Itinerary
Day 1: Cochin to Munnar - Pickup from Cochin and drive to Munnar.
Stop At: Cheeyappara Waterfalls, Kochi-Madurai-Tondi Point Rd, Idukki 685561 India
The Cheeyappara Waterfall is on the Kochi - Madurai Highway, between Neriamangalam and Adimali. This waterfall cascades down into seven steps.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Valara waterfalls, Idukki India
Valara Waterfalls are known for the lush greenery surrounding.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Neriamangalam, Neriamangalam, Idukki District, Kerala
Opened in 1935, it is the first Class A arch bridge in Asia. Popularly known as the gateway to the high ranges, it is located in Neriamangalam and presently a part of NH 85
Stop At: Punarjani Traditional Village, 2nd Mile Pallivasal, Munnar 685565 India
Evening you can see Kathakali Dance performance and martial arts Kalaripayattu show here.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in a Premium hotel in Munnar
Day 2: Munnar - sightseeing
Stop At: Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park, Munnar India
Rajamala is around 15 kms from Munnar town and is the natural habitat of the Nilghiri Thar. It is around 2695 Mts above the sea level. Half of the world’s population of rare mountain goat or thar is now found here. Rajamala region is one of the three regions of Eravikulam National Park and visitors are allowed only in this region. - Closed in the month February / March as its the calving season.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mattupetty Dam, Munnar Top Station Highway, Munnar 685616 India
Mattupetty Lake and Dam is a very beautiful picnic spot and is situated at a height of 1700 meters. Boating facilities are available in Mattupetty Dam.
Duration: 1 hour
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kundala Dam Lake, Top Station, Munnar India
Boating facilities are available in Kundala
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Kannan Devan Tea Museum, Nullatani Estate, Munnar India
One can observe the history and growth of tea estates in the area. We get to watch the transition from the rudimentary tea roller to the modern fully automated tea factory. Various stages of tea processing can be seen, which includes the making of black tea. One can also see a sundial, placed on a granite block, which was made in 1913 by the Art Industrial School at Nazareth, Tamil Nadu. It has other attractions like the 'Pelton Wheel' used in the power generation plant in the 1920s, tea roller and a rail engine wheel of the Kundale Valley Light Railway.
A demonstration room for tea tasting is another attraction where one would come across different varieties of tea. One can taste some of the most exotic varieties of tea available around the world here. It has steadily turned into a must-visit spot for those who wish to delve into the soul of Munnar.
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in a Premium hotel in Munnar
Day 3: Munnar to Alleppey
Stop At: Alleppey Backwaters, Alappuzha India
Arrive at Alleppey, 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 an attached toilet, and a dining area cum sit-out. There will be 2 accompanying staff in the boat. One driver, one helper cum cook. Lunch, Evening Tea, Snacks, Dinner, and Breakfast will be cooked and served on board by the accompanying cook.
Duration: 10 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Houseboat
Day 4: Alleppey to Cochin
Stop At: Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi Beach Kochi-682001 Kerala India, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India
Chinese fishing nets is believed to have been introduced in Kochi by Chinese explorer Zheng He. The fishing net established itself on the Kochi shores between 1350 and 1450 AD.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Church of Saint Francis, Old Kochi, Kochi (Cochin) India
Saint Francis Church, in Fort Kochi originally built in 1503, is one of the oldest European churches in India and has great historical significance
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jew Town, Old Cochin, Kochi (Cochin) 682002 India
Jew Town situated at Mattancherry in Fort Kochi is famous for its antique shopping avenues and is a favourite haunt of antique hunters.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Paradesi Synagogue, Synagogue Ln, Kochi (Cochin) 682002 India
The Paradesi Synagogue aka Cochin Jewish Synagogue or the Mattancherry Synagogue is a synagogue located in Mattancherry Jew Town, a suburb of the city of Kochi, Kerala, in India. The Synagogue, is more than a hundred years old and houses many rare antiques.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mattancherry Palace, Palace Road, Kochi (Cochin) 682002 India
The Mattancherry Palace is a palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, in Mattancherry, Kochi, which features Kerala murals depicting portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fort Kochi Beach, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India
Fort Kochi beach is a beach along the Arabian Sea situated in Fort Kochi in the city of Kochi
Duration: 30 minutes
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No accommodation included on this day.