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PKG889
Beat of Munnar - Thekkady - Alleppy - Kumarakom - Kovalam - Kanyakumari DayTrip
7 Nights
Rs. 37,156/-
(Per Person)
Package Day Description
Day 1:
Arrival in Cochin & Drive from Cochin to Munnar (120 km/approx. 4.5 hours)
Meet our representative upon arrival in Cochin and drive to Munnar - derived its name from the confluence of the three rivers around which the town grew. Today, it offers beautiful vistas, cardamom and spice plantations, aromatic oil factories, sights of several endangered species and the purple-blue of the Neelakurinji flowers that bloom every 12 years. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and spend evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2:
Sightseeing in Munnar
Explore Eravikulam National Park, home to various elusive and endangered species. It is a great place to enjoy trekking and offers mind-blowing views of the tea plantations. Later, proceed towards Tea Museum (closed on Monday), which gives an insight to the history of tea plantations of this region. Later visit Mattupetty Dam, Eco Point and Flower Garden. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3:
Munnar - Thekkady (90 kms / approx. 2.5 hours)
After breakfast, drive to Thekkady (Periyar) and on arrival check-in at the hotel. Enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Periyar. Set high in the ranges of the Western Ghats in Kerala, is the Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve. Periyar wildlife sanctuary has a picturesque lake at the heart of the sanctuary. Herds of playful wild elephants have made Periyar Lake their favorite haunt for frolicking in the water. They can be witnessed bathing and swimming here. Enjoy a boat ride on the lake to view the wildlife at close quarters. Other inhabitants of Periyar include the leopard, wild dog, barking deer, mouse deer, Nilgiri langur, bonnet macaque, sambhar, porcupines, squirrels, gaur (Indian bison), wild boar and sloth bear. Later, take a spice plantation tour. The aroma and pleasant ambiance of the spice and tea plantations of Periyar are fascinating. Spices found in Thekkady include pepper, clove, cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, turmeric, vanilla and curry leaves. In evening, watch traditional Kalari show. (Optional) - You can also enjoy an elephant ride in Periyar. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 4:
Drive from Thekkady - Alleppey (140 kms / approx. 4 hours)
Proceed to Alleppey by road after breakfast. After arrival, check-in at the houseboat in backwaters of Kerala. Alleppey is a charming emerald peninsula jutting into the picturesque Vembanad Lake dotted with innumerable traditional country rafts, boats and canoes. The fresh water of the lake flows into the mainland, making a labyrinth of lagoons, canals and waterways. Spend the rest of the day cruising through beautiful backwaters. Overnight at the Alleppey houseboat
Day 5:
Alleppey - Kumarakom (33 kms / approx. 1 hour)
After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Kumarakom - a charming emerald peninsula jutting into the picturesque Vembanad Lake dotted with innumerable traditional country rafts, boats and canoes. The fresh water of the lake flows into the mainland, making a labyrinth of lagoons, canals and waterways. Enjoy a sunset cruise in vembanad Lake (On direct payments). Overnight at the backwater resort.
Day 6:
Drive from Kumarakom - Kovalam (180 kms / approx. 4.5 hours)
After breakfast, drive towards south of Kerala, Kovalam- located close to the state capital Trivandrum, it is internationally famed for its palm-fringed beaches and rejuvenating centers. This coastal town initially came to notice with the construction of Halcyon Castle by the last Maharani of Travancore - Sethu Lakshmi Bayi. With the arrival of hippies in 1970s, the place gained recognition as a tourist destination and is today renowned for its 17 km-long coastline, which is formed by three beautiful beaches - Lighthouse, Hawah and Samudra. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel and spend rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Kovalam.
Day 7:
Excursion to Kanyakumari, with Trivandrum sightseeing
After breakfast, take excursion trip to Kanyakumari - visit the Vivekananda Memorial, Gandhi Museum and southernmost point. While returning, also cover Napier Museum, Art Gallery and Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Return to Kovalam for overnight stay.
Day 8:
Departure from Trivandrum
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Trivandrum airport for return flight back home.
Choice of hotels and tour prices
Cost Includes
Cost per person on twin sharing basis
7 night accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned below hotels or equivalent
Daily breakfast at munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom & Kovalam
Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner at Alleppey
Private Car For Your Entire Tour Use As Mentioned In The Itinerary
Sightseeing As Per The Itinerary
Cost Excludes
Any Air/Train Fares
Personal Expenses Like Telephone, Fax, Internet, Laundry
Guide service as per the itinerary & Entrance fee at Monuments as per the itinerary
Entry Ticket, Permit Fees, Boat/Ferry Ticket, Camera Ticket At Various Places Of Sightseeing
Cancellation Policy
For cancellation made before 15 days of check-in date 25% retention on the package amount
For cancellation made before 7 days of check-in date 50% retention on the package amount
For cancellation made before 3 days of check-in date 75% retention on the package amount
For cancellation made before 24 hours of check-in date 100% retention on the package amount
During Peak time like republic holidays, dasara, diwali, christmas & New year 100% retention on the package amount
Terms and Conditions
If the hotels mentioned in the itinerary are fully booked, under such unavoidable circumstances the passengers will be accommodated in similar hotels
No refunds for absences from a tour or for any missed sightseeing
This price is hiked by 20% during Dassera / Diwali / Christmas / New year Season Rates Applicable
Additional supplement will be charged for stay between 10th Nov to 02nd Dec 2016 & 15th Dec 2016 to 15th Jan 2017
These peak season supplements dates can be changed without any prior intimation
Note: In case of group of more than four, please submit your query for special price. Taxes: 1.24% extra Extra price per adult: NA Extra price per child: NA
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