Day 01: Cochin/Munnar
Arrival at Cochin Airport/Railway station. Drive to Munnar (135 km -
3.5 hours) after refreshment. Arrive Munnar and check in at hotel.
Munnar has spectacular craggy peaks, manicured tea plantations,
picturesque towns and winding lanes. Half day sightseeing after lunch
covering Echo Point, famous for its echo phenomenon, Mattupetty Lake and
Dam, Lock Heart Gap known for its panoramic views. Evening leisure free.
Overnight stay.
Day 02: Munnar - Thekkady
Visit Eravikulam National Park after breakfast, the home of Nilgiri
Thar. Anamudi peak, which is at an altitude of 2695 m above the sea
level, is situated in the southern region of this park. After lunch,
local plantation visit and local sightseeing. Evening drive to Thekkady
(125 km - 3 hours). Arrive Thekkady and check in at hotel. Overnight
stay.
Day 03: Thekkady
After breakfast enter Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary, one of the most
fascinating Wild Life Reserves in India. The greatest attraction of
Periyar is the large herds of wild elephants that come down to the lakes
edge to drive away their thirst. Boating in the Periyar Lake watching
the animals. After Lunch visit Spice Garden and Spice Market. Evening
free at leisure / enjoy Nature. Stay overnight.
Day 04: Thekkady - Kumarakom
After breakfast drive to Alappuzha, famous for its backwaters (128 km -
4 hours). Enroute visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Afternoon after lunch
goes for an Exclusive Boat Cruise in Alappuzha enjoying the backwaters.
Evening Drive to Cochin (60 km - 1.5 hour). Enroute visit Alappuzha
Town. Stay overnight.
Day 05: Cochin
Cochin sightseeing after breakfast covering Jew Town, Jewish Synagogue,
Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace and
shopping at M. G Road, Ernakulam. Evening transfer to Kochi
Airport/Railway station. Departure from Cochin and tour ends.
