Premium · 4-Star3 Nights / 4 Days
Kerala Backwaters & Hills: Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey & Kovalam (Premium)
Itinerary at a glance
Highlights
- Cochin - Munnar
- Munnar Sightseeing
- Munnar - Thekkady
- Thekkady - Alappuzha
- Kovalam -Trivandrum-Kovalam (Day Excursion of Trivandrum)
- 7 nights in 4-Star hotels with breakfast
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1Arrival day
Arrival at Cochin International Airport/Railway station
Overnight: CochinAirport pickupSightseeingArrival at Cochin Airport/Railway station. Meet our Representative and Transfer to Hotel. Cochin also known as "Queen of Arabian Sea" due to the long maritime history; Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British and Portuguese followed the sea routes to cochin. The fascinating Chinese Fishing nets are typical of kochi. Visit Dutch Palace (11km) (Closed on Fridays), Jewish Synagogue (11 km) (Closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays), St. Francis church (15km), Santa Cruz basilica (15 km), Chinese Fishing Nets as time permits. Overnight stay at the hotel.
- Day 2
Cochin - Munnar
Overnight: MunnarMeals: BreakfastTransferSightseeingAfter Breakfast check out from Hotel & Proceed to Munnar. Munnar -The so called "tea garden hill station of kerala". On the way visit vallara and cheeyappara waterfalls and Blossom Garden. Evening, enjoy the beauty of tea garden. Overnight stay at the hotel.
- Day 3
Munnar Sightseeing
Overnight: MunnarMeals: BreakfastSightseeingAfter breakfast proceed to visit:- Tea estates, Spice plantations, Echo point, Mattupetty/ Kundala dam, Boat riding, Honey tree, etc and overnight stay in Hotel.
- Day 4
Munnar - Thekkady
Overnight: ThekkadyMeals: BreakfastTransferSightseeingPost breakfast check out from hotel & drive to Thekkady. Thekkady is a pleasant heaven on earth for those who love nature in its wild manifestations. Spices are found in abundance in Periyar. Get ready for a spice tour to view the plantations of a wide variety of spices like cardamom, pepper, tea, coffee, cloves, ginger, turmeric, cumin seed, etc. Overnight stay at the hotel. Own arrangement for Boating: Please book online in advance
- Day 5
Thekkady - Alappuzha
Overnight: AlleppeyMeals: BreakfastTransferSightseeingPost breakfast check out from hotel & drive to Alleppey. The "Venice of India" noted for its winding waterways and canals. It is an important commercial and business town, manufacturing and exporting coir products and black pepper. Explore the natural beauty of Kerala, the paddy fields, narrow canals, coir villages etc. Overnight stay at the hotel/ House boat.
- Day 6
Kovalam -Trivandrum-Kovalam (Day Excursion of Trivandrum)
Overnight: KovalamMeals: BreakfastTransferSightseeingPost breakfast check out from Houseboat/hotel & drive towards the Kovalam, one of the finest beach of India. On arrival check in your hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure at beach. Overnight at hotel in Kovalam.
- Day 7
Explore
Overnight: KovalamMeals: BreakfastSightseeingPost breakfast, proceed for sightseeing at Trivandrum. Visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple (16 km) which is 16th century temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is the most impressive landmark of the city. Visit Trivandrum Zoo, Sree Chitra Art Gallery, Napier Museum -(16km) (Closed on Mondays, Wednesday, Govt Holidays, Visiting time:1.00 PM to 4.45 PM), Science and technology museum (Closed on Mondays) etc. Enjoy sun set in the evening relaxing on the beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.
- Day 8Departure day
Departure Transfer from Trivandrum
Meals: BreakfastAirport dropTransferAfter breakfast, check out of your hotel. Departure Transfer from Trivandrum. Your holiday ends here, with memories to treasure.
Your hotels
| City | Nights | Hotel | Room | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cochin | 1 | Abad Plaza or similar | Deluxe Non AC Room | 4-Star |
| Munnar | 2 | Gokulam Park or similar | Deluxe Non AC Room | 4-Star |
| Thekkady | 1 | Merryweather Resort or similar | Deluxe Non AC Room | 4-Star |
| Alleppey | 1 | Premium Houseboat or similar | Premium Room | 4-Star |
| Kovalam | 2 | Isola Di Cocco Beach Resort,Poovar or similar | Deluxe AC Room | 4-Star |
Premium hotels (4-Star), breakfast included. Hotels are listed as “or similar”.
Inclusions & exclusions
- Accommodation on twin/double sharing as per mention meal plans.
- All transfers and sightseeing arrangements by AC Vehicle as per itinerary.
- Vehicle at your disposal as per the itinerary.
- Services of a well experienced driver.
- Driver allowance, toll, parking fee, Night halt charges, inter- state permit and govt. applicable service of vehicle
- Child below 5 years on Complimentary basis.
- Meet & Greet Service with refreshment kit upon on Arrival
- Mineral Water & Snacks Box on the day of arrival
- Premium Houseboat inclusions as per below
- One night accommodation with Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Dinner, and Breakfast; only Traditional Kerala Food will be Served On Houseboat.
- 05% GST will be applicable
- Any other services or food which are not mentioned in the above Includes section.
- Expense of personal nature such as tips, laundry, telephones, beverages etc
- Airfares and Train ticket charges if any
- Any entrance Fees / Activities charges unless specific in inclusion.
Good to know
- Check in 12.30 PM and Check out Time in 09.00 AM at Houseboat.
- As per Government Regulation cruising will not permitted after 06.00PM.
- In House boat Air condition will be available only in bedrooms.
- Stable electricity couldn’t be guaranteed being it depends on weather conditions
- Do not compare Houseboat rooms with the hotel rooms, as they are compact & smaller in size.
- Houseboat shall be sailing through small streams & canals through villages and by the sunset shall be anchored near shore / jetty till morning
- Because of the water body, just to avoid flying insects / mosquito; lights shall be operational only in the room after sunset.
- There won’t be anything for the entertainment in the houseboat like TV / Indoor games. Houseboats are just to experience the back waters of Kerala.
- Houseboat crew members are not hospitality professionals. Majority are local villagers and could not expect fluent Hindi / English.
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