Munnar Thekkady Alleppey 5 Days
SK002 – G – Cochin – (2) Munnar – (1) Thekkady – (1) Alleppey – Cochin – ( 04 Nights 05 Days)
DAY 01 COCHIN – MUNNAR
Arrive at Cochin airport/railway station, greetings and airport assistance, Transfer 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 the way experience a plantation tour. 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 02MUNNAR
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 go boating in the lake (optional) or visit a Tea Factory (optional). Later scroll at the local market. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 03 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.
On arrival check in to the hotel. After that, you can have an elephant ride if interested (optional). Afternoon enjoy the boating at Periyar Lake. 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 04 THEKKADY- ALLEPPEY
After breakfast, transfer to Alleppey. Check in the hotel. With the Arabian Sea in the west and a vast network of Lakes, Lagoons and freshwater rivers crisscrossing it, Alappuzha is a district with immense natural beauty. Referred to as the Venice of the East by travellers from across the world. Today, Alappuzha is an important backwater destination attracting several thousand foreign tourists every year. Alappuzha is also famous for its boat races, beaches, marine products and coir industry. Evening you will be taken to the nearby beach where you can have the beach experience and sunset. Overnight at the hotel in Alleppey.
Optional – You can either take an evening shikhara cruise or a morning cruise the next day.
DAY 05 DEPARTURE TO COCHIN AIRPORT/RAILWAY STATION
Morning, after breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport/railway station to catch a flight/train towards onward journey.
