Glimpses of Kerala – 2
Glimpses of Kerala - 2
MUNNAR - THEKKADY - KUMARAKOM - MARARI
6 Days / 5 Nights
MUNNAR
Munnar is a town in the Western Ghats mountain range in India’s Kerala state. A hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite, it’s surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations established in the late 19th century. Eravikulam National Park, a habitat for the endangered mountain goat Nilgiri tahr, is home to the Lakkam Waterfalls, hiking trails and 2,695m-tall Anamudi Peak.
THEKKADY
Thekkady is a town near Periyar National Park, an important tourist attraction in the Kerala state of India. The name Thekkady is derived from the word “thekku” which means teak. Temperatures are lowest in the months of December–January and highest in the months of April–May.
KUMARAKOM
Kumarakom is a village on Vembanad Lake in the backwaters of Kerala, southern India. It’s laced with canals, where houseboats ply the waters. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is home to many species including cuckoos and Siberian storks. Nearby, the Bay Island Driftwood Museum displays wooden sculptures. In the lake, Pathiramanal Island is a haven for rare migratory birds. Ancient Thazhathangady Mosque is east of Kumarakom.
Trip Attractions
- Western Ghats, Waterfalls en route (seasonal), Tea gardens & viewpoints
- Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Tea Plantations, Rajamalai, Eravikulam National Park
- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Boat ride at Periyar Lake, Spice plantations, Local spice market
- Kerala Backwaters, Village canals & paddy fields, Optional houseboat / shikara ride
- Cherai Beach / Marari Beach, Leisure time at the beach, Sunset views & coastal village walk
Itinerary
Day 1 - ARRIVE COCHIN -MUNNAR
Arrive at Cochin Airport/ Railway Station, proceed to Munnar. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Munnar.
Day 2 - MUNNAR - FULL DAY CIRTY SIGHTSEEING
Today morning after brekafast, proceed for full day city sightseeing. Visit Mattupatty Dam, Echo Point, Tea Plantation, Rajamalai, Ervikulam National Park. In the evening return back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Munnar.
Day 3 - MUNNAR - THEKKADY
Today morning after brekafast, proceed to Periyar (Thekkady). On arrival check-in at the hotel. Later in the afternoon proceed to Wildlife Sanctuary, you can also do boat ride (On your Own). In the evening go for spice shopping. Return back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Thekkady.
Day 4 - THEKKADY - ALLEPPEEY/KUMARAKOM
Today early morning after breakfast, proceed to Alleppey/ Kumarakom. On arrival check-in at the hotel/ resort. Rest of the day is at leisure. In the evening you can do backwater ride in the lush green village of Kerala (On your Own). Overnight at the hotel in Alleppey/ Kumarakom.
Day 5 - ALLEPPEY/KUMARAKOM - CHERRAI/MARARI
Today morning after breakfast, proceed to Cherrai/ Marari. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city on your own. You can enjoy leisure time at the beach. Overnight at the hotel in Cherrai/ Marari.
Day 6 - CHERAI/MARARI - DEPARTY COCHIN
Today morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to Cochin Airport/ Railway Station to board your flight / train back home or to your next destination.
