Leaving Fort Kochi early we surprise you to a spot north-east, a hamlet called ‘Cherukunnam’. This little village is interspersed with canals in all directions. We bike along one of these canal bund roads amid lush green paddy fields, numerous coconut trees and lonely villages leading you to the Edamalayar forests.. The Edamalayar forests and the Thattekad Bird Sanctuary are famous for the numerous birds and is along the mighty Periyar river. The birds, the air and the calm breeze lift you and rejuvenate your body & mind. Spread around an area of 25 sq km, this sanctuary has more than 200 varieties of birds which include the large falcon, grey jungle fowl, white breasted water hen, hornbill etc.

After lunch we will take you for a plantation walk around the area and we will come back for tea. After the tea kayaking through the Periyar river around one hour. Evening we will come back to Fort Cochin.

Specifics:

– Tour Starts : Fort Kochi, Kerala.
– Tour Ends : Fort Kochi, Kerala.
– Activity Level : Moderate
– Cycling Distance : ~ 40Kms