| Day |
Title |
Description |
| 1. |
Day 01: Cochin (1 Hr Drive) |
You are greeted on arrival at Cochin Airport/Railway station by our representative and thereafter transfer to the hotel. After refreshing continues with the local sightseeing tour, here you can see the St Francis Church, the oldest Church in India, 500-year-old Portuguese Houses, Chinese fishing nets, 16th-century Synagogue, Jew Town, and Mattancherry Palace, built by Portuguese, this Palace contains some of India’s most beautiful murals, etc. An evening enjoying One-hour Kayaking tours through the serene backwaters of Cochin. Stay overnight at Ramada Resort by Wyndham - Superior Room.
(NB - Jewish synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, etc are closed on all Fridays & Saturdays) |
| 2. |
Day 02: Munnar (130 Kms/4 Hrs Drive) |
After breakfast drive to Munnar a hill station(130 Kms/4 Hrs drive), located 1600 meters above sea level. Once the summer resort of the erstwhile British administration in South India it still retains its colonial charm and is famous for its tea plantations, most of which are privately owned. With its sprawling estates, rolling hills, sparkling waterfalls, picture postcard hamlets, and undulating valleys, Munnar is an ideal holiday destination. En route visiting Cheyyapara & Valara waterfalls. Check into your hotel and unwind. Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the ambiance of Munnar. Overnight at Scenic Munnar - Superior Room |
| 3. |
Day 03: Munnar |
The morning after breakfast 8 AM ready for a short trekking tour to Attukad Waterfalls along with a Naturalist. Later continue with the sightseeing tour of Munnar which includes Tea Gardens, Tea Museum(Which will be closed on Mondays), Eravikulam National Park, Blossom Garden, Echo point, and Mattupetty dam; you can also enjoy boating in the Lake (optional). Overnight at Scenic Munnar - Superior Room |
| 4. |
Day 04: Thekkady (110kms/3.5 Hrs Drive) |
The morning after breakfast 9 AM drive to Thekkady(110 Kms/3.5 Hrs drive), an area known for its undulating hills, spice plantations, and elephant sightings. One of the 27 wildlife reserves in India, the Periyar valley in Thekkady is the oldest. Check into your hotel. Afternoon you can go on a boat cruise in the Lake to watch wild animals is an option (Inside the sanctuary). You can make the prior reservation through http://www.ktdc-boating.com/ (preferable timing 3.30 pm). You can also explore the activities like the Spice Plantation tour, Martial arts performance seeing, Elephant ride, etc. Stay overnight at Greenwoods Resort - Aranya Room A/c |
| 5. |
Day 05: Kumarakom (140 Kms/4 Hrs Drive) |
After breakfast drive to Kumarakom - the enchanting backwater region of Kerala and check into your hotel. The labyrinthine network of rivers, canals, streams, and lagoons which form the famed backwaters offer stunning views and is an ideal place to relax. Afternoon you can visit the local Bird Sanctuary and evening enjoy a 1-hour sunset cruise through the backwaters. Stay overnight at Rhythm Kumarakom - Lake View Premium Terrace Room A/c |
| 6. |
Day 06: Marari (35 Kms/1.5 Hrs Drive) |
Drive to the picturesque fishermen’s village of Mararikulam and check into your resort. Tucked away inside quiet and lush coconut groves the resorts set by the pristine white sand beaches of the Marari offer you unparalleled quiet in astoundingly beautiful settings. Day at leisure at the beach resort. Overnight at Xandari Pearl Resort - Green Pearl A/c |
| 7. |
Day 07: Departure (75kms/2.5 Hrs Drive) |
Departure Transfer to the Cochin Airport/Railway station for onward journey. |
