Day 1: Cochin - Munnar (Tea Garden & Hill station)
Arrival at Cochin. Then to Munnar. This beautiful hill station was once the summer capital of the British Government in India. The never ending vast expanse of tea plantations and the round the year moderate climate makes it a little haven for visitors. Afternoon visit Rajamala - house of the highly endangered mountain goats - the Nilgiri Thars.
Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 2: Munnar
After breakfast to Echo point and Mattupetty Dam. Speed boating facilities are available here. The dam is flanked by forests and wast expanse of grass land on one side and the Kundala tea plantation on the other. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar - Thekkady (Wild life sanctuary & Spice plantation)
Thekkady. By noon at Thekkady. Then proceed to Periyar lake around which the sanctuary is built, for boating (cost extra). This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing the wild life at close quarters from the safety of a boat.
Stay in Thekkady.
Day 4: Thekkady – Alleppey (Backwaters)
Morning after breakfast drive to Alleppey. By noon check in at the house boat in Alleppey for a 20 hour house boating through the legendary backwaters of Kerala. On the way you will witness a full range of lifes and activities and some mind boggling sceneries. Overnight in the house boat. House boat is a private boat with fully furnished spacious bath attached bed rooms, hygiene kitchen ,dining area and private front deck to capture the beauty of the back waters.
Day 5: Alleppey – Cochin
Morning after breakfast check out from the houseboat and proceed to Cochin for a bit of shopping and for return journey.
Delux Hotel Details:
Munnar – Green ridge
Thekkady – Sandra palace
Houseboat A/c – A/c houseboat
3 Star Hotel Details:
Munnar – C7/ Violet woods
Thekkady – Grand
Houseboat A/c – A/c houseboat
Safaris:
The National Park organizes van safaris into unspoilt sanctuary areas, either from 6:30 – 8.30 a.m. or 3 to 6 p.m. The ride usually lasts anywhere between 45 minutes to an hour and spotting game is pretty common. These trips are perfect for wildlife buffs who wish to spot the spotted deer, bear with a bear, or even see something as boaring as a boar. Alternatively, you could tour the jungle Mowgli style, atop a tame elephant! Four people and a trained mahout will be carried by our resident gentle giant into the jungle, away from the beaten track, along the road not taken. Because the elephant actually goes through the jungle, chances of seeing game at close quarters are pretty good.
Elephant Camp:
Visit forest department elephant camp where around 29 pachyderms are cared for and trained. You can witness them give a thorough cleaning, followed by a pooja (offering to the deity) by the elephants themselves and culminating in feeding them. Believe it or not, each have their own diet on an everyday basis to adhere to. But beware, lest you get taken for a ride!
Package Cost:
With Deluxe hotels cost per person:
Rs. 9,850/-
With 3Star hotels cost per person:
Rs. 10,550/-
Please Note:
» This is just a quotation, no reservations made at this stage.
» All the rates are subject to change without prior notice.
» The rates are for adults traveling together in the month of June & July 2011.
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