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7 Days / 6 nights in Munnar – Thekkady – Kumarakam – Alleppey
November 18th, 2012 Posted 6:31 am
Day 1: Cochin – Munnar
Cochin – Munnar (Tea Garden & Hill station). Arrival at Cochin airport/ railway station. To Munnar. This beautiful hill station was once the summer capital of the British Government in India. The never ending vast expanse of tea plantations and the round the year moderate climate makes it a little haven for visitors. The day at leisure.
Day 2: Munnar
Munnar : Visit to Rajamala- house of the highly endangered mountain goats – the Nilgiri Thars. To Marayoor to visit the Muniyaras (Caves)which dates back to the new stone age. On the way back visit the sandalwood forests and Lakkam water falls which is accessible by a short trek through the forest. Overnight in Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar
Munnar : Morning to Top Station. Top Station offers panoramic view of the neighboring state of Tamil Nadu. Then to Echo point and Mattupetty Dam. Speed boating facilities are available here. The dam is flanked by forests and wast expanse of grass land on one side and the Kundala tea plantation on the other. After noon at leisure.
Day 4: Munnar – Periyar
Munnar – Periyar (wild life sanctuary & Spice plantation) (120 kms/ 3 ½ hrs). By 12 noon at Thekkady. Proceed for a spice plantation tour and by evening at Periyar lake around which the sanctuary is built, for boating. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing the wild life at close quarters from the safety of a boat. Stay in Thekkady.
Day 5: Periyar – Kumarakam
Periyar – Kumarakam (Backwaters). Drive to Kumarakam. By 12 noon check in at the backwater resort in Kumarakam. Afternoon at leisure. Evening visit the Kumarakam bird sanctuary. Overnight stay at Kumarakam.
Day 6: Kumarakam – Alleppey
Kumarakam –Alleppey. Morning after breakfast proceed to Alleppey. By 12 noon check in at the house boat in Alleppey for a 22 hour house boating through the legendary backwaters of Kerala . On the way you will witness a full range of lifes and activities and some mind boggling sceneries. Overnight in the house boat. House boat is a private boat with fully furnished spacious bath attached bed rooms, private balcony, dining room, hygiene kitchen and side decks to capture the beauty of the back waters.
Day 7: Alleppey – Cochin
Alleppey- Cochin: Get down from the houseboat and proceed to Cochin for a bit of shopping. Afternoon to the Cochin airport/ railway station for onward journey.
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4 Days / 3 Nights in Thekkady – Alleppey
November 18th, 2012 Posted 6:14 am
Day 1: Cochin – Thekkady
Cochin – Thekkady (Hillstation village) : Arrival at Cochin. Then to Thekkady, a small hill station village. By noon at the resort/ hotel in Thekkady. By evening at Periyar lake around which the sanctuary is built, for boating. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing the wild life at close quarters from the safety of a boat. Overnight stay at Thekkady.
Day 2: Thekkady
Thekkady (wild life sanctuary & Spice plantation) After breakfast proceed for a spice plantation tour covering tea, coffee, tea, pepper and cardamom plantations. By noon back at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Evening visit the local spice market for garden fresh spices. Overnight stay at Thekkady.
Day 3: Thekkady – Alleppey
Thekkady- Alleppey (Backwaters). Drive to Alleppey. By 12 noon check in at the house boat in Alleppey for a 22 hour house boating through the legendary backwaters of Kerala . On the way you will witness a full range of lifes and activities and some mind boggling sceneries. Overnight in the house boat. House boat is a private boat with fully furnished spacious bath attached bed rooms, private balcony, dining room, hygiene kitchen and side decks to capture the beauty of the back waters.
Day 4: Alleppey – Cochin
Alleppey- Cochin: Get down from the houseboat and proceed to Cochin for a bit of shopping. Afternoon to the Cochin airport/ railway station for onward journey.
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4 Days / 3 Nights in Munnar – Thekkady
November 18th, 2012 Posted 6:03 am
Day 1: Cochin – Munnar
Cochin – Munnar (Tea Garden & Hill station). Morning arrival at Cochin. Then proceed to Munnar (140 kms /4 hours). After noon a visit to Tea gardens, Echo point and Mattupetty dam (Speed Boating) The dam is flanked with forests and grass lands on one side and Kundala Tea plantations on the other. Overnight at the hotel in Munnar.
Day 2: Munnar
Munnar : Visit to Rajamala- house of the highly endangered mountain goats – the Nilgiri Thars. Then to Marayoor to visit the Muniyaras (Caves)which dates back to the new stone age. On the way back, visit the sandalwood forests and Lakkam water falls. Overnight at hotel in Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar – Thekkady
Munnar – Thekkady (Wild life sanctuary & Spice plantation) (120 kms/ 3 ½ hrs). Morning proceed to thekkady. By 12 noon at Thekkady. Proceed for a spice plantation tour and by evening at Periyar lake around which the sanctuary is built, for boating. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing the wild life at close quarters from the safety of a boat. Stay in Thekkady
Day 4: Thekkady – Cochin
Thekkady – Cochin: Morning after breakfast proceed to Cochin for a bit of shopping and for return journey.
9 Days / 8 Nights in Cochin – Munnar – Thekkady – Kumarakam – Alleppey – Kovalam
November 18th, 2012 Posted 5:28 am
Day 1: Cochin – Munnar
Cochin – Munnar (Tea Garden & Hill station). Arrival at Cochin airport/ railway station. To Munnar. This beautiful hill station was once the summer capital of the British Government in India. The never ending vast expanse of tea plantations and the round the year moderate climate makes it a little haven for visitors. The day at leisure.
Day 2: Munnar
Munnar : Visit to Rajamala- house of the highly endangered mountain goats – the Nilgiri Thars. To Marayoor to visit the Muniyaras (Caves)which dates back to the new stone age. On the way back visit the sandalwood forests and Lakkam water falls which is accessible by a short trek through the forest. Overnight in Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar
Munnar : Morning to Top Station. Top Station offers panoramic view of the neighboring state of Tamil Nadu. Then to Echo point and Mattupetty Dam. Speed boating facilities are available here. The dam is flanked by forests and wast expanse of grass land on one side and the Kundala tea plantation on the other. After noon at leisure.
Day 4: Munnar – Periyar
Munnar – Periyar (wild life sanctuary & Spice plantation) (120 kms/ 3 ½ hrs). By 12 noon at Thekkady. Proceed for a spice plantation tour and by evening at Periyar lake around which the sanctuary is built, for boating. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing the wild life at close quarters from the safety of a boat. Stay in Thekkady.
Day 5: Periyar – Kumarakam
Periyar – Kumarakam (Backwaters). Drive to Kumarakam. By noon check in at the backwater resort in Kumarakam. Afternoon at leisure. Evening visit the Kumarakam bird sanctuary. Overnight stay at Kumarakam.
Day 6: Kumarakam – Alleppey
Kumarakam –Alleppey. Morning proceed to Alleppey. By noon check in at the house boat in Alleppey for a 20 hour house boating through the legendary backwaters of Kerala . On the way you will witness a full range of lifes and activities and some mind boggling sceneries. Overnight in the house boat. House boat is a private boat with fully furnished spacious bath attached bed rooms, private balcony, dining room, hygiene kitchen and side decks to capture the beauty of the back waters.
Day 7: Alleppey – Kovalam
Alleppey- Kovalam (International beach) Proceed to Kovalam- the internationally renowned beach destination. Spend the rest of the day in the sandy beaches of Kovalam flanked by coconut groves on one side and Arabian sea on the other. Overnight at the beach side hotel.
Day 8: Kovalam
Kovalam. Full day at leisure in Kovalam.
Day 9: Kovalam – Trivandrum
Kovalam – Trivandrum (Capital City) Visit Napier Museum and Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Trivandrum and proceed to airport / railway station for onward journey.
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14 Days / 13 Nights in Cochin – Guruvayoor – Wayanad – Munnar – Thekkady – Kumarakam – Alleppey – Kovalam – Kanyakumari – Trivandrum
November 18th, 2012 Posted 4:41 am
Day 1: Cochin
Cochin (Port city). On arrival meet, assist and transfer to the hotel. Then a city tour covering Jewish Synagogue, Santa Cruz Basilica, Chinese Fishing nets, Dutch Palace and Antique shops. Overnight at Cochin.
Day 2: Cochin – Guruvayoor
Cochin – Guruvayoor (Hindu pilgrim centre) Morning a city tour. Afternoon to Guruvayoor (110 kms/ 21/2 hrs) By evening at the famous Guruvayoor temple- one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrim centers in Kerala. Overnight at Guruvayoor.
Day 3: Guruvayoor – Wayanad
Guruvayoor – Wayanad (hillstation): Morning to Wayanad , one of the most scenic places in Kerala which can still be called as a virgin landscape. Lofty peaks, gurgling waterfalls and luxuriant forests add magic to your journey up the winding roads to this hill station. Afternoon at the Pookot lake for boating. Overnight at the hotel in Wayanad.
Day 4: Wayanad – Edakkal caves
Wayanad : To Edakkal caves with packed lunch. Edakkal caves are prehistoric caves accessible by a soft trek. After lunch to Soochippara waterfalls- a 3 tiered waterfalls. Return to the hotel by evening.
Day 5: Wayanad – Munnar
Wayanad – Munnar Morning after breakfast to Munnar. This beautiful hill station was once the summer capital of the British Government in India. The never ending vast expanse of tea plantations and the round the year moderate climate makes it a little haven for visitors. The day at leisure.
Day 6: Munnar
Munnar : Visit to Rajamala- house of the highly endangered mountain goats – the Nilgiri Thars. To Marayoor to visit the Muniyaras (Caves)which dates back to the new stone age. On the way back visit the sandalwood forests and Lakkam water falls which is accessible by a short trek through the forest. Overnight in Munnar.
Day 7: Munnar
Munnar : Morning to Top Station. Top Station offers panoramic view of the neighboring state of Tamil Nadu. Then to Echo point and Mattupetty Dam. Speed boating facilities are available here. The dam is flanked by forests and wast expanse of grass land on one side and the Kundala tea plantation on the other. After noon at leisure.
Day 8: Munnar – Periyar
Munnar – Periyar (wild life sanctuary & Spice plantation) (120 kms/ 3 ½ hrs). By 12 noon at Thekkady. Proceed for a spice plantation tour and by evening at Periyar lake around which the sanctuary is built, for boating. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing the wild life at close quarters from the safety of a boat. Stay in Thekkady.
Day 9: Periyar – Kumarakam
Periyar – Kumarakam (Backwaters). Drive to Kumarakam. By 12 noon check in at the backwater resort in Kumarakam. Afternoon at leisure. Evening visit the Kumarakam bird sanctuary. Overnight stay at Kumarakam.
Day 10: Kumarakam – Alleppey
Kumarakam –Alleppey. Morning after breakfast proceed to Alleppey. By 12 noon check in at the house boat in Alleppey for a 22 hour house boating through the legendary backwaters of Kerala . On the way you will witness a full range of lifes and activities and some mind boggling sceneries. Overnight in the house boat. House boat is a private boat with fully furnished spacious bath attached bed rooms, private balcony, dining room, hygiene kitchen and side decks to capture the beauty of the back waters.
Day 11: Alleppey – Kovalam
Alleppey- Kovalam (International beach) Proceed to Kovalam- the internationally renowned beach destination. Spend the rest of the day in the sandy beaches of Kovalam flanked by coconut groves on one side and Arabian sea on the other. Overnight at the beach side hotel.
Day 12: Kovalam
Kovalam. Full day at leisure in Kovalam.
Day 13: Kovalam – Kanyakumari
Kovalam – Kanyakumari. Morning after breakfast proceed to Kanyakumari- the southern tip of Indian sun continent. Visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial and witness the majestic sunset. Overnight at Kanyakumari.
Day 14: Kanyakumari – Trivandrum
Kanyakumari – Trivandrum (Capital City). Morning after bnreakfast proceed to Trivandrum. Visit Napier Museum and Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Trivandrum and proceed to airport / railway station for onward journey.
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5 Days / 4 Nights in Munnar – Thekkady – Alleppey1
November 17th, 2012 Posted 5:37 pm
Day 1: Cochin – Munnar
Cochin – Munnar (Tea Garden & Hill station). Arrival at Cochin airport/ railway station. To Munnar. This beautiful hill station was once the summer capital of the British Government in India. The never ending vast expanse of tea plantations and the round the year moderate climate makes it a little haven for visitors. Afternoon to Echo point and Mattupetty Dam. Speed boating facilities are available here. The dam is flanked by forests and wast expanse of grass land on one side and the Kundala tea plantation on the other. Overnight at Munnar.
Day 2: Munnar
Munnar : Visit to Rajamala- house of the highly endangered mountain goats – the Nilgiri Thars. To Marayoor to visit the Muniyaras (Caves)which dates back to the new stone age. On the way back visit the sandalwood forests and Lakkam water falls which is accessible by a short trek through the forest. Overnight in Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar – Periyar
Munnar – Periyar (wild life sanctuary & Spice plantation) (120 kms/ 3 ½ hrs). By 12 noon at Thekkady. Proceed for a spice plantation tour and by evening at Periyar lake around which the sanctuary is built, for boating. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing the wild life at close quarters from the safety of a boat. Stay in Thekkady.
Day 4:Periyar – Alleppey
Periyar – Alleppey (Backwaters). Morning after breakfast, to Alleppey. By 12 noon check in at the house boat in Alleppey for a 22 hour house boating through the legendary backwaters of Kerala . On the way you will witness a full range of lifes and activities and some mind boggling sceneries. Overnight in the house boat. House boat is a private boat with fully furnished spacious bath attached bed rooms, private balcony, dining room, hygiene kitchen and side decks to capture the beauty of the back waters.
Day 5:Alleppey – Cochin
Alleppey- Cochin: Get down from the houseboat and proceed to Cochin for a bit of shopping. Afternoon to the Cochin airport/ railway station for onward journey.
3 Days / 2 Nights in Wayanad
November 17th, 2012 Posted 4:02 pm
Day 1: Wayanad
Wayanad (hillstation): Morning at Wayanad , one of the most scenic places in Kerala which can still be called as a virgin landscape. Lofty peaks, gurgling waterfalls and luxuriant forests add magic to your journey up the winding roads to this hill station. Afternoon at the Pookot lake for boating. Overnight at the hotel in Wayanad.
Day 2: Wayanad – Edakkal caves
Wayanad : To Edakkal caves with packed lunch. Edakkal caves are prehistoric caves accessible by a soft trek. After lunch to Soochippara waterfalls- a 3 tiered waterfalls. Return to the hotel by evening.
Day 3: Wayanad
Wayanad: Morning at leisure and afternoon get ready for onward journey.
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5 Days / 4 Nights in Cochin – Munnar – Thekkady – Alleppey
November 17th, 2012 Posted 3:00 pm
Day 1: Cochin – Munnar
Cochin – Munnar (Tea Garden & Hill station). Arrival at Cochin airport/ railway station. To Munnar. This beautiful hill station was once the summer capital of the British Government in India. The never ending vast expanse of tea plantations and the round the year moderate climate makes it a little haven for visitors. Afternoon to Echo point and Mattupetty Dam. Speed boating facilities are available here. The dam is flanked by forests and wast expanse of grass land on one side and the Kundala tea plantation on the other. Overnight at Munnar.
Day 2: Munnar
Munnar : Visit to Rajamala- house of the highly endangered mountain goats – the Nilgiri Thars. To Marayoor to visit the Muniyaras (Caves)which dates back to the new stone age. On the way back visit the sandalwood forests and Lakkam water falls which is accessible by a short trek through the forest. Overnight in Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar – Periyar
Munnar – Periyar (wild life sanctuary & Spice plantation) (120 kms/ 3 ½ hrs). By 12 noon at Thekkady. Proceed for a spice plantation tour and by evening at Periyar lake around which the sanctuary is built, for boating. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing the wild life at close quarters from the safety of a boat. Stay in Thekkady.
Day 4: Periyar – Alleppey
Periyar – Alleppey (Backwaters). Morning after breakfast, to Alleppey. By noon check in at the house boat in Alleppey for a 20 hour house boating through the legendary backwaters of Kerala . On the way you will witness a full range of lifes and activities and some mind boggling sceneries. Overnight in the house boat. House boat is a private boat with fully furnished spacious bath attached bed rooms, private balcony, dining room, hygiene kitchen and side decks to capture the beauty of the back waters.
Day 5: Alleppey – Cochin
Alleppey- Cochin: Get down from the houseboat and proceed to Cochin for a bit of shopping. Afternoon to the Cochin airport/ railway station for onward journey.
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Wild tour
October 23rd, 2012 Posted 3:38 pm
Posted in Kerala Tour Packages, Wild & hilly tours
