📍 Day 1: Arrival in Thekkady – Into the Wilderness

• Pick-up from Kochi Airport / Kottayam Railway Station
• Scenic drive to Thekkady
• Check-in to a nature resort/spice plantation stay
• Explore nearby spice garden or take an optional jungle walk
• Evening: Watch live Kalaripayattu performance
• Overnight stay in Thekkady

📍 Day 2: Thekkady Exploration – Culture & Nature

• Early morning Periyar Lake Boat Safari
• Visit local market and spice shopping
• Optional bamboo rafting or elephant ride
• Relax with an Ayurvedic massage session (optional)
• Overnight stay in Thekkady

📍 Day 3: Thekkady → Alleppey – Backwater Dreams

• Breakfast and check-out
• Drive to Alleppey (approx. 4.5 hrs)
• Check-in to a private deluxe houseboat
• Cruise through lush canals, paddy fields, and backwater villages
• Enjoy traditional Kerala meals on board
• Sunset on Vembanad Lake
• Overnight stay on the houseboat

📍 Day 4: Departure from Alleppey

• Morning cruise with breakfast
• Disembark from houseboat
• Transfer to Kochi Airport / Railway Station for departure