Kerala Special for 9N/10D (Kerala and Tamilnadu)

Tour Highlights - (1N Kumarakom/2N Thekkady/3N Munnar/3N Kodaikanal)

Day 1 Kumarakom: After pick up from railway station/airport drive to Kumarakom (85 km – 2 ½ hours drive) on arrival check into the hotel, free to enjoy resort facilities In afternoon we proceed for local sightseeing in and around Kumarakom - a tiny backwater hamlet perched on the western banks of the Vembanadu Lake. The stretch of backwater is spread over 900 sq. km. The hamlet clings to tradition and the local population prefers to live adhering to their old ways. Choose a canoe, motor boat or a houseboat and devour the beauty of this backwater paradise at its best. In the evening enjoy Sunset Cruise at the Back waters (Add cost). Overnight stay is in Kumarakom.

Day 2 Kumarakom – Thekkady  :  Early morning around 6.00 AM proceed for bird sanctuary visit. After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Thekkady which is around 110kms (3.5hrs) drive from Kumarakom check into the hotel. Thekkady is considered a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove. The main attraction in thekkady is boating on the lake and the MullaiPeriyar Dam. Boating will take approximate 2 hours and you can also get rare glimpses of wild animals. Dont forgot to capture these moments with rare species of animals. Thekkady has immense possibilities for Adventure Tourism. The Forest Department offers many programs including Periyar Tiger Trail, Nature walk, Bamboo Rafting, etc. There are private organizations as well as government agencies (e.g.KTDC), who promote adventure tourism in Thekkady. Plantation tourism also is promoted by these agencies, so that the tourists can see and learn the cultivation of various spices of Kerala. During the day visit spice plantation rest of the day free for shopping. One can visit night safari. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 Thekkady : After breakfast  visit  Periyar Wild life sanctuary ( Extra Cost of Rs.40 per pax approx for boating). Rest of the day free for shopping and leisure.

Day 4 Thekkady – Munnar : After breakfast checkout from the hotel to proceed to Munnar which is around 3.5 hours (100 kms). Munnar is a magnificent hill station in the Western Ghats at about 5000 feet above sea level. This is one of the best hill stations in Kerala and is the major centre of Kerala's tea industry. Munnar means three rivers and the town is located at the confluence of 3 mountain streams - Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. These 3 stream confluence at the heart of the town and meet all the water requirements of the settlers and visitors. Munnar has lakes, forests and several tea estates. Anaimudi, the highest peak in South India (2695 m/8883 ft.) is nearby. Munnar was the British Government's Summer Resort in the South and it has been the favourite summer resort of the European sellers for centuries. Major sightseeing attractions are the Kundale tea plantation, Eravikulam National Park, The High Range Club, Top Station, Mattuppetty Dam, Devikulam, Rajamalai, Chithirapuram, Marayoor, Pallivasal/Pothamedu, etc.

En route visit Cheyapara & Vallara waterfalls . Later Check into hotel. Proceed for the Sightseeing of Munnar Town , Tea Museum , Blossom Park , Rose Garden Etc .Over Night at Hotel in Munnar.

Day 5 Munnar : After breakfast proceed for the full day sightseeing of Munnar - Rajamalai ( Eravikulam National Park ) , Mattupatty Dam , Boating in Dam , Shooting point , Eco Point , Kundale Lake Etc . Overnight at Hotel In Munnar

Day 6 Munnar : Day free for leisure and shopping

Day 7 Munnar - Kodaikanal : After breakfast checkout from the hotel to proceed to Kodaikanal which is around 4.5 hours (161 kms). Kodaikanal is a city in the hills of the Dindigul district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Its name in the Tamil language means "The Gift of the Forest". Kodaikanal is referred to as the "Princess of Hill stations" and has a long history as a retreat and popular tourist destination.

Kodaikanal was established in 1845 as a refuge from the high temperatures and tropical diseases of the plains. Much of the local economy is based on the hospitality industry serving tourism.

Check in the hotel rest of the day free for leisure.

Day 8  Kodaikanal : After breakfast enjoy a full day sightseeing of kodaikanal covering 20 points covering points like Coakers walk, Dolphin nose, Pine Forest, Guna Cave, Pillar Rock etc.

Day 9 Kodaikanal : After breakfast full day free for leisure enjoy boating at Kodai lake.

Day 10 Kodaikanal : After breakfast checkout from the hotel to proceed to Coimbatore airport/Madurai/Cochin Airport  which is around 8 hrs, 4hrs and  4.5hrs drive respectively to board the onward flight to your destination with Happy memories .( enroute visit Palani temple if boarding from Coimbatore airport).

BON VOYAGE !!!