Munnar is the most preferred destination when it comes to planning a trip to Kerala. Tourism in Kerala is treasured with unlimited attractions to awe the tourists. While planning a visit to get enthralled in the nature’s bounty at Munnar, also adjoin the other significant tourist places of Kerala - Thekkady, Kumarakom, Alleppey and Cochin.
Cochin (arrival) → Munnar (2N) → Thekkady (1N) → Kumarakom (1N) → Alleppey (1N) → Cochin (departure)Nearest Airport - Cochin International Airport
Nearest Railway Station - Ernakulam Junction
On reaching Cochin International Airport, Ernakulam Junction or bus stand, directly transfer to Munnar escorted by the hotel representative. Visit Valara waterfalls, tea plantations, Cheeyappara waterfalls and many more, en route to Munnar. Check into a hotel on arriving Munnar and retreat to rest in the hotel room overnight.
Once done with breakfast, take a path towards ‘lover’s paradise’ of Munnar and get a chance to explore the sights of flower garden, Mattupetty dam, photo point, Echo point, honeybee tree, Blossom Park, Anamudi hills and Eravikulam National Park (Rajamala). Get back to the hotel after the day’s exploration at Munnar.
Proceed to Thekkady after breakfast and check out from Munnar. The day at Thekkady revolves around Periyar National Park. Explore the Periyar Lake, Periyar Tiger Reserve, Jungle Safari and Periyar Lake Boating. End of day, take an overnight retreat at the resort of Thekkady.
Getting up early in the morning and having breakfast, leave the hotel at Thekkady and move towards Kumarakom. Visit the small backwoods hamlet perched at the western banks and sail on the lake of Vembanad. Either choose a houseboat, motor boat or a canoe to gulp the charm of this paradisiacal backwater. Relish the facilities of this resort which includes backwaters fishing available on some resorts. Stay overnight at the hotel or resort at Kumarakom.
Move towards the “Venice of the East”, Alleppey, checking out from Kumarakom. Get an extraordinary experience with staying around 21 hours in the houseboat of Alleppey, including an overnight stay. Witness the various attractions such as backwaters, paddy field, coconut trees, Vembanad Lake and villages dotted along the banks of backwater while sailing.
After taking breakfast, check out from the houseboat and set the pathway towards Cochin (the queen of Arabian sea). Reaching there, discover the wonderful sights of St. Cruise Basilica, St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace, Chinese fishing net, Marine Drive boating and walkway, as well as the Jewish Synagogue. After sightseeing transfer to the airport or railway station of Cochin for departure.
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