Best of Kerala – 6D/5N

6 Days

2N
Munnar
1N
Thekkady
1N
Kumarakom
1N
Cochin

Quick Facts

Core Attractions

Athirappilly Waterfalls — En route to Munnar

Eravikulam National Park — Munnar

Periyar Lake & Kalaripayattu Show — Thekkady

Speciality of this Trip

Hotel

Transport

Meals

Description

Package Highlights:

  • Athirappilly Falls – waterfall visit
  • Trip to Eravikulam National Park, Tea Plantation & Museum, Munnar
  • Boat-ride in Vembanand Lake, Kumarakom
  • In Cochin visit Mattancherry palace & Jewish Synagogue
  • Sightseeing tours by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Start and End in Cochin

Tour Details

Tour Name
Kerala & Backwaters Tour Package
Duration
5 Nights / 6 Days
Destinations Covered
Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom
Travel Mode
Boat + Car
Accommodation
3★ / 4★ Hotels
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Tour Highlights
Waterfalls, Tea Gardens, Backwaters, Wildlife, Cultural Shows
Visa Required
Not Required for Indian Citizen
Ideal For
Couples, Families, Nature Enthusiasts

Tour Plan

Day 01: Arrival in Cochin& Drive to Munnar (120 km/approx. 4.5 hours)

Meet our representative upon arrival in Cochin and drive to the Munnar; Munnar route to visit the Athirapally waterfalls. 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 the evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02: Sightseeing in Munnar

After breakfast, 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 the Tea Museum (closed on Monday), which gives an insight into the history of tea plantations in this region. Later visit Mattupetty Dam, Eco Point, and Flower Garden. Return to the hotel for an 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. Thekkady is synonymous with uninterrupted hills, rich biodiversity, and spice plantations. The place is best known for the Periyar National Park. In the afternoon, proceed for a boat ride at Periyar Lake, and in the evening, watch a traditional Kalaripayattu show. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 04: Drive from Thekkady - Kumarakom (130 kms / approx. 3.5 hour)

After breakfast, check out and proceed to Kumarakom—a charming emerald peninsula jutting into the picturesque Vembanad Lake dotted with innumerable traditional country rafts, boats, and canoes. The freshwater of the lake flows into the mainland, making a labyrinth of lagoons, canals, and waterways. Enjoy a sunset cruise in Vembanad Lake. Overnight at the backwater resort.

Day 05: Kumarakom - Cochin (50 kms / approx. 1.5 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Cochin. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Later, Enjoy a city tour covering Mattancherry Palace- gifted to the king of Cochin by the Portuguese in 1555, about a 500-year-old Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing nets, and local spices market, followed by colorful performing art – Kathakali Dance. Later in the evening, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 06:Departure from Cochin

After breakfast depart for full day excursion to the Sonmarg, ‘Meadow of Gold’ on Srinagar- Leh road, a gushing river is the highlight of this meadow, flowing down from snowy heights into the dense woodlands of firs and silver birches. Glaciers pour down from this stream from the kashmir family tour package on to the many camping sites in Sonmarg. A thick forest-cover of sycamore, alpine flowers, silver birch, fir and pine, Sonmarg offers adventure in the form of treks, sledging, angling, alpine skiing and white water rafting. Upon arrival visit Thajiwas Glacier. Later return to Srinagar for dinner & overnight stay in houseboat.

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