Destinations Covered: Cochin -Munnar - Periyar - Cochin Duration: 06 Nights / 07 Days
Day 1 Cochin
Welcome to Cochin.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Morning half-day sightseeing tour of the city.
Cochin - Kochi (Cochin) is rightly termed as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea' with a number of islands and promontories between the Arabian Sea and backwaters. It spreads across modern Ernakulam in the east and the old districts of Mattancherry and Fort Cochin in the west, which are interconnected by romantic ferries and bridges. The profound foreign influence can be seen in the architectural styles of its monuments. Some of the city's highlights are spice markets, Chinese fishing nets, Jewish synagogue, Portuguese palace, India's first European church, Dutch homes and Kathakali dance performances.
Day 2 Munnar
Morning drive to Munnar.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Rest of the day free to relax and explore the city.
Day 3 Munnar
Morning half-day sightseeing tour of Munnar.
Munnar - Situated in Kerala, Munnar is 1600 m above the sea level. Also known as the Kashmir of South India, this beautiful hill resort is ideal for trekking. It also has Anamudi, the highest peak in South India. Its highlights are terrace farming of tea and cardamom, misty mountains, narrow lanes snaking around the hills, waterfalls and lush green forest sanctuaries.
Rest of the day free to relax and explore the city.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4 Periyar
Morning drive to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Periyar Wildlife Park - Best-known wildlife sanctuary in South India, Kerala's Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve is famous for wild Indian elephants and a century old artificial lake set in the beautiful thick woods of Western ghats. The other highlights here are Nilgiri Langoors, Nilgiri Tahrs, Bisons, Deers and Antelopes. Besides one can spot about 100 species of butterfly and 240 species of birds here and take a tour of the aromatic spice gardens around the park.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Afternoon boat ride on Periyar Lake and watch the wildlife.
Day 5 Periyar
Excursion to Kailasam for easygoing trekking and visit to spice plantations.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6 Cochin
Morning drive to Cochin.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Rest of the day free to relax and explore the city.
Day 7 Cochin
Transfer to airport for flight to onward journey.
