Nature Based Kerala - October Onwards

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

Morning after breakfast proceed for sightseeing in Munnar which includes visit to the flower garden and for an elephant safari, before driving on to the scenic Mattupetty dam, Eco- point and Kundala dam areas. At Kundala dam there is an opportunity to enjoy boating on the lake. Finally we drive through a vegetable growing area to Top station which is situated high in the mountains on the border between Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Evening back to hotel. Overnight stay at Munnar.

• After Breakfast visit the Tea Museum where you may join for a demonstration of tea tasting. You will next be taken to the
• Eravikulam National Park, a sanctuary for the Nigiri 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. Coming back to Munnar there will be time for shopping before your driver meets you with
• your shopping up and takes you back to your chosen drop-off point within Munnar. Overnight stay at Munnar.

Morning drive to Thekkady covering a distance of 110 kms / 4 hrs through cardamom hills. Check into the 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. Evening back to hotel. Overnight stay at Thekkady.

After breakfast check out from resort and drive to Alleppey, which is famous for its vast back water stretches and paddy fields. By 01 pm you can board your houseboat to explore the back waters and its serene beauty. In houseboat enjoy the ride and delicious cuisines. Overnight stay at House Boat.

After breakfast drive to Kovalam. On arrival check in to the Resort. Evening free to relax at the Beach. Overnight stay at Kovalam.

After breakfast you can go for the sightseeing of Trivandrum. Here you can see the 260 year old Sri Padmanabha Swami Temple, covers an area of 2400 sq Km, Puthan Maliga Palace Museum [200 year old Palace of the Travancore Maharaja's], Napier Museum [Which has an electric display of bronzes, Zoo, temple carts, Ivory carvings etc.] and Sri Chitra Art Gallery. Evening relax at Resort. Overnight at Kovalam.

Morning after breakfast transfer to Trivandrum Airport or Railway Station for the onward Journey.