Suggested: 8 Days, 7 Nights, 4 Places
KOCHI - MUNNAR – THEKKADY – via IDUKKI DAM –
KUMARAKOM
Interested exploring
the beautiful mountains and valleys of Western Ghats, one of the most important biodiversity
hot spot in the world? Our Mountain Gateways is your best option with its
finest combination of knowledge and leisure.
Day
01 – Arrival | Kochi:
On your arrival
at Kochi airport or railway station, our representative will meet you to pick
you up and transfer you to your hotel. After check in and short relaxation,
drive to the Athirappally
waterfalls. Athirappalli is a scenic
combination of forests and little streams. Falling from a height of 80 feet,
this is one of the largest waterfalls in the state. Many endangered and endemic
species of flora and fauna are found in the forests of the
Athirapilly-Vazhachal area. This
area is the only place in the Western
Ghats where four
endangered hornbill species are seen. You may also find a lot of
wild giant squirrels in the area. Take your time to get refreshed and return to
hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure in your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay is at your hotel
in Kochi.
Day
02 - Kochi to Munnar:
After breakfast,
visit the nearby elephant training centre and the adjacent botanical garden in
Kodanad, situated on the southern banks of Periyar river. Kodanad is one of the
largest elephant training centers in Kerala
and serves now as one of the premier elephant training centers in
Kerala.
Drive then to Munnar and visit the Cheeyappara and Valara
Waterfalls on the way. The Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls are among the best
trekking locations in Idukki district. Many people come across these waterfalls
on the way to Munnar and it is very fast turning into a tourist hotbed. There
is a dense growth of trees all around and several rare species of plants and
animals can be seen in the vicinity. The Cheeyappara Waterfalls gush down in seven
tiers and are a truly spectacular sight to behold. Valara Waterfalls are known
for the lush greenery surrounding it and is a lovely location for nature lovers
and photographers.
Check-in at hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure and
enjoy the beautiful serenity of Munnar. Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel in Munnar.
Day
03 – Munnar:
After breakfast,
you may visit and the Eravikulam National Park, which is is famous for its
population of Nilgiri Tahr - highly endangered species of mountain
goat.
Then set out to
enjoy wildlife on the Rajamala-Udumalpet road (SH 17) right through the Chinnar Wildlife
Sanctuary - home to deer,
leopards, elephants and the endangered grizzled giant squirrel. If you are lucky the legendary white bison may appear to give you a rare glimpse.
Day 04 - Munnar to Thekkady:
Today after breakfast, drive towards south for
Periyar .The Periyar sanctuary, created by the old Travancore State Government
in 1934, was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978 under the Project Tiger scheme,
attracts travellers from all over the world. The park encompasses a 26 sq. km.
artificial lake, built by the British in 1895 to provide water to the temple
city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu.
Visit
Anayirangal Dam on the way. Anayirangal lake and dam attract
hundreds of tourists who arrives here to catch the rare sight of elephant herds
quenching their thirst from the lake. The name of the place itself is derived
from this. It is a lush green carpet of tea plants. The place is surrounded by tea
plantations and evergreen forests. A trip to the splendid reservoir will be an
unforgettable experience. Dinner and overnight
at your hotel in Thekkady.
Day
05– Thekkady:
For the day you can choose from a list of jungle activities
arranged by the forest department. You can either go for Bamboo rafting in the
Wildlife sanctuary which is a whole day program or for a guided day trek,
Elephant ride etc. Camping inside
the reserve is also possible. Alternatively, you may enjoy a boat safari
through the Periyar Reservoir making a round visit to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The reservoir has Kerala´s only tiger
reserve close by.
On return, enjoy your dinner and have a good night in your hotel
in Thekkady.
Day 06 – Thekkady to Kumarakom:
After breakfast,
you may enjoy going for an elephant ride and bathing the elephants and also
getting a shower from it. Then, you drive towards west and reach Kumarkom
- a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake. On the way, you may drive
through Idukki and visit the famous and enchanting Idukki dam. Dinner
and overnight at your hotel in Kumarakom.
Day 07 – Kumarakom | Houseboat:
Early morning
around 6.00 am, proceed for Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary visit. A 14 acres
bird sanctuary- a haven for a host of migratory birds like Siberian stork and
many others including Egrets, darters, herons, teal, waterfowl, cuckoo, wild
duck etc is the hall mark of Kumarkom. You can either go walking inside the
sanctuary or take a canoe trip round the islands. In early morning, you have
the best chances of spotting the birds.
Check in to the
houseboat for an enchanting backwater cruise on the canals and rivers of
the backwaters. Enjoy our complimentary lunch on the houseboat and go on for the
cruise through the narrow water ways. Dinner and overnight stay is on the houseboat in
Alleppey.
Day
08 - Kumarakom – Kochi | Departue:
After breakfast check out from the houseboat and drive to Kochi
for your return journey. Time permitting, you may make a short visit to your interested
attractions in Cochin, a city till today influenced by medieval Portugal,
Holland and England. Your sightseeing will include visit to Chinese Fishing
Nets, Fort Kochi, Hill Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace or “Dutch
Palace”, St. Francis Church, Tomb of Vasco da Gama etc.
Get transferred to Cochin airport or railway station for
your flight or train back home. Take with you the lifelong sweet memories
of your trip in the “God´s own Country”. Hope you had an
unforgettable journey with Taj and Malabar.
*For personalised
packages with more or less days, please feel free to contact us directly.
Your Tour Includes: | |
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Accommodation in 4/5 Star hotels, premium tree houses or premium homestays as per itinerary on twin /double sharing basis. |
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Backwater cruise on A/C Deluxe Houseboat as per itinerary. |
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1 night accommodation on A/C Deluxe Houseboat on twin /double sharing basis. |
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Complimentary daily buffet breakfast in hotels and in Houseboat. |
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All arrival, departure, sightseeing as per itinerary by air conditioned vehicle. |
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Complimentary Kerala dish buffet lunch and candlelight buffet dinner on houseboat. |
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English speaking driver. |
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Tuktuk drive in Alleppey. |
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All cultural shows and cooking demonstration in Thekkady. |
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All taxes, tolls, parking, driver bata and fuel charge. |
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Children below 5 years are free. |
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An individualised tour consultant with 24 x 7 availability. |
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Not Included: |
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Any meals and services other than those specified. |
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Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc. |
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International/Domestic airfare and visa. |
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Entrance fees and guides. |
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Arranged on Request: |
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Lunch/Dinner in your hotel. |
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Entrance fees during sightseeing. |
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Guides (English/your language). |
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International/Domestic flights. |
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Visa. |
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