kochi Highlights

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Walk through an organic farm growing pomegranates, grapes, and papayas

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See performances of Kathakali dance and Kalariyapattu martial arts

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Tour a spice plantation where they grow tea, coffee, cardamom, and pepper

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Cruise the Periyar Animal Sanctuary and watch the local animals frolic

Why we chose this tour

Our 3 Day Wildlife and Culture Tour of Thekkady from Kochi immerses you in the serene beauty and unique work of a local organic farm, allowing you to visit spice plantations, vegetable fields, and a local market for a deeper look at this rural region. Tour an expansive wildlife sanctuary and experience a singular display of Kathakali dance and Kalarippayattu martial arts, both of which originated in Kerala. This tour is available every day and leaves with guaranteed departures.


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3 Day Wildlife and Culture Private Tour of Thekkady from Kochi Itinerary

Day 1 - Organic Farms of Thekkady
  • Your first day begins at 8 AM in Thekkady, and you'll be driven from hotels or the airport in Kochi to the farm where you'll spend your next few days of discovery.
  • The organic farm grows papayas, mango, passionfruit, grapes, sapota, and jackfruit, along with raising bees, and you'll sample some of these in your lunch when you arrive to the cottage.
  • Help your meal settle with a walking tour of the farm, including some of the many fruit orchards, the apiary, the tree nursery, and the vineyard.
  • You'll also learn their techniques for composting, feed some of the animals in the livestock pen and poultry farm, and take an informational tour of the edible and medicinal herb garden.
  • Enjoy panoramic views of the valley below, and you can spend the rest of the day cycling the local villages or taking a bull cart ride through the farms that are currently harvesting.
  • Overnight in the Organic Farm.
Wildlife And Culture Tour Of Thekkady From Kochi - Day 1
Day 2 - Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary
  • Today you'll dive deep into the wild animals and plants that are native to this region with a visit to the Periyar Wildlife Reserve, which is a sanctuary for both tigers and elephants.
  • Admire the majesty of these animals in their natural habitat with a boat cruise to the dam catchment area, and keep an eye out for the other animals that live here, like bison, wild dogs, and hornbills.
  • Take some free time for lunch on your own before visiting the Mudra Cultural Center in Kumily for exhibitions of Kathakali and Kalarippayattu, 2 unique art forms from Kerala.
  • Kathakali is a dramatic form of dance from the 17th century, famous for its intense makeup, narrative moves, and the beauty of the stories from the Ramayana that they exhibit.
  • Kalarippayattu is an ancient form of martial arts, drawing inspiration from animals for its raw power and sinuous strength.
  • See if you can spot the influence of lions, tigers, elephants, snakes, crocodiles, and wild boars throughout the exhibition.
  • After, you will be taken back to the farm for some rest and to get yourself dinner.
  • Overnight in the Organic Farm (Breakfast included).
Wildlife And Culture Tour Of Thekkady From Kochi - Day 2
Day 3 - Kerala Cultural Experience
  • Enjoy a fresh breakfast overlooking the farm before visiting the busy local market of Cumbum.
  • Here you'll see a variety of fresh produce and spices being sold by local farmers to the townspeople, who buy their garlic, onion, tomato, okra, beans, carrots, and green chilies here.
  • Continue to a spice plantation that will delight you with beautiful sights, singular smells, and decadent tastes.
  • You'll see tea, coffee, cardamom, pepper, and oranges being grown before hopping into your private transportation back to Kochi
  • You will reach Kochi by 6 PM.
  • (Breakfast included).
Wildlife And Culture Tour Of Thekkady From Kochi - Day 3
NB - all timings on 3 Day Wildlife and Culture Private Tour of Thekkady from Kochi are approximate
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Includes
Transportation to and from Kochi
Fully guided tour
2 overnight (based on double rooms)
2 Breakfasts
Entrance fees
Excludes
Lunches and Dinners
Beverages
Personal travel insurance
Gratuities
What to Bring
Passport
Walking Shoes
Water
Hat
Sunscreen
Essential Information
3* Hotel: Harvest Fresh Farm in Lower Camp, Thekkady or similar
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