From Cochin: 8 Day Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, and Kovalam
Description
Explore the lush greenery of Munnar, the famous Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls, the Echo Point, and the Mattupetty Dam. Cruise the backwaters of Kerala and relax on the sandy beaches of Kovalam.
Duration
08 Days
Language
English
Highlights
- Discover the lush greenery of Munnar, a hill station once the summer capital
- Visit the famous Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls on the way to Munnar
- Explore the Echo Point and Mattupetty Dam with speed boating facilities
- Visit Rajamala, the house of the highly endangered mountain goats
- Enjoy a motorboat cruise through the legendary backwaters of Kerala
Included
- 3 Star Accommodation in double rooms on twin sharing basis.
- Meal plan as specified above.
- A/c vehicle at disposal for the entire trip. Make of vehicle is mentioned above.
- Service of an experienced driver. [from 8 AM to 8 PM]
- 20 hour house boating through the legendary backwaters of Kerala with all meals. (only if houseboat is part of the itinerary.)
- In hill stations non A/c Rooms will be provided in all seasons.
- Luxury taxes, toll, parking,
Excluded
- Air Fare/Train Fare & all entry fees at sightseeing spots
- Any additional meals other than mentioned in the inclusion
- Items of personal nature like portage, tips, laundry, telephone calls, mineral water etc.
Travel Itinerary
- Overview
Discover the highlights of Kerala on a 7-day tour from Cochin. Visit the hill station of Munnar, the wildlife sanctuary of Thekkady, the backwaters of Alleppey, and the beach of Kovalam.
Day 1 - Cochin - Munnar
Arrive in Cochin and transfer to Munnar. Visit the Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls on the way. Check in to your hotel and spend the evening at leisure.
Day 2 - Munnar
After breakfast, visit the Echo Point and Mattupetty Dam. Enjoy a speedboat ride on the dam. Visit Rajamala, the home of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr mountain goats.
Day 3 - Munnar - Thekkady
Drive to Thekkady and check in to your hotel. In the afternoon, take a boat ride on Periyar Lake. Visit a plantation to see tea, coffee, cardamom, pepper, and cinnamon growing.
Day 4 - Thekkady - Alleppey
Drive to Kumarakom or Alleppey and check in to your hotel/houseboat. Take an optional 2-hour motorboat cruise through the backwaters of Kerala.
Day 5 - Alleppey - Kovalam
After breakfast, drive to Kovalam. Spend the rest of the day on the beach.
Day 6 - Kovalam
After breakfast, visit the Napier Museum and the Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Trivandrum. Spend the afternoon at leisure in Kovalam.
Day 7 - Kovalam - Trivandrum
Proceed for the sightseeing tour of Trivandrum after breakfast- Thiruvananthapuram, previously called Trivandrum, is an ancient city with tradition dating back to 1000 BC. This capital city of Kerala is a beautiful seaside metropolis built on seven hills. It is located on the west coast of India spreading over a total of 2,192 sq.km. Sightseeing tour is comprehensive with the visits to Padmanabhaswami Temple, Srichitra Art Gallery, Napier Museum and Zoo. Overnight stay is arranged in Kovalam.
Day 8 - After breakfast check out from the Hotel
After breakfast check out from the Hotel and drive to Trivandrum Airport / railway station (depend on your departure place) for your flight / train back home, feeling contented about a wonderful holiday you spent in the God's Own Country.
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