Munnar Thekkady Houseboat 5 Days
SK002 – H – Cochin – (2) Munnar – (1) Thekkady – (1) Houseboat – 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 HOUSEBOAT
Morning, after breakfast, check out the hotel and transfer to the houseboat at Alleppey. Enjoy the houseboat cruise through Vembanad Lake, the biggest backwater stretch in Kerala and through the narrow canals of Alleppey. A houseboat cruise through the serene backwater stretches gives an idea of the beauty of the backwaters. Overnight stay in houseboat.
(Generally, we serve Kerala Food. If you require any special meals like main food in north Indian style or food without spice etc, it has to be informed in advance. A/c Will Work from 8 PM – 6 AM in Budget, standard and deluxe packages. Premium package A/c will work in rooms as and when required. Luxury Houseboats offer full-time Air conditioning)
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.
