Where you stay
4 nights in 3 cities, 5 rooms with 4 extra bed. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Pickup and drop
- Sightseeing
- Meals
- Welcome Drink on Arrival
Trip details
Day by day
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Day 1 Thekkady
Arrive at Trivandrum | Drive to Thekkady via Jatayu Earth Centre
• Arrive in Trivandrum and meet our representative at the airport/railway station.
• Visit Jatayu Earth Centre (30 km / 1 hr from Trivandrum airport). Explore the world’s largest bird sculpture, cable car ride, adventure zone, and Ram Temple.
• Drive to Thekkady (200 km / 5 hrs from Jatayu Earth Centre).
• Enjoy the scenic drive through rubber plantations and Western Ghats.
• Check into the hotel upon arrival and relax.
• Afternoon/Evening in Thekkady:
– Explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary – enjoy an optional boat ride on the scenic Periyar Lake and spot elephants, sambar deer, and exotic bird species.
– Spice Plantation Tour – walk through aromatic plantations of cardamom, pepper, and coffee.
– Visit Elephant Junction (Optional) – experience elephant feeding and rides.
– Stroll through Kumily Local Market – shop for authentic Kerala spices, handmade chocolates, and souvenirs.
• Attend Kathakali & Kalaripayattu shows or opt for a Jungle Jeep Safari.
• Indulge in an Ayurvedic Body Massage.
• Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Sightseeing Places (Entry Charges):
• Jatayu Earth Centre (Entry + Cable Car: ?400 per person | Adventure Activities: ?500–?2000 extra)
• Periyar Wildlife Boating (Boating Fee: ?150 per person)
• Spice Plantation Tour (Entry Fee: ?100 per person)
• Elephant Junction (Optional) (Elephant Ride & Activities: ?500–?1000 per person)
• Kumily Local Market (Free entry; shopping as per choice)
• Kathakali Show (Entry Fee: ?200 per person)
• Kalaripayattu Show (Entry Fee: ?200 per person)
• Jungle Jeep Safari (Cost: ?1500 per person including food)
• Thekkady Ayurvedic Body Massage (Packages starting from ?1500 per person) -
Day 2 Munnar
Drive from Thekkady to Munnar
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to the serene hill station of Munnar, known for its endless tea gardens, mist-covered valleys, and cool climate.
• Enjoy scenic en route halts at:
– Lockhart Gap View Point – panoramic valley views.
– Anayirangal Dam – peaceful lake surrounded by tea estates.
– Power House Waterfalls – a picturesque cascade on the route.
• Upon arrival in Munnar, check into the hotel and relax for a while.
• Afternoon Sightseeing in Munnar:
– Pothamedu View Point – breathtaking vistas of tea, coffee, and cardamom plantations.
– Blossom Hydel Park – a serene leisure spot with gardens and trails.
– Tea Museum (TATA Tea) – learn about tea processing and enjoy tasting sessions.
• Evening at leisure to explore local markets or stroll through tea estates.
• Overnight stay in Munnar.
Sightseeing Places (Entry Charges):
• Lockhart Gap View Point (Free entry; parking charges may apply)
• Anayirangal Dam (Entry Fee: ?50 per person)
• Power House Waterfalls (Free entry; parking charges may apply)
• Pothamedu View Point (Free entry)
• Blossom Hydel Park (Entry Fee: ?20 per person | Camera: ?30 extra)
• Tea Museum (TATA Tea) (Entry Fee: ?125 per person | Tea Tasting: ?100 extra) -
Day 3 Munnar
Munnar Sightseeing
• After breakfast, embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of Munnar. • Explore Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake & Dam, and Munnar Tea Gardens. • Visit Munnar Tea Museum & Factory and Rajamalai Eravikulam National Park. • Enjoy activities like boating, elephant rides, and visiting Blossom Park. • Top Station (evening sunset) Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Munnar.
Sightseeing Places (Entry Charges): • Mattupetty Lake & Dam • Boating (Kashmiri Shikara Boat Ride) • Echo Point • Kundala Lake & Dam • Munnar Tea Museum & Factory (Entrance Fee: ?75 per person) • Blossom Park • Elephant Ride (Cost: ?100 - ?450 per person) • Rajamalai Eravikulam National Park (Entry Fee: ?60 per person) -
Day 4 Alleppey
Drive From Munnar to Alleppey
• Check out from the hotel after breakfast and proceed to Alleppey (165 km/5 hrs). • Enjoy a scenic drive through villages and paddy fields. • Check into the houseboat upon arrival and enjoy 4 Hours of Back Water Cruise with Lunch at the Houseboat. • Witness a spectacular sunset and Enjoy Dinner at the Boathouse. • Overnight stay in the houseboat.
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Day 5
Departure | Drive From Alleppey to Trivandrum via Varkala
• After breakfast, check out from the houseboat and drive to Varkala (130 km / 3–4 hrs).
• Enjoy the scenic coastal route with backwaters merging into the Arabian Sea.
• Morning/Afternoon Sightseeing in Varkala:
– Varkala Beach (Papanasam Beach) – relax on golden sands and experience the healing mineral springs.
– Varkala Cliff – stroll the cliff-top promenade lined with cafes, shops, and panoramic sea views.
– Janardanaswamy Temple – visit the ancient 2000-year-old Vishnu temple (dress code applicable).
– Kappil Lake & Beach – serene backwater-lake meeting the sea; ideal for photos.
– Varkala Aquarium – view exotic marine species in the spiral-shaped aquarium.
– Edava Beach – quiet stretch with black sand patches.
• After sightseeing, drive to Trivandrum (30 km / 1 hr).
• Evening drop at Trivandrum hotel / airport / railway station (no Trivandrum sightseein
