3 Nights Private Deluxe Tour- Cochin/Munnar/Houseboat/Cochin

Day 1: Cochin to Munnar

1. Cheeyappara Waterfalls
   30m · Admission ticket included
   The Cheeyappara Waterfall is on the way to Munnar, between Neriamangalam and Adimali. The Cheeyappara Waterfall cascades down in seven steps.
2. Valara waterfalls
   15m · Admission ticket included
   Valara waterfalls falling from a height of about 1000 feet and provide a magnificent view. These waterfalls are surrounded by lush, dense forests that are home to a variety of animals and birds. It is one of the top waterfalls near Munnar, 1 kms after Cheeyappara waterfalls.
   
   Though the falls are visible from highway,

Day 2: Munnar Sight seeing

1. Mattupetty Dam
   1h
   Mattupetty is among the most visited destinations in the tourist hotbed of Munnar. It is a beautiful picnic spot that regularly attracts visitors. People love visiting the dam and lake here and families can regularly be seen enjoying a fine afternoon in the area. The view of the valley from here is breath-taking and one gets to simply relax and enjoy the beautiful weather.
   
   The lush green tea plantations and forests in and around Mattupetty are ideal for trekking and host a large number of unique bird species. The District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC), Idukki provides boating facilities at Mattupetty Dam that are loved by all our visitors. The drive up the location itself is cherished by all who embark upon it, as the mist-covered valleys rising to meet you are a trulyawe-inspiring sight.
2. Echo Point
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Echo Point, Popular for its natural echo phenomenon, one can always see the area full of eager visitors throughout the year. At an altitude of about 600 ft, people love taking a walk in the lush greenery surrounding the place. It is an ideal picnic spot.
   
   People usually come across Echo Point while making the trip to Top Station, the highest point (1700m) in Munnar, on the Munnar-Kodaikanal road. Here the clouds seem like they are just an arm’slength away and one gets a brilliant view of the valley below. This is also a prime viewing spot for the Neelakurinji (Strobilantheskunthianus), flowers which bloom once every twelve years.
3. Kundala Dam Lake
   45m · Admission ticket included
   The place is a blissful escapade for tourists who want to spend undisturbed sightseeing in Munnar. Kundala Lake is a popular picnic and photography spot for the tranquil landscape it embraces. The water reservoir is one of its chief attractions.
4. Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park
   2h
   Eravikulam National Park is around 15 kms from Munnar town and it is the natural habitat of the Nilghiri Thar. It is the first and largest national park in kerala. The national park is managed by the Kerala Department of Forest and Wildlife, Munnar. Apart from Tahr, other little known animals such as Nilgiri marten, small clawed otter, ruddy mongoose, and dusky striped squirrel are also found. Elephants make seasonal visits.
   
   The national park is divided into three areas – the core area, the buffer area and the tourism area. In which, the Rajamalai is known to be the tourism area of the park. Private vehicles are not allowed within the park. You can park your vehicle in the parking area and go to the park by common transportation provided by the Authorities. Tickets are issued till 430 PM - Every year it will be closed nearly for two months due to their calving season, normally in February and March

Day 3: Munnar to Alleppey

1. Alleppey Backwaters
   10h · Admission ticket included
   Arrive Alleppey and Check in to Private Houseboat by 12 noon and begin your journey through the picturesque backwaters and small lakes of Kerala. Your houseboat has bedrooms with attached toilet, a dining area cum sit out. There will be 3 accompanying staff in the boat. One driver, one helper and one cook. Lunch, Evening Tea, Snacks and Dinner will be cooked and served on board by the accompanying cook.

Day 4: Alleppey to Cochin sight seeing and departure

1. Alappuzha Beach
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Alappuzha Beach is a beach in Alappuzha town and a tourist attraction in Kerala, India. Beach has an old pier which extend to sea is over 150 years old.
2. Paradesi Synagogue
   30m
   Constructed in 1568, this is the oldest synagogue in the Commonwealth. Known for mid 18th century hand painted, willow patterned floor tiles from China, a clock tower, Hebrew inscriptions on stone slabs, great scrolls of the Old Testament, ancient scripts on copper plates etc.chin
3. Mattancherry Palace
   1h
   This palace is also known as Dutch Palace. Built by Portuguese in 1555 AD. The Palace was renovated by in 1663 by the Dutch and got the present name. The Palace houses beautiful murals, royal costumes, palanquins, Dutch maps of old Kochi, three dimensional portrait of Maharaja,
4. Jews in Cochin
   30m · Admission ticket included
   famous for its antique shops and colonial buildings that speak about the good old days of communal harmony. The Jew town is a narrow street between Mattancherry Palace and the Synagogue.
   
   Dutch Palace, Jewish synagogue & Jew street are at Mattanchary (2 km to Fort Cochin)
5. Church of Saint Francis
   30m · Admission ticket included
   The Protestant church was originally built by Portuguese in 1503 AD and is believed to be the oldest church built by the Europeans in India. This was initially built of timber and later reconstructed in stone masonry. It was restored in 1779 by Protestant Dutch, converted to an Anglican church by the British in 1795 and is present governed by the Church of South India. Vasco da gama was buried here in 1524 before his remains were moved to Lisbon, Portugal. The tombstone still remains.
6. Vasco da Gama Square
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Beachfront promenade with food stalls, near where fishermen use huge nets on teak & bamboo poles.
7. Fort Kochi Beach
   30m · Admission ticket included
   The Fort Kochi beach, with its clean premises and tranquil atmosphere, is frequented by tourists as well as the local people.
   
   There are many factors that differentiate the beach from the other beaches of Kerala. The presence of the Chinese fishing nets is probably the most easily identifiable one. The trees and the greenery on the walkway to the beach add to the serene atmosphere there. It is on these beaches that the famous Cochin Carvinal is conducted on New Year’s Eve.
   
   The sea food, the Vasco da Gama Square adjacent to the beach, a light house and a granite walkway are the other main attractions. The beach also gives you a breathtaking view of the sunset. If you are lucky, you may glimpse cargo ships passing through the sea. The remains of the Fort Immanuel can also be seen here. A section of the beach is not accessible to visitors as it is under the control of the Indian Navy.
8. Chinese Fishing Nets
   15m · Admission ticket included
   Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) are a type of stationary lift net in India. They are fishing nets that are fixed land installations for fishing.

Pickup details

It’s a private tour, so we can pick up travellers from the railway station, bus stand, airport, or hotels within Cochin city. If the pickup/ drop location is different from the ones mentioned, it can still be arranged at an additional cost.

Please note Cochin to Munnar is around 3.30 - 4 hrs drive through ghat roads, so advisable to go directly to Munnar if arrival is before 4 pm.

Minimum 2 passengers require to available the given special rate.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The price is valid for a minimum of two passengers travelling together. Solo travelers are required to pay the two-person rate to secure a private room, as single room rates are not available at the hotels.
• For three passengers, the third person will be comfortably accommodated in the same room with an extra bed (rolling cot) at the hotels, and a mattress will be provided in the houseboat. If a separate room is required for the third person, it can be arranged at an additional cost.
• Infant seats are available upon prior notice at an additional cost.
• Full name, Passport number, expiry date and country is required at time of booking for all passengers
• Customer should obtain any visa requirements prior to arrival. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler