DAY 1
Our driver will pick you up from the airport or railway station in Cochin. You can check in to the five-star hotel Crowne Plaza and get ready for some sightseeing in and around the city.
Cochin
#4 in 33 Destinations in & around Kerala
THEME: Cultural & Heritage Centers, Ayurvedic Centers, Museums & Historical Places, Cities & Urban Areas, Culinary Centers, Beaches,
Crowne Plaza
#3 in 47 Accommodations in Cochin
BUDGET: Luxury
LOCATION: Cochin Town, Cochin
THEME: 3/4/5 Star Hotels,
Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace)
#8 in 16 Things to Do in Cochin
LOCATION: Mattancherry, Cochin
DURATION: One to two hours
TIMINGS: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Sightseeing Spots, Museums & Historical Places,
Fort Cochin - Jewish Synagogue
#10 in 16 Things to Do in Cochin
LOCATION: Fort Cochin, Cochin
DURATION: One hour
TIMINGS: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Sightseeing Spots, Museums & Historical Places,
Chinese Fishing Nets
#9 in 16 Things to Do in Cochin
LOCATION: Fort Cochin, Cochin
DURATION: One to two hours
TIMINGS: 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Sightseeing Spots, Outdoor Activities & Parks,
With a history that goes back five centuries, the Chinese Fishing Nets are a photographer's delight. Although they look simple, the majestic ocean in the background and the sunset make this site one of the best attractions in Fort Cochin.
Santa Cruz Basilica
#5 in 16 Things to Do in Cochin
LOCATION: Fort Cochin, Cochin
DURATION: One hour
TIMINGS: 9:00AM to 1:00PM, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Sightseeing Spots,
After properly covering the tourist attractions in and around Cochin, we will drop you to your hotel where you can rest for the night.
DAY 2
After your breakfast at Crowne Plaza, 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, Valara and Kallar 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 a luxury hotel called Panoramic Gateway. The hotel offers a sublime view of picturesque valleys and stunning sunsets. After your lunch, we will take you to a tea museum and a little later in the evening, you can watch a beautiful cultural show.
The Panoramic Getaway
#3 in 44 Accommodations in Munnar
BUDGET: Luxury
LOCATION: Munnar Town, Munnar
THEME: 3/4/5 Star Hotels, Mountain Retreats,
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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 the hotel.
DAY 3
Have your breakfast at the hotel and 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 romantic adventures 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 the hotel.
DAY 4
Have your breakfast at the resort and get ready for a three-and-a-half-hour drive to the pleasant town of Thekkady. At Thekkady, you will check in to a cottage at the Hills & Hues resort. 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,
Hills and Hues
#5 in 25 Accommodations in Thekkady
BUDGET: Deluxe
LOCATION: Kumily, Thekkady
THEME: Resorts & Cottages,
DAY 5
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,
DAY 6
Have your breakfast at Hills & Hues and get ready for a long drive to the Vembanad Lake. We should reach Vembanad at around 12:00 PM.
Kumarakom
#2 in 33 Destinations in & around Kerala
THEME: Ayurvedic Centers, Backwaters,
At Vembanad, a beautiful houseboat awaits to welcome you. You will check-in at about noon and we only hope you have a memorable experience ahead. 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. To add to your experience, you will also have an opportunity to try your hand at fishing during the evening. We are sure you will remember this journey for the rest of your life.
Your houseboat will have an air-conditioned room with an en-suite bathroom. The houseboat staff consists of two heedful men who are always at your service.
All your meals will be taken care of by a special chef at the houseboat. You can always feel free to tell him your preferences. Tea, snacks and a welcome drink are also served to you during your cruise.
A honeymoon special candle-light dinner is arranged for you. This romantic addition will make sure that the whole experience is etched in your memory forever.
DAY 7
You will check out of the houseboat at about 9:00 AM after your breakfast and then we will head back to Cochin. At Cochin, we will take you to some sightseeing spots. You can also 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.