Kerala Highlands Escapade
DURATION
05 Nights / 06 Days
DESTINATION
2N Kochi , 1N Athirappilly , 2N Munnar
Key Moments
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Colonial Heritage Sites
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Thundering Waterfalls
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Misty Tea Gardens
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Scenic Mountain Drives
Itinerary Details
Day 01 Gateway to Kerala
Arrive at Cochin International Airport and transfer to Fort Kochi. Explore colonial-era streets and Chinese Fishing Nets. Visit Jew Town's historic Paradesi Synagogue. Witness captivating Kathakali dance performance. Enjoy traditional Kerala dinner.
Day 02 Colonial Heritage Tour
Tour St. Francis Church, Vasco da Gama's burial site. Explore Dutch Palace with Hindu epic murals. Visit Indo-Portuguese Museum. Enjoy relaxing harbor cruise viewing city skyline. Stroll Marine Drive promenade for sunset views..
Day 03 Waterfalls Journey
Drive to Athirappilly (65 km/2 hours). En route, stop at Kodanad Elephant Training Centre. Visit spectacular Athirappilly Falls, Kerala's "Niagara." Explore Vazhachal Falls amidst dense forests. Enjoy nature walks spotting birds and wildlife.
Day 04 Mountain Ascent
Journey to Munnar through winding ghats (150 km/4-5 hours). Stop at Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls. Experience dramatic altitude gains and cooling temperatures. Check into hilltop resort with tea plantation views.
Day 05 Tea Country Exploration
Visit Eravikulam National Park spotting Nilgiri Tahr. Tour Tea Museum learning cultivation history. Enjoy Mattupetty Dam boat ride. Experience Echo Point phenomenon. Ascend to Top Station for panoramic Western Ghats views. Visit spice gardens.
Day 06 Farewell to Highlands
Visit Flower Garden or Pothamedu View Point. Descend to Kochi through picturesque villages (130 km/4 hours). Transfer to Airport/Hotel concluding your memorable highland escapade.
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, parks, and attractions mentioned
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Kathakali dance performance in Kochi
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Harbor cruise in Kochi
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All currently applicable taxes
Package EXCLUSION
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Airfare to/from Kochi
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Lunches and meals not mentioned
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Personal expenses (laundry, tips, phone calls)
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Travel insurance
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Camera fees at monuments/parks
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Mattupetty Lake boating (weather dependent)
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Expenses from roadblocks, weather, natural calamities
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GST and other applicable taxes