Kerala

8.0 Superb ( 4Night/5Days )

Kerala Backwater Tour

11900 / Per person

Munnar,Thekkady,Allepy

Overview

Thekkady is a small area within the Idukki district of Kerala and is known for the multiple places of tourist interest within the region. Periyar National Park and Periyar Tiger Reserve are one of the major tourist attractions in Thekkady. With a total area of over 770 square km, of which around 360 square kilometers are evergreen forest, Periyar National Park provides a lot of opportunities for exploration, nature rambling, and wildlife viewing. Some of the species that inhabit the area are elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur or Indian bison, langurs, and macaques. Apart from the reserve, there are other attractions close by such as the Mangala Devi Kannagi Temple, the Cardamom Hills, Chellar Kovil waterfalls and many others. Thekkady is close to the Western Ghats, and thus there are many picturesque areas around it which can be visited directly for basking in the beauty of the hills. It also provides great opportunities for treks and hikes through its many misty hills. The Periyar river flows through the park, and the Mullaperiyar Dam creates a reservoir on one end of it. This area, thus also provides excellent panoramic views of the river as well as of the tank.

Inclusion

Accommodation with bed and breakfast basis

Daily Breakfast at the hotel

All transfers & sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air – conditioned vehicle

All toll taxes, parking fees & drivers allowance.

Exclusion

GST 5%

Anything not mentioned under 'Package Inclusions'

All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals

Camera fees, alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages and starters

Vehicle service on leisure days for sightseeing not included in the itinerary

Medical and travel insurance.

Tour Plan

Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive in Cochin | Drive from Cochin to Munnar (135 km/approx. 5 hours)

Arrive in Cochin and drive to Munnar.
Once you reach Munnar, complete the check-in formalities at the hotel. Thereafter, the remaining day is at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 - Sightseeing in Munnar

After breakfast, take a sightseeing tour of Munnar visiting the Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town and the town market. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 - Drive from Munnar to Thekkady (130 km/approx. 4 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Thekkady (Periyar).

Located on the Western Ghats, Thekkady is famous for its natural reserves and spice plantations.The region is an abode to varied animal species, including tiger, elephants, spotted deer, langur, sambar and wild boar. A tour of Kerala is incomplete without visiting this place that offers ample opportunities for leisure activities like a boat ride on the Periyar Lake, excursion to Periyar National Park and visit to spice plantations.

Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Explore the famous site of spice plantations (Charges applicable), which will revive your mind with its serenity and aroma of different spices, such as pepper, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg.

After return to hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 4 - Drive from Thekkady to Alleppey (160 km/approx. 4 hours)

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Alleppey – the Venice of the East.

Alleppey, also referred to as Alappuzha, is among the oldest planned towns in the region. Famous for houseboat cruise, boat races, clear beaches and marine products, this place is a world-famous backwater holiday destination. Some of the most popular tourist attractions of this serene land are the Alappuzha Beach, Mullakkal Temple, CSI Christ Church, old lighthouse, Punnamada Lake.

Upon arrival, check in to the hotel for overnight stay

Day 5 - Depart from Alleppy to Cochin (95 kms/2.5 hrs)

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel andproceed to the Cochin Airport to board the flight for your onward journey.Tour Ends.