Day 01: Arrival Cochin to Munnar
Welcome for a Kerala Tour. On your arrival at cochin airport our representative heartily greets you and transfer you to Munnar(153Kms/ 5hrs).
Munnar meaning “Three rivers” is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams Muthirappu (Kannimalayar), Nallathanni and Kundala and is a delightful, small hill station. Munnar is at an altitude of 6000 ft from sea level located in Idukki district. The temperature ranges between 5 °C (41 °F) to 25 °C (77 °F) in winter, and 15 °C (59 °F) to 25 °C (77 °F) in summer. There are various tropical plantations of tea, coffee, cardamom and other spices, dense forests and wildlife sanctuaries.
At arrival check in Munnar hotel, freshen up and enjoy welcome drink at the comfort of your room. Afternoon enjoy leisure time at the hotel enjoying the scenic beauty of munnar. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Munnar.
Day 02: Munnar Sightseeing
After breakfast, we move for sightseeing of Munnar, to visit Mattupetty, Rajamalai National Park, and Top Station .
Mattupetty is extremely picturesque hill station, situated at an altitude of 1700meters. It is 13 km away from Munnar.
Rajamalai National Park (Eravikulum National Park) is situated in Idduki, the bordering district of Kerela and Tamil Nadu. Some of the rare animal species can be found here is, Elephant, Nilgiri langur, Nilgiri marten, small-clawed otter and a rare tiger or leopard and the Nilgiri wood pigeon etc.
Top Station is house of some of the highest tea plantation in India. Located at a distance of 41km from Munnar and is at an altitude of 1700 meters. Later return back to the hotel in time. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Munnar.
Day 03: Munnar to Thekkady
After breakfast , move to Thekkady (120 Kms / 4 Hrs). Check into Hotel at Thekkady.
Thekkady is one of the major wildlife destinations of South India. Located near the border town of Kerela and Tamil Nadu called Kumily, Located around 4000ft above sea level. Thekkady is about 257 km or 160 miles from Trivandrum. Nestled in the lap of nature, Thekkady is home to lush greenery, pristine and verdant landscape, picturesque and serene lakes and a rich wildlife heritage. Thekkady allows its visitors to monitor wildlife at a very close range.
After refreshing , visit to Periyar National Park , Periyar Tiger Reserve.
Periyar National Park is the place of Thekkady flaunts one of the most rich and diversified bio-diversity spots in India It encompasses an area of about 777 square kilometers and showcases various rare and endangered species like the tiger and the Asiatic lion. The wildlife Sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978 and is also home to a wide variety of animals like herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.
Periyar Tiger Reserve :The Periyar Tiger Reserve is one of the 27 illustrious tiger reserves in India. Managed and maintained with zeal and competence, the reserve offers competence, the reserve offers home and a place of repose to the endangered species of tigers. Spread over an area of around 77 square kilometers. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Thekkady .
Day 04: Thekkady to Alleppey
Enjoy the hearty breakfast at the hotel. Later drive down to Alleppey (185 Kms / 5 Hrs).
Alleppey is a scenic town known for its outstanding backwater, beach and natural appeal. Alleppey is also famous for its Boat races, Houseboat Holidays, Beaches, Marine Products and Coir Industry.
On arrival check in at the houseboat/ hotel. Enjoy the scenic beauty. Overnight stay will be at the Houseboat/ Hotel.
Day 05: Alleppey to Cochin (Departure)
Morning enjoy the breakfast on the houseboat/ hotel. Later check out from the houseboat/hotel and our representative takes you towards the Cochin airport (100 km /2 hrs) / Railway station for onwards journey. In this way Munnar and the houseboat tour Kerala ends giving exciting memories to relish in for lifelong.