Munnar – Thekkady – Allepey – Kumarakkom
INTRODUCTION
Kerala, the abode of the silent backwaters, azure canals, lush and evergreen coconut groves, and warm hearted locals, is one of the most picturesque holiday destinations in the country. Fondly called the “God’s Own Country”, it is adorned by the Arabian Sea and casts a magical spell on the visitors!
Within this 6Days and 5Nights Exotic Kerala Tour, you will be taken to some of the most stunning holiday destinations in Kerala. From hill station to backwater region, tribal village to prismatic beach, you will get to enjoy all the aspects of Kerala’s meticulous beauty within this tour.
SHORT ITINERARY
- Day 01: Cochin to Munnar (Drive: 140 km / 4 Hours)
- Day 02:Munnar sightseeing
- Day 03:Munnar to Thekkady (Drive: 110 km / 3 Hours)
- Day 04:Thekkady to Alleppey (Drive: 160 km / 4 Hours)
- Day 05:Alleppey to Kumarakkom(Drive: 160 km / 4 Hours)
- Day 06:kumarakkom (Drive: 85 km / 2 Hours 30 min)
- Day 07: Kumarakkom to Cochin ,Cochin tour ends
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 01:Cochin to Munnar (140 km / 4 Hours)
Welcome to God’s Own Country! Following your arrival at the Cochin International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by our tour guides and representatives. Post this, you will be driven towards Munnar or the ‘Nature Lover’s Paradise’. Arriving in Munnar, check-in into a hotel or a resort and unwind yourself for a leisure day followed by overnight stay at the hotel/resort.
Day 2Munnar Excursion
Brace the playful morning light and wake up to a beautiful morning at the hotel/resort; get freshened up and enjoy a healthy breakfast. Post this, you will be guided for a full day sightseeing tour wherein you will be visiting the important landmarks and other important places in Munnar..
Mattuppetty, Echo Point, Gundala Lake, Photo Point, Elephant Arrival Spot Cinema Shooting, and several other places. During the day, you will also visit Eravikulam National Park where you can enjoy spotting the exotic Nilgiri Tahr and several other wildlife species. Post this, a visit to Anaimudi Peak; the highest peak in South India, along with Tata Tea Museum, International Blossom(Hydel) Park, spice plantations and other places will be visited during the day overnight stay will be in Munnar..
Day 3Drive from Munnar to Thekkady (110 km / 3 Hours)
Following your lively Munnar excursion on the previous day, today you will be driven towards Thekkady. Home to the wildlife rich Periyar National Park, this tourist town is known for its candid and untouched beauty.
Arriving in Thekkady, check-in into a hotel/resort and after relaxing for a while, you will be taken for a rustic tribal tour to a nearby village followed by a plantation tour. Come evening, you can avail a boat ride in the Periyar Lake and enjoy the wilderness of the Periyar National Park. Returning from the ride, you can indulge in local shopping before retiring into the hotel/resort for your overnight stay.
Day 4 Drive from Thekkady to Alleppey (160 km / 4 Hours)
After today’s breakfast, you will be checked-out from the hotel/resort and driven towards Alleppey; the backwater capital of Kerala. Arriving in Alleppey, check-in into a houseboat and get settle down. Also called the ‘Venice of the East’, Alleppey is known for its mesmerising beauty and charm. During your stay, you can enjoy and experience its meticulous grace along with its warm hospitality.
Post this, you can take an exciting backwater cruise and discover the lush beauty of Alleppey’s amazing network of canals, evergreen paddy fields, coconut lagoons and coir villages. Overnight stay will be at the houseboat.
Day 5Drive from Alleppey to Kumarakkom(32km, 1 hour)
From the ‘Backwater Capital’, today you will be driven to Kovalam, the ‘Beach Capital’ of Kerala. The journey will start post breakfast and will take around 4 hours.
Arriving in Kovalam, you will be taken to the Kovalam Beach, where you can enjoy several beach activities. Adorned by the playful waves of the Arabian Sea, this sandy retreat is visited by a large number of beach lovers and is ideal for activities like swimming, sunbathing, herbal body massages, water sports and lot more. With the advent of the evening, you will be checked-in into a houseboat for your overnight stay.
After a lavish breakfast at the lodging, you will head to the wonderful Kumarakom. This town is a gathering of flawless little islands on the Vembanad Lake, Kerala’s greatest lake in South India. It offers a beautiful viewpoint of emerald green backwaters of Kerala flanked by rich vegetation and paddy fields. Being improved with by and large affirmation by prudence of its backwater tourism, Kumarakom is most looked for after voyager objective in view of its immaculate grandness and tranquillity. With miles of detachment and peace being a champion among the most serene commitments of Kumarakom, this enthralling goal has got something for everybody. When you touch base at Kumarakom, register with the inn and take some rest. In the evening, you will be taken for boating along the lake and bird watching at the sanctuary..
Day6Drive from Kumarakkom to cochin
Waking up today morning, we will and pack your bags and check-out from the cochin. Wish adieu to cochin and take your final drive to Cochin airport; with your arrival in Cochin, this exciting tour will come to an end!
Main Highlights of this Tour
Echo Point, Gundala Lake, Elephant Arrival Point, Cinema Shooting Point, Jungle Honey Bee Nest, Mattuppetty, Tata Tea Museum, Eravikulam National Park, Blossom Hydel Park, Spice Plantation, Anaimudi Peak, Periyar National Park, Houseboat Cruise
Inclusions
- Pickup from Cochin airport and drop to Cochin Airport or Railway station or Bus station
- All sightseeing, land transfer & inter hotel transfer.
- Driver’s bata, tollfare, parking, road tax and fuel charges.
- Transportation as mentioned with an English speaking friendly driver throughout your trip.
- Accommodation as mentioned with breakfast.
Exclusion
- Entrance fees to Amusement parks & Boating charges.
- Optional activities mentioned in the itinerary.
- Compulsory Gala Dinner on X’mas & New year Eve if applicable
- Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions