Overview
Itinerary
On your arrival at Cochin Airport, our representative will receive you. Drive to Munnar (140 km – 04 hours drive) and check in to the hotel on arrival. Spend the day at leisure. Overnight stay is arranged in Munnar.
Spend the day with local sightseeing. Situated at the confluence of three mountain streams – Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundale, Munnar is 1600 meters above sea level. This majestic hill station was once the summer resort of the British government in South India. Local sightseeing in Munnar includes visits to Mattupetty Dam, Kundale Lake, and Echo Point. Afternoon proceeds to Rajamalai, where the rarest species of mountain goat, “Nilgiri Thars,” can be spotted. Overnight stay is arranged at Munnar.
After an early breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Thekkady (110 km– 03 Hours drive); check into the hotel on arrival. Spend the afternoon on the sightseeing tour of Thekkady – one of the world’s most fascinating wildlife reserves. The Periyar wildlife sanctuary in Thekkady is spread across 777 sq km, of which 360 sq km is thick evergreen forest. Noted for its geomorphology, diversity of wildlife, and scenic beauty, the sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Optional activities like Boating at Periyar Lake, Spice Plantation visits, Bamboo Rafting, Trekking, and Elephant rides can be done at an extra cost. Overnight stay is arranged in Thekkady.
After breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to Kumarakom (170 km – 04 hours drive); on arrival, check into the hotel. Spend the day with local sightseeing in and around Kumarakom – a tiny backwater hamlet perched on the western banks of the Vembanadu Lake. The stretch of backwater is spread over 900 sq. km. Choose a canoe, motorboat, or houseboat and devour the beauty of this backwater paradise at its best. Overnight stay is arranged in Kumarakom.
Early morning, around 6.00 am, proceed for a bird sanctuary visit. After breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to Cochin Airport (85 km – 2 ½ hour drive) for onward journey.
