Magical Kerala

Overview

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 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 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.

Kovalam is a small coastal town in the southern Indian state of Kerala, south of Thiruvananthapuram. At the southern end of Lighthouse Beach is a striped lighthouse with a viewing platform. Palm-backed beaches also include Hawa Beach and Samudra Beach. Heading south, Vizhinjam Juma Masjid mosque overlooks the busy fishing harbor. Inland, Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium displays technology used in pearl production.

Itinerary

Day 1

Cochin to Munnar (140 KMS Approx 4 hrs)

Sightseeing

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

On Arriving proceed to Munnar. Munnar is one of the most famous hill station situated on the Western Ghats at a height of 1600 metres above sea level. It is essentially a tea town – miles of unending tea plantation can be seen here. Enroute visit Cheyyappara, Valara waterfalls and Karadipara View Point on arrival check into hotel Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 2

Munnar

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

After Breakfast go for sightseeing to Eravikulam National Park also known as Rajamalai, the natural habitat of Niligiri Thar. Niligiri Thar can see very closely here. Later visit a tea factory and tea museum, Mattupetty dam, Echo point and the Kundala Lake. Boating facilities are available at Mattupetty Dam (entry charges extra payment on your own). and other local attraction of Munnar. Overnight, stay at Hotel.

Day 3

Excursion to Marayoor

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

After Breakfast Proceed for sightseeing of Marayoor. Marayoor sandalwood forest , waterfalls , marayoor dolmens . Returned to munnar at night and stay at hotel.

Day 4

Munnar to Thekkady

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Thekkady, which is also known as Periyar. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the world's most fascinating natural wildlife reserves. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 5

Thekkady

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

After breakfast, Visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary , Spice Gardens ,Kallari Show & Elephant Ride ( Own Cost). later Check In to Hotel and overnight stay Hotel.

Day 6

Thekkady to Kumarakom

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

After Breakfast at Hotel Drive to Kumarakom. Check into the Hotel / resort & get freshen up. Later proceed to visit Kumarakom Bird sanctuary , Take boat ride on back waters (Own expense). Also you can opt for Sunset boat cruise (Own expense). Enjoy dinner & comfortable overnight stay.

Day 7

Kumarakom to Kovalam

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

Post breakfast, Drive towards the Kovalam, Plenty of adventure and sightseeing awaits you around the clear pristine beaches. Visit the famous Lighthouse Beach, Samudra Beach. As the day ends, return to the hotel to enjoy a comfortable overnight stay

Day 8

Excursion to Varkala & Kollam Beach

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

Post breakfast start your excursion to Varkala & Kollam beach. In evening return back to Kovalam for comfortable overnight stay.

Day 9

Excursion to Jatayu Park

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

After breakfast, start your excursion to Jatayu Earth Center, also known as Jatayu Nature Park or Jatayu Rock, is a park and tourism centre at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district of Kerala, India. It stands at an altitude of 350m above the mean sea level. Post sightseeing return back to Kovalam for comfortable overnight stay.

Day 10

Departure

Breakfast

Transfers

Depart from Trivendrum, en-route local sightseeing of Trivendrum. Visit Shree Padmanabha Swamy temple, Nepier Museum & zoological park. Then proceed to airport for your return journey to home.