The Unusuals of Kerala Tour

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Travel Route

Day 1: Coimbatore  Arrival- Pollachi
Upon your Coimbatore arrival, you will be transferred to Pollachi which is located 40 km southwards of Coimbatore. The place is nestled near Western Ghats and hence is blessed with the peaceful environs and pleasant climate all around the year the place is quite popular for its markets selling freshest of veggies and the jaggery of  finest quality. The Pollachi Market is the largest market in the southern region of India and its market of jaggery is the largest one in Asia.
As you arrive Shenbaga Vilasam, you will be greeted with a traditional welcome. Thereafter proceed for your check-ins and later explore the astounding village which is bestowed with simple homes, Village temples. Thereafter enjoy the exquisite veg cuisine at local accommodation. Overnight stay.

Day2: Pollachi 
The following day after having your breakfast proceed for acquainting with the local agricultural practices of Pollachi. You can even go for spiritual journey while your excursion to Shenbaga Vilasam which houses a residence which has witnessed the stay and preachings of several saints. Soak in the ethereal sanctity of the place and later visit the ancient temple of Lord Choleshwara and Goddess Shenbagavalli, located in Samthar Village and is belived to be dated back to 7 centuries old. Overnight stay at Shenbaga Vilasam.

Day 3: Shenbaga Vilasam-Valparai
The following day is going to be full of some exciting thrills and activities which commences with the climbing the height of 3000 feet which has 49 hairpin turns. The road cruise to Valparai crosses through Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary houses several species of wildlife like elephants, boars, lion tailed macaques,  spotted deer, Giant squirrels and more. The place offers the picturesque delights of bird watching too. On the way you will be visiting the Monkey falls and Aliyar Dam.
Upon your Valparai arrival, proceed for your check ins in one of the 3 bungalows  which are named after the former british owners. Valparai was commenced by Carver Marsh who developed the area for the fine harvested tea. The rest of the day can be spent in leisure. Overnight stay in Valparai.

Day 4: Valparai
The following day can be spend in the leisure walk around the lush green tea plantations  where you can mingle with the local workers and can know a lot about the tea production. Later you can visit the largest tea factory of Valparai Area where you can learn to make your very own tea. Later explore the local attractions which include the natural delights as water bodies and forests along with Temples. Soak in the beauty of green views and lovely weather along with the charms of fresh air.

Day 5: Athirapally
The following day after breakfast you will be leaving for a wondrous stretch with no human settlement where you can catch the sights of elephants and bisons wandering here and there. Try to procrastinate the night driving. This is the only region of western Ghats where you can sight the four kinds of endangered hornbills. Athirapally is best known for its waterfall. Upon arrival proceed for your resort check-ins that is nestled amidst the Sholayar Ranges. Later you will be processing for the site exploration where you can visit the rainforest to catch the delightful sights of native animals and birds. Later you will be visiting the Athirapally Falls which cascades from the height of eighty feet to merge into Chalakudy river. Overnight stay in Athirapally.

Day6: More of Athirapally
The pristine rainforest of the area is quite a stunning site for a visit which can be explored with great interest with the prior approval of forest department for a illustrious jungle trek. Catch the astounding sights of several endangered birds, animals and trees of Athirapally forest. The forest houses more than 1000 wildlife species inclusding snakes, wolves, elephants, beers, leopards, etc. 
The forest apart from aboding the exotic wildlife is also the home of tribesmen of Sholayar Ranges. The four tribes , namely the Mannanam, The Muthuvara, the Kadar and the Malayar leads the simplest of lifestyle with bare minimum needs. Following the age old tribal traditions, the tribal people of Athirapally is quite famed for their warm hospitality. You can enjoy camping here where you can catch the insights of tribal living along with mingling with the local tribal people. 

Day 7: Athirapally to Cochin 
The following day you will be leaving for Cochin. Upon arrival, proceed for your hotel check-ins. Rest there for a while and later you will be proceeding for the sightseeing of Cochin which is also called as the “Queen of the Arabian Sea”. The coastal delight of Kerala is the blended fusion of ecstatic old world and vibrant new charm and houses several Spectacular marvels like Mattancherry Palace which is popularly called as the Dutch Palace and houses the mural that are executed in the in the finest of Hindu temple art and are not only religious but embellished and stylised, the Paradesi Synagogue, which is one of the seven synagogues of Cochin Jewish Community, Santa Cruz Basilica, which is one of the eight Basilica of Kerala and exhibits the finest of architectural and artistic splendor and hues of gothic style,  ernakulam shiva Temple, St. francis Church and many more. 
Later in the evening you can enjoy the enchanting views of Chinese fishing nets. Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 8: Cochin departure
The Following day after breakfast, you will be transferred to Cochin airport for boarding the flight for the onward journey.