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4N/5D
Enchanting Kerala: Hill Stations, Wildlife & Backwaters
2N Munnar + 1N Thekkady + 1N Alleppey Houseboat
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Overview
Experience the highlights of God's Own Country on this 5-day holiday with SkyGlobals. Wind through the mist-shrouded tea carpets and cascading waterfalls of Munnar, spot the rare Nilgiri Tahr at Eravikulam National Park, and take in the reservoir views from Mattupetty Dam. Venture into the fragrant spice hills of Thekkady for a wildlife boat safari on Periyar Lake and live Kathakali and Kalaripayattu performances. Cruise along the palm-fringed channels of Alleppey aboard a traditional Kerala houseboat, savoring authentic coastal meals before exploring the colonial history and Chinese fishing nets of Fort Kochi. With private chauffeur-driven transfers and handpicked stays throughout, this getaway delivers a seamless Kerala escape.
Tour Itinerary
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Assemble at Cochin International Airport (COK) or Ernakulam Railway Station (ERS) by morning. Meet your private chauffeur and begin the drive into the Western Ghats along NH-85.
Waterfalls & Spice Groves: As the elevation climbs past Kothamangalam and Neriamangalam, stop at the cascading roadside falls of Cheeyappara and the misty curtain of Valara Waterfalls. Walk through an authentic spice plantation to see vanilla vines, black pepper, cardamom bushes, and cinnamon bark up close.
Ascend into Munnar (5,200 ft) by afternoon, surrounded by rolling green tea slopes. Check into your valley resort. Spend the evening relaxing, enjoying a warm cup of freshly brewed CTC tea on your private balcony, or browsing Munnar town market for homemade chocolates and pure eucalyptus oil. Dinner and overnight stay in Munnar.
Waterfalls & Spice Groves: As the elevation climbs past Kothamangalam and Neriamangalam, stop at the cascading roadside falls of Cheeyappara and the misty curtain of Valara Waterfalls. Walk through an authentic spice plantation to see vanilla vines, black pepper, cardamom bushes, and cinnamon bark up close.
Ascend into Munnar (5,200 ft) by afternoon, surrounded by rolling green tea slopes. Check into your valley resort. Spend the evening relaxing, enjoying a warm cup of freshly brewed CTC tea on your private balcony, or browsing Munnar town market for homemade chocolates and pure eucalyptus oil. Dinner and overnight stay in Munnar.
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08:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Eravikulam National Park): Drive to Rajamalai, the tourism zone of Eravikulam National Park. Board the forest department bus to spot the endangered Nilgiri Tahr (mountain goat) grazing on the high-altitude shola grasslands, set against the backdrop of Anamudi Peak (8,695 ft, the highest peak in South India).
11:30 AM – 01:00 PM (Tea Museum): Visit the KDHP Tata Tea Museum at Nallathanni Estate to watch traditional black tea processing from CTC CTC crushing to grading, followed by a tea-tasting demonstration.
02:00 PM – 05:30 PM (Mattupetty & Echo Point): After lunch, drive along the Top Station road past Photo Point. Visit Mattupetty Dam and take an optional speedboat ride across the reservoir. Continue to natural acoustic attraction Echo Point, then stroll through the terraced flora of the Rose Garden. Return to your resort by evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Munnar.
11:30 AM – 01:00 PM (Tea Museum): Visit the KDHP Tata Tea Museum at Nallathanni Estate to watch traditional black tea processing from CTC CTC crushing to grading, followed by a tea-tasting demonstration.
02:00 PM – 05:30 PM (Mattupetty & Echo Point): After lunch, drive along the Top Station road past Photo Point. Visit Mattupetty Dam and take an optional speedboat ride across the reservoir. Continue to natural acoustic attraction Echo Point, then stroll through the terraced flora of the Rose Garden. Return to your resort by evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Munnar.
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After breakfast, drive along the scenic Gap Road or Poopara spice corridor to Thekkady / Kumily (3,000 ft), the plantation and wildlife capital of Kerala. Check into your jungle lodge or resort.
Afternoon Wildlife Safari: Enter the Periyar Tiger Reserve. Board the KTDC two-tier boat safari on Periyar Lake. Watch for wild elephant herds, sambar deer, Indian gaur (bison), wild boars, and river otters along the water's edge.
Evening Cultural Shows: At 05:00 PM, attend an authentic Kalaripayattu performance (the world's oldest martial art, showcasing acrobatics and sword work) followed by a classical Kathakali dance-drama, with live demonstrations of intricate facial makeup and expressions (Mudras).
(Optional: Experience an authentic Ayurvedic Abhyanga full-body herbal massage at an authorized spa). Dinner and overnight stay in Thekkady.
Afternoon Wildlife Safari: Enter the Periyar Tiger Reserve. Board the KTDC two-tier boat safari on Periyar Lake. Watch for wild elephant herds, sambar deer, Indian gaur (bison), wild boars, and river otters along the water's edge.
Evening Cultural Shows: At 05:00 PM, attend an authentic Kalaripayattu performance (the world's oldest martial art, showcasing acrobatics and sword work) followed by a classical Kathakali dance-drama, with live demonstrations of intricate facial makeup and expressions (Mudras).
(Optional: Experience an authentic Ayurvedic Abhyanga full-body herbal massage at an authorized spa). Dinner and overnight stay in Thekkady.
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Enjoy breakfast, check out, and descend the winding Ghats past the rubber plantations of Kottayam into the vast backwater plains of Alleppey (Alappuzha).12:00 PM Boarding: Arrive at the jetty (Punnamada or Pallathuruthy) and step aboard your private, traditional Kerala Kettuvallam (Houseboat). Savor a welcome drink of tender coconut water as the boat glides onto the waters of Vembanad Lake. Afternoon Cruise & Village Life: Glide past canals, paddy fields cultivated below sea level, coir-making villages, and rustic duck farms. Savor a freshly prepared traditional lunch onboard, featuring Kerala red rice, avial, sambar, thoran, and fresh Karimeen Pollichathu (pearl spot fish wrapped in banana leaf) or chicken curry. 05:30 PM Mooring & Evening Leisure: The boat anchors along a quiet village bank as dusk falls. Walk along the village bunds or relax in the open lounge. Enjoy evening snacks with hot tea and a traditional candlelit dinner onboard. Fall asleep in your AC bedroom to the sounds of lapping water. Overnight stay on the houseboat.
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Morning Cruise: Wake up early to catch the sunrise over the mist-covered backwaters. Enjoy a morning cruise (07:30 AM – 08:30 AM) while savoring a breakfast of hot Appam with vegetable stew or Idiyappam. Check out at the jetty by 09:00 AM. Alleppey Beach & Fort Kochi Tour: Take a quick photo stop at historic Alleppey Beach & Pier, then drive northward to the historic port enclave of Fort Kochi.Colonial Heritage: Watch local fishermen operate the cantilevered Chinese Fishing Nets, explore St. Francis Church (the original burial ground of Vasco da Gama), admire the Portuguese murals at Mattancherry Dutch Palace, and walk through Jew Town and the 16th-century Paradesi Synagogue.Departure: Transfer smoothly to Cochin International Airport (COK) or Ernakulam Railway Station (ERS) for your return flight or train home.
