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

Day 1: Cochin to Munnar - Pickup from Cochin and drive to Munnar.

1. Cheeyappara Waterfalls
   20m
   The Cheeyappara Waterfall is on the Kochi - Madurai Highway, between Neriamangalam and Adimali. This waterfall cascades down into seven steps.
2. Valara waterfalls
   10m
   Valara Waterfalls are known for the lush greenery surrounding.
3. Neriamangalam
   Pass by
   Opened in 1935, it is the first Class A arch bridge in Asia. Popularly known as the gateway to the high ranges, it is located in Neriamangalam and presently a part of NH 85

Day 2: Munnar - sightseeing

1. Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Rajamala is around 15 kms from Munnar town and is the natural habitat of the Nilghiri Thar. It is around 2695 Mts above the sea level. Half of the world’s population of rare mountain goat or thar is now found here. Rajamala region is one of the three regions of Eravikulam National Park and visitors are allowed only in this region. - Closed in the month February / March as its the calving season.
2. Mattupetty Dam
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Mattupetty Lake and Dam is a very beautiful picnic spot and is situated at a height of 1700 meters. Boating facilities are available in Mattupetty Dam.
3. Echo Point
   30m
   This place gets its name from the natural Echo phenomenon. It’s noted for 2 acres of evergreen forest upon a huge rock.
4. Kundala Dam Lake
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   Boating facilities are available in Kundala
5. Kannan Devan Tea Museum
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   One can observe the history and growth of tea estates in the area. We get to watch the transition from the rudimentary tea roller to the modern fully automated tea factory. Various stages of tea processing can be seen, which includes the making of black tea. One can also see a sundial, placed on a granite block, which was made in 1913 by the Art Industrial School at Nazareth, Tamil Nadu. It has other attractions like the 'Pelton Wheel' used in the power generation plant in the 1920s, tea roller and a rail engine wheel of the Kundale Valley Light Railway.
   
   A demonstration room for tea tasting is another attraction where one would come across different varieties of tea. One can taste some of the most exotic varieties of tea available around the world here. It has steadily turned into a must-visit spot for those who wish to delve into the soul of Munnar.

Day 3: Munnar to Alleppey

1. Alleppey Backwaters
   10h · Admission ticket included
   Arrive at Alleppey, 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 an attached toilet, and a dining area cum sit-out. There will be 2 accompanying staff in the boat. One driver, one helper cum cook. Lunch, Evening Tea, Snacks, Dinner, and Breakfast will be cooked and served on board by the accompanying cook.

Day 4: Alleppey to Cochin

1. Chinese Fishing Nets
   15m
   Chinese fishing nets is believed to have been introduced in Kochi by Chinese explorer Zheng He. The fishing net established itself on the Kochi shores between 1350 and 1450 AD.
2. Church of Saint Francis
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   Saint Francis Church, in Fort Kochi originally built in 1503, is one of the oldest European churches in India and has great historical significance
3. Jews in Cochin
   30m
   Jew Town situated at Mattancherry in Fort Kochi is famous for its antique shopping avenues and is a favourite haunt of antique hunters.
4. Paradesi Synagogue
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   The Paradesi Synagogue aka Cochin Jewish Synagogue or the Mattancherry Synagogue is a synagogue located in Mattancherry Jew Town, a suburb of the city of Kochi, Kerala, in India. The Synagogue, is more than a hundred years old and houses many rare antiques.
5. Mattancherry Palace
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   The Mattancherry Palace is a palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, in Mattancherry, Kochi, which features Kerala murals depicting portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi.
6. Fort Kochi Beach
   30m
   Fort Kochi beach is a beach along the Arabian Sea situated in Fort Kochi in the city of Kochi

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