Kerala Eco Heritage Voyage
DURATION
04 Nights / 05 Days
DESTINATION
2N MUNNAR , 1N THEKKADY, 1N ALLEPPEY
Key Moments
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Verdant Tea Gardens
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Wildlife Sanctuary
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Spice Plantations
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Houseboat Experience
Itinerary Details
Day 01 Arrival and Ascent
Arrive at Cochin International Airport/Ernakulam Railway Station and embark on scenic drive to Munnar (130 km/4 hours). En route, stop at picturesque Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls. Check into hotel nestled among rolling hills. Enjoy evening at leisure exploring local market.
Day 02 Tea Country Exploration
Visit Eravikulam National Park spotting endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Explore Tea Museum at Nallathanni Estate learning tea cultivation history. Enjoy Mattupetty Dam boat ride. Experience Echo Point phenomenon. Visit Rose Garden with 100 varieties. Ascend to Top Station for panoramic Western Ghats views.
Day 03 Tea to Spice Journey
Drive to Thekkady through changing landscapes (110 km/3-4 hours). Check into wildlife sanctuary hotel. Visit local spice plantation learning cardamom, pepper, and cinnamon cultivation. Witness captivating Kalaripayattu martial arts performance.
Day 04 Wildlife & Backwaters Transition
Early morning Periyar Lake boat cruise spotting elephants, sambar deer, gaur. Drive to Alleppey (140 km/4-5 hours) through picturesque countryside. Board traditional Kerala houseboat for cruise through backwater canals, lagoons, and villages. Enjoy all meals onboard.
Day 05 Backwater Departure
Today, Visit Mata no Madh the famous temple of Ashapura Mato. At Lakhpat visit Lakhpat Fort, unique Gurudwara and a beautiful tomb of Gosh Muhammad (famous saint) constructed with hard black stone. Visit Narayan Sarovar is one of the most sacred sites in Hindu religion and is considered to be the third sacred. Also visit Koteshwer Shiva Temple. Overnight stay at Nakhatrana.
Day 06 Nakhtrana - Mandvi (100kms/2hr)
Wake to serene backwater sounds. Enjoy breakfast onboard observing morning activities. Disembark at 9:30 AM. Transfer to Cochin Airport/Railway Station for departure with memories of Kerala's diverse landscapes.
Notes: Indicated kms and journey time are approx and does not include sightseeing times
INCLUSION / EXCLUSIONS
Package INCLUSION
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Accommodation in standard hotels (twin/double sharing)
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Daily breakfast and dinner (MAP plan)
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Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing
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Professional English-speaking local guide
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All applicable hotel taxes and service charges
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Entry to monuments and attractions mentioned
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Ferry tickets to Vivekananda Rock Memorial
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All currently applicable taxes
Package EXCLUSION
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Airfare/train fare to/from Thiruvananthapuram/Kanyakumari
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Lunches throughout the tour
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Personal expenses (laundry, tips, phone calls)
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Travel insurance
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Camera fees at monuments/attractions
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Water sports activities in Kovalam
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Expenses from roadblocks, weather, natural calamities
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GST and other applicable taxes