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Backwaters & Hills of Kerala
Backwaters & Hills of Kerala
Duration
8 Days & 7 Nights
Location
Cochin – Munnar – Thekkady – Kumarakom – Alleppey – Cochin
Package Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Cochin – Drive to Munnar
On arrival at Cochin Airport, you will be received by our representative. Drive to Munnar (140 km – approx. 4 hrs). Check into your hotel on arrival and relax at leisure. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 2 Munnar Sightseeing
After breakfast, explore the scenic hill station of Munnar (1,600 m above sea level). Visit Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Lake, and Echo Point. In the afternoon, proceed to Rajamalai (Eravikulam National Park), home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 3 Leisure Day in Munnar
Spend the day at leisure, enjoying the cool climate, tea gardens, and optional activities in Munnar. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 4 Munnar – Thekkady
After breakfast, check out and drive to Thekkady (110 km – 3 hrs). Check into your hotel and relax for the day. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Day 5 Thekkady Sightseeing
Proceed for a sightseeing tour of Thekkady, famous for the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Tiger Reserve). Enjoy optional activities such as boating on Periyar Lake, spice plantation visit, bamboo rafting, trekking, or elephant rides (at additional cost). Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Day 6 Thekkady – Kumarakom
After breakfast, check out and drive to Kumarakom (170 km – approx. 5 hrs). On arrival, check into your hotel. Enjoy sightseeing around this beautiful backwater village, set on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Kumarakom.
Day 7 Kumarakom – Alleppey (Houseboat Stay)
Early morning visit to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. After breakfast, check out and drive to Alleppey (40 km – 1 hr). Board a traditional houseboat at 1:00 pm and enjoy cruising through the serene backwaters, past coconut groves, paddy fields, and quaint villages. All meals will be served onboard. Overnight stay in the houseboat.
Day 8 Departure from Cochin
After breakfast, check out from the houseboat at 9:30 am and drive to Cochin Airport (70 km – 2.5 hrs) for your onward journey, carrying sweet memories of Kerala.
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