Serene Kerala

6 Days

At a Glance – Munnar 2 nights, Thekkady 1 night, Kovalam 1 night, Kochi 1 night

The land of Kerala holds the title of some of the most renowned spots in the world. Its gorgeous beach in Kovalam gave the sandy shores the title “Paradise of the South,” and rightly so. We take you on a five-night journey through a full-day tour of exploring the nature of Munnar to visiting the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady. By luck, you might catch a look at the Great Indian Tiger or the rare aviary species that reside in the Bird Sanctuary in Kumarakom. We’ll also visit the iconic Vembanad Lake before heading for the Kovalam beach to finish the tour.
  • Hand-picked Premium Hotels 5 nights of accommodation in all four places
  • Daily Breakfast
  • All transfers and sightseeing tours on a Private Basis
  • Full-day Munnar tour, including the Rajamalai National Park
  • Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Cheeyappara Waterfall
  • Vembanad Lake
  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
  • Paradise of the South, Kovalam
  • All hotel taxes, toll tax, parking & driver’s batá

Overview

Mountain Club – Munnar 4 Star, Room Included, One Bedroom Cottage (Breakfast), Meals included – Breakfast

PepperVine 3 star, Room Included, Deluxe Room (Breakfast), Meals included – Breakfast

Abad Harmonia Kovalam 3 star, Room Included, A/c Cottage (Breakfast), Meals included – Breakfast

Starlit Suites 4 star, Room Included, Premium Studio Room (Breakfast), Meals included – Breakfast

 

Itinerary

On arrival at Cochin, proceed to Munnar. A breathtakingly beautiful - haven of peace and tranquility which cannot be portrayed in a single canvas. Situated at 1,600m above sea level with unending expanse of tea plantations - pristine valleys and mountains, you’re often up above the clouds watching veils of mist clinging to the mountain tops. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji/Strobilanthes. This flower which bathes the hills in blue once in every twelve years, will bloom next in 2018. On the way to Munnar visit Cheeyappara & Valara waterfalls. The Cheeyappara Waterfall cascades down in seven steps. Valara has a chain of waterfalls surrounded by thick green forests. Overnight stay at Hotel.
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Overnight stay at Mountain Club - Munnar, Lunch Not Included, Dinner Not Included,

After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Munnar. Visit Mattupetty Dam (ticket price extra), a storage concrete gravity dam built in the mountains. Mattupetty offers many fascinating sights to relish. Besides the tea plantations & the rolling grasslands, the Shola forests in and around Mattupetty are ideal for trekking and are habitat to a variety of birds.
Later visit Kundala Dam (ticket price extra), the famous Neela Kurunji flowers which bloom once in twelve years, bloom in the hills and valleys around Kundala lake.
Enroute visit Echo Point & Pothamedu View Point. Echo Point always has a greenish look as it is covered with abundant green sceneries. View Point is perfect to enjoy the spectacular beauty of the coffee, tea & cardamom plantations. They are an adventurous destination, which will be a perfect choice for those who love to have a nature walk or trekking. Overnight stay at Hotel.
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Overnight stay at Mountain Club - Munnar, Breakfast Included at Hotel, Lunch Not Included, Dinner Not Included

After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to Thekkady.
Thekkady is considered as a heaven for natural spices. The Periyar forests of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India. Periyar encompasses 777 sq km & a 26-sq-km artificial lake.
Check-in at hotel & later head out for sightseeing to visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (ticket price extra), it is home to herds of wild Elephants, Sambar, Tigers, Gaur, Lion-tailed Macaques, Nilgiri Langurs & more. The place can sometimes feel a bit like Disneyland-in-the-Ghats, but its mountain scenery & jungle walks make for an enjoyable visit. Evening enjoy the boat cruise in the lake (at additional cost) to spot wild animals. Overnight stay at Hotel.
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Overnight stay at PepperVine, Breakfast Included at Hotel, Lunch Not Included, Dinner Not Included

After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to Kovalam. Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach destination with three adjacent crescent beaches & also known as the "Paradise of the South".
On arrival check-in at the hotel & relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. By evening explore on your own to see how the everlasting sea touches the everlasting sky. Kovalam is the place where one can see the golden sand at the day time & silver sand in the night, with high rock promontory & a calm bay of blue waters, this beach paradise creates a unique aquarelle on moonlight nights. Overnight stay at Hotel.
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Overnight stay at Abad Harmonia Kovalam, Breakfast Included at Hotel, Lunch Not Included, Dinner Not Included

After breakfast proceed to Kochi & transfer to the hotel. Later head out for sightseeing covering the historical towns of Fort Cochin & Mattancherry which consists of wonderfully built atmosphere - thick with the smell of the past.
Jewish Synagogue - a 400-year old synagogue. Enter the synagogue & the large main hall arrests your attention with display of rare antique objects that add to the grandeur of the place.
Secondly, The St. Francis Church well-known for its beautiful architecture & ambience & is believed to be one of the oldest churches built by the Europeans in India.
Santa Cruz Basilica - (at extra cost) one of the eight Basilicas in India, this church is one of the finest & most impressive churches & visited by tourists the whole year round.
Vasco House (built in the Portuguese style of architecture) is believed to be the house where Vasco Da Gama stayed during his visits to Kochi, right until his death in 1524.
Later visit Fort Kochi beach & Chinese Fishing Nets - Nowhere else in India could you find such giant fishing nets from China. Back to the hotel for an overnight stay at Hotel.
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Overnight stay at Starlit Suites, Breakfast Included at Hotel, Lunch Not Included, Dinner Not Included

After breakfast, check out from hotel & transfer to Cochin airport for departure, back to home with beautiful memories of God's Own
Country.
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Breakfast Included at Hotel, Lunch Not Included, Dinner Not Included

Inclusions

  • Road Transport - AC Sedan from Kochi - Drop at Kochi (Covering Munnar, Thekkady, Kovalam, Kochi as per Itinerary), All taxes, toll and parking charges and driver expenses are included
  • Munnar Stay for 2 nights at Mountain Club - Munnar, One Bedroom Cottage (Breakfast), Breakfast Included on 2 days, Lunch
  • Not Included, Dinner Not Included
  • Thekkady Stay for 1 night at PepperVine, Deluxe Room (Breakfast), Breakfast Included on 1 day, Lunch Not Included, Dinner
  • Not Included
  • Kovalam Stay for 1 night at Abad Harmonia Kovalam, A/c Cottage (Breakfast), Breakfast Included on 1 day, Lunch Not Included
  • Dinner Not Included
  • Kochi Stay for 1 night at Starlit Suites, Premium Studio Room (Breakfast), Breakfast Included on 1 day, Lunch Not Included, Dinner Not Included

Exclusions

  • Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees
  • Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside of the itinerary
  • Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless otherwise specified)
  • Breakfast, lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
  • Any international and/or domestic flights, unless explicitly mentioned as an inclusion
  • Excess baggage charges, and where applicable, baggage not included in your fare
  • Tips for services and experiences
  • Read useful information and terms for more on what is included and excluded

Useful Tips Before Booking

  • Vehicle as mentioned in the booking will be provided. Extra charges will be applicable if additional vehicle or upgraded vehicle is required due to travellers carrying extra or oversized luggage.
  • Please note vehicle is available for use between 7 am to 7 pm which covers the sightseeing and journey time.
  • If you wish to go out beyond 7 pm, vehicle charges would be extra or you will need to arrange on your own.
  • Most hotels in Munnar (3 star and lower) offer Non AC rooms. Please double check the room category in case you are looking for AC rooms.
  • Tickets for Periyar Wildlife Reserve are not included in the price and needs to be booked prior before travel.
  • At the time of check-in to your hotel, hotel may ask you to make an advance/security deposit (amount depends upon hotel policy). This amount is refunded at the time of check-out, minus the cost of any items taken from the mini-bar or other charges (like late check-out or any damages done to the accommodation).
  • Any ticket to attractions, museums, train, cable car, ferries, rides, safari, etc. are not included unless explicitly mentioned as an inclusion.
  • For queries regarding cancellations and refunds, please refer to our Cancellation Policy.
  • We reserve the right to issue a full refund in case we believe that we are unable to fulfil the services for any technical reasons.

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Serene Kerala
From ₹24,499
/ Adult