Kerala

05N – 06D Kerala Tour Package (02N Munnar || 01N Thekkady || 01N Kumarakom || 01N Alleppey Houseboat)

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Overview

Duration: 05 Nights – 06 Days
Tour Type : Customizable
Explore : Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Alleppey Houseboat

Tour Inclusions

Return airport transfer on private basis
5 night accommodation in deluxe hotels
Daily Breakfast at Hotel
Lunch & Dinner at Houseboat
All transfer & sightseeing on private basis as per itinerary only

Tour Exclusions

Any Train/Airfare
Any entrance/activity fee
Any kind of personal expenses
Any meal other than specified in above inclusions

• Anything which is not mentioned in above inclusions/itinerary

Itinerary

Arrival at Cochin airport/ railway station, meet and assistance. Transfer to Munnar. Munnar is 1800 mts. above sea level and also the place of South India's highest peak (Anamudi - 2695 mts). On the way visit Valara, On the way, visit Valara and Cheeyappara waterfalls; both of these are seasonal attractions, along with tea plantations. On arrival at Munnar, transfer to the Hotel. Check in at hotel. Afternoon visit Rajamala (Eravikulam National Park), the best place to see Nilgiri Tahr (Hemitragus Hilarious) - the mountain goat of South India & Tea Museum. Evening have a short visit to Munnar town. You can see the beautiful tea estates like a green paradise. Overnight at the hotel.

Morning after breakfast full day visit to Munnar. Mattupetty dam, Echo Point, Kundala Dam, Pothamedu Viewpoint, Blossom Park etc are some of the highlights of the sightseeing. Shopping & overnight at the hotel in Munnar.

After breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive to Thekkady, on arrival check in to the hotel. Proceed for local Sightseeing (if time permits) else day at leisure or own activities and overnight stay at Thekkady. One of the world's most fascinating wildlife reserves. The Periyar wildlife sanctuary in Thekkady is spread across 777 sq km of which 360 sq km is thick evergreen forest. Noted for its geomorphology, diversity of wildlife and scenic beauty, the sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Sightseeing in Thekkady: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Spice Plantation.

After breakfast proceed to Kumarakom (190 kms, 6 Hrs), Check in to the hotel on arrival. Kumarakom, the queen of Vembanad, is a ‘Resort’ destination. This tiny village on the edge of Vembanad Lake was practically unknown till one Henry Baker purchased land from the erstwhile King of Travancore to build himself a grand home. Kumarakom, today is a maze of modern resorts and heritage-homes-cum-hotels spilling over the island’s bank. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a must-visit with its numerous beautiful rivulets and waterways. The scenic Vembanad Lake surrounded by mangrove forests and paddy fields is one of the best places for bird viewing inside the sanctuary. A large population of feathered species along with a pleasant climate make it a great picnic spot. As Kumarakom is a popular backwater destination in Kerala, a houseboat cruise is a must-do activity for visitors. A boat cruise on the beautiful Vembanad lake is one of the best ways to enjoy birdwatching in the park. One can also enjoy wildlife photography at Pathiramanal - a small island on the lake. A little ahead of Kumarakom, you can visit the backwater town of Kottayam – packed with rubber plantations and majestic old churches. Overnight stay arranged in Resort.

After breakfast Check out for the Hotel and drive to Alleppey. Set out on an enchanting overnight backwater cruise in traditionally decorated houseboats. Check in time is 01:00 PM and cruise starts with lunch. While cruising, let your eyes settle for the bowed-down paddy fields, local inhabitants, rustic homes, ancient churches / temples and swaying coconut groves. Food will be served onboard. Overnight stay in the houseboat.

After breakfast checkout from hotel / Houseboat (As per your stay) and drive to Cochin Airport / railway station (depending on your departure place) for your flight / train back home, feeling content about a wonderful holiday you spent in the God's Own Country.