Trip Highlights
- Sightseeing in Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey
- Visit to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Backwaters of Alleppey
About The Package
Kerala, God’s Own Country and one of the most popular and scenic destinations in India. It is a perfect destination for a nice family vacation and a great destination for honeymooners as well. Kerala is lively and vibrant land of natural beauty with variety of activities to do. In this tour, visit most of the beautiful places in Kerala, from countryside to Western Ghats and from cities to the backwaters. Home to plantations, backwaters, arts, culture, delicious cuisines, Ayurveda, great relaxations, beaches and much more – Kerala has to offer. This tour package is designed for a traveller who wishes to have glimpses of Kerala.
Package Includes
- Accommodation as mentioned in itinerary in well-appointed rooms.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- AC chauffer driven vehicle from Kochi to Kochi for applicable transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary.
- Vehicle fuel charges, driver charges, parking, toll taxes and interstate taxes.
Day
1
Arrival at Kochi
Welcome to Kerala, God’s Own Country, is a perfect and beautiful destination to spend a quality time in India.
Once you arrive at Kochi airport, our ever smiling representative would give you a warm welcome. Take a sip of refreshing fresh coconut water and transfer to the hotel. After getting refreshed, we would take you for a panoramic tour of Kochi. Kochi is the most important commercial city in Kerala and is an important port of India located on Arabian Sea. Kochi has the history from ancient times and it was an important spice trading centre in India. Once a princely state before independence, Kochi was also ruled by many dynasties and counties prior to it.
In this sightseeing tour, visit Marine Drive, Fort Kochi, Chinese fishing nets, Santa Cruz Basilica, Jewish Synagogue (except Fri/Sat), Mattanacherry Palace (except Friday) and other places of tourist attractions if time permits. In the evening, at around 5 pm, you can see the marvelous Kathakali dance performance (optional – at an additional cost). Back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day
2
Kochi-Munnar (140 Km / Appx. 4 hrs.)
After breakfast, at around 10 am, proceed to Munnar. Munnar is one of the most sought after hill stations in South India. It is situated in the Western Ghats at 1600 m above sea level. The hill station is famous for tea plantations, waterfalls, wildlife and pleasant weather. Upon arrival at Munnar, check in at the hotel. Later in the afternoon, you would be going to visit various scenic points in Munnar. Overnight stay at the hotel. (B)
Day
3
Munnar
After breakfast, go for scenic tours of Munnar and surrounding spots. Visit Mettupatty dam, Devikulam, Tea museum, Photo point, Echo pint and other tourist spots. We can also arrange short trekking tours for you. Back to the hotel by evening and overnight stay at the hotel. (B)
Day
4
Munnar-Thekkady (115 Km / Appx. 3 hrs.)
After breakfast, proceed to another beautiful destination, Thekkady. Thekkady is extremely rich in flora and fauna and range of variety of birds. Upon arrival at this captivating destination, check in at the hotel. After getting refreshed, you would be going to visit spice plantations in Thekkady. Overnight stay at the hotel. (B)
Day
5
Trip to Periyar / Thekkady-Alleppey (150 Km / Appx. 4 hrs.)
At around 6 am, you would be proceeding to Periyar wildlife sanctuary. While enjoying the boat ride in Lake Periyar, you can see the variety of animals in their natural habitat (Boat ride at an additional cost payable directly). Back to the hotel by 9.30 am and enjoy your breakfast. Later go for sightseeing of Thekkady. Visit various sightseeing places in Thekkady. We can also arrange for nature walks, planation tours and trekking tour. After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Alleppey, another beautiful backwater town. Upon arrival, check in at the houseboat. You can select an option to stay in the houseboat as staying in the houseboat in Alleppey is really unique, great and refreshing experience. If you select to stay in the hotel/resort, you can have a boat ride in the backwaters and you can see the beauty of the backwaters, tiny villages located on the banks of the lake and a visit to an island for refreshments (at an additional cost). Overnight stay at Alleppey. (B)
Day
6
Departure from Alleppey / Transfer to Kochi (65 Km / Appx. 2 hrs.)
After breakfast, check out from houseboat. We would transfer you to Kochi airport or Ernakulam railway station as per your onward travel connection. (B)
End of the memorable tour!!