Morning free for trekking with a naturalist, a wide range of birds also inhabit this area. Time also for a visit to Eravikulam. After lunch take a scenic drive to Periyar ( 110kms/2.5hrs). Periyar is part of the Project Tiger scheme and is also home to large herds of elephants, bison and deer.

It is also famous for it's wide range of waterbirds and is unique in that the wildlife spotting is done by boat with a 2 hour boat ride on Lake Periyar. Early morning and late afternoon are the best times for seeing elephants and other animals coming to the lake to drink and bathe. Overnight in Periyar.

Take an early morning boat ride and visit the various spice plantations where cardamom, nutmeg and pepper are grown. After lunch drive through lush agricultural areas down the hills to Kumarakom.

Kumarakom is located on the Backwaters and is home to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Take a boat ride at sunset to see the birds coming into nest for the night. Overnight in Kumarakom