Kerala, made of backwaters, lakes, hills and wildlife, is one of the most-visited tourist destinations. Better known as Queen of Arabian Sea, Cochin is the site of the famous Chinese Fishing Nets and heritage churches. Munnar is a small hill station set amongst the Kannan Devan hills. It is famous for its lush green surroundings, lakes, reservoirs, forests, and tea estates. Set in the high ranges of the Western Ghats in Kerala, Periyar is known for its profusion of wildlife especially elephants that are seen in herds near the Periyar Lake.
Itinerary (Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady)
Day 1: Cochin
On arrival at Cochin Airport/Ernakulam Railway Station, transfer to hotel. Later, proceed for a sightseeing of Cochin, covering places of interest, including Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jews Street, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Net and Indo-Portuguese Museum. In the transfer to hotel for overnigth stay.
Day 2: Cochin - Munnar
On arrival at Cochin Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station, transfer to Munnar (140 kms/4 hrs). En route enjoy beautiful streams, small waterfalls, rubber, pepper, cardamom and tea plantations and thick forests. On arrival at Munnar, check into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 3: Munnar
In the morning, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Munnar covering Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai and Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary famous for the Nilgiri Tahr and tea gardens. Return to hotel in the evening for overnight stay.
Day 4: Munnar - Periyar
After breakfast, depart for Thekkady by road (192 kms/5 hrs). En route visit the panoramic Western Ghat hills covered with spice plantations and an occasional view of waterfalls and streams, several types of spice plantations like cardamom, vanilla, pepper, cinnamon and clove. On arrival at Thekkady, check into hotel.
Day 5: Periyar
Early morning proceed for boating on the Periyar Lake (optional) and experience a view of calm crystal clear Periyar Lake and sanctuary. Watch different wild animals while boating. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Departure
Spend the morning at leisure. Later check out fro the hotel and transfer to airport/railway station for onward travel.
Transportation using air conditioned car (Indica) as per itinerary, inclusive of fuel, parking, toll and driver allowance
Daily breakfast
All applicable hotel taxes
Cost excludes
Lunch/dinner at hotels
Room service
Telephone calls and laundry
Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine mineral water, telephone charges, guide charges, boating charges, entrance fees and all items of personal nature
