Arrive Cochin Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station, assisting all arrival formalities, and you will be transferred to Munnar. Munnar, “The Southern Kashmeer of Kerala”, located 1800 meters above Sea level. This hill station is marked by vast expanses of tea plantations, colonial bungalows, rivulets, waterfalls, and cool weather. A 4-hour scenic/picturesque drive to Munnar through hill station. Enroute visit Spice Plantations, Valara/Cheeyappara Falls. Arrival at a place which is called ‘nature’s lovers paradise’. On arrival check-in at Hotel. Later in the day free for leisure. Overnight at Hotel in Munnar.
Cheeyappara waterfalls is a fascinating tourist destination, located on the Kochi¬ Madurai highway between Neriamangalam and Adimali in Idukki district and around 40 km away from Munnar. The water here cascades down in seven steps, which is a delightful sight. This place is also famous for trekking. The waterfall is situated approximately 1000 feets above the sea level. It is very easy to reach this picturesque spot as it is very well connected to the nearby cities.
Spice growing has been an integral part of Kerala since the beginning of time. As a continuation, several spice gardens exist in the state in different parts. And these garden host the exotic spices. Many of these gardens are located at strategic tourist locations. Thus, being frequented by tourists. The one we visited on way from Cochin to Munnar was also similar. The Garden that we visited This garden hosted plants and trees of almost all the spices that are used across India in everyday cooking like turmeric, coriander, chilli, cumin, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg etc. It also had plants like vanilla, whose extract is widely used for commercial purposes and as an active flavoring ingredient for many food preparations. Also, it hosted many vegetable plants but they were special.
Morning departs to enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Munnar visiting Mattupetty Dam/Lake, Echo Point, Nursery Garden, Photo Point, Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park – famous for Nilgiri Tahr (Wild goat), Anamudi Peak – South India’s Highest Peak, Tata Tea Museum. Evening Spice/Tea trailing at Munnar. Overnight at Hotel in Munnar
Mattupetty Dam is among the most visited destinations in the tourist hotbed of Munnar. It is a storage Concrete Gravity dam built in the mountains of Kerala, India to conserve water for hydro electricity. It is a beautiful picnic spot that regularly attracts visitors. The view of the valley is breath-taking and one gets to simply relax and enjoy the beautiful weather. The lush green tea plantations and forests are ideal for trekking and host a large number of unique bird species.
Echo Point is a very beautiful place in Munnar, which got its name from natural echo phenomenon situated at a scenic lake bank. When one scream at here, he will be hearing his voice returning to him. Placed at an altitude about 600 ft, Echo Point is located 15 km away from Munnar, on the way to Top Station. It has a greenish look as it is covered with abundant green sceneries. It is an adventurous destination, which will be a perfect choice for those who love to have a nature walk or trekking.
Also known as Photo point, Shooting Point is a ideal scenic beauty created by silver oak trees and green tea plantations, situated at a distance of 3 kms from Munnar on the way to Mattupetty. Photo point is an suitable spot for amateur as well as professional photographers. Surrounded by gardens, tea plantations and streams, Photo point is such a mesmerizing spot. Tea, coffee, spices, cardamom and pepper and homemade chocolates can buy near the Photo point.. The idea behind visiting is specifically to indulge in typical tourist activity, but more to click and stock up all the photographs .
Rajamalai Wildlife Sanctuary is a part of the Eravikulam National Park, the first of its kind in Kerala, where the endangered Nilgiri Tahr (mountain goat) is protected, spread over an area of 97 square kilometer. Located at a distance of 15 km from the main city of Munnar, the sanctuary is blessed with flora and fauna. It is a great delight to all the wildlife enthusiast and nature lovers. It is the ultimate home to the mountain goat which is found in huge number in the jungles of Rajmalai.
A Tea Museum has been established by Tata Tea in 2005 which has photographs and machineries, which chronicle the history and growth of tea in the area. The museum set up at the Nallathanni Estate of Tata Tea depicts the transition from the rudimentary tea roller to the modern fully-automated tea factory. One can also see a sundial, the 'Pelton Wheel', tea roller, and a rail engine wheel. A demonstration room for tea tasting is also an attraction where one would come across different varieties of tea.
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Morning proceeds to Thekkady, set in the heart of the Cardamom Hills of Kerala. A scenic journey past mist capped mountains, spice plantations and open grasslands lined with spectacular waterfalls & delightful trekking trails form the access to your hideaway here. On arrival check into the hotel, refresh yourself & be relaxed. Later depart to enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Thekkady. A boat safari on the Periyar Lake through Periyar Tiger Reserve extends a lifetime’s chance to spot exotic various wildlife in its natural habitat. Later visit Spice Plantation. Evening walk through the bustling Spice Market in the Kumily village. Overnight at Hotel in Thekkady.
At a distance of 54 km from Idukki, 143 km from Kochi, 211 km from Trivandrum, 111 km from Kottayam, 136 km from Madurai and 82 km from Munnar, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in India, is located in Thekkady in Idukki district of Kerala. It is located at a distance of 4 km from Kumily on Kerala - Tamilnadu boarder. It is one of the most famous Tourist places in kerala and also a well know summer getaway in Kerala state. Thekkady is also known as one of the scenic Kerala Backwater trips in Periyar lake.
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Morning proceeds to Alleppey. Alleppey a charming village on the Vembanad Lake. The land is known for its azure backwaters, swaying palms, and floating houseboats. Overnight at houseboat in Alleppey.
Morning disembarks from the Houseboat. Bid farewell to this serene land as your holidays come to an end as you get transferred to Cochin Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station for your onward journey back home.
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5 Days / 4 Nights / Munnar , India