Itinerary
Day 1: Cochin to Munnar
Stop At: Cheeyappara Waterfalls, Kochi-Madurai-Tondi Point Rd, Idukki 685561 India
The Cheeyappara Waterfall is on the way to Munnar, between Neriamangalam and Adimali. The Cheeyappara Waterfall cascades down in seven steps.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Valara waterfalls, Idukki India
Valara waterfalls falling from a height of about 1000 feet and provide a magnificent view. These waterfalls are surrounded by lush, dense forests that are home to a variety of animals and birds. It is one of the top waterfalls near Munnar, 1 kms after Cheeyappara waterfalls.
Though the falls are visible from highway,
Duration: 15 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in a Deluxe Hotel in Munnar
Day 2: Munnar Sight seeing
Stop At: Mattupetty Dam, Munnar Top Station Highway, Munnar 685616 India
Mattupetty is among the most visited destinations in the tourist hotbed of Munnar. It is a beautiful picnic spot that regularly attracts visitors. People love visiting the dam and lake here and families can regularly be seen enjoying a fine afternoon in the area. The view of the valley from here is breath-taking and one gets to simply relax and enjoy the beautiful weather.
The lush green tea plantations and forests in and around Mattupetty are ideal for trekking and host a large number of unique bird species. The District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC), Idukki provides boating facilities at Mattupetty Dam that are loved by all our visitors. The drive up the location itself is cherished by all who embark upon it, as the mist-covered valleys rising to meet you are a trulyawe-inspiring sight.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Echo Point, Munnar-Top Station Highway, Munnar 685616 India
Echo Point, Popular for its natural echo phenomenon, one can always see the area full of eager visitors throughout the year. At an altitude of about 600 ft, people love taking a walk in the lush greenery surrounding the place. It is an ideal picnic spot.
People usually come across Echo Point while making the trip to Top Station, the highest point (1700m) in Munnar, on the Munnar-Kodaikanal road. Here the clouds seem like they are just an arm’slength away and one gets a brilliant view of the valley below. This is also a prime viewing spot for the Neelakurinji (Strobilantheskunthianus), flowers which bloom once every twelve years.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kundala Dam Lake, Top Station, Munnar India
The place is a blissful escapade for tourists who want to spend undisturbed sightseeing in Munnar. Kundala Lake is a popular picnic and photography spot for the tranquil landscape it embraces. The water reservoir is one of its chief attractions.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park, Munnar India
Eravikulam National Park is around 15 kms from Munnar town and it is the natural habitat of the Nilghiri Thar. It is the first and largest national park in kerala. The national park is managed by the Kerala Department of Forest and Wildlife, Munnar. Apart from Tahr, other little known animals such as Nilgiri marten, small clawed otter, ruddy mongoose, and dusky striped squirrel are also found. Elephants make seasonal visits.
The national park is divided into three areas – the core area, the buffer area and the tourism area. In which, the Rajamalai is known to be the tourism area of the park. Private vehicles are not allowed within the park. You can park your vehicle in the parking area and go to the park by common transportation provided by the Authorities. Tickets are issued till 430 PM - Every year it will be closed nearly for two months due to their calving season, normally in February and March
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in a Deluxe Hotel in Munnar
Day 3: Munnar to Alleppey
Stop At: Alleppey Backwaters, Alappuzha India
Arrive Alleppey and Check in to Private Houseboat by 12 noon and begin your journey through the picturesque backwaters and small lakes of Kerala. Your houseboat has bedrooms with attached toilet, a dining area cum sit out. There will be 3 accompanying staff in the boat. One driver, one helper and one cook. Lunch, Evening Tea, Snacks and Dinner will be cooked and served on board by the accompanying cook.
Duration: 10 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Ac Deluxe Houseboat (Ac time 9 pm to 6 am)
Day 4: Alleppey to Cochin sight seeing and departure
Stop At: Alappuzha Beach, Alleppey, Alappuzha 688007 India
Alappuzha Beach is a beach in Alappuzha town and a tourist attraction in Kerala, India. Beach has an old pier which extend to sea is over 150 years old.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Paradesi Synagogue, Jew Town Rd Mattancherry, Kochi (Cochin) India
Constructed in 1568, this is the oldest synagogue in the Commonwealth. Known for mid 18th century hand painted, willow patterned floor tiles from China, a clock tower, Hebrew inscriptions on stone slabs, great scrolls of the Old Testament, ancient scripts on copper plates etc.chin
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mattancherry Palace, Palace Road, Kochi (Cochin) India
This palace is also known as Dutch Palace. Built by Portuguese in 1555 AD. The Palace was renovated by in 1663 by the Dutch and got the present name. The Palace houses beautiful murals, royal costumes, palanquins, Dutch maps of old Kochi, three dimensional portrait of Maharaja,
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jew Town, Old Cochin, Kochi (Cochin) 682002 India
famous for its antique shops and colonial buildings that speak about the good old days of communal harmony. The Jew town is a narrow street between Mattancherry Palace and the Synagogue.
Dutch Palace, Jewish synagogue & Jew street are at Mattanchary (2 km to Fort Cochin)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Church of Saint Francis, Old Kochi, Kochi (Cochin) India
The Protestant church was originally built by Portuguese in 1503 AD and is believed to be the oldest church built by the Europeans in India. This was initially built of timber and later reconstructed in stone masonry. It was restored in 1779 by Protestant Dutch, converted to an Anglican church by the British in 1795 and is present governed by the Church of South India. Vasco da gama was buried here in 1524 before his remains were moved to Lisbon, Portugal. The tombstone still remains.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Vasco da Gama Square, Kochi (Cochin) India
Beachfront promenade with food stalls, near where fishermen use huge nets on teak & bamboo poles.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fort Kochi Beach, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India
The Fort Kochi beach, with its clean premises and tranquil atmosphere, is frequented by tourists as well as the local people.
There are many factors that differentiate the beach from the other beaches of Kerala. The presence of the Chinese fishing nets is probably the most easily identifiable one. The trees and the greenery on the walkway to the beach add to the serene atmosphere there. It is on these beaches that the famous Cochin Carvinal is conducted on New Year’s Eve.
The sea food, the Vasco da Gama Square adjacent to the beach, a light house and a granite walkway are the other main attractions. The beach also gives you a breathtaking view of the sunset. If you are lucky, you may glimpse cargo ships passing through the sea. The remains of the Fort Immanuel can also be seen here. A section of the beach is not accessible to visitors as it is under the control of the Indian Navy.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi Beach Kochi-682001 Kerala India, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India
Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) are a type of stationary lift net in India. They are fishing nets that are fixed land installations for fishing.
Duration: 15 minutes
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No accommodation included on this day.