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6-Day Nature Tour To The Hill-stations Of Kerala From Cochin
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Romantic, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    6 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Hindi

Description

Sign up for this tour and enjoy the hill stations of Kerala that offer unparalleled beauty in the peninsula of India. Travel to the Jewish Synagogue built in 1568 AD and St. Francis' Church Built by the Portuguese in 1503 AD. Head towards the Eravikulam National Park at Rajamala to see the Nilgiri Thar and enjoy a houseboat Cruise in Alleppey.

Highlights
  • Wander around the Eravikulam National Park to see the Nilgiri Thar
  • Experience the houseboat cruise in Alleppey through Pathiramanal Island
  • Marvel at the architecture of St. Francis Church, built-in 1503
  • Visit Jewish Synagogue built in 1568
  • Explore Spice market and spice plantations in Thekkady
  • Day 1: Cochin expand_more
    • Meet your tour guide on arrival, check-in at the hotel, and after freshening up, proceed to the following places:

      • Fort Cochin and Jewish Synagogue (built-in 1568 AD. Closed on Saturdays & Jewish Holidays)

      • Dutch Palace (built-in 1557 AD Closed on Friday & National Holidays)

      • St. Francis' Church (built by the Portuguese in 1503 AD)

      • Santa Cruz Cathedral and Maritime Museum- INS Dronacharya Fort Kochi (Monday Closed)

      • Chinese Fishing Nets (The Chinese Fishing Nets that line the sea-front and exhibit a method of catching fish, introduced by Chinese traders)

    Overnight stay in Cochin.

  • Day 2: Cochin - Munnar expand_more
    • Proceed to Munnar (135 km/04 hrs drive) - a pleasant journey riding through the picturesque hills jacketed in greenish tea and spice plantations. The cab will stop in many of the places on the way to enjoy the beauty of nature, waterfalls, and sceneries.

    • Check in at the hotel and spend the day relaxing after the long trip.

    Overnight stay in Munnar.

  • Day 3: Munnar expand_more
    • After breakfast, proceed to the following places for sightseeing in Munnar:

      • Eravikulam National Park at Rajamala (here you can see the Nilgiri Thar)

      • Echo Point

      • Mattupetty Lake and Dam

      • Tea Plantations and TATA Tea processing Factory

      • Kundale Lake

      • Anayirankal Dam

      • Gap Point, etc.

    Overnight stay in Munnar.

  • Day 4: Munnar - Thekkady expand_more
    • After breakfast, drive to Thekkady (110 kms/03 hrs drive)- a scenic drive from Munnar. 

    • On arrival, check-in at the hotel and after freshening up visit the following:

      • Spice market and spice plantations, where you can see Pepper, Cardamom, Vanilla, Cinnamon and other spices are grown.

    • Visit the following attractions for supplementary charges (Optional):

      • Boating at Periyar Lake and Bullock cart ride

      • Bamboo Rafting and Trekking

      • Elephant safari and Spice Plantation Tour

      • Border Hiking and Tribal Village Visit

      • Cloud Walk and Periyar Tiger Trail

      • Kalari Payattu (A traditional Martial Art)

      • Kathakali Show (A traditional performance Art)

      • Jungle Jeep Safari and Ayurvedic Massages, etc.

    Overnight stay in Thekkady.

  • Day 5: Thekkady - Allappey expand_more
    • After an early breakfast, proceed to Alleppey, also known as The Venice of the East (165 Kms/4.00 hrs drive) 

    • On arrival, check-in at Houseboat Cruise Alleppey (a luxury boat made in ethnic Kerala style having a well-appointed sitting room, bedrooms, toilet, & kitchen), where you can enjoy the tranquil beauty of the inland waters and the countryside for one day.

    • Enjoy a houseboat cruise at ALLEPPEY through the following:

      • Narrow canals and Pathiramanal Island

      • Virgin village and paddy fields

      • historical places and Temples

      • Churches and Snake boat

      • Coconut beer shop (Toddy shop) and Kuttanad Village, etc.

    • Enjoy spectacular lush green paddy fields, where you may see the lifestyle of village people and their activities like Coir roping, Toddy tapping etc.

    • Enjoy meals served in typical Kerala cuisine like Welcome drink: Tender Coconut

      • Lunch: Boiled Basmati Rice, vegetables, fish fry or curry, salads, Pappad.

      • Evening: Tea or coffee with snacks & Banana Fry.

      • Candle Light Dinner: Rice, Chapati, Dal Curry, Vegetable Curry, and Chicken Curry.

      • Breakfast: Bread with butter, jam & eggs, or Kerala style Breakfast (Idly or Dosa).

    • All meals will be provided in the House Boat. Any changes required will have to be intimated in advance. Pure Vegetarian dishes, Dishes with Less Spicy for European Guest, North Indian Recipes etc., are also known to our Chef. Guests can also buy fresh Prawn, Crab, or any fresh fish during their cruise from fishermen (fresh catch), and our Chef will prepare it for the guest according to their taste without any additional charge.

    Overnight stay at Houseboat.

  • Day 6: Allappey - Cochin expand_more
    • After breakfast, departure with memories and photographs for the Cochin International Airport/Railway Station.

    End of Tour.

What's Included
  • Inclusive of Cost for a Couple

  • Inclusive of breakfast and dinner in all Hotels

  • The mode of transportation will be A/c CAR INDIGO CX

  • Driver Fees, Road Tax, and Parking charges

  • Airport pickup and drop with assistance

  • All important sightseeing spots in all destinations will be covered

  • Children below 5 yrs complimentary

  • All taxes

  • Rooms mentioned in Thekkady & Munnar are Non-A/C

  • For 2 couples, Etios/DZire Car would be used

  • For 3 couples, Maruti Ertiga SUV would be used

  • Houseboat inclusive of full meals ( breakfast, lunch, dinner, & evening tea snacks)

What's Excluded
  • Air or train tickets

  • Monuments entries/permit ticket, camera charges

  • Personal expenditure like Telephone, Tips, Laundry, insurance, portage etc

  • Major meals (Lunch/Dinner) & Mineral Water/Table drinks

  • Any expenses other than mentioned above

  • Service Tax

Know before you go
  • The cost we have given is only for couples, with rooms on a double sharing basis.
  • The vehicle would be mentioned in the pick-up and drop location.
  • Any changes in the drop location would incur extra charges. You have to intimate this before confirmation.
  • Conditions of Accommodation:
    • Check-Out at Noon at all Hotels
    • Accommodation on twin sharing basis
  • Use of Fans in Houseboat Should be restricted to the night as they are solar-powered, and use during the day may exhaust the power supply.
  • In Houseboat Air-Conditioner, the bedrooms will be switched on only from 8.00 PM to 7.00 AM.
    • MUNNAR is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. 1600 metres above sea level, the hill station was the favoured summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. Sprawling tea plantations, pristine valleys, mountains and aroma of spice scented cool air make Munnar is a resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower blooms once every twelve years.
    • The mention of THEKKADY conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spices scented plantations. The Periyar Forest of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India, and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks.
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
2 To 2USD 23650 Per Group
4 To 4USD 42300 Per Group
6 To 6USD 58600 Per Group

This is a private tour

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USD 23650 / group