4 nights-Budget Tour- Cochin/Munnar/Thekkady/Houseboat / Cochin

Day 1: Cochin to Munnar

1. Cheeyappara Waterfalls
   10m
   It is on the way to Munnar, between Neriamangalam and Adimali. It cascades down in seven steps. Can see from Road itself.
2. Valara waterfalls
   10m
   Valara Water falls is also on the way to Munnar, 2 Kms after Cheeyappara water falls (right side)

Day 2: Munnar Sight seeing

1. Mattupetty Dam
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Mattupetty Dam, on the way to Kundala Lake, is a storage Concrete Gravity dam built in the mountains to conserve water for hydroelectricity. Boating option available here (not included in the package)
2. Echo Point
   30m · Admission ticket included
   This place gets its name from the natural Echo phenomenon. It’s noted for 2 acres of evergreen forest upon a huge rock. The rock is more than 500 acres in area. Echo Point is fully covered with abundant green sceneries which looks like a whole place covered with green blanke
3. Kundala Dam Lake
   1h · Admission ticket included
   It is a picturesque place, around 6 kms after Echo point. There is an artificial dam in Kundala which is the major attraction here. Kashmiri shikkara boats and row boats are available on rent. Horse ride also available. (on own)
   
   Mattupetty - Echo Point and Kundala Lake are on same direction.
4. Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park
   3h · Admission ticket not included
   Eravikulam National Park, is the natural habitat of the Nilghiri Thar. Nilghiri Thar can see closely here. You can go the the park by their Van and there may by rush at the counter to get tickets. can book tickets online at https://eravikulamnationalpark.in/landing/index.php - Every year it will be closed nearly for two months due to their calving season, normally in February and March
5. Kannan Devan Tea Museum
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   It is in the town itself, it is a demo model of the real thing, but it still shows the basic process. A section of the Tea museum also houses classic bungalow furniture, typewriters, wooden bathtub, magneto phone, iron oven, manual calculators and EPABX of the1909 telephone system. A 30-minute video explaining the history of Munnar, its tea estates and the programs put in place for its workers screens hourly.
   
   A demonstration room for tea tasting is another attraction where one would come across different varieties of tea. Those eager to understand the nuances of tea processing can do so at the CTC and orthodox tea-manufacturing unit at the museum.

Day 3: Munnar to Thekkady

1. 10m
   Surrounded by tea plantations & forests, this 1960s earthen dam & reservoir.
2. Periyar National Park
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Boating at Periyar Lake (a man made lake) and this is the only wild life sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close from the safety of a boat on the lake. The probable animals to watch are Bison, Gaur, Wild Elephants, Sambhar and a wide variety of birds.
3. 2h
   Evening visit Kumily Market or see Kathakali Dance / Kalaripayattu show.. please coordinate with driver.

Day 4: Thekkady to Alleppey

1. Alleppey Backwaters
   21h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast checkout from hotel and drive to Kumarakom or Alleppey (160 kms / 4 – 4.30 hrs) the backwater destinations of Kerala. Arrive and check in to Houseboat (Private boat for you) which is also called as Kettuvallom (the boat will ready around 1200 hrs) 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. In AC Boat AC is installed in bedroom and it will switch on from 9 pm to 6 am only. overnight at Houseboat.

Day 5: Alleppey to Cochin sight seeing and departure

1. 30m
   After breakfast checkout from houseboat by 9 am and drive to Cochin city. if interested visit Alleppey beach on the way.
2. 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.
3. 30m · Admission ticket included
   The church situated at Fort Kochi close to St. Francis Church and is worth visiting. Some beautiful paintings can be seen here. The Church was built by Portuguese and elevated to Cathedral by Pope Paul IV in 1558.
4. Fort Kochi
   30m
   A mix of old houses built by the Portuguese, Dutch and British in these colonial periods line the streets of Fort Kochi. Here is a small beach also. Co
5. Chinese Fishing Nets
   10m · Admission ticket included
   These huge cantilevered fishing nets are brought to India by ancient Chinese traders between 1350 and 1450 AD. These nets are set up on teak woods and bamboo poles. It exhibits a mechanical method of catching fish by local fishermen and they are used in High tides. Coc
6. Mattancherry Palace
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   The Dutch palace also known as Mattanchery 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,
7. 30m · Admission ticket not included
   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 To
8. Jews in Cochin
   45m · Admission ticket included
   is 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)

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
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• 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