Kerala, the land of coconut lies in the southern part of the Indian subcontinent and is a natural attraction. Kerala offers everything to the tourists which ranges from an equable climate, serene beaches, backwaters, hill stations, exotic wildlife sanctuaries, waterfalls, plantations, paddy fields, exotic cuisine and houseboat cruise.

Day 01: Cochin - Munnar (about 150 kms / 04 hrs)

Today arrival at Cochin Airport or railway station. Upon arrival, you will be met by an Indo Vacations representative and drive to Munnar,  Munnar is a beautiful hill resort situated in the cradle of tea plantations. Munnar, the queen of hill stations is located at the confluence of three mountain streams namely, Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala, along the western Ghats on the eastern border of Kerala and was once the summer resort of the British government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns and winding lanes make this a popular resort. On arrival check into Hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight stay in Munnar.

Day 02: Munnar

After breakfast we proceed for sightseeing of Munnar. We visit the tea plantation, Rajmalai, the top peak of Munnar and Mattupetty. Rajmalai is the natural habitat of the Nilgiri Tahr, located about 15 km from Munnar. Half of the world population of the rare mountain goat, which is becoming extinct, is now found here. Mattupetty is located about 15 kms from Munnar and known for its highly specialised dairy farm - the Indo Swiss Livestock project. Over a 100 varieties of high yielding cattle are reared here. We also visit Kundala Lake, Echo Point, Shooting Point and Eravikulam National Park. Overnight stay in Munnar.

Day 03: Munnar - Thekkady (about 110 kms / 03 hrs)

In the morning after having breakfast drive to Thekkady. On arrival drive to the hotel. Thekkady is a naturalist's paradise of unending chains of hills and spice scented plantations. It has unspoilt tropical forests and incredible wealth of animal and plant life. Thekkady is well known for the Periyar National Park and the elephants are the major attractions here. In the afternoon, drive to the Periyar National Park. The Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve is one of the most captivating wildlife parks in the world and also one of the largest and finest wildlife reserves in India. Periyar National Park covers an area of 780 square km and was designated a part of project Tiger in 1973. In the evening we have a boat ride on the Periyar lake and observe the activities of elephants, tiger, bison, wild oxen, wild boar and spotted deer. Later we visit spice plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. on your way back to the hotel. 

Day 04: Thekkady - Kumarakom (about 140 kms / 04 hrs)

In the morning drive to Kumarakom. Kumarakom is the famous backwater tourist destination and most fascinating paradise in Kerala. The backwaters in Kumarakom houses a variety of fauna, flora and marine life. On the way you will see various local activities of the people living along the backwaters and also visit some of the tourist places on the way. On arrival, drive to a backwater resort. Rest of the day free to relax.  
 

Day 05: Kumarakom - Cochin (about 100 kms / 03 hrs)

After breakfast check out from Houseboat and drive to Cochin Airport / Railway Station for onward journey. (End of Services)

Hotels:

Hotel which have been tested in the past by us and are good value of money (subject to availability).
 

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