essence of Kerala

Suggested Itinerary - 6D/5N

MUNNAR + THEKKADY + HOUSEBOAT + KOCHI

Day 1: Kochi airport - Munnar

Welcome to Kochi, the commercial capital of Kerala

Meet & assist at Kochi airport, and proceed to Munnar, the hill-station of Kerala

Check-in to the hotel.

Lunch on own.

Munnar, the famed hill station of south India, is a romantic locale where natural beauty is everywhere to visit, explore and to enjoy. Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams – Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala – and the word ‘Munnar’ means three rivers in Malayalam. Situated about 1600m above sea level, the hill station had been the summer resort of the British Government during the colonial era. Imprints of the colonial past stand tall in the Munnar town in the form of English country cottages. Virgin forests, savannah, rolling hills, scenic valleys, numerous streams, huge splashy waterfalls, sprawling tea plantations and winding walkways are all part of the great holiday experience on offer for a traveler to Munnar. Munnar is also known for Neelakurinji, a rare plant which flowers only once in twelve years. The ‘kurinji season’ in Munnar is a magnificent sight when the hills and valleys get bathed in the blue of the Neelakurinji blooms

After lunch, proceed for the sightseeing of Munnar

Dinner on own

Overnight at hotel in Munnar

Day 2: Munnar

After breakfast, proceed for full day sightseeing of Munnar including Rajamala, Eravikulam National Park, the 97 sq km park with its irresistible grace and beauty is home to the endangered Mountain goats etc. Enjoy a guided short trek in the beautiful hill station. Afternoon - Visit the Mattupetty Dam built in the mountains. Later visit Echo point, a very popular place for the natural phenomenon. The echo that reverberates after hitting the distant hills is fascinating

Overnight stay at Munnar

Day 3: Munnar - Thekkady

Breakfast at the hotel

Check-out and proceed to Thekkady, the wild-life destination of Kerala

The very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice scented plantations. The Periyar forests of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India. Spreads across the entire district are the picturesque plantations and hill towns that nestle beautiful trails for treks and mountain walks.It is one of the oldest tiger reserves in the country and the forests of Periyar is embellished by the presence of endangered species including White Tigers

Arrive Thekkadyand check-in to the hotel.

Lunch on own

After lunch, proceed to get a local glimpse of Thekkady and a boat riding in the Periyar river. Optionals – Kathakali show & Kalaripayattu

Dinner on own

Overnight at hotel in Thekkady

Day 4: Thekkady – Alleppey

Breakfast at hotel

Check-out and proceed to experience the highlight of Kerala – The houseboats of Alleppey.

The Kerala houseboat is a modified kettuvallam, the large boat of yesteryears. In Malayalam, ‘kettu’ means to tie and ‘vallom’ means boat. These boats were held together with rope and hence the name. Kettuvallams were used for the transportation of goods like rice and spices from Kumarakom and areas of Kuttanad to neighbouring towns. With the emergence and development of modern road and rail transportation, these graceful behemoths were shelved. Their reemergence occurred with the growth of tourism. It is now a tourist attraction and a popular mode to explore the magnificence of the Kumarakom backwaters

Board the houseboat and start that wonderful experience of being in backwaters!

Lunch, evening tea & dinner will be served on board, and is part of your package

Overnight at houseboat

Day 5: Alleppey – Kochi

After a traditional breakfast at houseboat, it is now time to proceed to Kochi

Arrive and check-in to hotel

Kochi (also known as Cochin) is a city in southwest India's coastal Kerala state. It has been a port since 1341, when a flood carved out its harbor and opened it to Arab, Chinese and European merchants. Sites reflecting those influences include Fort Kochi, a settlement with tiled colonial bungalows and diverse houses of worship. Cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, typical of Kochi, have been in use for centuries

Lunch on own

After lunch, proceed to get a glimpse of Kochi, Fort Kochi & Willingdon Island

Dinner on own

Overnight at hotel in Kochi

Day 6: Kochi – Airport

Breakfast at hotel

Check-out and proceed to airport for your return journey with some beautiful memories of Kerala!

End of itinerary
 

We hope to see you again in “God’s Own Country.”