Mystical Kerala 16 Jun - 30 Sep

Arrive Cochin airport / railway station, greetings and airport assistance, Transfer to Munnar. Munnar, the picturesque hill stations in India is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make this destination a popular resort town. Munnar is home of Nilgiri Tahrs, an endangered species of wild goat. On arrival, check in to the hotel with rest of the day to spend as you please- either relaxing or exploring tea city. Overnight stay at Munnar.

You will be taken for a sight seeing tour of Munnar. Sightseeing tour around Munnar takes one to tea gardens where picturesque colonial towns and meandering mountain streams present photo opportunities galore. You will be taken for a visit to Rajamalai where you can watch Nilgiri Tahrs in their natural habitat. You will also be visiting the nearby Mattuppetty Dam, Kundala lake, Echo point, Blossom park. If interested you can have a boating in the lake. Later scroll at the local market. Overnight stay at munnar.

After breakfast, drive to Thekkady. The very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice scented plantations. In 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. Evening enjoy theboating at the periyar lake. Overnight stay at Thekkady.

After breakfast, you will be taken for a plantation tour at a near by farm. Afterthat you can have an elephant ride if interested (optional). Take an early lunch and have a relaxation ayurvedic massage in the evening (optional). Evening you can have any of the cultural shows of your choice like kathakali, kalaripayattu (martial arts) etc (optional).Overnight stay at Thekkady.

After breakfast checkout hotel, transfer to Kumarakom, the renowned backwater destination on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Kumarakom is a beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with white lilies. Kumarakom is well known for its varied avian population. Check in to your hotel. Rest of the day relax at the hotel or you can opt for a soothing ayurvediac massage at the hotel (optional). Overnight stay at Kumarakom.

After breakfast After wards you willbe taken for a sightseeing trip to the nearby bird sanctuary and to the wood museum. Later you can have a motor boat ride for 1 hour in the backwater of Kumarakom. Overnight stay at Kumarakom.

Morning after breakfast, check out hotel, transfer to Cochin is the Commercial Capital of Kerala. Cochin is the Commercial capital of Kerala. On arrival check into hotel. Afternoon have short city tour of Cochin, the city famed as ‘Queen of Arabian Sea. Visit to Mattanchery Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church, The Oldest European Church in India, the Chinese Fishing Nets - living symbols of centuries Old Chinese influence etc. Overnight stay at Cochin.

Morning after breakfast, check out hotel, transfer to Cochin airport/railway station to catch flight/train towards onward journey.