Please ensure when booking flights that you arrive no later than the evening of Day 2 as listed on the itinerary.

After breakfast, proceed for visit to Jansewa Sishusadan - a place established to rescue children suffering on streets and to take actions to hand them over to Child Protection / Welfare Centers. Also, the organisation works to rescue women and children who are subjected to harassment at the hands of those who lead wayward lives enslaved to liquor and drugs and to take actions to bring such victims to the mainstream of life. Lunch at local restaurant or hotel Return to city and do the sightseeing of ancient harbor town of Kochi. Sites include St. Francis' Church with the grave of Vasco Da Gama; enjoy murals and antiques at the Dutch Palace (close on Friday), Jew Town, the Jewish Synagogue, spice market & Chinese fishing nets.

In the evening visit a Hindu Temple. ( B, L, D)

After breakfast, visit to the Cardamom Grading Unit and meet the local ladies working there. This is going to be a unique experience as the ladies, in 21st century, are still working in a very traditional way without using the machines. After this interactive session with these smiling ladies, ride on the jeep and drive to the hill top of this area and soak into the nature's unparallel beauty.

Evening is the time for visit to Periyar Wildlife Reserve. Periyar is South India's most popular wildlife sanctuary, encompassing an area of 777 Sq. Kms. Set on the attractive man-made Periyar Lake, it attracts many visitors every year. Tough the sanctuary was made a part of Project Tiger in 1973, it is better known for its Elephants. Take a boat ride on Lake Periyar and see the wildlife around the lake as you cruise along its banks. Apart from elephants, bison, sambar, wild boar and langurs are common. This boat ride will be on a seat share basis. In order to maximise the available resources, the Government does not allow any exclusive boating here.

Meet the Chef who will take you on a culinary journey through South India's delicious traditional food. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Thekkedy ( B, L, D)

Upon arrival check-in at a hotel. After lunch, visit Amma's Ashram and participate in prayers/activities per Ashram's Schedule.

PM opportuinites for Ayuvedic treatments ( optional-not included.)

Dinner and overnight at hotel in Kollam ( B, L, D)

After lunch, visit the house of a Brahmin lady to learn the art of Kolam. Kolams, geometrical patterns & designs, are a symbol of auspiciousness. It is Hindu belief that that Kolam at the entrance to a home, invites Goddess Lakshmi into the household, and drives away the evil spirits. Traditionally, the women use rice powder to make Kolams. The reason for using rice flour is that we are providing food for the ants & other small insects.

In the evening, visit local theatre to witness Kathkali Dance Show. The word Kathakali literally means "Story-Play". It is known for its large, elaborate makeup and costumes. The themes of the Kathakali are religious in nature. Kathakali is usually performed only by men. Female characters are portrayed by men dressed in women's costume. However, in recent years, women have started to become Kathakali dancers. Farewell dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Cochin ( B, L, D)