Package:Kerala Backwater Tours
Duration:
4 Nights / 5 Days
Destinations:
Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Alleppey - Cochin
Kerala Backwater: The Kerala Backwaters are a chain of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast (known as the Malabar Coast) of Kerala state in southern India. The network includes five large lakes (including Ashtamudi Kayal and Vembanad Kayal) linked by 1500 km of canals, both manmade and natural, fed by 38 rivers, and extending virtually the entire length of Kerala state. The backwaters were formed by the action of waves and shore currents creating low barrier islands across the mouths of the many rivers flowing down from the Western Ghats range.
Vembanad lake is the largest of the lakes, covering an area of 200 sq km, and bordered by Alappuzha (Alleppey), Kottayam, and Ernakulam districts. The port of Kochi (Cochin) is located at the lake's outlet to the Arabian Sea. Alleppey, "Venice of the East" has a large network of canals that meander through the town. The Vallam Kali (the Snake Boat Race) held every year in August is a major attraction.
Kerala Honeymoon Tour Package:
Day 01: Cochin - Munnar
Arrive Cochin International Airport or Railway Station. Meet and assist. Drive to Munnar. On arrival, check in Resort. After lunch, proceed for Munnar sightseeing covering Pothamedu, Blossom International Park and Pallivasal falls (Optional). Return to hotel. Overnight stay.
Pothamedu: Pothamedu is 6 km from Munnar. Pothamedu offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. The rolling hills, the lush mountain and the breathtaking scenery here is ideal for trekking and long mountain walks.
Blossom International Park: Blossom International Park is situated at Kochi-Madurai Highway, 3kms away from main town of Munnar, spanning 16 acres throughout Ramaswamy Iyer Head Works Dam. The park is stippled with rare-blooms of all varieties that colour the garden area in all possible hues. Shrubbed with plantations and trees all over, the park is conditioned with cycling, boating, roller skating, boating, badminton, tree houses, fountains, swings and so on. A 1000 ft high fountain captures many hearts and shutterbug's attention.
Day 02: Munnar
After breakfast proceed for local sightseeing covering Matupetty Dam, Rajamalai and Top station (Optional). Return to hotel. Overnight stay.
Matupetty Dam: This 160 ft-high dam has a vast reservoir picturesquely extending several kilometers into the hills. A cruise here is an exhilarating experience, offering occasional sightings of Elephant, Gaur and Sambar as an additional bonus.
Rajamala: 15kms from Munnar, The natural habitat of the Nilgiri Tahr (Hemitragas hylocres), the Eravikulam - Rajamala region is now home to half the world Tahr population estimated at around 1300. The Tahr is only one of the reasons to make a visit to Rajamala. The picturesque beauty of this mountain will make you visit again and again!
Day 03: Munnar - Thekkady
After lunch, proceed to Thekkady. On arrival, check in hotel. The rest of the day is Free for own activities. Overnight stay.
Optional visit to "Kathakali Show" at 1600hrs or 1900hrs
Day 04: Thekkady - Alleppey
Early morning visit Periyar lake for a 2hrs boating (Subject to availability). Return to hotel for breakfast. Check out and drive to Alleppey. On arrival, from the embarkation point, check in into House boat. Enjoy the backwaters of Kerala. Overnight stay.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary: The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over 777sq.km and was declared as a Periyar Tiger Reserve in 1978 under Project Tiger. Periyar Lake itself is an artificial lake formed during the construction of the Mullaperiyar Dam in 1865. The dead tree branches you see sticking out of the water were submerged in the waters of the dam.
Day 05: Alleppey - Cochin
Breakfast. Check out at 0900hrs. Proceed to Ernakulam town for shopping or for own activities till connect train / flight to onward journey.
Package cost includes:
Duration:
4 Nights / 5 Days
Destinations:
Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Alleppey - Cochin
Kerala Backwater: The Kerala Backwaters are a chain of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast (known as the Malabar Coast) of Kerala state in southern India. The network includes five large lakes (including Ashtamudi Kayal and Vembanad Kayal) linked by 1500 km of canals, both manmade and natural, fed by 38 rivers, and extending virtually the entire length of Kerala state. The backwaters were formed by the action of waves and shore currents creating low barrier islands across the mouths of the many rivers flowing down from the Western Ghats range.
Vembanad lake is the largest of the lakes, covering an area of 200 sq km, and bordered by Alappuzha (Alleppey), Kottayam, and Ernakulam districts. The port of Kochi (Cochin) is located at the lake's outlet to the Arabian Sea. Alleppey, "Venice of the East" has a large network of canals that meander through the town. The Vallam Kali (the Snake Boat Race) held every year in August is a major attraction.
Kerala Honeymoon Tour Package:
Day 01: Cochin - Munnar
Arrive Cochin International Airport or Railway Station. Meet and assist. Drive to Munnar. On arrival, check in Resort. After lunch, proceed for Munnar sightseeing covering Pothamedu, Blossom International Park and Pallivasal falls (Optional). Return to hotel. Overnight stay.
Pothamedu: Pothamedu is 6 km from Munnar. Pothamedu offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. The rolling hills, the lush mountain and the breathtaking scenery here is ideal for trekking and long mountain walks.
Blossom International Park: Blossom International Park is situated at Kochi-Madurai Highway, 3kms away from main town of Munnar, spanning 16 acres throughout Ramaswamy Iyer Head Works Dam. The park is stippled with rare-blooms of all varieties that colour the garden area in all possible hues. Shrubbed with plantations and trees all over, the park is conditioned with cycling, boating, roller skating, boating, badminton, tree houses, fountains, swings and so on. A 1000 ft high fountain captures many hearts and shutterbug's attention.
Day 02: Munnar
After breakfast proceed for local sightseeing covering Matupetty Dam, Rajamalai and Top station (Optional). Return to hotel. Overnight stay.
Matupetty Dam: This 160 ft-high dam has a vast reservoir picturesquely extending several kilometers into the hills. A cruise here is an exhilarating experience, offering occasional sightings of Elephant, Gaur and Sambar as an additional bonus.
Rajamala: 15kms from Munnar, The natural habitat of the Nilgiri Tahr (Hemitragas hylocres), the Eravikulam - Rajamala region is now home to half the world Tahr population estimated at around 1300. The Tahr is only one of the reasons to make a visit to Rajamala. The picturesque beauty of this mountain will make you visit again and again!
Day 03: Munnar - Thekkady
After lunch, proceed to Thekkady. On arrival, check in hotel. The rest of the day is Free for own activities. Overnight stay.
Optional visit to "Kathakali Show" at 1600hrs or 1900hrs
Day 04: Thekkady - Alleppey
Early morning visit Periyar lake for a 2hrs boating (Subject to availability). Return to hotel for breakfast. Check out and drive to Alleppey. On arrival, from the embarkation point, check in into House boat. Enjoy the backwaters of Kerala. Overnight stay.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary: The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over 777sq.km and was declared as a Periyar Tiger Reserve in 1978 under Project Tiger. Periyar Lake itself is an artificial lake formed during the construction of the Mullaperiyar Dam in 1865. The dead tree branches you see sticking out of the water were submerged in the waters of the dam.
Day 05: Alleppey - Cochin
Breakfast. Check out at 0900hrs. Proceed to Ernakulam town for shopping or for own activities till connect train / flight to onward journey.
Package cost includes:
- 2 Nights Accommodation in a 3* and above category Hotel in Munnar with Breakfast and Dinner.
- 1 Night Accommodation in a 3* and above category Hotel in Thekkady with Breakfast and Dinner.
- 1 Night Accommodation in a House Boat with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Transportation by a Private Car
- Munnar Sightseeing as per the Itinerary
- Backwater Cruising (Alleppey - Kumarakom - Alleppey)
- All Taxes
- Flight / Train Tickets to Cochin
- Entrance Fees wherever applicable
- Boating Tickets at Munnar / Thekkady
- Kathakali Show at Thekkady
- Incidental Expenses due to Natural Calamities
- Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, telephone, room service, bar, porterages, tips, shopping etc.,