Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Cochin - Munnar. Arrival at Cochin. On arrival depart for Munnar (140kms), the beautiful hill station on the Western ghats at about 1600 meters above sea level. On arrival check in at the hotel and the rest you day is at leisure. Overnight at a Hotel of your choice. Munnar is the center for some of the world's highest tea growing estates. The combination of the craggy peaks, manicured tea estates and Crisp Mountain air makes Munnar a ideal retreat for visitors.
Day 2: Munnar. After Breakfast explore Munnar, this is town is situated at the confluence of the three mountain streams Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. There are also lakes, reservoirs, forests and several tea estates. A must see is the a visit Eranakulam - Rajamala National Park known for its Nilgiri Thar (a mountain Goat) & it is ideal for trekking, This national park is situated in the Munnar forest division. Later visit the Indo Swiss Dairy Farm project, here are about 100 varieties of high yielding cattle are reared. Visit the rose garden. Opposite the Swiss farm is the Mattupaty Lake a beautiful lake surrounded by an excellent golf course. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Munnar - Thekkady. Morning depart to Thekkady (Periyar 130 kms). On arrival check in at the hotel. Later in the afternoon leave for Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary to board the safari boat to view wildlife in their natural habitat. If your lucky you may see Wild Elephants, king cobra, other reptiles, wild boar, sambar, tiger, leopard, wild dog & monkeys. Return to your hotel for overnight at the hotel .
Day 4: Thekkady - Cochin. Morning depart to Cochin (170 kms). Enroute take one of our Optional tours to Kumarakom or Alleppey or a boat ride down the backwaters.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Included:
- Accommodation on twin sharing in Std Non A/c rooms on Inclusive of daily breakfast
- Transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary by Non-A/c medium car. All current applicable taxes
Not Included:
- Any meals other than those mentioned. Items of personal nature like tips, Laundry, Mineral water, Telephone charges etc.
- Any services not specifically mentioned. Service taxes /Portage, Entrances and Boat ride not included in package
Car upgrade - A/c medium vehicle - US$ 22 per pax
Optional Tours:
- Motorized boat ride at Alleppey and drop to Cochin on last day - US$ 18 per pax
- Extension one night at Alleppey House boat or Kumarakom - US$ 65 per pax
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