Blissful Kerala Tour – 8 days
Cochin – (1) Athirappally (2) Munnar – (2) Thekkady – (1) Kumarakom – (1) Cochin- ( 07 Nights 08 Days)
DAY 01 COCHIN – ATHIRAPPALLY
Arrive at Cochin airport/railway station, greetings and airport assistance, Transfer to Athirappally.
Athirappilly, also known as the “Niagara of Kerala”, is a town famous for its stunning waterfalls and lush green forests. On Arrival Check in to your hotel. Visit the famous waterfalls and rest of the day at leisure.
Athirappilly is a great place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. Overnight at Hotel
DAY 02 – ATHIRAPPALLY – MUNNAR
Morning you can go for nature walks, bird watching, and trekking in the forests around Athirappilly. (optional) . Later after breakfast proceed to Munnar. Munnar, the picturesque hill station in India is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams – Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make this destination a popular resort town. Munnar is home to Nilgiri Tahrs, an endangered species of wild goat. On arrival, check in to the hotel with the rest of the day to spend as you please- either relaxing or exploring Tea City. Overnight at the Hotel in Munnar.
DAY 03 MUNNAR
You will be taken for a sightseeing tour of Munnar. A sightseeing tour around Munnar takes one to tea gardens where picturesque colonial towns and meandering mountain streams present photo opportunities galore. You will be taken for a visit to Rajamalai where you can watch Nilgiri Tahrs in their natural habitat. You will also be visiting the nearby Mattuppetty Dam, Kundala Lake, Echo Point, and Blossom Park. If interested you can have boating in the lake. Later scroll at the local market. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 04 MUNNAR – THEKKADY
After breakfast, drive to Thekkady. The very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice-scented plantations. The Periyar forest of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks. Evening enjoys the boating at the Periyar Lake. Overnight at a resort/hotel in Thekkady.
DAY 05 THEKKADY
After breakfast, you will be taken for a plantation tour at a nearby farm. After that, you can have an elephant ride if interested (optional ). Take an early lunch and have a relaxing Ayurvedic massage in the evening ( optional ). Evening you can have any of the cultural shows of your choice like kathakali, kalaripayattu ( martial arts ) etc (optional). Overnight at a resort/hotel in Thekkady.
DAY 06 THEKKADY – KUMARAKOM
After breakfast check out the hotel, and transfer to Kumarakom, the renowned backwater destination on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Kumarakom is a beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with white lilies. Kumarakom is well known for its varied avian population. Check in to your hotel. Afterwards, you will be taken for a sightseeing trip to the nearby bird sanctuary and to the wood museum. Later you can have a motorboat ride for 1 hour in the backwater of Kumarakom (optional). Overnight at the resort.
DAY 07 KUMARAKOM – COCHIN
The morning after breakfast, check out the hotel, and transfer to Cochin the Commercial Capital of Kerala. Cochin is the Commercial capital of Kerala. On arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon, have a short city tour of Cochin, the city famed as the ‘Queen of Arabian Sea. Visit Mattanchery Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church, The Oldest European Church in India, the Chinese Fishing Nets – living symbols of centuries Old Chinese influence etc. Overnight at Hotel in Cochin
DAY 08- DEPARTURE TO COCHIN AIRPORT/RAILWAY STATION
Morning, after breakfast, check out the hotel and transfer to Cochin airport/railway station to catch a flight/train towards onward journey.
