Where you stay
5 nights in 4 cities, 1 room with 1 extra bed. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Pickup and drop
- Sightseeing
- Meals
Trip details
Day by day
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Day 1 Munnar
Pick up from Cochin Airport or Ernakulam Junction & Drop to Munnar
Drive & proceed for Munnar (approx. 135KM / 3.30 hrs). Munnar is one of the most famous hill stations situated on the Western Ghats at the height of 1600 metres above the sea level. It is essentially a tea town – miles of unending tea plantation can be seen here. Kickstart your Munnar trip plan while you sit back in our tour vehicle and enjoy the scenic beauty, the marvelous waterfalls, Such as Cheeyapara & Valara Waterfalls & visit Spice plantation ,high mountains with the low-flying clouds passing by. Witness tea gardens spread like a green carpet over hundreds of kilometers. Treat your eyes to the lush green hills, and immerse yourself in an experience that is hard to put into mere words. Take in the fresh air from the region that is miles away from pollution. Stay overnight in Munnar.
Sightseeing : Cheeyapara & Valara Waterfalls & visit Spice plantation -
Day 2 Munnar
Munnar Sightseeing
After breakfast, proceed for Munnar sightseeing. Morning visit Eravikulam National Park which is also known as Rajamala, the natural habitat of Nilgiri Thar. Nilgiri Thar can be observed very closely here. Afternoon visit Mattupetty dam, Echo point and Kundala Lake. Boating facilities are available at Mattupetty Dam and Kundala Lake. While coming back visit the flower garden. Evening free for shopping. Overnight at hotel
Optional Activities at Munnar : Motor boat or speedboat ride at Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Lake, Elephant Safari, Horse ride at Kundala, Trekking, Ayurveda Massage etc.
Shopping : Tea, coffee, Spices -
Day 3 Thekkady
Drive from Munnar to Thekkady
After breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive to Thekkady (110 kms / 3.30 hrs) which is also known as Periyar. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the world’s most fascinating natural wildlife reserves. Enroute see Plantations etc. At Thekkady enjoys boating (on own – costs around 500 per person) at man made lake and this is the only wild life sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close from the safety of a boat on the lake. The probable animals to watch are Bison, Gaur, Wild Elephants, Sambhar and a wide variety of birds. Evening free for shopping. Overnight at hotel.
Optional activities at Thekkady : Spice Plantation tour, Ayurveda Massage, Martial Arts Kalaripayattu Show, Kathakali show, Elephant ride etc.
Shopping : Tea, Coffee, Spices, Antiques etc. -
Day 4 Alleppey
Drive from Thekkady to Alleppey
After breakfast checkout from hotel and drive to Alleppey (160 kms / 4 – 4.30 hrs) the backwater destinations of Kerala. Arrive and check in to the Houseboat which is also called as Kettuvallom (the boat will be ready around 1200 hrs) and begin your journey through the picturesque backwaters and small lakes of Kerala. Your houseboat has bedrooms with attached toilets, a dining area cum sit out. There will be 3 accompanying staff in the boat. One driver, one helper and one cook. Lunch, Evening Tea, Snacks and Dinner will be cooked and served on board by the accompanying cook. In AC Boat AC is installed in the bedroom and it will switch on from 9 pm to 6 am only. overnight at Houseboat.
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Day 5 Cochin
Drive from Alleppey to Cochin
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Cochin (Approx. 85 km / 2–2.5 hours), the vibrant commercial capital of Kerala.
Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and relax. Later, proceed for sightseeing and visit the famous Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace), and Marine Drive. You may also enjoy shopping at Lulu Mall or the local markets (optional). -
Day 6
Departure from Cochin
Drop to the Cochin Airport/Ernakulam Junction by Hotel
