5 NIGHTS 6 DAYS
COCHIN – 1N, MUNNAR - 2N, THEKKEDY - 1N & ALLEPPEY – 1N
ITINERARY:
📌 Day 1: Arrival in Cochin
Upon arrival at Cochin Airport or Railway Station, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, and the local markets depending on your arrival time. Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Cochin.
📌 Day 2: Cochin – Munnar via Athirappilly Waterfalls (Approx. 160 km / 5-6 hrs)
After breakfast, proceed towards Munnar, Kerala's famous hill station known for its tea gardens and pleasant climate. En route, visit the majestic Athirappilly Waterfalls, often referred to as the "Niagara of India." Continue your scenic drive through lush forests, spice plantations, and rolling hills. Upon arrival in Munnar, check in to your hotel and relax amidst the tranquil surroundings. Overnight stay in Munnar.
📌 Day 3: Munnar Local Sightseeing
After breakfast, proceed for a full-day sightseeing tour of Munnar. Visit Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, followed by the Tea Museum to learn about the region's tea heritage. Continue to Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake, and Photo Point. Enjoy the breathtaking views of tea plantations, valleys, and mountains before returning to your hotel. Overnight stay at Munnar.
📌 Day 4: Munnar – Thekkady (Approx. 100 km / 3 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Thekkady, a renowned destination known for its wildlife sanctuary and spice plantations. The scenic journey passes through cardamom hills and dense forests. Upon arrival, visit a Spice Plantation and later enjoy an optional Periyar Lake Boating experience (at additional cost), where wildlife such as elephants, deer, and various bird species can often be spotted along the shoreline. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
📌 Day 5: Thekkady – Alleppey (Approx. 140 km / 4 hrs)
After breakfast, proceed to Alleppey, the famous backwater destination of Kerala. On arrival, check in to your hotel and relax amidst the serene surroundings. You may opt for a Shikara Ride (at additional cost) through the backwaters, offering a glimpse of traditional village life, paddy fields, and coconut groves. Later, visit Alleppey Beach and the historic Alleppey Lighthouse, or spend the evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Alleppey.
📌 Day 6: Alleppey – Cochin Departure (Approx. 53 km / 1.5-2 hrs)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive back to Cochin. Depending on your departure schedule, you may visit Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, and Dutch Palace (subject to time availability). Later, transfer to Cochin Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey with pleasant memories of Kerala's hills, wildlife, and backwaters.