Overview
A 7-day family-friendly Kerala circuit from Cochin through Munnar's tea hills, the Periyar Tiger Reserve in Thekkady, an overnight houseboat in Alleppey, and the beaches and temples of Kovalam. Total cost is Rs 1,01,500 for 2 adults and 1 child.
Highlights
- Chiyyapara and Walara Waterfalls, spice garden, chocolate factory and eco farm en route to Munnar
- Elephant safari, Mattupetty Dam and tea garden photo point in Munnar
- Periyar Tiger Reserve boating with elephant safari and bathing in Thekkady
- Overnight backwater houseboat stay in Alleppey with all meals included
- Kovalam's Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum and Sree Chitra Art Gallery
- Kovalam Beach and Shanmukha Beach
Day-Wise Itinerary
Cochin to Munnar
Pickup from Cochin Airport or Railway Station and proceed to Munnar. En route visit Chiyyapara and Walara Waterfalls, a spice garden, chocolate factory and eco farm, followed by a Kathakali & Kalaripayattu show. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Munnar Sightseeing
Post breakfast, visit the Botanical Garden, take an elephant safari, and see Eco Point, Mattupetty Dam, the tea factory and tea garden photo point, and Gap Road view point. 10 complimentary photos at Munnar Photo Point. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Munnar to Thekkady
Drive to Thekkady and visit the Periyar Tiger Reserve for Periyar boating, elephant safari and elephant bathing, with an optional jeep safari. Overnight stay at Thekkady.
Thekkady to Alleppey
Post breakfast, drive to Alleppey and check into the houseboat (check-in 12 PM), including welcome drink, lunch, tea & snacks, dinner and breakfast. Overnight on the houseboat (check-out 9 AM).
Alleppey to Kovalam
Drive to Kovalam, visiting the Jatayu Earth Centre and Kovalam Beach en route. Overnight stay at Kovalam.
Kovalam Sightseeing
Full day sightseeing in Kovalam — the Zoo, LuLu Mall, Napier Museum, Sree Chitra Art Gallery, Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Aazhimala Shiva Temple and Shanmukha Beach. Overnight stay at Kovalam.
Departure via Trivandrum
After breakfast, drop to Trivandrum for onward travel.
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- Hotels: Zeezmount Resort (Munnar, 2N), Merry Weather Resort (Thekkady, 1N), Deshadan Backwater Resort houseboat (Alappuzha, 1N), The Leela Raviz Resort (Kovalam, 2N) — 1 room for 2 adults and 1 child throughout
- Meals: Breakfast included at hotels; houseboat includes all meals
- Transfers: Pickup/drop from Cochin Airport or Railway Station; sightseeing by A/C sedan car
- 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
- 10 complimentary photos at Munnar Photo Point
What's Excluded
- Flights: Flight/Train/Bus charges extra
- Insurance: Travel insurance not included
- Jeep safari in forest (optional in Thekkady)
- 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
- Anything not explicitly mentioned in trip inclusions
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