Itinerary
Day 1: Cochin to Munnar
Stop At: Cheeyappara Waterfalls, Kochi-Madurai-Tondi Point Rd, Idukki 685561 India
It is on the way to Munnar, between Neriamangalam and Adimali. It cascades down in seven steps. Can see from Road itself.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Valara waterfalls, Idukki India
Valara Water falls is also on the way to Munnar, 2 Kms after Cheeyappara water falls (right side)
Duration: 10 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel in Munnar (3 star facility)
Day 2: Munnar Sight seeing
Stop At: Mattupetty Dam, Munnar Top Station Highway, Munnar 685616 India
Mattupetty Dam, on the way to Kundala Lake, is a storage Concrete Gravity dam built in the mountains to conserve water for hydroelectricity. Boating option available here (not included in the package)
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Echo Point, Munnar-Top Station Highway, Munnar 685616 India
This place gets its name from the natural Echo phenomenon. It’s noted for 2 acres of evergreen forest upon a huge rock. The rock is more than 500 acres in area. Echo Point is fully covered with abundant green sceneries which looks like a whole place covered with green blanke
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kundala Dam Lake, Top Station, Munnar India
It is a picturesque place, around 6 kms after Echo point. There is an artificial dam in Kundala which is the major attraction here. Kashmiri shikkara boats and row boats are available on rent. Horse ride also available. (on own)
Mattupetty - Echo Point and Kundala Lake are on same direction.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park, Munnar India
Eravikulam National Park, is the natural habitat of the Nilghiri Thar. Nilghiri Thar can see closely here. You can go the the park by their Van and there may by rush at the counter to get tickets. can book tickets online at https://eravikulamnationalpark.in/landing/index.php - Every year it will be closed nearly for two months due to their calving season, normally in February and March
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Kannan Devan Tea Museum, Nullatani Estate, Munnar India
It is in the town itself, it is a demo model of the real thing, but it still shows the basic process. A section of the Tea museum also houses classic bungalow furniture, typewriters, wooden bathtub, magneto phone, iron oven, manual calculators and EPABX of the1909 telephone system. A 30-minute video explaining the history of Munnar, its tea estates and the programs put in place for its workers screens hourly.
A demonstration room for tea tasting is another attraction where one would come across different varieties of tea. Those eager to understand the nuances of tea processing can do so at the CTC and orthodox tea-manufacturing unit at the museum.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Munnar (same 3 star facility hotel)
Day 3: Munnar to Thekkady
Stop At: Anayirankal Dam, Kerala 685613
Surrounded by tea plantations & forests, this 1960s earthen dam & reservoir.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Periyar National Park, Banks Of Artificial Periyar Lake, Thekkady India
Boating at Periyar Lake (a man made lake) and this is the only wild life sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close from the safety of a boat on the lake. The probable animals to watch are Bison, Gaur, Wild Elephants, Sambhar and a wide variety of birds.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kumily, Kerala, India
Evening visit Kumily Market or see Kathakali Dance / Kalaripayattu show.. please coordinate with driver.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay at 3 star category hotel
Day 4: Thekkady to Alleppey
Stop At: Alleppey Backwaters, Alappuzha India
After breakfast checkout from hotel and drive to Kumarakom or Alleppey (160 kms / 4 – 4.30 hrs) the backwater destinations of Kerala. Arrive and check in to Houseboat (Private boat for you) which is also called as Kettuvallom (the boat will ready around 1200 hrs) 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. In AC Boat AC is installed in bedroom and it will switch on from 9 pm to 6 am only. overnight at Houseboat.
Duration: 21 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in a Private Ac Deluxe Houseboat
Day 5: Alleppey to Cochin sight seeing and departure
Stop At: Alappuzha Beach, Kerala, India
After breakfast checkout from houseboat by 9 am and drive to Cochin city. if interested visit Alleppey beach on the way.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: St. Francis CSI Church, Saint Francis Church Road Opp, Head Post Office, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001, 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: Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, X67V+X48, Bastian St, Fort Nagar, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001, India
The church situated at Fort Kochi close to St. Francis Church and is worth visiting. Some beautiful paintings can be seen here. The Church was built by Portuguese and elevated to Cathedral by Pope Paul IV in 1558.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fort Kochi, Fort Kochi, Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala
A mix of old houses built by the Portuguese, Dutch and British in these colonial periods line the streets of Fort Kochi. Here is a small beach also. Co
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi Beach Kochi-682001 Kerala India, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India
These huge cantilevered fishing nets are brought to India by ancient Chinese traders between 1350 and 1450 AD. These nets are set up on teak woods and bamboo poles. It exhibits a mechanical method of catching fish by local fishermen and they are used in High tides. Coc
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mattancherry Palace, Palace Road, Kochi (Cochin) India
The Dutch palace also known as Mattanchery 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: 30 minutes
Stop At: Paradesi Synagogue, X745+XPW, Synagogue Ln, Jew Town, Kappalandimukku, Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala 682002, 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 To
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jew Town, Old Cochin, Kochi (Cochin) 682002 India
is 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: 45 minutes
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No accommodation included on this day.