Best of Kerala
Duration: 06 Days - 05 Nights
Highlights: Munnar | Thekkady | Periyar Boat Ride | Elephant Ride | Alleppey Houseboat | Backwaters Ride | Cochin
Cochin Arrival & Sightseeing
Arrive at Cochin and transfer to hotel. Cochin is also known as the Queen of Arabian Sea and is a perfect blend of natural beauty and history! Out of all the places you will see here the most admirable is the Jewish Synagogue (closed on Saturday) also known as Mattancherry Synagogue; built by Jews. The second place you will visit is the Dutch Palace (closed on Friday); built by Portuguese in 1557 as a gift to the then King. The third stop will be at Indian Portugese Museum, established by Dr. Kurtheera. In evening visit Cherai Beach. Pass by the Cochin harbour where you can see hundreds of ships fastened in all colours and sizes. Arrive at Cherai Beach and enjoy the scenic beauty of beach. You will sea Chinese Fishing Nets which are made up of teak wood and bamboo poles. These are famous for the way they are designed. Overnight stay at hotel.
Cochin-Munnar (Approx 140 Kms / 04 Hrs - 05 Hrs Drive)Â
Post breakfast transfer to Munnar. Munnar is 1800 Mts above sea level and also the place of South India's highest peak (Anamudi-2695 Mts). On the way visit Valara, Cheeyappara waterfalls & Tea Plantations. On arrival at Munnar transfer to Hotel. Check in at Hotel. Afternoon visit Rajamala (Eravikulam National Park - open as per the directions by the forest authorities), the best place to see Nilgiri Tahr - the mountain goat of South India, Â Tea Museum. Evening have a short visit at Munnar town. You can see the beautiful tea estates like a green paradise. Overnight stay at hotel.Â
Wake up to a beautiful morning and enjoy a healthy breakfast. Post breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour wherein you will be visiting the important landmarks and other important places in Munnar. Visit Mattuppetty, Echo Point, Gundala Lake, Photo Point, Elephant Arrival Spot Cinema Shooting, and other places. During the day, you will also visit Eravikulam National Park where you can enjoy spotting the exotic Nilgiri Tahr and several other wildlife species. Post this, a visit to Anaimudi Peak; the highest peak in South India, along with Tata Tea Museum, International Blossom(Hydel) Park and spice plantations. By evening back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Munnar Thekkady (Approx 100 Kms / 03 Hrs 04 Hrs Drive)
Post breakfast check out and proceed to Thekkady. Thekkady has a world famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. On arrival check in hotel. Afternoon proceed for a game viewing cruise on the Periyar Lake. Here you will see a large variety of wildlife, which include elephants, monkeys, deer, wild boar etc. In evening take a Elephant ride at Periyar wild life and rest of the time is at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
(Note: - Periyar Boat Ride Tickets to be booked on own from https://www.periyarfoundation.online/)
Thekkady Alleppey Houseboat (Approx 150 Kms / 04 Hrs - 05 Hrs Drive)
After breakfast check out from Thekkady and proceed to Alleppey. On arrival check in on an traditionally decorated houseboats. Your cruise experience starts with lunch. While cruising let your eyes settle for the rare and the unusual - skim past Chinese fishing nets, bowed-down paddy fields, and local inhabitants engaged in making coir products, rustic homes, ancient temples and coconut groves. Food will be served onboard. Overnight stay at houseboat.
Alleppey Cochin (Approx 80 Kms / 02 Hrs - 03 Hrs Drive)
After breakfast check and drive to Cochin Airport / Railway station (depend on your departure place) for your flight / train back home.