Trip to Kerala

Trip to Kerala

Kerala is waiting for you and spent your holidays for the season in the lap of misty mountains, or on the shores of the great Indian Ocean. Tourism is what allures most into this paradise on earth. Be a partner in crime for this holiday trip to the God’s own country. You will be spell bound by the vast expanse of wildlife and evergreen forests and the long coastline that provide numerous beaches for you. Make sure you do not miss the architectural splendour of the state included in your Trip to Kerala by our expert team. This tourism sites thriving in the state is what Kerala has to offer because exploring the beauty of the hills or the lakes is beyond words. Be it Wayanad or Aleppey or Kumarakom, the place does not matter, because in your state-of the-art custom made Kerala packages nothing is left untouched. Forever hidden are the mysteries of the traditions of this land.

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Day 1 Cochin- Munnar
On your arrival at Cochin international Airport/ Railway station, meet our executive to Welcome & receive you. Later drive to Munnar hills (130 Kms), the green Paradise of Kerala with unending expands of Tea plantations, spice plantations and a variety of flora and fauna. Check in your hill resort and after noon at leisure/ you can go to visit Munnar town and nearby places & Overnight stay.

Day 2 Munnar
Today after breakfast, go for sightseeing at Mattupetty Dam; a beautiful spot for viewing the picturesque Munnar, Kundala Lake- a natural lake with recreational facilities like boating and having excellent view of Western Ghats as well as the forest surrounded with. Also visit Eco point and tea plantations. After noon you can visit Eravikulam National park; where the endangering Nilgiri Tahr is conserved. Later drive back to your resort for Overnight stay.

Day 3 Munnar-Thekkady
Today after breakfast check out your hotel and drive towards Thekkady, the Wildlife destination of Kerala. Its also known as the spice bag of the state. You can enjoy a beautiful journey through the hills and valleys of Wastern Ghat to reach this jungle destination. Check in your hotel and later go for an optional Kathakali show, Spice plantation visit, elephant ride, or an Ayurvedic massage treatment there. Also have an amazing boat ride in Periyar Lake which flows through the Periyar tiger reserve. You will have chance to watch the wild animals like elephant, Bison, Sambar, Deer etc are roaming the both shore. Overnight stay.

Day 4 Thekkady - Alleppey- (houseboat)
By 8 am check out your resort and drive towards Alleppey to board your houseboat from the nearest Jetty. Kerala houseboat cruise offers you a spectacular view of back water villages and its genuine life pattern. Enjoy the green paddy fields, fish farms, canals, etc on board. All your 3 meal will be given complimentary by an exclusive chef in your boat. Overnight stay onboard.

Day 5 Alleppey- Cochin
Today, check out your hotel & drive towards Cochin international airport/Railway s station for your onward journey.

Payments policy

• 25% Amount at the time of booking. 100% Amount 15 days or earlier, before travel date. Payment by cheque or online payment facility available. Your booking confirmation number will be provided to you.

Tour Cancilation policy

• Strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
• Minimum Cancilation charges before 10days of Travel Date is 10% of package cost

• Package cost will change if opted for guide service, choice of transport vehicle, hotel type change
• Accommodation charges as mentioned in the package are with 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
• Extra persons in same room charges extra
• Altough we ensure you the best experience but unfortunate delays in travel and inefficient service of hotel is the responsibility of the respective parties.

By Air:

The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (Airport Code: COK), located 110 km west of Munnar (approximately 3.5 hours drive via National Highway NH-85 / Kochi-Dhanushkodi Highway). Cochin Airport provides direct domestic and international flights connecting New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Singapore. Pre-paid airport taxis and rental cars are available around the clock. Alternative airports include Madurai Airport (IXM - 140 km / 4 hours) and Coimbatore International Airport (CJB - 165 km / 4.5 hours).

By Train:

The closest major railway stations serving Munnar are:

• Aluva Railway Station (Station Code: AWY - 110 km / 3.5 hours): The most convenient railhead for travelers arriving from northern and central India, bypassing city traffic.
• Ernakulam Junction / Town (Station Code: ERS/ERN - 125 km / 4 hours): Major Southern Railway hub served by the Kasaragod-Trivandrum Vande Bharat Express, Kerala Express (Train 12625/12626 from New Delhi), Mangala Lakshadweep Express, and Bangalore-Ernakulam Intercity.
• Udumalaipettai Railway Station (UDT - 85 km): Alternate railhead on the Tamil Nadu side connecting through Marayoor.

By Road:

Munnar enjoys scenic road connectivity through the Western Ghats along NH-85 and SH-17:

• From Kochi (~125 km / 3.5 hours): Drive via Kothamangalam, Adimali, and the roaring Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls along NH-85.
• From Thekkady / Periyar (~90 km / 3 hours): Beautiful mountain drive via Anakkara, Vandanmedu, and Nedumkandam tea hills.
• From Alleppey (~175 km / 4.5 hours): Drive via Kottayam and Pala.
• From Madurai (~135 km / 4 hours): Drive via Theni and Bodi Mettu pass.
• From Coimbatore (~160 km / 4.5 hours): Drive via Pollachi, Udumalpet, and Marayoor sandalwood forests.
• State Buses: KSRTC operates daily Super Fast, Fast Passenger, and AC low-floor buses to Munnar from Cochin (KSRTC Central Bus Station), Kottayam, Aluva, and Trivandrum.

Munnar offers a stunning variety of wildlife sanctuaries, sprawling tea estates, high-altitude viewpoints, crystal mountain dams, and roaring waterfalls:

1. Eravikulam National Park & Anamudi Peak (Nilgiri Tahr Sanctuary)

A UNESCO World Heritage site spanning 97 sq km of high-altitude rolling grasslands and shola forests, Eravikulam National Park is the natural sanctuary for the largest surviving population of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. State-operated safari buses take visitors to the Rajamalai plateau, offering up-close wildlife sightings and dramatic views of the soaring 2,695-meter Anamudi Peak.

Eravikulam National Park — Endangered Nilgiri Tahr on High Shola Grasslands Overlooking Anamudi Peak

2. Sprawling Munnar Tea Gardens & Tata Tea Heritage Museum

Located at the KDHP Nallathanni Estate, the Tata Tea Museum chronicles Munnar's fascinating evolution from an untamed wilderness into an empire of tea. Visitors can examine 1905 heritage tea rollers and rotorvanes, watch live tea plucking demonstrations, and participate in guided tea-tasting sessions of premium single-origin orthodox teas.

Munnar Tea Gardens — World-Famous Rolling Green Hills and Heritage Tea Processing Estates

3. Mattupetty Dam, Storage Reservoir & Speedboating Waters

Situated 13 km east of Munnar at an elevation of 1,700 meters, Mattupetty Dam is a solid concrete gravity dam constructed in the late 1940s. The sprawling reservoir is encircled by lush tea slopes, where visitors enjoy thrilling speedboating, pontoon boat rides, and frequent glimpses of wild elephant herds drinking at the water's edge.

Mattupetty Dam — Turquoise Reservoir Waters Framed by Green Tea Hills and Speedboat Rides

4. Top Station & Theni Valley 1,700-Meter Cloud Viewpoint (32 km)

Perched on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border at an altitude of 1,700 meters, Top Station was the historic upper terminus of the Kundala Valley Ropeway built in 1908 to transport tea down to Kottagudi. Today, it offers a legendary panoramic viewpoint where visitors stand above the clouds, gazing across the expansive Theni plains and Western Ghat ridges.

Top Station — Historic 1,700-Meter High Mountain Ridge Above the Clouds on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu Border

5. Attukal Cascading Waterfalls & Lush Jungle Trekking Trails

Located 9 km from Munnar on the route to Pallivasal, Attukal Waterfalls is a dramatic, roaring cascade tumbling through thick subtropical forests and rocky boulders. The wooden suspension bridge opposite the waterfall provides spectacular angles for photography and marks the trailhead for scenic mountain treks.

Attukal Waterfalls — Powerful Cascading Mountain Waterfall Surrounded by Lush Green Forest Slopes

6. Echo Point & Kundala Arch Dam Lake (Pedal Boating & Shikaras)

Situated 15 km along the Top Station road, Echo Point is a scenic lakeside spot famed for its natural voice echo reverberating across mountain ridges. Nearby Kundala Lake features Asia's first arch dam and offers Kashmiri-style Shikara boat rides amidst cherry blossom trees.

7. Kolukkumalai Organic Tea Estate (World's Highest Tea Plantation at 7,900 ft)

Reachable by a rugged 4x4 off-road jeep safari from Suryanelli, Kolukkumalai is world-famous as the highest elevation organic tea plantation on earth (2,170 m / 7,900 ft). The sunrise view over a breathtaking ocean of clouds is an iconic adventure experience.

8. Pothamedu Viewpoint & Cardamom Plantation Panoramic Overlook

Located 5 km southwest of Munnar, Pothamedu Viewpoint offers wide-angle vistas of tea, coffee, and cardamom plantations cascading into the Muthirapuzha River valley, with the winding Mattupetty road visible in the distance.

9. Marayoor Natural Sandalwood Forests & Ancient Muniyara Dolmens (40 km)

A short drive north toward Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary brings visitors to Marayoor, famous for its wild natural sandalwood forest reserve, traditional sugarcane jaggery making (*Marayoor Sharkkara*), and megalithic stone burial chambers (*Muniyara Dolmens*) dating back to the Neolithic age.