Overview
A classic 5-day introduction to God's Own Country, looping from Cochin through the tea hills of Munnar, the wildlife sanctuary of Thekkady and the backwaters of Alleppey before returning to Cochin. Total cost is Rs 34,000 for 2 adults with a shared houseboat, or Rs 36,000 with a private houseboat.
Highlights
- Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls and a spice plantation en route to Munnar
- Mattupetty Dam and Kundala Dam boating, Echo Point and Tea Museum
- Eravikulam National Park and Munnar's Rose Garden
- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary boat cruise in Thekkady — one of India's 48 Tiger Reserves
- Elephant safari, martial arts and Kathakali dance shows in Thekkady
- Overnight houseboat stay on the Alleppey backwaters
Day-Wise Itinerary
Cochin to Munnar
Pickup from Cochin Airport or Railway Station and proceed to Munnar, 'the Southern Kashmir of Kerala'. En route visit Cheeyappara Waterfalls, Valara Waterfalls and a spice plantation. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Munnar Sightseeing
Post breakfast, visit Mattupetty Dam and Kundala Dam for boating, Echo Point and Shooting Point, the Tea Museum, Eravikulam National Park, Blossom Park, Adventure Park, Hydel Park and Rose Garden. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Munnar to Thekkady
Drive through one of Kerala's most picturesque hill highways to Thekkady, home to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, one of India's 48 Tiger Reserves. Afternoon game-viewing cruise on Periyar Lake to spot elephants, monkeys, deer and wild boar, followed by an elephant safari and martial arts & Kathakali shows. Overnight stay at Thekkady.
Thekkady to Alleppey
Post breakfast, drive to Alleppey and check into the houseboat. Spend the day at leisure cruising the backwaters. Overnight on the houseboat.
Alleppey to Cochin
Check out from the houseboat and drive to Cochin, with drop at the bus stand or railway station.
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- Hotels: Indrizzo Plazza (3-Star, Munnar, 2N), Hotel Karar Garden (3-Star, Thekkady, 1N), Alleppey Houseboat (1N) — 1 room/houseboat for 2 adults
- Meals: Breakfast included at hotels; houseboat includes lunch, dinner and breakfast
- Transfers: Pickup/drop from Cochin Airport or Railway Station; sightseeing transfers by Dzire or similar A/C sedan
- Sightseeing: Sightseeing as per itinerary
- All toll taxes, parking fees and driver's allowances
- All applicable hotel taxes
- Driver duty hours 8 AM to 7 PM
What's Excluded
- Flights: Flight/Train/Bus charges extra
- Insurance: Travel insurance not included
- Jeep safari in forest
- Entry fees and guide fees at sightseeing points
- Food, extra meals, drinks and meal supplement for children
- Tips, telephone charges, laundry, gratuity, mineral/soft/hot drinks, extra mattress, river rafting, water sports, wildlife safari, rock climbing, paragliding, joy rides and toy train
- Porterage and additional sightseeing or extra vehicle usage beyond the itinerary
- Anything not explicitly mentioned in trip inclusions
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