Tour Itinerary
Destination Covering : Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Houseboat - Cochin
Explore the Beach and Enchanting of Kerala
Day 01- Arrival in Cochin Airport to Munnar (106km / 3hrs)
Arrival at Cochin Airport (assistance on arrival) and drive to Munnar (140 km - 4 hours drive) on arrival check into the hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 02 - Munnar Local Sightseeing
Spend the day with local sightseeing. Situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundale, Munnar is 1600 Meter above sea level. Munnar was once the summer resort of the British government in South India. Local sightseeing of Munnar includes visit to Mattupetty Dam, Kundale Lake and Echo point. Afternoon proceed to Rajamalai were the rarest species of mountain goat, "NilgiriThars", can be spotted. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 03 - Personal Activity
Day at leisure for own activities. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 04 - Munnar to Thekkady (107km /2hrs)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Thekkady (110 km - 3 hours drive) on arrival check into the hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Day 05 - Thekkady Local Sightseeing
Proceed for the sightseeing tour of Thekkady - one of the world's most fascinating wild life reserves. The Periyar wild life sanctuary in Thekkady is spread across 777 sq km of which 360 sq km is thick ever green forest. Noted for its geomorphology, diversity of wild life and scenic beauty, the sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Optional activities like Boating at Periyar Lake, Spice Plantation visit, Bamboo Rafting, Trekking and Elephant Ride can be done at an extra cost. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Day 06 -Thekkady to Kumarakom (120km / 2hrs)
After early breakfast check out from Hotel and drive to Kumarakom (170 km - 05 Hours drive) on arrival check into Hotel. Proceed for local sightseeing in and around Kumarakom - a tiny backwater hamlet perched on the western banks of the Vembanadu Lake. The stretch of backwater is spread over 900 sq. km. The hamlet clings to tradition and the local population prefers to live adhering to their old ways. Choose a canoe, motor boat or a houseboat and devour the beauty of this backwater paradise at its best. Overnight stay in Kumarakom.
Day 07 -Kumarakom to Alleppey (Houseboat) (43km / 1hrs 30mins)
Early morning around 6.00 AM proceed for bird sanctuary visit. After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive to Alleppey (40 km - 01 Hour drive) - this is a quaint town flanked by the Arabian Sea in the west and has a vast network of lakes, lagoons and freshwater rivers criss-crossing it. Alleppey is an important backwater destination attracting several thousand foreign tourists every year and is also famous for its boat races, beaches, marine products and coir industry. Check into the houseboat on arrival (check in time 1.00 pm). Enjoy the day with a backwater cruise on the Vembanad Lake. Overnight stay is on the houseboat.
Day 08 - Departure
After breakfast check out from the Houseboat at Alleppey (check out time 9.30 AM) and drive to Cochin Airport (70 KM - 2 Hours drive) for onward journey.
Return home with memories of the ultimate holiday
Above Tour Includes :
- 08 Nights' Accommodation in Hotel, as per Itinerary.
- Assistant upon arrival inCochin International Airport/ ErnakulumRailway Station, & Drop at Cochin International Airport / Ernakulam JunctionRailway Station,
- 02 Night stay in Thekkady
- 01 Night stay in Kumarakom
- 01 Night stay in Alleppey
- 03 Nights stay in Munnar
- Meal Plan as per Choice
- AC vehicle for Kerala Tour Package.
- All Transfers and Sightseeing throughout the Tour Itinerary.
- Any Flight | Train Fare Charges.
- Any kind of personal expenses such as Monument Fees, laundry, telephone bills and alcoholic beverages. Camera fees (still or movie)
- Anything not specified in the itinerary
- Entrance charges to places of Interest & Monuments.
- Unspecified meals etc.
- GST