South India Tour Package | South Tourism

Day 01: Arrive Cochin drive to Munnar
You are greeted on arrival at Cochin International Airport /Railway station by Munnar Holidays representative and thereafter depart for Munnar (130 kms / 04 hrs) enjoying the scenic beauty & the marvelous Valara & Cheeyyapara Seasonal waterfalls, high mountains with the low flying clouds passing by. Arrive Munnar and check in at hotel. Day at Leisure. Overnight at Munnar.

Day 02: Make Your Own Cup of Tea – Munnar Day Tour
After Breakfast start by 8am drive to Thalayar Tea Estate enroute you will be taken to the Eravikulam National Park, a sanctuary for the Nilgiri Tahr, the endangered mountain goat of South India. The park spread over 97sq Kms of the Kannan Devan Hills besides being a sanctuary for the mountain goat, is noted for the stark beauty of its rolling grasslands and sholas. Later start your journey to Thalayar Tea Estate you have to reach Thalayar by 11am located 25kms far from Munnar & 15kms from Eravikulam National Park 30mins drive in beautifully lounges amidst rolling hills and sharp peaks in Munnar. Visit a quaint Bungalow built in 1924, see firsthand how tea is processed and witness the life of tea planters. Visit the tea factory. Enjoy the experience of witnessing the complete tea-making process from leaf picking to tea processing and then packaging. If you wish, you can be a part of the ‘Make your tea’ program where along the pickers; you pick the leaves from the estate and process it yourself in their miniature factory. Take a tour of the tea factory to appreciate the history and legacy of the tea plantation including certain highlights which have added to the grandeur and significance of the estate. Get a tea bag for the day and end the tour on a sweet note. Overnight stay at Munnar.

Day 03: Munnar – Periyar (Thekkady) (120Kms 04Hrs Drive)
Morning drive to Thekkady covering a distance of 110 kms / 4 hrs through cardamom hills, Covering Enroute Sightseeing Lockhart Tea factory, Lockhart Gap View,Anayirangal Lake. On arrival check into resort. After lunch take a boat ride on the lake and the Periyar dam. Boating will take approximate 2 hours and you can also get rare glimpses of wild animals. The forest department offers many programs including periyar tiger trail, nature walk, bamboo rafting, etc. Plantation tourism also is promoted by private agencies, so that the tourists can see and learn the cultivation of various spices of Kerala. Overnight stay at Thekkady.

To avoid last minute disappointments we recommend booking Thekkady boating advance via www.periyarfoundation.org
Optional Activities on Extra Cost: Martial Arts, Kathakali, Elephant Safari, Jeep Safari

Day 04: Periyar (Thekkady) to Mararikulam Beach
After breakfast drive to the picturesque fishermen’s village of Mararikulam. On arrival Check into resort. Tucked away inside quiet and lush coconut groves the resorts here are set by the pristine white sand beaches of the Marari and offer you unparalleled quiet in astoundingly beautiful settings. Marari has been inhabited by fishermen for millennia and here you will find the authenticity and the breathtaking natural surroundings have been preserved carefully, After lunch visit to Arthumkal Church which is built by originally built by the Portuguese missionaries in the 16th century. You could also choose to visit nearby Alleppey town and its bazaars and historical buildings. Evening at leisure in the beach resort. Overnight stay at Mararikulam Beach.

Day 05: Mararikulam to Alleppey Houseboat Cruise
Check out from Resort by 10am and drive to House Boat boarding point, Water locked place is endowed with immense natural beauty and array of rivers, canals and lakes ideal for boat cruise. Check in to your private houseboat and cruise on the Backwaters, a splendid area full of canals, lakes and coves. Your houseboats or ‘Kettuvalloms’ are with well appointed bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms. The locals travel in canoes and you will find vegetable sellers, fishermen and other traders bringing household goods, door to door in small wooden boats. Cruise through the backwaters is the fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters. Overnight at House Boat.

Day 06: Alleppey to Cochin (120Kms 03Hrs Drive)
After the breakfast Proceed to Cochin Proceed for Cochin sightseeing, Also termed as Queen of Arabian Sea, Kochi is a one of the most important tourist places in Kerala, God’s Own Country. You will see interesting tourist attractions like Mattancherry Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jews Street, St Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Nets, etc. Overnight at Cochin.

Day 07: Departure to Cochin Airport (70Kms 02Hrs Drive)
After the breakfast pack your baggages with a promise to return once again to this Paradise… later Proceed to on time to board your flight/train with sweet memories of your holiday. We await for your next visit … Bon Voyage. Service ends.