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3 Nights-4 Days - Kerala Tour Package 2016 2017 ( Back waters only)
- Kochi - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Marari - Kochi
- One Night Fort Cochin, One Night Kumarakom, One Night Alleppey Boat
- Breakfast, SiteSeeing in AC Car + Backwater Boat Cuise & Night Stay with 4 Meals.
- Rs 6999/- Per Pax ( Standard Package + 2 star Hotels)
- Rs 9999/- Per Pax ( Delux Package + 3 star Hotels)
- Rs 11999/- Per Pax ( Super-Delux + Dinner + 4 star Delux Hotels)
5 Night-6 Days - Kerala Tour 2016 2017 ( Backwaters + Munnar + Athirappilly)
- Kochi - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Marari-Munnar - Athirappilly - Kochi
- 1 Night Fort Cochin, 1 Night Kumarakom, 1 Night Alleppey Boat, 2 Nights Munnar, Athirappilly Day Tour
- Breakfast, SiteSeeing in AC Car + Backwater Boat Cuise & Night Stay with 4 Meals.
- Rs 8999/- Per Pax ( Standard Package + 2 star Family Hotels)
- Rs 11999/- Per Pax ( Delux Package + 3 star Hotels)
- Rs 14999/- Per Pax ( Super Delux Package + Dinner + 4 star Delux Hotels)
7 Nights- 8 days - Kerala Tour 2016 2017 (Backwaters + Periyar + Munnar + Athirappilly)
- Kochi - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Thekkady/Periyar - Athirappilly-Kochi
- 1 Night Fort Cochin, 1 Night Kumarakom, 1 Night Alleppey Boat, 2 Night Thekkady, 2 Nights Munnar, Athirappilly Day Tour
- Breakfast, SiteSeeing in AC Car + Backwater Boat Cuise & Night Stay with 4 Meals.
- Rs 10999/- Per Pax ( Standard Package + 2 star family Hotels)
- Rs 13999/- Per Pax ( Delux Package + 3 star Hotels)
- Rs 16999/- Per Pax ( Super Delux Package + Dinner+ 4 star Delux Hotels)
10 Nights - 11 Days - Kerala Tour 2016 2017 ( Backwaters + Kovalam+Kanyakumari)
- Kochi - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Thekkady/Periyar - Trivendrum-Kovalam-Kanyakumari - Trivendrum
- 1 Night Fort Cochin, 1 Night Kumarakom, 1 Night Alleppey Boat, 2 Night Thekkady, 2 Nights Munnar, Athirappilly Day Tour
- Breakfast, SiteSeeing in AC Car + Backwater Boat Cuise & Night Stay with 4 Meals.
- Rs 10999/- Per Pax ( Standard Package + 2 star Hotels)
- Rs 13999/- Per Pax ( Delux Package + 3 star Hotels)
- Rs 16999/- Per Pax ( Super Delux Package + Dinner + 4 star Delux Hotels)
12 Nights - 13 Days - Kerala Tour (Backwaters + Periyar + Madurai + Rameshwaram + Kanyakumari+ Kovalam)
- Kochi - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Thekkady/Periyar - Madurai - Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari - Kovalam- Trivendrum
- 1 Night Fort Cochin, 1 Night Kumarakom, 1 Night Alleppey Boat, 2 Night Thekkady, 2 Nights Madurai, 1 night Rameshwaram, 1 night Kanyakumari, 1 night Kovalam,
- Breakfast, SiteSeeing in AC Car + Backwater Boat Cuise & Night Stay with 4 Meals.
- Rs 13999/- Per Pax ( Standard Package + 2 star Hotels)
- Rs 16999/- Per Pax ( Delux Package + 3 star Hotels)
- Rs 19999/- Per Pax ( Super Delux Package + Dinner + 4 star Delux Hotels)
Best Shortlisted Hotels for the package
4 Star Delux Hotels
- Munnar - Spice Tree ( Classic Room Overlooking Bison Valley)
- Thekkady - Spice Village ( Standard Villa )
- Kumarakom - Coconut Lagoon ( Heritage Bungalow)
- Houseboat - River Escapes Premium Houseboat ( 01 Bedroom)
- Kovalam - The Leela ( Beach View Superior)
Kerala Back water Tour is Safest for Family and Kids:-
Kerala package tour are safest and knowledge enhancing for your young kids. In Kerala be assured that your young kids are safest even if they venture out a bit. Kids will be thrilled to see backwaters ride, Kathkally dance, water falls and village life along the back waters.
Kerala is safest for your kids. So!! Visit kerala with Kids and show a different world to kids.
Which Time is Safest to Visit Kerala Back waters with Family :-
Kerala is a monsoon country, Monsoons hit from May/June till Early September, During this time, we request you to avoid Doing Backwaters tours of Alleppey and Kumarakom specially with Kids due to Mosquito infestation, However Areas like Munnar are always safe..if you do needs to travel, Ensure mosquito repellents and mosquito nets. You can insist your Boat driver to put All-Out mosquito vapour repellent all the times and buy Mosquito Repellents creams off the shelf from any Pharmacy.
Notes :-
1. Kerala is not Malaria/Dengu/ChickenGunia infested, you will be safe with kids..Only place you need to be careful is the open deck of your houseboat ride in Alleppey, where you can put the mosquito repellent to enjoy the evening, otherwise in the air conditioned room of the houseboat, it is perfactly safe.
2. If you are from a city/Urban Area, your kids might not have seen tropical insects and reptiles, it is advised to stay away from insect of any kind except Butter-flies.
3. Jungle walks in Periyar National park should be done with Leech proof socks and all covering clothes, The Leech socks are provided free of cost before the trek, Kids are not allowed on jungle trek.
4. Always put a good rub of odomos or mosquito repellent to open areas of kids. In the night when you sleep, Put all-out liquid mosquito repellent on.
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The Best time to visit Kerala is in winter time, from October till March. This is the time to enjoy the ultra relaxing peaceful holiday in Kerala Back waters amidst abundent nature and total silence , Also it is a fifferent genre of holidays if You are tired of Visiting Hill Stations and Coasts, Beaches, Then it is time to visit God's Own Country - The kerala & Experience the Magical Backwaters Tour..
Our Back water tour Package is specially designed to keep you on Kerala back waters for the maximum part of your tour, Along with Back waters, you will be enjoying boat rides in periyar,Hills and Tea Estates of Munnar and Majestic falls of AthiraPilley.
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4 nights/5 days- ( Cochin-Kumarkom-Alleppey-Munnar- Special 2016 2017 Deal)
No. of person :- 02 pax ( Couple)
Travel date :- Year 2016 ( Expect Festival Days)
Package Duration :- 04N/5D
Meal Plan :- CPAI ( Only Breakfast ) ( Except Houseboat )
Pick & Drop :- Cochin ( Airport )
Package Cost Rs. 24,900/- for couple
Hotels Included
Destination - Hotels - Meal Plan
- Cochin - PGS Vedanta CPAI
- Munnar - Birds Valley(Valley View) CPAI
- Thekkady - Jungle Park(Dlx) CPAI
- Alleppey - Ac Dlx Houseboat APAI
Package Includes
- Accomodation in 01 Double Room(Twin Sharing)basis
- Meal Plans as mentioned in above all hotels
- All Taxes
- All Transfers & Sightseeing by Ac Indica
- All toll,tax,parking,drivers bata & Fuel Cost
Extra Secial Add-ons by Holidaytravel.co
- Tea / Coffee / Soft Drink en-route to Munnar from Cochin
- Pineapple slice and Tea/ Cofee at Echo Point, Munnar
- Ice Cream / Tea / Coffee / Soft Drink at Eravikulam National Park, Munnar
- Frooti during Backwater Ride
- Coconut water at Swami Vivekanand Rock Memorial
- Targola / coconut water at Gandhi Mandapam
- Ice Cream at Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery
- Ice Cream at Velli Garden
- Banana chips at Padmanabh Swami temple.
- Coconut water at Kumarkom Bird Sanctuary.
- 1 LITRE DRINKING WATER PER PERSON PER DAY.
Extra Destinations-Excursions - On Request
- Kerala tour with kanyakumari
- Kerala tour with Madurai Rameshwaram
- Kerala Tour with Kodaikanal and ooty
Kerala Hills and Back water Tour Package - Munnar Athirapiiley - Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Cochin
Early morning arrive at Cochin International Airport. On arrival, meeting, assistance at airport by Holiday Travel representative and transfer to hotel. Where our executive will explain the travel plan in detail and hand over the essential documents (Tour programme, hotel’s vouchers, feedback report etc.) to you. Check into the Hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure activities. Overnight at hotel.
You have multiple options, enjoy Ayurvedic Massage, Go to Fort Cochin Area, see chinese fishing Nets, visit Cochin synagogue (15th century building) and meet this unique Jewish community- the only Indian Jews remaining.
Day 02: Cochin City Site Seeing Tour
Fort Cochin Tour with Chinese Fishing nets - Start the Cochin tour with Fort Cochin Heritage Area and walk in the lanes of the heritage area, Reach The Cornish area and see the Chinese Fishing Nets, These days as of year 2016, these chinese fishing nets are not in action and are only for the photo opportunity
St Francis Church: Next proceed to St Francis Church, This church was built by the Portuguese in the year 1503 A.D. It is said that Portuguese explorer Vasco-da-Gama was originally buried here and his remains were later brought to Lisbon.
Santa Cruz Basilica: Built by the Portuguese around 500 years back, the Santa Cruz Basilica is known for its Gothic exterior with soaring spires. Also visit Chinese fishing net and tour of the Jew town. Evening visit to watch traditional Kerala Kathakali dances.
Next we visit, The Jewish Synagogue(10 AM – 12 PM and 3 PM – 5 PM. Closed on Saturdays and Jewish Holidays.) at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town. The St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. The Santa Cruz Basilica originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese. The Chinese fishing nets are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese trade.
Next we We visit - The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry (10 AM - 5 PM, Closed on Fridays and national holidays), renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana.
Tour to World's 2nd oldest Mosque after Mecca & First Mosque of India
Cheraman Juma Masjid Tour
Cheraman Juma Masjid the first mosque of India.This mosque is located in Methala village of Kodungalloor just 50 minutes drive from Cochin airport.Built in 629 AD, this is the first mosque in India and the second in the world where Juma prayers were started. People from far and near irrespective of caste and creed visit this holy place.This mosque is unique. Mosques all over the world face the direction of Mecca, but this particular one faces east.
The building until recently was predominantly made of wood. The mosque eroded owing to adverse climatic conditions and had to be partly rebuilt, though the wooden interiors are still intact.
Day 3 :- Kochi to KUMARAKOM - Checkinto Coconut Lagoon [50 Kms. / 1.5 hours]
After breakfast, you will leave for Kumarakom, which is a peaceful retreat, which takes you to the world of tranquility. Sprawled across a vast landscaped leisure land with many water bodies, it offers you umpteen reasons to soak in the myriad hues of nature.
What is Kumarakom
The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of islands on the Vembanad Lake, The largest lake in South India, It also has a bird sanctuary,which is spread across 14 acres, it is a favorite home to migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise.Tourists enjoy the Boating, sunset cruise, sunrise cruise,fishing facilities are available at Kumarakom.
About Coconut Lagoon Resort
Kumarakom has many good resorts, your package is booked in coconut Lagoon, which is a resort operated by CGH Earth, in palm groves beside Vembanad Lake.
There’s only one way to get to Coconut Lagoon: over the water. From the jetty, your boat courses through a breeze-laden watery highway. You take a sharp turn into a narrow canal, it’s banks decked with wildflowers. And greeted with a reviving coconut cocktail, Musicians playing flute and Kerala sari clad girls giving you flowers, you step off the boat and straight to the reception desk, all ready to check in.
The distinctive architecture of Coconut Lagoon has its own tales to tell. Some of these mansions are over 150 years old, and were transplanted here, beam by beam, timber by timber, from the old houses of the county that had fallen to ruin.
The never-ending paddy fields, meandering lagoons and backwaters, mangroves nesting birds of a thousand varieties, can calm and energize your soul and body.
Check in at hotel upon arrival. Rest of the day at leisure.
Sun set Cruise at Kumarakom ( Included in Package)
1. Go for a short cruise through few of the intricate canals of Kumarakom, in a canopy.
2. Go for a Ayurvedic message. All resorts in Kumarakom, have authentic certified Ayurvedic centres, which are managed by a well qualified and highly experienced doctors, assisted by a team of skilled therapists. And they offers several result-oriented therapies designed to unwind, tone up and rejuvenate within a realistic timeframe.
Overnight at Hotel / Resort.
Day 4 - KUMARAKOM - Alappuzha ( Alleppey) - 35 kms - One hour
After Breakfast, check out from kumarakom and proceed to the Jetty to drive to Alappuzha by road, Reach the house boat point ( under the bridge) at 12:00 afternoon and welcome by River escapes House boat centre. Welcome with cold towels, the crew will explain you the houseboat and the route.
At 12.30 PM, board a Kettuvallam (houseboat) and proceed for an unforgettable overnight cruise, through the mesmerizing unique backwaters of Kerala.
You will have an exclusive houseboat which cruises till sunset, and then it anchors for the night. Your boat has a private deck and balcony(if you take 2 storey boat) with comfortable chairs. The rooms are well furnished with attached bathrooms, running water and air conditioning which functions during sleeping hours. The boat has a fully equipped kitchen and an experienced cook to prepare authentic Kerala cuisine with seafood specialties and fresh vegetables.
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About Kerala Back Waters
The waterways of Kerala play a major role in the economy of the state as they link remote villages and islands with the mainland. It is an incredibly different experience to cruise in the backwaters in country boats,absorbing the beauty of Kerala's villages. Houseboats, also known as kettuvallam or rice boats, are today one of the major tourist attractions in Kerala, but these boats were used to carry rice bags in their earlier days.
Design of the House Boat
These houseboats are uniquely designed using local materials like bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes, bamboo mats, carpets etc. and are a fabulous way to enjoy exploring the fascinating beauties of backwaters. With their languid grace and quaint design adding another dimension to your cruise in the shimmering blue waters. Lunch, evening tea with snacks and dinner served on board.
Overnight onboard the HOUSEBOAT (Air-conditioning will be functional during sleeping hours)
Day 5 - ALLEPPEY - MARARI [25 Kms/30 Min]
After breakfast, drive to Marari Beach, the calm and serene beach of central Kerala located in Alleppey district. A unique beach with coconut palm fringed shore line with fisher men village nearby. An ideal choice for tourists seeking calm and serene settings. Check in to your resort at Mararikulam and explore the wonders of nature.
Day free to relax at the resort or venture into the nearby fishermen village and interact with the locals. Tickle your taste buds with the local sea food specialties which comes fresh from
the fishermens nets around.
Optional (extra chargeable) try out a traditional Ayurveda massage which will take away all the fatigue of travel and keeps you rejuvenated. Overnight at Hotel / Resort.
Day 6 - Alappuzha to Thekkady & site seeing ([110 Kms. / 3 ½ hours]
After breakfast depart for Periyar (Thekkady). Morning drive through the Western Ghats to Thekkady, a beautiful area of tea gardens, rubber estates and coffee and pepper plantations, located high in the Cardamom Hills.
About Periyar Wildlife Reserve
Thekkady is also famous for Periyar wildlife reserve, This wildlife sanctuary is an established tourist spot and home to elephants, tiger, bison, sambar, wild boar, langur etc. The artificial lake formed by the
Mullaperiyar dam across the Periyar Lake adds to the charm of the park. Spread across 777 sq. km, of which 360 sq. km is thick evergreen forest, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is a declared Tiger Reserve.
Spice Gardens of Thekkady
A walk through the plantation opens up a vista of pristine greenery shrouded by low hanging clouds, gurgling brooks and a pale shadow of the Western Ghats in the backdrop. Accompanied by an English-speaking guide you will be taken on tour of the cover, cardamom, pepper, rubber, vanilla, coffee and tea plantations. The most abundantly found spice in Thekkady is pepper, but you will also see a variety of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, turmeric and curry leaves on the slanting slopes of the spice plantation.
After check in at Hotel, go for a spice plantation visit.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 7 - Thekkady Site Seeing Tour
Periyar Wildlife Boating - 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Early morning (6 AM),proceed to the Periyar Wildlife sanctuary for boating. Nestled at an altitude with temperatures ranging from 15 to 30 degree Celsius, the park skirts a serene artificial lake, the Periyar Lake.
The most sought after way of wildlife viewing is a steamer cruise on the Periyar Lake past protruding bare tree limbs, while looking out for elephant herds by the water’s edge, sambhars peeking from a thicket, wild boars running amok.
Also you see the Tribals catching fish on the edges and collecting wild Mushrooms or Herbal Plants.
If you are really lucky, you could spot the Great Indian Tiger in a clearing of the forest. Always keep your binoculars and Camera handy, you could spot a blue-winged parakeet or a solitary kingfisher perched on an ancient tree limb jutting out of the lake. Of birds, you stand a chance of spotting Nilgiri wood pigeon, white-bellied tree pie, laughing thrushes and flycatchers to name a few.
After the Boat Trip, Relax an enjoy the hot tea served by the restuarant at main reception.
After Boating in Periyar
Once boating is finished, leave the Tiger Reserve; Plenty of activities awaits you at Thekkady. Before going for Cultural shows in the evening, you can go for Jeep Safari Tour or opt for an elephant ride, give elephant bath or even get an elephant shower which is quite thrilling!
Lower camp Jeep Tour (5km from kumily)
One of the activity, we can do is to visit the Lower Camp area and visist the plantations of vegetables and Grapes. Enroute desent to the Lower Camp, we see high pipes laid across the hill and Water from the Kerala dam is taken through these huge pipes for irrigation and generation of power for Tamilnadu. This area also offers a picturesque view of Tamil Nadu. Once you reach lower camp area, visit and sample the Grapes at vineyard, and see exotic Indian vegetables farming. Also see, how the water from the lake is diverted to the hydro electric project at lower camp(Tamil Nadu)to generate the electricity.Visit to the view point will take 2 hrs time.
Kathakali & Kalaripayattu at Cultural Centre in Thekkady
The traditional dance of Kerala, Kathakali is conducted everyday (only during season)and can be seen at the Kathakali centre at city centre. You can also See Kalaripaytattu,the traditional martial arts of Kerala.
Mullaperiyar Dam Jeep Tour
Periyar lake is formed by the Mullaperyiar dam, hich was built by British in 1895. It stands on Periyar river whose flow originates from Thekkady. The dam was built mainly for watering the paddy fields of Tamil Nadu perennially drought - prone. The dam is 175 feet tall in height and is 5704 feet long.
Trekking in Periyar Forest
Forest Department offers 3 hours trek inside the forest with a well trained staff of the forest department.The staff who takes you inside are mostly Tribals, You need to put on the leech proof socks and full body clothings before venturing in forest. You cross the Periyar lake in Bamboo shaft boat and start the Trekking into the Buffer Zone. It is an interesting activuty.
Other Trekkings available are
- One day trip on the raft across the Periyar lake to see the wild animals at close quarters.
- One full Day Trekking in Wild life reserve touching the Core Area from 8am to 5pm
- Night trekking with camping from from 7pm to 4am.
Jungle Patrol – Shepherding the jungle
This programme is part of the regular night patrolling in the fringe eco-development zones of the tiger reserve. By participating in this, one is actually helping in the protection of the forests of Periyar. The trekking could be at any time between 7 p.m and 4 am. and could be taken by persons having proper physical and mental fitness to trek through the wilderness in the night. The maximum duration for a slot is 3 hours and maximum capacity of one slot is limited to 8 visitors (to move in two separate teams). They will accompany two protection watchers and one armed forest guard! Try the limits of your senses-sight, hearing and smell and take in the totally different world of nocturnal jungle life.
Elephant Ride, Bathing
Thekkady also has a park having Elephants on the edge of the spice plantations, It offers various programmes such as Half an hour Elephant ride, One hour with elephant Ride, Elephant Bath, Timber Dragging, Elephant Feeding, Elephant Showers etc.
Wild Life Jeep Safari in Periyar National Park
The jeep safari is with in the Thekkady Periyar wild life reserve, upto Gavi Village from 6 AM to 5 PM, It includes breakfast and lunch.Jeep Safari tour covers the dense green vegetation,thick forests,cascading waterfalls and aromatic spice plantations
Bamboo Rafting – Dawn to dusk - Watching Wild from Close Quarters
Bamboo rafting in thekkady is a dawn to dusk hiking and rafting programme through some of the richest forest tracts of Periyar Tiger Reserve, It is hugely popular among the Things to do in Thekkady. Program Starts at 8 am from the boat landing point, You travel on rafts made of bamboos. The rafting is for about three hours and one gets a panoramic view of forest – clad hills reflected on the lake. Animals like elephant, gaur and sambar are sighted keeping close to the edges of the lake. The team hitchhikes back to the boat landing by about 5 pm. An armed guard and 4 guides will accompany a maximum of 10 tourists. Tea, snacks and packed lunch will be served en route.
Parunthumpara Jeep Tour
Parunthumpara is a small village, located between Peermade and Thekkady. The word parunth in the local language means Eagle and para means rock. It is called Parunthumpara or eagle rock because of a large area around like an eagle.It is 6 km from Peermade, 25 km from Thekkady & 3 km From National Highway 220.( Kottayam Kumily road).This area provides a bird's eye view of an endless stretch of green forest land and low-lying areas.Parunthumpara is six km from Peerumade on National Highway 220 and is increasingly being visited by tourists who are on their way to Thekkady and others as well. If the sky is clear, visitors can get the view of the Sabarimala forests.
Easily accessible through the narrow ghat road from Kallar Junction, this hill station stands out for its sprawling grasslands where the families can enjoy a few quiet moments, away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. A perfect choice for those who wish to have a holiday off the beaten track and to explore the unseen and the unexplored beauty of the pristine forests around, Parunthumpara has been attracting a large number of domestic tourists during weekends.
Pandikuzhi Jeep Tour
5 km from Kumily Town, this picturesque spectrum of exotic flora, fauna & gurgling streams is cradled between Chellarkovil and the Tamil Nadu border.
PARINTHENPARA, PAMBANAR AND PEERMADE Jeep Tour
Chellarkovil Water Fall Jeep Tour/Trek :
Chellarkovil is a sleepy village apart from kumily .it Is 15 KM from kumily .it Is located on kerala –Tamilnadu border.Chellakovil attracts several tourists all over the world. There is a waterfalls which is spectacular during monsoon season.there is a great view of tamilnadu .there is a watch tower which adds pleasure to the holiday when people visit chellarkovil.
You can reach the Top of the Waterfall through the Jeep and enjoy great view.
PARUTHUMPARA JEEP TOUR
Paruthumpara is near to peerumedu and is 6Km from peerumedu.we have to take a diversion to reach destination .it is one of the un explored place in idukki district . The place is about 3800 ftabove the sea level. There is big view of grassy mountains and green forest . In Malayalam “paruthu”t mean Eagle.his place got its name because it got nice eagle view of the mountains.
BORDER VIEW JEEP TOUR
It is at a distance of ten kilometers from Thekkady and five kms from Kumily.It is located between Chellarkovil and the Tamil Nadu state border. It is a popular picnic spot. The abundance of flowers and the nearby streams make it a trekker's delight and a favorite spot of photographers. It also has seven waterfalls falling from 1200 feet which can be seen fully from Gudalloor, Tamil Nadu.
SPICES AND HERBAL PLANTATION TOUR
In Thekkady, plantations forms an immense green carpet that sweeps over hills and valleys. There are massive plantations of coffee, tea, pepper and fragrant cardamom seen side-by-side with natural vegetation are primary attractions and exchange natural splendour. Visit one of the Plantations in Thekkady to do the shopping of best spices.
Day 7 - Thekkady to Munnar ( 140 kms - 3.5 hours)
Arrival at cochin airport and transfer to Munnar, which is called as “Nature Lover’s Paradise” and is at 1800mts above the sea level. On the way to Munnar visit Cheyyappara water falls.Surrounded by lush green-carpeted tea and coffee plantations, Munnar is a picturesque hill station situated in the eastern part of Kerala. The town is located at the confluence of three mountain streams — Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kudala—and is known for its clean, neat, and brightly painted ambience.
The beautiful landscapes, cozy weather, and the smell of tealeaves make Munnar one of the most sought-after destinations in South India. Precisely these were the reason why the British always retreated to Munnar when the heat and humidity was on its peak in other parts of Kerala. Munnar is situated near the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats. The hills here are covered with a carpet of flowers in bloom. Also found here is an exotic plant called Neelakurunji that flowers just once in a 12 year period.
Overnight at Munnar.
Day 8 Munnar Site Seeing
After breakfast proceed for Munnar sightseeing. Visit Eravikulam National Park in the morning. In the afternoon visit Mattupetty Dam/Kundala dam for boating, Eco point, tata tea museum.
Visit Eravikulam National Park in the morning. In the afternoon visit Mattupetty Dam/Kundala dam for boating, Eco point, tata tea museum. Evening at leisure.You will also visit the Rajamalai were the rarest species of mountain goat, ‘Nilgiri Thars’, can be spotted, and the Tea Museum which has been built in the Nallathanni estate of Tata Tea. Its collection of memorabilia and artifacts takes you back in time when the tea industry had just begun to make its presence felt in Munnar in 1880s. Browse the museum for its array of curios, photographs and machineries, each depicting important events that contributed to a flourishing tea industry.
Munnar is a real hill resort having absolute green cover under misty scent of tealeaves all around, with crisp fresh air and the weather delightfully cool all the year round. Stroll in any direction and the whole world of tranquility and serenity entices you.
Evening at leisure. Overnight at Munnar.
Day 8 Back to Kochi - Via Athirappilley
After breakfast, We will start back journey to Kochi and visit many waterfalls on return route, The main attraction while on return journey is to Visit Mega Athirappilley water fall made famous by 2016 movie Bahubali and Ra One.
Reach Athirapilley by 4 PM and watch the majestic waterfall from the top and have photo sessions, then trek to the bottom of the fall and enjoy the mega waterfall. Spend one hour at the site.
In the evening, Start tour to Kochi and dropped at Kochi airport on time for return journey.
Kerala Package with Kanya-kumari Add-on & Kovalam ( 9 Nights)
After Completing Cochin-Munnar-Thekkedy- Alleppy, Kumarakom circuit Proceed for the below deviation in Itinerary
Day 6 - Alleppey - Trivandrum /Kovalam.(175-3.5 hours)
Morning, drive to Trivandrum City for a short sight seeing around the city. This includes visit to the Napier Museum, Sri Chithira Art Gallery, Sri Padmanabha Swami Temple premises and Kuthiramalika Museum. Over night stay in the Hotel at Kovalam.
After breakfast, disembark the houseboat and drive to Trivandrum.On your way visit Mannarssala Temple - Worshippers of the Naga (Serp
Kerala Back Waters - Kerala Hills - Kerala Tourism Package 2017 2018 - Rates & Dates
TOTAL TOUR COST: Subject to minimum of 02 adults & 02 Children travelling
Kerala Hills and Back water Tour– Cochin, Munnar Alleppey - (4N5D)
Price: INR 15,190/- pp on twin sharing basis.
HOTEL DETAILS
- Cochin : SM Regency or Similar
- Munnar : Munnar Heaven or Similar
- Alleppey : Cosy Houseboat or Similar
INCLUSION
1N Stay in Cochin
2N Stay in Munnar
1N Stay in Alleppey
Daily Breakfast All Meals on Houseboat
Airport Pick up and Drop
Intercity Transfers
Local Sightseeing in AC Car
English Speaking Driver
Tentaive Itinerary
Day1 Cochin
Pick up from Airport at Cochin, get transferred to your hotel and later on enjoy local sightseeing.
Day2 Cochin to Munnar
Proceed to Munnar, On the way you can also watch the lovely waterfalls in Cheeyappara and colourful flowers in Blossom Garden. Reach check-in at the hotel
Day3 Munnar Site Seeing - 1 Day
Proceed for a morning sightseeing trip of Munnar; visiting the Eravikulam National Park famous for mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr. Visit Mattupetty Dam, Shola forests around Mattupetty are ideal for trekking and bird watching. Kundala is
a picturesque town located at the confluence of three mountain streams namely Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Enroute visit Echo Point, View Point green carpet of Tea Gardens.
Day 4 Munnar to Alleppey
Proceed to the Alleppey boat Jetty, board the traditionally decorated houseboats and begin the enchanting backwater cruising. The backwaters of Kerala is a unique product of Kerala.
Day5- Departure Day
Check out and Board your flight from Trivandrum.
Kerala Hills and back waters - Rates for 8 Nights - 9 Days
Rs.19,999 /- per Pax
Best Shortlisted Hotels for the package
Day Place Hotels Room Type
Day 01 Munnar Spice Tree Classic
Day 02 Munnar Spice Tree Classic
Day 03 Thekkady Spice Village Standard Villa
Day 04 Thekkady Spice Village Standard Villa
Day 05 Kumarakom Coconut Lagoon Heritage Bungalow
Day 06 Houseboat Premium Houseboat 01 Bedroom
Day 07 Kovalam The Leela Beach View Superior
Day 08 Kovalam The Leela Beach View Superior
Includes:
- Accommodation in hotels as per above chart in 01 DOUBLE room & 01 Extra bed.
- Breakfast and dinner at all hotels.
- All transfers and sightseeing using Air-conditioned Innova, with English speaking driver
- Boating ticket at Thekkady.
- All applicable taxes
- GST of 3.5 %
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No. of person :- 02 pax ( Couple)
Travel date :- Year 2016 ( Expect Festival Days)
Package Duration :- 04N/5D
Meal Plan :- CPAI ( Only Breakfast ) ( Except Houseboat )
Pick & Drop :- Cochin ( Airport )
Package Cost Rs. 24,900/- for couple
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Special Kerala Deal for October-November-December-Janauary - 4 nights/5 days- 2016 - Hotels & Site Seeing Included
Destination - Hotels - Meal Plan
- Cochin - Munnar Birds Valley(Valley View) CPAI
- Munnar - Birds Valley(Valley View) CPAI
- Thekkady - Jungle Park(Dlx) CPAI
- Alleppey - Ac Dlx Houseboat APAI
Departure at Cochin
Vehicle - Ac Indica
Special Kerala Deal for 4 nights/5 days- 2016-Days wise Costs Rates
Day 1 Cochin - Munnar –
Arrival at cochin airport and transfer to Munnar, which is called as “Nature Lover’s Paradise” and is at 1800mts above the sea level. On the way to Munnar visit Cheyyappara water falls. “Hotel.Overnight at Munnar.
Day 2 Munnar -
After breakfast proceed for Munnar sightseeing. Visit Eravikulam National Park in the morning. In the afternoon visit Mattupetty Dam/Kundala dam for boating, Eco point, tata tea museum. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Munnar.
Day 3 Thekkady -
After breakfast proced to thekkady.Check in at hotel visit to Periyar wild life sanctuary, boating.Overnight stay at hotel
Day 4 Alleppey -
After breakfast proceed to Alleppey. Check into Houseboat. Overnight stay at houseboat.
Day 5 :- Alleppey - Cochin :-
Next morning back to Cochin and drop to you on Airport.
Package Includes
- Accomodation in 01 Double Room(Twin Sharing)basis
- Meal Plans as mentioned in above all hotels
- All Taxes
- All Transfers & Sightseeing by Ac Indica
- All toll,tax,parking,drivers bata & Fuel Cost
Package Excludes
1.All Entrances & Guide Charges
2.All meals not mentioned above
3.All other expenses
4.Train/Air Ticket
Kerala Western Ghat Hills and Backwater Tour 8 Nights-9Days
A Relaxation & Peaceful Holiday package-- Rates & Dates - Hotels
INR 35000/- $700 per person
Hotels Included in Kerala back Water Tour package ( All are Delux High end Hotels)
- Cochin - Travancore Court
- Munnar - Mountain trail
- Thekkady - Green Forest Jungle lodge
- Kumarakom - River palace Garden View
- Alleppey - House boat
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• 07 Nights air-condition accommodation on double share rooms at Standard hotels + 01 Night in House boat.
• Daily breakfast at hotel.
• All meals (i.e. Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner) while stay at House boat in Alleppey.
• Meeting and assistance services on arrival / departure.
• Air - conditioned chauffeur driven Tempo traveller for city sightseeing, tour, excursion etc. as per above programme. (from 16 – 24 Feb’ 12)
• Kathakali Dance show in Cochin.
• Overnight Boat / Cruise in Backwater in Alleppey.
• Boat ride at Lake Periyar in Thekkady.
• English speaking local guides during the city tour at all places.
• Monuments entrance fees as per above mentioned programme.
• All parking, road taxes, government taxes and driver allowances.
• All presently applicable Government taxes.
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Cost does not includes:
• Any International & Domestic airfare if it is not mention in cost inclusion.
• Airport Taxes, Any Porterage services at Airport/Railway Station.
• Personal nature Expenses i.e. Telephone calls, Laundry, soft / hard drinks, lunch, tipping etc.
• Camera Fee at monuments.
• Any optional activities.
• Mandatory X – Mass, New year and any long holidays supplements.
• Any other expenses not mentioned in the cost inclusions.
Accommodation would be in below mentioned Hotels or Similar: In case the Hotel envisaged or normal category of Rooms are waitlisted / sold out, alternate hotels/category will be provided & we will keep you informed on the supplement / reduction involved.
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Day 01: Arrive Cochin – Enjoy KATHAKALI DANCE
Early morning arrive at Cochin International Airport. On arrival, meeting, assistance at airport by Holiday Travel representative and transfer to hotel. Where our executive will explain the travel plan in detail and hand over the essential documents (Tour programme, hotel’s vouchers, feedback report etc.) to you. Check into the Hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure activities. Overnight at hotel.
Optional-1: One can enjoy Ayurvedic Massage or can visit Cochin synagogue (15th century building) and meet this unique Jewish community- the only Indian Jews remaining.
Day 02: Cochin City Site Seeing
Cochin is the financial capital and the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala. we visit - The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry (10 AM - 5 PM, Closed on Fridays and national holidays), renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana. The Jewish Synagogue(10 AM – 12 PM and 3 PM – 5 PM. Closed on Saturdays and Jewish Holidays.) at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town. The St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. The Santa Cruz Basilica originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese. The Chinese fishing nets are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese trade.
Fort Kochi is inhabited by Anglo-Indian community. The whole of the region presents a different aura and ambience. The culture is quite unique and represents the Eurasian culture.
St Francis Church: This church was built by the Portuguese in the year 1503 A.D. It is said that Portuguese explorer Vasco-da-Gama was originally buried here and his remains were later brought to Lisbon.
Santa Cruz Basilica: Built by the Portuguese around 500 years back, the Santa Cruz Basilica is known for its Gothic exterior with soaring spires. Also visit Chinese fishing net and tour of the Jew town. Evening visit to watch traditional Kerala Kathakali dances. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Cochin - Visit Synagogue and Chabad
Morning Prayer in the synagogue and program in Chabad. In the afternoon one can walk around fort cochin. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Cochin - Periyar National Park (191 kms / 4.5hrs)
After breakfast depart for Periyar (Thekkady). Morning drive through the Western Ghats to Thekkady, a beautiful area of tea gardens, rubber estates and coffee and pepper plantations, located high in the Cardamom Hills. This wildlife sanctuary is an established tourist spot and home to elephants, tiger, bison, sambar, wild boar, langur etc. The artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar dam across the Periyar Lake adds to the charm of the park. Spread across 777 sq. km, of which 360 sq. km is thick evergreen forest, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is a declared Tiger Reserve.
After check in at Hotel, go for a spice plantation visit.
A walk through the plantation opens up a vista of pristine greenery shrouded by low hanging clouds, gurgling brooks and a pale shadow of the Western Ghats in the backdrop. Accompanied by an English-speaking guide you will be taken on tour of the cover, cardamom, pepper, rubber, vanilla, coffee and tea plantations. The most abundantly found spice in Thekkady is pepper, but you will also see a variety of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, turmeric and curry leaves on the slanting slopes of the spice plantation.
Upon arrival, check in at hotel in Periyar
After wash and change at hotel one can visit Kadathanadan Kalari Centre (optional)- local martial arts show is highly recommended(optional).
Evening options include Ayurvedic massage and night trekking (optional) Rest of the day free for leisure activities. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Periyar National Park (153kms / 3.5hrs) – ENJOY SAFARI AT PARK
After breakfast at hotel enjoy boat safari at Lake Periyar to explore the sanctuary. Later one can enjoy Elephant ride, nature walk and Bamboo rafting – dawn to dusk trekking and rafting in Periyar Tiger reserve. Rest of the day free for leisure activites. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Periyar National Park – Kumarakom (185kms / 4hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Kumarakom. Kumarakom is a confluence of beautiful small islands and is characterized by marvelous backwaters, vast paddy fields, mangrove forests, coconut groves etc. On arrival, check in at hotel. After wash and change at hotel visit some famous places, Spice plantation and Lake. In the evening one can enjoy sunset cruise on Vembanad Lake (Optional).
Kumarakom is a charming emerald peninsula jutting into the ever-effervescent Vembanad Lake. It will take you into the heart of the scenic lake where you will come across plenty of traditional country barges, boats, and canoes. The fresh water of the lake runs into the mainland making a labyrinth of lagoons, brooks, canals, and waterways. This backwater is a haven for countless varieties of species of both fauna and flora.
When you need to find a solace from the monotonous daily routine then Kumarakom is undoubtedly the best choice in the fascinating paradise on Kerala. The slender coconut palms swaying to the cool winds here, there and everywhere, the never-ending paddy fields, meandering lagoons and backwaters, mangroves nesting birds of a thousand varieties, can calm and energize your soul and body.
Check in at hotel upon arrival. Rest of the day at leisure
Day 07: Kumarakom – Alleppey (38 kms / 1hrs)- OVERNIGHT AT HOUSEBOAT
Morning breakfast from the resort, later by 12:00 Hrs check out from the hotel and board a Kettuvallam (houseboat) and proceed for an unforgettable overnight cruise, through the mesmerizing unique backwaters of Kerala.
Backwater Tour on Boat
You will have an exclusive houseboat which cruises till sunset, and then it anchors for the night. Your boat has a private balcony with comfortable chairs. The rooms are well furnished with attached bathrooms and air conditioning which functions during sleeping hours. The boat has a fully equipped kitchen and an experienced cook to prepare authentic Kerala cuisine with seafood specialties and fresh vegetables. This is your chance to pick up some fabulous cooking tips!
About Kerala backwater Boats ( About Kettuvallams)
The waterways of Kerala play a major role in the economy of the state as they link remote villages and islands with the mainland. It is an incredibly different experience to cruise in the backwaters in country boats, absorbing the beauty of Kerala's villages. Houseboats, also known as kettuvallam or rice boats, are today one of the major tourist attractions in Kerala, but these boats were used to carry rice bags in their earlier days.
These houseboats are uniquely designed using local materials like bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes, bamboo mats, carpets etc. and are a fabulous way to enjoy exploring the fascinating beauties of backwaters. With their languid grace and quaint design adding another dimension to your cruise in the shimmering blue waters.
Lunch, evening tea with snacks and dinner served on board.
Overnight onboard the HOUSEBOAT (Air-conditioning will be functional during sleeping hours only)
Day 08: Alleppey – Kovalam (157kms / 3.5hrs)
Morning after breakfast around 0900 hrs disembark from house boat and drive to Kovalam. On arrival, check in at beach resort. Rest of the day free to relax at hotel / Beach. Overnight at Resort.
Day 09: Kovalam – Trivandrum (13 kms / 30min.) / Departure at 0500 hrs.
Late night around 0130 hrs transfer to Trivandrum airport to board your home bound flight.
Kerala Hills and Back water Tour Package - Munnar Athirapiiley - Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Cochin
Early morning arrive at Cochin International Airport. On arrival, meeting, assistance at airport by Holiday Travel representative and transfer to hotel. Where our executive will explain the travel plan in detail and hand over the essential documents (Tour programme, hotel’s vouchers, feedback report etc.) to you. Check into the Hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure activities. Overnight at hotel.
You have multiple options, enjoy Ayurvedic Massage, Go to Fort Cochin Area, see chinese fishing Nets, visit Cochin synagogue (15th century building) and meet this unique Jewish community- the only Indian Jews remaining.
Day 02: Cochin City Site Seeing Tour
Fort Cochin Tour with Chinese Fishing nets - Start the Cochin tour with Fort Cochin Heritage Area and walk in the lanes of the heritage area, Reach The Cornish area and see the Chinese Fishing Nets, These days as of year 2016, these chinese fishing nets are not in action and are only for the photo opportunity
St Francis Church: Next proceed to St Francis Church, This church was built by the Portuguese in the year 1503 A.D. It is said that Portuguese explorer Vasco-da-Gama was originally buried here and his remains were later brought to Lisbon.
Santa Cruz Basilica: Built by the Portuguese around 500 years back, the Santa Cruz Basilica is known for its Gothic exterior with soaring spires. Also visit Chinese fishing net and tour of the Jew town. Evening visit to watch traditional Kerala Kathakali dances.
Next we visit, The Jewish Synagogue(10 AM – 12 PM and 3 PM – 5 PM. Closed on Saturdays and Jewish Holidays.) at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town. The St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. The Santa Cruz Basilica originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese. The Chinese fishing nets are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese trade.
Next we We visit - The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry (10 AM - 5 PM, Closed on Fridays and national holidays), renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana.
Tour to World's 2nd oldest Mosque after Mecca & First Mosque of India
Cheraman Juma Masjid Tour
Cheraman Juma Masjid the first mosque of India.This mosque is located in Methala village of Kodungalloor just 50 minutes drive from Cochin airport.Built in 629 AD, this is the first mosque in India and the second in the world where Juma prayers were started. People from far and near irrespective of caste and creed visit this holy place.This mosque is unique. Mosques all over the world face the direction of Mecca, but this particular one faces east.
The building until recently was predominantly made of wood. The mosque eroded owing to adverse climatic conditions and had to be partly rebuilt, though the wooden interiors are still intact.
Day 3 :- Kochi to KUMARAKOM - Checkinto Coconut Lagoon [50 Kms. / 1.5 hours]
After breakfast, you will leave for Kumarakom, which is a peaceful retreat, which takes you to the world of tranquility. Sprawled across a vast landscaped leisure land with many water bodies, it offers you umpteen reasons to soak in the myriad hues of nature.
What is Kumarakom
The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of islands on the Vembanad Lake, The largest lake in South India, It also has a bird sanctuary,which is spread across 14 acres, it is a favorite home to migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise.Tourists enjoy the Boating, sunset cruise, sunrise cruise,fishing facilities are available at Kumarakom.
About Coconut Lagoon Resort
Kumarakom has many good resorts, your package is booked in coconut Lagoon, which is a resort operated by CGH Earth, in palm groves beside Vembanad Lake.
There’s only one way to get to Coconut Lagoon: over the water. From the jetty, your boat courses through a breeze-laden watery highway. You take a sharp turn into a narrow canal, it’s banks decked with wildflowers. And greeted with a reviving coconut cocktail, Musicians playing flute and Kerala sari clad girls giving you flowers, you step off the boat and straight to the reception desk, all ready to check in.
The distinctive architecture of Coconut Lagoon has its own tales to tell. Some of these mansions are over 150 years old, and were transplanted here, beam by beam, timber by timber, from the old houses of the county that had fallen to ruin.
The never-ending paddy fields, meandering lagoons and backwaters, mangroves nesting birds of a thousand varieties, can calm and energize your soul and body.
Check in at hotel upon arrival. Rest of the day at leisure.
Sun set Cruise at Kumarakom ( Included in Package)
1. Go for a short cruise through few of the intricate canals of Kumarakom, in a canopy.
2. Go for a Ayurvedic message. All resorts in Kumarakom, have authentic certified Ayurvedic centres, which are managed by a well qualified and highly experienced doctors, assisted by a team of skilled therapists. And they offers several result-oriented therapies designed to unwind, tone up and rejuvenate within a realistic timeframe.
Overnight at Hotel / Resort.
Day 4 - KUMARAKOM - Alappuzha ( Alleppey) - 35 kms - One hour
After Breakfast, check out from kumarakom and proceed to the Jetty to drive to Alappuzha by road, Reach the house boat point ( under the bridge) at 12:00 afternoon and welcome by River escapes House boat centre. Welcome with cold towels, the crew will explain you the houseboat and the route.
At 12.30 PM, board a Kettuvallam (houseboat) and proceed for an unforgettable overnight cruise, through the mesmerizing unique backwaters of Kerala.
You will have an exclusive houseboat which cruises till sunset, and then it anchors for the night. Your boat has a private deck and balcony(if you take 2 storey boat) with comfortable chairs. The rooms are well furnished with attached bathrooms, running water and air conditioning which functions during sleeping hours. The boat has a fully equipped kitchen and an experienced cook to prepare authentic Kerala cuisine with seafood specialties and fresh vegetables.
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About Kerala Back Waters
The waterways of Kerala play a major role in the economy of the state as they link remote villages and islands with the mainland. It is an incredibly different experience to cruise in the backwaters in country boats,absorbing the beauty of Kerala's villages. Houseboats, also known as kettuvallam or rice boats, are today one of the major tourist attractions in Kerala, but these boats were used to carry rice bags in their earlier days.
Design of the House Boat
These houseboats are uniquely designed using local materials like bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes, bamboo mats, carpets etc. and are a fabulous way to enjoy exploring the fascinating beauties of backwaters. With their languid grace and quaint design adding another dimension to your cruise in the shimmering blue waters. Lunch, evening tea with snacks and dinner served on board.
Overnight onboard the HOUSEBOAT (Air-conditioning will be functional during sleeping hours)
Day 5 - ALLEPPEY - MARARI [25 Kms/30 Min]
After breakfast, drive to Marari Beach, the calm and serene beach of central Kerala located in Alleppey district. A unique beach with coconut palm fringed shore line with fisher men village nearby. An ideal choice for tourists seeking calm and serene settings. Check in to your resort at Mararikulam and explore the wonders of nature.
Day free to relax at the resort or venture into the nearby fishermen village and interact with the locals. Tickle your taste buds with the local sea food specialties which comes fresh from
the fishermens nets around.
Optional (extra chargeable) try out a traditional Ayurveda massage which will take away all the fatigue of travel and keeps you rejuvenated. Overnight at Hotel / Resort.
Day 6 - Alappuzha to Thekkady & site seeing ([110 Kms. / 3 ½ hours]
After breakfast depart for Periyar (Thekkady). Morning drive through the Western Ghats to Thekkady, a beautiful area of tea gardens, rubber estates and coffee and pepper plantations, located high in the Cardamom Hills.
About Periyar Wildlife Reserve
Thekkady is also famous for Periyar wildlife reserve, This wildlife sanctuary is an established tourist spot and home to elephants, tiger, bison, sambar, wild boar, langur etc. The artificial lake formed by the
Mullaperiyar dam across the Periyar Lake adds to the charm of the park. Spread across 777 sq. km, of which 360 sq. km is thick evergreen forest, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is a declared Tiger Reserve.
Spice Gardens of Thekkady
A walk through the plantation opens up a vista of pristine greenery shrouded by low hanging clouds, gurgling brooks and a pale shadow of the Western Ghats in the backdrop. Accompanied by an English-speaking guide you will be taken on tour of the cover, cardamom, pepper, rubber, vanilla, coffee and tea plantations. The most abundantly found spice in Thekkady is pepper, but you will also see a variety of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, turmeric and curry leaves on the slanting slopes of the spice plantation.
After check in at Hotel, go for a spice plantation visit.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 7 - Thekkady Site Seeing Tour
Periyar Wildlife Boating - 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Early morning (6 AM),proceed to the Periyar Wildlife sanctuary for boating. Nestled at an altitude with temperatures ranging from 15 to 30 degree Celsius, the park skirts a serene artificial lake, the Periyar Lake.
The most sought after way of wildlife viewing is a steamer cruise on the Periyar Lake past protruding bare tree limbs, while looking out for elephant herds by the water’s edge, sambhars peeking from a thicket, wild boars running amok.
Also you see the Tribals catching fish on the edges and collecting wild Mushrooms or Herbal Plants.
If you are really lucky, you could spot the Great Indian Tiger in a clearing of the forest. Always keep your binoculars and Camera handy, you could spot a blue-winged parakeet or a solitary kingfisher perched on an ancient tree limb jutting out of the lake. Of birds, you stand a chance of spotting Nilgiri wood pigeon, white-bellied tree pie, laughing thrushes and flycatchers to name a few.
After the Boat Trip, Relax an enjoy the hot tea served by the restuarant at main reception.
After Boating in Periyar
Once boating is finished, leave the Tiger Reserve; Plenty of activities awaits you at Thekkady. Before going for Cultural shows in the evening, you can go for Jeep Safari Tour or opt for an elephant ride, give elephant bath or even get an elephant shower which is quite thrilling!
Lower camp Jeep Tour (5km from kumily)
One of the activity, we can do is to visit the Lower Camp area and visist the plantations of vegetables and Grapes. Enroute desent to the Lower Camp, we see high pipes laid across the hill and Water from the Kerala dam is taken through these huge pipes for irrigation and generation of power for Tamilnadu. This area also offers a picturesque view of Tamil Nadu. Once you reach lower camp area, visit and sample the Grapes at vineyard, and see exotic Indian vegetables farming. Also see, how the water from the lake is diverted to the hydro electric project at lower camp(Tamil Nadu)to generate the electricity.Visit to the view point will take 2 hrs time.
Kathakali & Kalaripayattu at Cultural Centre in Thekkady
The traditional dance of Kerala, Kathakali is conducted everyday (only during season)and can be seen at the Kathakali centre at city centre. You can also See Kalaripaytattu,the traditional martial arts of Kerala.
Mullaperiyar Dam Jeep Tour
Periyar lake is formed by the Mullaperyiar dam, hich was built by British in 1895. It stands on Periyar river whose flow originates from Thekkady. The dam was built mainly for watering the paddy fields of Tamil Nadu perennially drought - prone. The dam is 175 feet tall in height and is 5704 feet long.
Trekking in Periyar Forest
Forest Department offers 3 hours trek inside the forest with a well trained staff of the forest department.The staff who takes you inside are mostly Tribals, You need to put on the leech proof socks and full body clothings before venturing in forest. You cross the Periyar lake in Bamboo shaft boat and start the Trekking into the Buffer Zone. It is an interesting activuty.
Other Trekkings available are
- One day trip on the raft across the Periyar lake to see the wild animals at close quarters.
- One full Day Trekking in Wild life reserve touching the Core Area from 8am to 5pm
- Night trekking with camping from from 7pm to 4am.
Jungle Patrol – Shepherding the jungle
This programme is part of the regular night patrolling in the fringe eco-development zones of the tiger reserve. By participating in this, one is actually helping in the protection of the forests of Periyar. The trekking could be at any time between 7 p.m and 4 am. and could be taken by persons having proper physical and mental fitness to trek through the wilderness in the night. The maximum duration for a slot is 3 hours and maximum capacity of one slot is limited to 8 visitors (to move in two separate teams). They will accompany two protection watchers and one armed forest guard! Try the limits of your senses-sight, hearing and smell and take in the totally different world of nocturnal jungle life.
Elephant Ride, Bathing
Thekkady also has a park having Elephants on the edge of the spice plantations, It offers various programmes such as Half an hour Elephant ride, One hour with elephant Ride, Elephant Bath, Timber Dragging, Elephant Feeding, Elephant Showers etc.
Wild Life Jeep Safari in Periyar National Park
The jeep safari is with in the Thekkady Periyar wild life reserve, upto Gavi Village from 6 AM to 5 PM, It includes breakfast and lunch.Jeep Safari tour covers the dense green vegetation,thick forests,cascading waterfalls and aromatic spice plantations
Bamboo Rafting – Dawn to dusk - Watching Wild from Close Quarters
Bamboo rafting in thekkady is a dawn to dusk hiking and rafting programme through some of the richest forest tracts of Periyar Tiger Reserve, It is hugely popular among the Things to do in Thekkady. Program Starts at 8 am from the boat landing point, You travel on rafts made of bamboos. The rafting is for about three hours and one gets a panoramic view of forest – clad hills reflected on the lake. Animals like elephant, gaur and sambar are sighted keeping close to the edges of the lake. The team hitchhikes back to the boat landing by about 5 pm. An armed guard and 4 guides will accompany a maximum of 10 tourists. Tea, snacks and packed lunch will be served en route.
Parunthumpara Jeep Tour
Parunthumpara is a small village, located between Peermade and Thekkady. The word parunth in the local language means Eagle and para means rock. It is called Parunthumpara or eagle rock because of a large area around like an eagle.It is 6 km from Peermade, 25 km from Thekkady & 3 km From National Highway 220.( Kottayam Kumily road).This area provides a bird's eye view of an endless stretch of green forest land and low-lying areas.Parunthumpara is six km from Peerumade on National Highway 220 and is increasingly being visited by tourists who are on their way to Thekkady and others as well. If the sky is clear, visitors can get the view of the Sabarimala forests.
Easily accessible through the narrow ghat road from Kallar Junction, this hill station stands out for its sprawling grasslands where the families can enjoy a few quiet moments, away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. A perfect choice for those who wish to have a holiday off the beaten track and to explore the unseen and the unexplored beauty of the pristine forests around, Parunthumpara has been attracting a large number of domestic tourists during weekends.
Pandikuzhi Jeep Tour
5 km from Kumily Town, this picturesque spectrum of exotic flora, fauna & gurgling streams is cradled between Chellarkovil and the Tamil Nadu border.
PARINTHENPARA, PAMBANAR AND PEERMADE Jeep Tour
Chellarkovil Water Fall Jeep Tour/Trek :
Chellarkovil is a sleepy village apart from kumily .it Is 15 KM from kumily .it Is located on kerala –Tamilnadu border.Chellakovil attracts several tourists all over the world. There is a waterfalls which is spectacular during monsoon season.there is a great view of tamilnadu .there is a watch tower which adds pleasure to the holiday when people visit chellarkovil.
You can reach the Top of the Waterfall through the Jeep and enjoy great view.
PARUTHUMPARA JEEP TOUR
Paruthumpara is near to peerumedu and is 6Km from peerumedu.we have to take a diversion to reach destination .it is one of the un explored place in idukki district . The place is about 3800 ftabove the sea level. There is big view of grassy mountains and green forest . In Malayalam “paruthu”t mean Eagle.his place got its name because it got nice eagle view of the mountains.
BORDER VIEW JEEP TOUR
It is at a distance of ten kilometers from Thekkady and five kms from Kumily.It is located between Chellarkovil and the Tamil Nadu state border. It is a popular picnic spot. The abundance of flowers and the nearby streams make it a trekker's delight and a favorite spot of photographers. It also has seven waterfalls falling from 1200 feet which can be seen fully from Gudalloor, Tamil Nadu.
SPICES AND HERBAL PLANTATION TOUR
In Thekkady, plantations forms an immense green carpet that sweeps over hills and valleys. There are massive plantations of coffee, tea, pepper and fragrant cardamom seen side-by-side with natural vegetation are primary attractions and exchange natural splendour. Visit one of the Plantations in Thekkady to do the shopping of best spices.
Day 7 - Thekkady to Munnar ( 140 kms - 3.5 hours)
Arrival at cochin airport and transfer to Munnar, which is called as “Nature Lover’s Paradise” and is at 1800mts above the sea level. On the way to Munnar visit Cheyyappara water falls.Surrounded by lush green-carpeted tea and coffee plantations, Munnar is a picturesque hill station situated in the eastern part of Kerala. The town is located at the confluence of three mountain streams — Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kudala—and is known for its clean, neat, and brightly painted ambience.
The beautiful landscapes, cozy weather, and the smell of tealeaves make Munnar one of the most sought-after destinations in South India. Precisely these were the reason why the British always retreated to Munnar when the heat and humidity was on its peak in other parts of Kerala. Munnar is situated near the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats. The hills here are covered with a carpet of flowers in bloom. Also found here is an exotic plant called Neelakurunji that flowers just once in a 12 year period.
Overnight at Munnar.
Day 8 Munnar Site Seeing
After breakfast proceed for Munnar sightseeing. Visit Eravikulam National Park in the morning. In the afternoon visit Mattupetty Dam/Kundala dam for boating, Eco point, tata tea museum.
Visit Eravikulam National Park in the morning. In the afternoon visit Mattupetty Dam/Kundala dam for boating, Eco point, tata tea museum. Evening at leisure.You will also visit the Rajamalai were the rarest species of mountain goat, ‘Nilgiri Thars’, can be spotted, and the Tea Museum which has been built in the Nallathanni estate of Tata Tea. Its collection of memorabilia and artifacts takes you back in time when the tea industry had just begun to make its presence felt in Munnar in 1880s. Browse the museum for its array of curios, photographs and machineries, each depicting important events that contributed to a flourishing tea industry.
Munnar is a real hill resort having absolute green cover under misty scent of tealeaves all around, with crisp fresh air and the weather delightfully cool all the year round. Stroll in any direction and the whole world of tranquility and serenity entices you.
Evening at leisure. Overnight at Munnar.
Day 8 Back to Kochi - Via Athirappilley
After breakfast, We will start back journey to Kochi and visit many waterfalls on return route, The main attraction while on return journey is to Visit Mega Athirappilley water fall made famous by 2016 movie Bahubali and Ra One.
Reach Athirapilley by 4 PM and watch the majestic waterfall from the top and have photo sessions, then trek to the bottom of the fall and enjoy the mega waterfall. Spend one hour at the site.
In the evening, Start tour to Kochi and dropped at Kochi airport on time for return journey.
Kerala Package with Kanya-kumari Add-on & Kovalam ( 9 Nights)
After Completing Cochin-Munnar-Thekkedy- Alleppy, Kumarakom circuit Proceed for the below deviation in Itinerary
Day 6 - Alleppey - Trivandrum /Kovalam.(175-3.5 hours)
Morning, drive to Trivandrum City for a short sight seeing around the city. This includes visit to the Napier Museum, Sri Chithira Art Gallery, Sri Padmanabha Swami Temple premises and Kuthiramalika Museum. Over night stay in the Hotel at Kovalam.
After breakfast, disembark the houseboat and drive to Trivandrum.On your way visit Mannarssala Temple - Worshippers of the Naga (Serpent God) have always built their temples in groves where serpents are aplenty. Mannarassala is the largest serpent temple with 30,000 images of serpent Gods and has hundreds of snakes living around the temple.
Proceed towards Trivandrum, and upon reaching go for a sightseeing tour of the capital city of Kerala. Thiruvananthapuram has interesting places to see like, the Napier Museum , a beautiful building build by English architect Chrisholm combining English-Saxon-Travancore architectural styles carvings.(Open 10AM-5PM, closed on Mondays and before noon Wednesday.), the Sri Chitra Art Gallery (Open 10AM-5PM, closed on Mondays and before noon Wednesday.) - displays a rare collection of mainly Indian paintings, the Padmanabhaswamy Temple (from outside only) – this temple is an architectural wonder and the icon around which the the city is built, and Horse palace - unique palace designed by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal famous for its horse shaped windows and décor, has some good collections of antiques.
Later, proceed to Kovalam, the world famous beach destination of kerala. With three adjacent crescent beaches, Kovalam has been a favorite haunt of tourists,especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse - sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programmes, Catamaran cruising etc. The tropical sun acts so fast that one can see the faint blush of coppery tan on the skin in a
matter of minutes. Life on the beach begins late in the day and carries on well into the night.
Upon arrival check in to your resort at Kovalam. Rest of the day at leisure.
Kovalam.
Kovalam 16 km to the south of Trivandrum, Kovalam is one of the most beautiful beach resorts in the world. The three crescent-shaped coves are ideal for sunbathing, surfing, snorkeling, swimming and canoeing. Full day leisure at resort and beach.
Day - 8 Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam (100 kms - 3 hours one way - Day Trip)
Kanyakumari is the southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsula and the meeting point of three seas, namely Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. En route you should never miss the Padmanabhapuram Palace, the largest wooden palace in the World and the magnificent Sucheendram Temple, where the Trinities are worshiped. At Kanyakumari you can visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the Kanyakumari Devi Temple.
After breakfast, proceed for a day excursion of Kanyakumari & Sucheendram temple.Just off the Nagerkoil-Kanyakumari highway lies an architectural treasure, Padmanabhapuram Palace made entirely of wood. A Kerala architectural masterpiece with exquisite murals, granite sculptures and wood carvings.
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