Hills , Wilidlife & Backwaters of Kerala

Hills , Wilidlife & Backwaters of Kerala (6 Nights)- Overview

Hills , Wilidlife & Backwaters of Kerala one of the a 6 Nights Holiday Packages in Kerala Suitable for Familiies visiting Kerala. Hills , Wilidlife & Backwaters of Kerala package offers 1 night in Kochi Airport, 2 nights in Munnar, 1 night in Thekkady, 1 night in Varkala and 1 night in Alleppey Houseboat. This package can be enjoyed with friends or family. If you are looking for a relaxing first day and a hotel near to the airport in Cochin; then this package is perfect for you. After a relaxing first stay, head to know Kerala! Get to know Munnar and its beauty; which is famous among its visitors for the freshness of breeze and surrounding.

 

Take a look at the various waterfalls of Munnar and the breathtaking view of the mountains and the picturesque lakes. On the other hand, Thekkady is there to offer the beautiful view of various species of animals and birds; making it the perfect moment for you and the fellow travellers. This package would not let you miss the beautiful Varkala with beaches and the stunning cliff! Visiting Kerala and missing houseboat? No way! Now, enjoy the trip in Alleppey Houseboat and have a wonderful experience of the sights of the country side with paddy fields, swaying coconut trees, local inhabitants, rustic homes and more! After Alleppey, it is the time to visit Kumarakom; a place known for its backwaters and bird sanctuary. Avail this package today to enjoy Hills , Wilidlife & Backwaters of Kerala.

Additional Inclusions

  • Pickup
  • Houseboat
  • BeachVisit
  • Breakfast
  • Camp Fire
  • Private Car
  • Sightseeing

Hills , Wilidlife & Backwaters of Kerala (6 Nights)- Itinerary

Day 1

Kochi Airport to Kochi Airport

We will pick you from cochin Airport and will transfer you to a hotel / Resort near Airport . Relax in the resort after your flight to cochin. Over night at the resort .

Distance Covered : 30 KMs

Travelling Time : .5 Hours

Highlights

  • Airport Pick up 
  • Transfer to Resort near Airport

  • Room Non A/C Room
  • Meals CP - Room + Breakfast
  • Style Standard Room (1 Rooms) + 1 Extra Pax
Day 2

Kochi to Munnar

Enjoy your breakfast in the hotel in Kochi and proceed to athirapilly and after that before starting your trip to Munnar. We will proceed on a drive to Munnar and will stop in the waterfalls on the way. You can also stop at Neriamangalam bridge to watch Periyar river . Take pit stops on the Valara waterfalls and Cheeyappara Waterfalls on the way to Munnar . Check into the resort . Overnight stay at the resort in Munnar.

Distance Covered : 130 KMs

Travelling Time : 4 Hours

Highlights

  • Pickup from Hotel and proceed to Athirapilly Waterfalls
  • Trip to Munnar
  • Neriamangalam Bridge
  • Valara Waterfalls
  • Cheeyappara Waterfalls

  • Room Non A/C Room
  • Meals CP - Room + Breakfast
  • Style Mountain View Room (1 Rooms) + 1 Extra Pax
Day 3

Munnar to Munnar

After breakfast, spend the day in local sightseeing in Munnar. Munnar drives its name from the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundale. Mattupetty is a popular picnic spot where you can opt for activities like boating and horse riding. Indo Swiss Dairy Farm is a little ahead of Mattupetty lake is famous for around 100 varieties of cattle. Close by is the Echo Point, which offers you a panoramic view and the thrill of hearing your voice echo. Popular sightseeing spots in Munnar that can be visited also include Poopara, Pothanmedu, Mattupetty Indo Swiss Project, Eravikulam National Park. Overnight stay at the resort in Munnar.

Distance Covered : 60 KMs

Travelling Time : 4 Hours

Highlights

  • Enjoy the sight of Tea Gardens in Munnar
  • Eravikulam National Park
  • Mattupetty Dam
  • Munnar Tea Museum
  • Rose Garden
  • Echo Point

  • Room Non A/C Room
  • Meals CP - Room + Breakfast
  • Style Mountain View Room (1 Rooms) + 1 Extra Pax
Day 4

Munnar to Thekkady

After breakfast, checkout from the resort in Munnar and drive to Thekkady, on arrival check-in at the resort. Thekkady is well known for one of the world's most fascinating wild life reserves -Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady is spread across 777 sq km and is well known for its wild life and scenic beauty. In You can opt for a cruise on Lake Periyar. During the boat ride spot the wild life (elephants, Indian Gaur, Monkeys, Spotted deer, barking deer and birds of myriad varieties). Overnight stay at the resort.

Distance Covered : 120 KMs

Travelling Time : 3.5 Hours

Highlights

  • Trip to Thekkady
  • Cruise in Thekkady Lake

  • Room Non A/C Room
  • Meals CP - Room + Breakfast
  • Style Coffee Bungalow (1 Rooms) + 1 Extra Pax
Day 5

Thekkady to Varkala

After breakfast in Thekkady proceed to Varkala. Despite its beach and backpacker vibe, Varkala is essentially a temple town, and the main Papanasham beach is a holy place where Hindus come to make offerings for passed loved ones, assisted by priests who set up shop beneath the Hindus tan Hotel. You can while away days watching the mix of fishermen, Hindu rituals, volleyball playing visitors, locals gazing at the sea and strolling backpackers that make up the traffic on the beach.

Distance Covered : 180 KMs

Travelling Time : 5 Hours

Highlights

  • Trip to Varkala
  • Beach activities
  • Papanasham beach 

  • Room A/C Room
  • Meals CP - Room + Breakfast
  • Style Standard Room (1 Rooms) + 1 Extra Children
Day 6

Varkala to Alleppey (Houseboat)

Proceed to Alleppey from Varkala. On arrival check into the houseboat. Set out an awesome overnight backwater cruise in traditional Kerala houseboat. Starting from Alleppey we will take you through sights of paddy fields created from Lake during the ruling of King and here cultivation happens below sea level) and will pass through multiple backwater canals and return back to Alleppey. Enjoy the scenes in a Kerala country side in a backwater cruise -skim past bowed down paddy fields, local inhabitants engaged in making coir products, rustic homes and swaying coconut palms. While cruising in the houseboat look out for local inhabitants making coir products, rustic homes and swaying coconut trees in Kerala country side. All meals will be served on board. Overnight stay at houseboat.

Distance Covered : 110 KMs

Travelling Time : 3 Hours

A/C will be available only from 9 PM to 6 AM in Deluxe Houseboat

Highlights

  • Houseboat Cruise
  • All Meals in Houseboat
  • Backwater Sightseeing

  • Room Non A/C Room
  • Meals CP - Room + Breakfast
  • Style 1 bed room deluxe houseboat (1 Rooms) + 1 Extra Children
Day 7

Alleppey (Houseboat) to Kumarakom

Checkout from Alleppey and proceed to Kumarakom. and enjoy a relaxing day with backwater views and departure

Distance Covered : 33 KMs

Travelling Time : 1 Hours

Highlights

  • Trip to Kumarakom
  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
  • Departure

Hills , Wilidlife & Backwaters of Kerala - Distance & Map

The map covers a distance of 522 KMs, starting the trip from Cochin International Airport and going to Munnar, Thekkady, Varkala, Alleppey and ending at Kumarakom.

Essential Information

  • Cochin
  • Cochin
  • Private Vehicle with Chauffeur
  • 3 Star
  • Accommodation with the mentioned hotels for 6 nights with room and meal plans as specified.
  • Vehicle for 7 Days with 900 Kilometers blocked from your arrival till departure
  • Airport/Hotel Transfers + Private Vehicle with Chauffeur + Sightseeing by Road 
  • All toll and parking and fuel charges and drivers overnight allowance.
  • All Currently applicable taxes including GST of 5%
  • All Meals Included for Houseboat Overnight Stay and Lunch , Tea & Snacks for Houseboat Day Cruises if part of your package 
  • Expenses of any personal nature (phone calls, laundry, camera entry fee etc).
  • Tips/ Porter Charges/ Airfare/ Monument Entry Fee/ Any fee not included in this package.
  • Boating in Periyar (Thekkady)  direct booking through www.periyarfoundation.org in Thekkady
  • Any additional expenses incurred due to any flight delay or cancellation, weather conditions, political closures etc
  • Any other services not specified above
  • Airfare  not included in the price
  • Indian Visa Fee for Foreign Guests
  • Anything not mentioned in Tour Inclusions
  • Tips & gratuities for drivers & guides
  • Meals not mentioned in the Itinerary or Inclusions
  • Drinks (neither with meals, nor on vehicles or during tours, unless otherwise indicated)
  • Items of a personal nature, such as telephone bills, room service, laundry, etc.
  • Waiting or additional transfer fees if clients miss shuttle transfers or transfers booked for a specific time

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