About the tour
The state of Kerala has always been the perfect destination for a getaway vacation without going abroad. Escape from your tedious life and enjoy the fresh air of Munnar as we take you to 1.600 km above sea level and stroll along the field where Neelakurinji/Strobilanthes flowers bloom every 12 years and turn the hill blue. As the journey continues, we ride down the road and reach Thekkady, where hundred-year-old dams continue to provide hydroelectricity and irrigation to local farmers. We enjoy the tranquilizing backwaters of Alleppey, cruise through the Narrow Canal, and maybe even hop on the Shikara Ride before moving to Kochi, a melting pot with Portuguese-built structures and the Chinese Fishing Net.
Highlights
- Hand-picked 5 nights of accommodations in all four places
- Daily Breakfast
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Alleppey
- All transfers and sightseeing tours on a Private Basis
- The Neelakurinji/Strobilanthes field (when in season)
- Full-day Munnar tour, including the Rajamalai National Park, and Cheeyappara Waterfall
- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Alleppey’s best spots: Coconut Lagoons & Coir Villages
- Kochi’s top spots: Jewish Synagogue, Santa Cruz Basilica and the Chinese Fishing Nets
- All hotel taxes, tool tax, parking & driver’s batá
Day-wise Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Cochin & Transfer To Munnar - “ Neelakurinjini Field, A Land For The People.”
On arrival at Cochin, proceed to Munnar. A breathtakingly beautiful - haven of peace and tranquility which cannot be portrayed in a single canvas. Situated at 1,600m above sea level with unending expanse of tea plantations - pristine valleys and mountains, you’re often up above the clouds watching veils of mist clinging to the mountain tops. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji / Strobilanthes. This flower which bathes the hills in blue once in every twelve years, will bloom next in 2018. On the way to Munnar visit Cheeyappara & Valara waterfalls. The Cheeyappara Waterfall cascades down in seven steps. Valara has a chain of waterfalls surrounded by thick green forests. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02: Munnar Full-day Tour - “ Untouched, Virgin Lands Of Munnar.”
- After breakfast at the hotel, we will take you for full-day sightseeing of Munnar with private transfers. We start from the Rajamalai National Park, the only sanctuary and place in the world where you can observe the Nilgiri Tahr, a threatened, endemic species of the Nilgiri Hills.
- Then we move to the Mattupetty Dam, a Concrete Gravity dam built in the mountains of Kerala. As one of the main generators of the Kerala state, it provides power from hydroelectricity. The Kundala Dam Lake, next on the list, is a tranquil location where tourists can boat through the calm water. We take you from the waters to the top of the hills as we visit Echo Point and Pothamedu View Point. Breathe in the smell of the lush greenery and fresh air as you enjoy the view of a nearby tea plantation and the valley.
Day 03: Transfer From Munnar To Thekkady - “ The Origin Of India.”
- Enjoy a delightful breakfast at the hotel before we set off for Thekkady. We check in at the hotel or resort before taking a tour around the vacation area. Known for its warmer weather, we suggest you wear lightly as we take you to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary to observe wild animals such as elephants, boars, deer, and the ultimate sighting, the Great Indian Tiger.
- Next on the list is the Mullaperiyar Dam, a 126-year-old masonry gravity dam that was the main reservoir for irrigation of local farmers, and also provides hydroelectricity on the side. We’ll also stop along local spice plantations where you can find the most exotic spices sold directly from the farmers. Then we’ll enjoy a boat cruise on the lake while enjoying nature.
- Thekkady is also home to many outdoor activities for active people, from going on an elephant ride and bamboo rafting to trekking and jungle patrol. For those who prefer to enjoy a relaxing day, you’ll love watching the martial arts of Kerala, the Kathakali dance, the jeep safari ride, or the nature walk. We’ll also invite you to enjoy ayurvedic massages for a good night's sleep if you wish before ending the tour.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Thekkady.
Day 04: Transfer From Thekkady To Alleppey - “ India’s And World’s Most Beautiful Backwaters”
- After breakfast in your hotel in Thekkady, we check out of the hotel and head for Alleppey, known for its immensely vast virgin natural landscape. Due to how gorgeous the lakes and the greenery are Allepey is also referred to as the “Venice of the East.” We’ll check you into your hotel, which can be the houseboat for an extra luxurious vacation, upon arrival. Several activities popular here are backwater cruising and boat race.
- We can cruise through the Narrow Canal, pass through the Paddy Fields, and visit the Coconut Lagoon located on the Vembanad Lake, where you can enjoy the sight of the beautiful backwater, and the Coir Village located on an island that spoils you with even more tranquilizing sights of Kerala backwaters. Overnight at Houseboat.
- Note: If you had opted for the hotel to stay in, an optional additional schedule is a one- or two-hour Shikara Ride through the backwater narrow canal experience on a direct payment basis.
Day 05: Transfer Alleppey To Kochi (55 Kms - Approx 1 Hr) & Sightseeing In Kochi
- After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to Cochin. Check-in at hotel & later head out for sightseeing covering the historical towns of Fort Cochin & Mattancherry which consists of wonderfully built atmosphere - thick with the smell of the past.
- Jewish Synagogue - a 400-year-old synagogue. Enter the synagogue & the large main hall arrests your attention with display of rare antique objects that add to the grandeur of the place.
- Secondly, The St. Francis Church well-known for its beautiful architecture & ambience & is believed to be one of the oldest churches built by the Europeans in India.
- Santa Cruz Basilica - (at extra cost) one of the eight Basilicas in India, this church is one of the finest & most impressive churches & visited by tourists the whole year round.
Day 06: Departure From Cochin
After breakfast, check out from hotel & transfer to Cochin airport for departure, back to home with beautiful memories of God's Own Country.
Accommodation
Fort Munnar or Similar
2 night(s) in Munnar
Room Type: Executive Room
Meals Included: Breakfast
Abad Green Forest or Similar
1 night(s) in Thekkady
Room Type: Jungle Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Waveshore Houseboats or Similar
1 night(s) in Alleppey
Room Type: Deluxe Room
Meals Included: All Meals
Hotel Airlink Castle or Similar
1 night(s) in Kochi
Room Type: Deluxe Room
Meals Included: Breakfast
Included in the price
Munnar
- Rajamalai National Park
- Mattupetty Dam. The Kundala Dam Lake
- Echo Point and Pothamedu View Point
- Cheeyappara & Valara waterfalls
Thekkady
- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Mullaperiyar Dam
Alleppey
- Backwater Cruise – the narrow canals, the paddy fields, the coconut lagoon, lake and the coir village.
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Kochi
- Jewish Synagogue, The St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Fort Kochi beach & Chinese Fishing Nets
Exclusions
- Airfare (unless mentioned or added in the package)
- Entry charges to Monuments, Museums and Forts (Directly to be paid by the guest)
- Laundry services, phone calls, beverages, meals not indicated in the itinerary, tips any type, personal costs, optional tours and excursions and anything that is not mentioned in ‘Inclusions’
Terms and Conditions
- CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDS
- A reservation should be considered cancelled only after receiving our confirmation of such cancellation. If a cancellation is received less than 60 days prior to the arrival of passenger, the cancellation expenses will be charged according to the following table:
- · 14 – 08 days before arrival: 50% of total price
- · 07 – 00 days or if have no show of passenger: 100% of total price.
- There will be no refund for unused services or changes in itineraries made by passengers without permission.
- BAGGAGE
- It is allowed 02 suitcase normal sized per passenger in all transports. Passenger shall be fully responsible for their luggage and personal belongings during the course of the trip. Regarding to land transport, luggage and other personal belongings should be kept with you, whatever part of the vehicle that will be placed and will be transported at the risk of the user. We recommend users are present in all manipulations of loading and unloading of baggage. Baggage on air transport, rail, sea or driving, conditions of transport companies will apply, being the ticket passage, the document binds the mentioned companies to the passenger. If client suffer any baggage damage, loss or delay, the passenger must present a claim against the Transport Company. For transport of large volumes of luggage such as bicycles, surfboards, etc, a supplement will apply (please consult). The tour packages in economy class can have a piece of 15kg in air transport. The company may charge a supplement or can refuse baggage that exceed this weight or parts. Recommended not to store valuables, medication, passport, documents or money inside baggage. If you want to have this procedure, make a statement before travelling.
- TIPS / TAXES / TICKETS
- Tickets to museums and sites during excursions are included. Not included any kind of tip, and the tips are at your discretion.
- TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
- Passenger must have valid passport, and visas for the countries that require them. Under 18 years old must have an authorization letter written and signed by their parents or guardians as such document can be requested by any authority. In the case of loss of a document for passenger such as hotel voucher, ferries tickets, air tickets, etc, we will not be held responsible and the penalty that will apply for a new booking and issuance of such documents.
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
- Any physical or mental disability requiring special attention or treatment must be noted at time of reservation.
- TRAVEL INSURANCE
- We recommend for you to purchase full travel insure that will cover the entire cost of your trip in case cancellation, trip interruption for any reason, etc.
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