DAY 1
Our driver will pick you up at Cochin and we will head to Munnar. En route the 4-hour drive, you will enjoy the spectacular views of scenic tea estates, rubber plantations and waterfalls. We will be covering the Neriamangalam Bridge, Rubber Plantations and Cheeyappara Waterfalls. We will stop for a while at the famous Pothamedu View Point.
Munnar
#1 in 33 Destinations in & around Kerala
THEME: Culinary Centers, Hill Stations, Wildlife Sanctuaries,
The Pothamedu View Point offers a spellbinding panoramic view of the tea, coffee and spice plantations spread across the valley.
Pothamedu View Point - Munnar
#7 in 21 Things to Do in Munnar
LOCATION: Munnar Town, Munnar
DURATION: One hour
TIMINGS: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Photography Walk, Sightseeing Spots,
Once we reach Munnar, you will check in to an amazing plantation stay called Ambady Estate. The property offers a view of majestic hills on one side and lush green plantations on the other. After your lunch at Ambady Estate, we will take you to a tea museum and a little later in the evening, you can watch a beautiful cultural show.
Ambady Estate
#13 in 44 Accommodations in Munnar
BUDGET: Deluxe
LOCATION: Pallivasal, Munnar
THEME: Plantation Stays, Farm Stays, Resorts & Cottages,
Tata Tea Museum
#5 in 21 Things to Do in Munnar
LOCATION: Munnar Town, Munnar
DURATION: About two hours
TIMINGS: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
ACTIVITY TYPE: Shopping/Souvenirs, Sightseeing Spots, Museums & Historical Places,
At the cultural show, you will watch a highly-stylised classical dance drama and the ancient martial art form of Kerala. The show offers you a tremendous opportunity to get to know the distinctive aspects of Kerala's culture.
Punarjani Traditional Village
#19 in 21 Things to Do in Munnar
LOCATION: Pallivasal, Munnar
DURATION: One hour per activity
TIMINGS: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Cultural Shows, Ayurvedic Centre,
You can have dinner and rest for the night at Ambady Estate.
DAY 2
After your breakfast at Spice Tree, you can get ready to experience the beautiful hill station of Munnar in its fullest sense. We will be covering prominent tourist attractions of the town and you can expect to enjoy some relaxing activities too.
Kundala Lake & Dam - Munnar
#9 in 21 Things to Do in Munnar
LOCATION: Mattupetty, Munnar
DURATION: One hour
TIMINGS: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Kayaking, Photography Walk, Boating, Sightseeing Spots,
Kashmiri Shikkara boats, pedal boats and row boats are available on rent at the lake. It is the boat rides that make the visit truly worthwhile.
Mattupetty Dam
#3 in 21 Things to Do in Munnar
LOCATION: Mattupetty, Munnar
DURATION: One to two hours
TIMINGS: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Kayaking, Photography Walk, Boating, Shopping/Souvenirs, Sightseeing Spots,
Next, we visit a unique place where your voice is what will rule the picturesque environment.
Echo Point
#4 in 21 Things to Do in Munnar
LOCATION: Top Station, Munnar
DURATION: One hour
TIMINGS: 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Kayaking, Photography Walk, Boating, Shopping/Souvenirs, Sightseeing Spots,
Photo Point - Munnar
#8 in 21 Things to Do in Munnar
LOCATION: Mattupetty, Munnar
DURATION: One hour
TIMINGS: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Photography Walk, Sightseeing Spots,
Carmelagiri Elephant Park
#17 in 21 Things to Do in Munnar
LOCATION: Mattupetty, Munnar
DURATION: Thirty minutes
TIMINGS: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Elephant Ride,
The 30-minute adventure on the back of an elephant will bring out the child in you.
Eravikulam National Park
#2 in 21 Things to Do in Munnar
LOCATION: Rajamala, Munnar
DURATION: Half a day
TIMINGS: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: National Parks/Gardens, Sightseeing Spots,
After a long and satisfying day, we will drop you back at Ambady Estate.
DAY 3
Have your breakfast at Ambady Estate and get ready for a three-and-a-half-hour drive to the pleasant town of Thekkady. At Thekkady, you will check in to the Aanavilasam Luxury Plantation House. Surrounded by cardamom and pepper plantations, Aanalvilam is grand and luxurious. Enjoy the evening and rest for the night. Since the day is not a very busy one, you will have more time to relax on this day. You can recharge yourself because the next day is going to be an adventurous one.
Thekkady
#3 in 33 Destinations in & around Kerala
THEME: Backwaters, Culinary Centers, Hill Stations, Wildlife Sanctuaries,
Aanavilasam Luxury Plantation House
#3 in 25 Accommodations in Thekkady
BUDGET: Luxury
LOCATION: Thekkady Town, Thekkady
THEME: Plantation Stays, Farm Stays, Mountain Retreats,
DAY 4
The day will be packed with activities including a boat ride, elephant rides and a spice plantation tour. Optional activities like nature walk, bamboo rafting, border hiking and jungle patrol can also be arranged depending on your interest. Some of these optional activities are only available during certain seasons.
Periyar Boating
#4 in 10 Things to Do in Thekkady
LOCATION: Thekkady Town, Thekkady
DURATION: One and a half hour
TIMINGS: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:15 AM, 1:45 PM & 3:30 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Boating, National Parks/Gardens,
Bamboo Rafting
#3 in 10 Things to Do in Thekkady
LOCATION: Periyar Tiger Reserve, Thekkady
DURATION: Five or nine hours
TIMINGS: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Boating,
The guided spice garden tour will not just be informative but also pleasing to the eye.
Abraham’s Spice Garden
#8 in 10 Things to Do in Thekkady
LOCATION: Kumily, Thekkady
DURATION: Less than an hour.
TIMINGS: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
ACTIVITY TYPE: Tea/Spice Plantation Visit, Shopping/Souvenirs,
Does the thought of befriending a giant creature excite you? Of course it does. Our next stop will help you do just that.
Elephant Junction, Thekkady
#7 in 10 Things to Do in Thekkady
LOCATION: Kumily, Thekkady
DURATION: Half hour to Full day
TIMINGS: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Elephant Ride,
After the exhilarating activities, we know you will have a good night rest in your room at Aanavilasam.
DAY 5
After your breakfast at Aanavilasam, get ready for a drive to Kumarakom. At Kumarakom, you will enjoy a pleasant village walk, a shikkara cruise and a visit to the bird sanctuary. For the next two nights, your stay is arranged at Vismaya. It offers vintage style accommodation with great luxury, a beautiful courtyard and a delightful pool.
Kumarakom
#2 in 33 Destinations in & around Kerala
THEME: Ayurvedic Centers, Backwaters,
Shikkara Cruise
#1 in 4 Things to Do in Kumarakom
LOCATION: Kumarakom Backwaters, Kumarakom
DURATION: Two to three hours
TIMINGS: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Boating,
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
#2 in 4 Things to Do in Kumarakom
LOCATION: Kumarakom Backwaters, Kumarakom
DURATION: Two to three hours
TIMINGS: 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Bird Watching,
Vismaya
#5 in 14 Accommodations in Kumarakom
BUDGET: Deluxe
LOCATION: Kumarakom Backwaters, Kumarakom
THEME: Backwater Cottages,
DAY 6
On your second day at Kumrakom, you will enjoy a 4 hour day cruise in an elegant houseboat.
Houseboat Day Cruise
#1 in 8 Things to Do in Alleppey
LOCATION: Alleppey Backwaters, Alleppey
DURATION: Five to seven hours
TIMINGS: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM ( Timings are flexible)
ACTIVITY TYPE: Houseboats,
You will check in to the houseboat at about noon A houseboat cruise is the only right way to experience the serene backwaters of Kerala in its true essence. Since the boat cruises at a gentle pace, you will have plenty of time to relax and feast your eyes on the quaint village scenes across the lake. Some of the pleasant scenes include tropical coconut palms, paddy fields, traditional huts and cottages, beautiful canoes and villagers going about doing their daily chores.
Lunch and evening tea and snacks are offered at the houseboat.
DAY 7
You will check out of Vismaya after your breakfast and then we will head to Cochin. We will take you for some sightseeing around Cochin. You can do some shopping as well if you want to. After moving around the city a bit, we will drop you at the airport or railway station at a time convenient for you.