Karismatic Kerala
Karismatic Kerala
5 Days - 4 Nights (2N Munnar – 1N Thekkady – 1N Alleppey HB)
Plane Trip







Trip Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival in Cochin & Drive from Cochin to Munnar (120 km/approx. 4.5 hours)
Meet our representative upon arrival in Cochin and drive to Munnar – derived its name from the
confluence of the three rivers around which the town grew. Today, it offers beautiful vistas,
cardamom and spice plantations, aromatic oil factories, sights of several endangered species
and the purple-blue of the Neelakurinji flowers that bloom every 12 years. Upon arrival, check-in
at the hotel and spend evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02 Sightseeing in Munnar
Explore Eravikulam National Park, home to various elusive and endangered species. It is a great
place to enjoy trekking and offers mind-blowing views of the tea plantations. Later, proceed
towards Tea Museum (closed on Monday), which gives an insight to the history of tea plantations
of this region. Later visit Mattupetty Dam, Eco Point and Flower Garden. Return to the hotel for
dinner and overnight stay.
Day 03 Munnar – Thekkady (90 kms / approx. 2.5 hours)
After breakfast, drive to Thekkady (Periyar) and on arrival check-in at the hotel. Enjoy a full day
sightseeing tour of Periyar. Set high in the ranges of the Western Ghats in Kerala, is the Periyar
National Park and Tiger Reserve. Periyar wildlife sanctuary has a picturesque lake at the heart of
the sanctuary. Herds of playful wild elephants have made Periyar Lake their favorite haunt for
frolicking in the water. They can be witnessed bathing and swimming here. Enjoy a boat ride on
the lake to view the wildlife at close quarters. Other inhabitants of Periyar include the leopard,
wild dog, barking deer, mouse deer, Nilgiri langur, bonnet macaque, sambhar, porcupines,
squirrels, gaur (Indian bison), wild boar and sloth bear. Later, take a spice plantation tour. The
aroma and pleasant ambiance of the spice and tea plantations of Periyar are fascinating. Spices
found in Thekkady include pepper, clove, cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, turmeric, vanilla and curry
leaves. In evening, watch traditional Kalaripayattu show. (Optional) – You can also enjoy an
elephant ride in Periyar. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 04 Thekkady – Alleppey (140 kms / approx. 4 hours)
After breakfast, drive to Alleppey and board your houseboat on arrival. Alleppey, "Venice of the
East" has a large network of backwater canals that meander through the town, surrounding
villages and Vembanad Lake. Cruise through the beautiful and scenic backwaters of Kerala,
while you stay in houseboat. Overnight stay in houseboat.
Day 05 Departure from Cochin (83 kms / approx.2.5 hour)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cochin airport for return flight back home. End of
Services.
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Trip to Eravikulam National Park, Tea Plantation & Museum, Munnar
- Visit to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Boat Ride at Lake Periyar, Spice plantation tour & Kalaripayattu show
- Cruise through beautiful Kerela backwaters and stay on Houseboat, Alleppey
- Sightseeing tours by private air- conditioned vehicle
- Start & End in Cochin
Package Inclusions
- 3 night accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned above hotels or equivalent
- 1 night accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned above houseboat or equivalent
- Assistance at the airport
- Sightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist vehicle
- Drivers allowances, toll taxes and Govt. Service Tax
Package Exclusions
- Air tickets and airport taxes
- Kalaripayattu show in Thekkady
- Boat-ride in Periyar Lake
- Guide service as per the itinerary
- Entrance fee at Monuments as per the itinerary
- Special activities as per the itinerary
- Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides / drivers etc.
- Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monuments
Note:
Monument Closed On
Munnar – Eravikulam National Park will be closed in the month of February & March
Munnar – Tata Tea Museum will be closed on Monday
Hotel Check in 1400hrs and check out 1200hrs
Alleppey Houseboat Check in time: 12.30 pm, Check out time: 9.30 am
Air conditioner in Houseboat will be ON only from 09 pm to 07 am
Medium vehicle will be provided for 1-3 travelers and Innova will be provided for 4-5 travelers
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