Durations : 5 nights / 6 days
Destinations :Cochin Munnar Thekkady Kumarakom.
Day01–COCHIN-MUNNAR:
Arrive at Cochin by Bus/Train/Flight. In the morning pick up by the cab and proceed towards Munnar, which is called as \\\" nature lover’s paradise\\\" with sprawling tea plantations. Munnar is 1800mts above sea level, 130kms from Cochin (4 hrs 30mins drive). On arrival here, check into hotel. In the evening proceed to Mettupatty dam / Kundale dam for boating. On the way a visit to Echo point & shooting point. A further 7kms drive will take you to top station for a spectacular view. Overnight to be spent at Munnar.
Day02–MUNNAR:
On this day you can explore Eravikulam National park - It is the best place to see Nilgiri Tahr, the mountain goat of South India. If possible visit tea gardens and Chinnakanal water falls. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day03–THEKKADY:
After breakfast, Proceed to Periyar (95kms & 3 hrs drive). A scenic journey past mist capped mountains, spice plantations and open grasslands lined with spectacular water falls & delightful trekking trails form the access to your hide way here. You can stay at Vandanmedu (25kms from before Periyar) or Thekkedy. On arrival check into hotel, refresh yourself & be relaxed. A boat safari on the Periyar Lake extends a lifetime’s chance to spot exotic wildlife in its natural habitat. Overnight at Thekkedy.
Day04–Kumarakom:
After breakfast, Drive to Kumarakom -110kms from Thekkedy (3hrs), check in to the resort located on the Banks of the vembanad lake. Kumarakom is the ideal place to relax and rejuvenate both the body and the soul. The resort is known for the Ayurvedic massages .The resort also has different kinds of boat rides for the more enthusiastic and the adventurous one on the vast lake. Overnight stay at the resort
Day05–Kumarakom:
Morning after breakfast, day at leisure for backwater activities, Overnight stay at Kumarakom resort.
Day06–Kumarakom-COCHIN:
Morning after breakfast check out from Hotel at 10.00am and proceed towards Cochin. On reaching Cochin if time permits you can visit Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing nets & the Dutch Palace. Drop at the Cochin airport/ Station.
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