Kerala Tour Packages 8 Days

Package Code: K81

Destinations: Athirappilly – Munnar – Thekkady – Alleppey – Kochi – Cherai

Specialities: Waterfalls – Hill station – Wildlife – Houseboat – Monuments – Beach

Accommodation: Athirappilly 1n — Munnar 2n – Thekkady 2n – houseboat 1n – Cherai 1n

Trip starts: Cochin/Kochi/Ernakulam

Trip ends: Cochin/Kochi/Ernakulam

Day 1: Kochi — Athirappilly waterfalls: 85 km / 3 hours
You will be greeted by our representative/driver at your arrival in Cochin/Ernakulam — head to Athirappilly. En route to Athirappilly, you may visit Thumboormuzhi: butterfly park — hanging bridge — dam. Then to your resort. Overnight stay at Athirappilly.

Day 2: Athirappilly — Munnar (hill station): 135 km / 4 hours.
At about 9 am, your driver will pick you up at your resort — In the lush forest, you can visit the majestic waterfalls of Athirappilly and Vazhachal this morning. After visiting the falls, you will continue to Munnar. The journey along the winding, hilly roads between the hills and the woods, the scenic sights, rocky mountains, exciting waterfalls, vast green valleys, pleasant weather, and exciting activities will keep you entertained. Stop wherever you desire to relish the exciting sights and activities. Finally, check into your resort/homestay and relax for the day. Overnight stay at Munna

Day 3: Munnar sightseeing trip—Duration: From 9 am to 6 pm.
Start the sightseeing trip from 9.00 am to 6 pm. Your driver will take you to attractive sites and activity spots. Munnar offers many scenic sights and exciting activities like off-road Jeep safaris, massage centres, stage shows, adventure parks, and amusement parks. We are sure that you will appreciate Munnar for its spectacular landscapes, pleasant weather, engaging activities, and amusement and adventure parks. Overnight at Munnar.

Day 4: Munnar — Thekkady 110 km / 3.5 hour via Poopara
Start your trip at 9.00 am. You are travelling today to Thekkady via several most attractive landscapes. Several most scenic sights are on this route. The extraordinary landscapes, often mist-clad, will make you want to stop your vehicle frequently for photographs. After reaching Thekkady, check into your resort and refresh. Thekkady is an ideal place to buy organic spices, tea and coffee. Also, you can participate in stage shows conducted by private parties in the evenings. Here you will see several Kashmiri shops with rare collections of clothes, antiques, curio products, jewellery, handicrafts, etc. Overnight at Thekkady.

Day 5: Programs: Activities to explore the forest and wildlife.

Get started today according to the schedule of the booked program at the forest department. Kerala Forest Department conducts several wildlife-related programs. Choose a program or package that fascinates you. Some packages include your meals as per the duration of the programs. Forest guards will accompany you for your safety and guidance inside the forest. Visit our page for Thekkady attractions and activities. Overnight at Thekkady.

Day 6: Thekkady — Alleppey (houseboat): 140 Km / 4.5 hours.

Start your journey at about 7 am—upon reaching, check into the houseboat before noon — The houseboat has all the modern facilities like a hotel for bath-attached airconditioned rooms, audio, and video systems, etc. However, the facilities and quality differ according to the standard, deluxe, and premium category houseboat. The mangroves, bushes, vegetable groves, groups of coconut palms, green or golden rice fields, groups of ducks, various birds, and the happy lives of the village folks living happily with their limited resources in their small islets are the sights to grab your heart. We assure you that you would appreciate the exciting experience of a houseboat cruise in Kerala. Cruise timing: 12 noon to 5.30 pm with a one-hour lunch break, and 8 am to 9 am the following morning. The package includes a welcome drink, lunch, tea with snacks, dinner, overnight stay, and breakfast—night at the houseboat.

Day 7: Alleppey — Fort Kochi (monuments and heritages) 60 Km /2 hours + 25 km to Cherai by ferry and road.
You might be ready on the houseboat at 9 am. Your driver will pick you up and take you to Fort Kochi, a place of heritages and souvenirs of various foreign dominances. Chinese fishing nets, Indo-Portuguese Museum, Princess Street, St. Francis's church, Fort Koch beach, Mattanchery Dutch Palace, Synagogue, Jew's street, Kashmiri shops, and the shops of antiques, handicrafts and curio products are the most visited tourist spots in this region. After sightseeing in Fort Kochi, you can go to Cherai beach, a serene beach located in a quiet village in Kochi. The beach has lanterns for night tourists. Overnight at Cherai.

Day 8: Enjoy the beach and be ready for your return.
Enjoy the beach today. The beach is calm and not much crowded. Facilities are available at the resort and private agencies outside. There is a gorgeous backwater expanse opposite the beach. You can avail here cruises on small boats. Since it is your returning day, make sure you reach your returning station in time. The trip ends after taking you to your station.