Destinations Covered: Athirappally Day Trip ,Munnar (02 Nights), Thekkady (01 Night), Alleppey (1 Night),
01st Day > COCHIN (- MUNNAR (Cochin – Munnar 135 Kms/04 hrs drive)
Pick up from Cochin International Airport/Railway Station. Proceed to Munnar – a pleasing 04:00 hrs journey riding through the picturesque hills jacketed in greenish tea and spice plantations. DAY TRIP TO Athirappalli (48 kms from Kochi airport) the beautiful and popular waterfall on the border of the Sholayar forest ranges are just 5 km apart. The Athirappalli Falls joins the Chalakkudy river after falling down a drop of 80 feet. Vazhachal is part of the Chalakkudy river. Both the waterfalls, their cool, misty water cascade down in the backdrop of thick green forest and rocky land, are a dazzling experience to visitors.The beauty of the place makes the place an excellent noneymoon spot therefore making Athirappalli honeymoon tour very popular.
Proceed to Munnar - a pleasing 04:00 hrs journey riding through the picturesque hills jacketed in greenish tea and spice plantations. The cab will stop in many of the places on the way to enjoy the beautiful nature, waterfalls and sceneries.
MUNNAR is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. 1600 mts above sea level, the hill station was the favored summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. Sprawling tea plantations, pristine valleys, mountains and aroma of spice scented cool air make Munnar is a resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji, this flower blooms once in every twelve years.
On arrival check in at Hotel and rest of the times relax and remove your hang over of the long trip.
Over Night stay at Munnar
02nd Day > MUNNAR
After breakfast proceed to sightseeing at Munnar. Visit Eravikulam National Park at Rajamala (Here you can see the Nilgiri Thar), Echo Point, Mattupetty Lake and Dam, Tea Plantations and TATA Tea processing Factory, Kundale Lake, Anayirankal Dam, Gap Point etc..
Over Night stay at Munnar
03rd Day > THEKKADY [PERIYAR] (Munnar – Thekkady 110 Kms/03 hrs drive)
After breakfast, drive to Thekkady. A scenic 03:00 hrs drive from Munnar. The very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spices scented plantations. In the Periyar Forest of Thekkady is one of the finest wild life reserves in India, and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks.
On arrival check in at Hotel and after fresh up visit spice market and spice plantations. Here you can see the Pepper, Cardamom, Vanilla, Cinnamon and other spices are grown.
Note :- Optional activities like; Boating at Periyar Lake, Bullock cart ride, Bamboo Rafting, Trekking, Elephant safari, Spice Plantation Tour, Border Hiking, Tribal Village Visit, Cloud Walk, Periyar Tiger Trail, Kalari Payattu (A traditional martial Art), Kathakali Show (A traditional performance-Art), Jungle Jeep Safari and Ayurveda Massages etc.. are available here in Thekkady and these are not included in the package. But, if you are interested in any of these activities, we can guide you promptly with the supplementary charges.
Over Night stay at Thekkady
04th Day > ALLEPPEY (Thekkady – Alleppey 165 Kms/4.00 hrs drive)
After early breakfast proceeding to ALLEPPEY: (The Venice of the East) is a district of immense natural beauty, caressed by the Arabian Sea in the west and a vast network of Lakes, Lagoons and freshwater rivers criss-crossing the backwater county.
Houseboat Cruise at ALLEPPEY through narrow canals ~ Pathiramanal Island ~ Virgin village ~ paddy fields ~ historical places ~ Temples ~ Churches ~ Snake boat ~ Coconut beer shop (Toddy shop) ~ Kuttanad Village etc. Enjoy spectacular lush green paddy fields, where you may enjoy an unique nature, life style of village people and their activities like Coir roping, Toddy tapping etc.
HOUSEBOAT
Morning after breakfast proceed to Alleppey/Kumarakom. Board on to the
airconditioned houseboat at 12 noon. Cruise through the backwaters.
(All meals will be provided in the House Boat.) Meals served will be of typical
Kerala cuisine. Lunch: Boiled/Basmati Rice, vegetables, fish fry/curry, salads, pappad.
Evening: Tea/coffee with snacks.Dinner:
Dinner: Rice, chapathy, vegetable curries and chicken.
Breakfast: Bread, butter, jam, and eggs to order or Kerala style Break Fast.
NB:
1.) 06.00 pm to 07.00 am- Boat will Anchored & it will be idle in the lake. (As
per GOVT. Rule- Village people need to put the net in the lake for fishing).
2.) Air condition will function in the bed room from 08.00 PM till 06.00 AM only.
Overnight stay in houseboat.
