Hills n Lagoons of Kerala

 Kochi - Munnar- Vandanmedu - Alleppey - Kochi (5 Nights/ 6 Days)

Day 01: Cochin – Munnar (140kms 4 hrs 30 min)

You are greeted on arrival at the Kochi international airport /railway station and we will proceed to Munnar, the beautiful hill station on the Western Ghats at about 1600 meters above sea level. Attraction on the drive include Spice Plantations, Valara waterfalls, Cheeyappara waterfalls, Karadippara view point, Attukkad water fall view etc. Once you reach Munnar, check in to the hotel and go for a stroll in the Munnar town.

Day 02: Munnar

After Breakfast explore Munnar, this is town is situated at the confluence of the three mountain streams Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. There are also lakes, reservoirs, forests and several tea estates. One must see the Eravikulam - Rajamala National Park known for its Nilgiri Thar (a mountain Goat). This national park is situated in the Munnar forest division. Later visit the Indo Swiss Dairy Farm project, here are about 100 varieties of high yielding cattle are reared. Visit the rose garden. Opposite the Swiss farm is the Mattupaty Lake a beautiful lake surrounded by an excellent golf course. Overnight stay at the resort.

Day 03: Munnar – Vandanmedu (Thekkady/Periyar) (110 kms 3 hrs)

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel in Munnar and drive to Thekkady. 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. Complimentary activities at the resort include:

v Guided spice plantation tour.

v Guided Tea factory & Cardamom curing centre visit at Kailasam.

v Jeep safari to the top most part of misty valley at Kailasam.

v Boating & fishing in 4 Acres Lake at Kailasam.

v Guided trekking in a 1500 acres Forest & Spice plantation at Kailasam.

v Ramakkalmedu view point: Panoramic view of Western Ghats and plains of Tamilnadu below & "KURAVAN KURATHI" tallest statue in Kerala

Day 04: Vandanmedu (Thekkady/Periyar) 

After breakfast day explore rest of Vandanmedu including a visit to the local spice market for garden fresh spices. Overnight stay at Thekkady.

Day 05: Thekkady – Alleppey (160 kms 4 hrs)

After having breakfast at the hotel transfer to Alleppey. Check-in to houseboat, day free to enjoy the backwaters, Overnight stay on houseboat at Alleppey

Day 06: Alleppey – Cochin (70 kms 2 hrs)

Morning, after the breakfast checkout from the houseboat and proceed to Cochin for sightseeing. Explore Fort Kochi Places to visit in Kochi include Fort Cochin still keeping alive its ancient Jewish traditions, the Santa Cruz basilica, Mattancherry Palace, St. Francis Church and much more. The Jews Street and Chinese fishing nets are a must see. We will pick you for your trip back home by afternoon, feeling contended about a wonderful honeymoon you spent at God's Own Country like so many of our guests till now.

Tour ends with sweet memories!!