Kerala

Hill station and backwater experience

5D / 4N

This 5-day tour, “God’s Own Country,” takes you through the picturesque landscapes of Kerala, India. Starting in Cochin, you’ll journey to Munnar, known for its tea gardens, rolling hills, and waterfalls. Day 2 is dedicated to Munnar’s attractions, including Eravikulam National Park and Mattupetty Dam. Day 3 brings you to Thekkady, where you can explore Periyar National Park with a wildlife cruise and enjoy activities like spice plantation tours and elephant rides. On Day 4, you’ll experience the serene backwaters and village life of Alleppey. Finally, on Day 5, you’ll depart from Cochin, concluding your tour of this beautiful region.

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Difficulty: Medium

Tea estates on the hillsides around Munnar

Day 01

Day by day

Day 01

Arrival Cochin –Munnar (Approx. 130 km|| 4 hrs.)

Welcome to God's own Country. On arrival, our representative will greet you at Cochin Airport and transfer to Munnar. Munnar is the entryway to the Hills in South India. This small town in the Western Ghats of Kerala is renowned for its picture book towns, the mist-clad rolling hills, sprawling tea gardens, wildlife sanctuaries and above all the climate, which make it the most desired traveler destination in India today. Enroute you can also watch the lovely waterfalls of Cheeyappara & Valara and Spice Plantation. Later reach and check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Munnar hotel

Day 02

Munnar

After breakfast proceed for Munnar sightseeing covering Eravikulam national park, Mattupetty dam Kundala Dam where you can enjoy boating through the reservoir flanked with tea garden on one side and boundless Grassland on the other. The Echo Point, renowned for its echo phenomenon is a popular stopping point for the tourists. Then visit Tea Museum, Spice Plantation etc. Overnight stay at Munnar hotel

Day 03

Munnar – Thekkady (Approx. 100 km|| 3 hrs)

After breakfast check out your hotel and drive towards Thekkady. Thekkady offers diverse attractions wildlife sanctuary, hill station and a spice plantation. Therefore it's was very popular among nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. Reach and check in at the hotel. Freshen up and unwind with comforts of your room. Later drive to Periyar National Park that's the most attractive feature of Thekkady. Enjoy a wildlife cruise over the Periyar Lake to see wild life animals. You may also enjoy other delightful and thrilling activities like spice plantation tour, bamboo rafting, jungle trekking and elephant rides. Don't forget to make a visit to local spice market for buying handicrafts and some garden fresh spices. Overnight stay at Thekkady hotel

Day 04

Thekkady–Alleppey (Approx. 150 km|| 4 hrs)

Tranquil Kerala backwaters with houseboats and palm trees at sunrise.

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and transfer to Alleppey. After, proceed for local sightseeing covering Paddy fields, Backwater, village folk, witness with the miles of placid backwaters that appends to its charm. Overnight stay at the Alleppey hotel

Day 05

Alleppey – Cochin Departure (Approx. 55 km|| 1hrs 45 mins.)

After breakfast checkout from hotel and transfer to Cochin airport. …Tour Ends…

Includes/Excludes

Package Includes

Accommodation for 04 Nights
Daily Breakfast at the hotel
Meet and Greet assistance on arrival at Cochin railway station/airport
All transfers & surface travel by AC Standard Vehicle (AC will not work on hills).
All parking, Toll Taxes, & State taxes