ITINERARY:

Day 01: Arrive Cochin Drive to Munnar |130Kilometers 04Hrs drive

• You will be greeted by a representative of Munnar Holidays at the Kochi Airport and drive to one of the most preferred and beautiful hill stations in India, Munnar. Even on the way, you will witness the abundant natural beauty of Munnar.
• Once you are in Munnar you can experience the hill station in all its pristine natural beauty adorned with green pastures of spice plantations, beautiful rivulets, cascading waterfalls and dense forests.
• You will be checked-in at the hotel as and when you are arrived. You will have plenty of time to relax and be comfortable while enjoying the hospitality of the hotel.
• Your overnight stay is arranged at the hotel where you can sleep tight enjoying the chilly weather of Munnar.
• Optional Activities on Extra Cost: Spice Plantation Visit, Elephant Safari.

Note: Guests are requested to book flights arriving into Cochin before noon to avoid late journey through the hilly areas to reach Munnar.

Day 02: Munnar Day Tour

• At the hotel, you will be provided with your breakfast and fill your stomach enough to keep going at the exciting that is looming in front of you at Munnar.
• We will take you to the flower garden where you can witness a myriad of exotic and beautiful flowers. Then you will have one of the most exciting things to do in Munnar—an elephant safari. Riding on the back of a tusker will leave you gasping for breath. You will also be able to visit the Mattupetty Tea Factory en route where you can witness at close quarters how the most important ingredient of the world famous beverage, tea, is made here.
• We will then proceed to the stunningly attractive Mattupetty Dam, Echo-Point and Kundala Dam. If you would like, you can ride on the waters of Kundala Dam on a speeding boat. The next exciting item is the drive where you will be taken along the vegetable fields located at the high mountains of Munnar at the borders of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
• Relishing the memories of the day, you can sleep overnight at the hotel in Munnar.
• Optional Activities on Extra Cost: Martial Arts, Kathakali, Elephant Safari, Jeep Safari

Day 03: Munnar to Thekkady |120Kms 04Hrs Drive

• Once you have had the breakfast, we will take you to Thekkady. The drive will last about 4 hours during which we will have plenty of options for sightseeing. The Lockhart Tea factory, Anayirangal Lake and Lockhart Gap View are some of the places clad in natural splendour that you can see en route.
• After lunch at Thekkady, you can have some exciting time by going on a boat ride on the expansive waters of the Periyar dam. The two hours of boating will give you a myriad of opportunities to observe wild animals grazing, drinking water and coming down from the dense forest that fence the lake.
• Programmes such as nature walk, bamboo rafting and Periyar tiger trail are organized by the forest department, here. There are also several plantation tourism activities promoted by private agencies for the tourists in Thekkady.Your overnight stay is arranged at Thekkady.
• Optional Activities on Extra Cost: Martial Arts, Kathakali, Elephant Safari, Jeep Safari

Day 04: Thekkady to Kumarakom |160Kilometers 05Hrs Drive| Recommend to start by 08am

• From Thekkady, after having breakfast, we will drive to another exciting place in Kerala to enjoy the scenic beauty of the backwaters Caressed by the largest lake in Kerala, Vembanad Lake; Kumarakom is located near Kottayam town.
• Our visit to Kumarakom will take you on an enticing adventure that is shaped by the perfect confluence of nature, rich cultural and historical heritage, exotic varieties of flora and fauna and an array of water-borne adventures and cruises.
• A ride on the smoky backwaters in a houseboat at Kumarakom across the labyrinths of inland waterways, witnessing the exotic shores of the waterways will surely give you new definitions for fun and travel pleasures.
• After the long day, even after you have come back from Kumarakom, it is quite natural to feel that you have left some part of yourself in Kumarakom.
• Your overnight stay is arranged at a Backwater Resort, which is the best part. If you so whish, you can go on a Canoe Cruise for extra cost.

Day 05: Kumarakom– Kovalam|190 Kilometres, about 04 Hours Drive|

• After breakfast drive to Trivandrum, on arrival check in to Hotel, You can relax at the Kovalam Beach at the evening observing the amazingly beautiful sundown. Your overnight stay is arranged at Kovalam.

Day 06: Trivandrum Sightseeing

• You can begin the day of sightseeing in Trivandrum immediately after having a delicious breakfast. Enjoy visiting the 260 year old Sri Padmanabha Swami Temple at the heart of the city.
• You can also enjoy witnessing the grandeur and architectural marvel of the Puthan Maliga Palace Museum, which is the 200 year old palace of the Travancore Maharaja. The Napier Museum is another place of incredible tourist value with an electric display of such exceptional items as bronzes, Zoo, temple carts, Ivory carvings.
• The Sri Chitra Art Gallery will, definitely intrigue and invoke the lovers of art for sure. Your overnight stay is arranged at Kovalam.

Day 07: Departure from Trivandrum |300 Kilometers 01Hr Drive depends upon traffic

• After the breakfast pack your baggages with a promise to return once again to this Paradise… later on time to board your flight/train with sweet memories of your holiday.
• We await for your next visit … Bon Voyage. Service ends.

COST INCLUDES:

• Accommodation with above mentioned hotels.
• Complimentary Breakfast all Hotels
• Accommodation in 01 Double Room.
• Breakfast & Dinner in Nature Zone Resorts
• Soft trekking in Nature zone resorts
• Flower Bed, Cake & Candle Light Dinner in Nature Zone Resorts
• Transfers and sightseeing by A/c Sedan includes driver Bata, toll, parking, driver’s night halt, fuel charges
• All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in a Private AC Car
• Kids Below 05 Years will be free on parent sharing basis

COST EXCLUDES:

• Any Airfare
• Entrances fees
• Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, telephone, and laundry bills etc
• Tips and porter charges
• Any boating charges (motor boat / pedal boat).
• Any additional expenses incurred due to any flight delay or cancellation, weather conditions, political closures, technical faults etc
• Any other service/s not specified above

Cancellation Policy:

• 10% for cancellations made more than 45 days preceding your Tour Start Date.
• 25% for cancellations made 45 days to 30 days preceding your Tour Start Date.
• 50% for cancellations made 30 days to 15 days preceding your Tour Start Date.
• 100% for cancellations made less than 15 days preceding your Tour Start Date.
• Also be informed that Cancellation Requests have to be made to the corresponding Email ID’s that you receive the confirmation from. We do not accept cancellations over phone.
• In case of any increase in cost of Hotel, Airfare, Transport, Govt. Taxes, and Fuel Etc.., we are bound to augment the same.
• Any Hotel / Package Booking would be tentative unless you pay in advance and book on guaranteed basis.

• Duration: 06 Nights 07 Days