Kerala Tour Package: Experience The Soul
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Overview
Take a rejuvenating 4-night Kerala getaway that leads you through the green countryside and peaceful beauty of Munnar, Thekkady, and Alleppey. Start your trip with two nights in Munnar, with its misty mountains, tea estates, and waterfalls. Travel on to Thekkady for one night of spice-filled air, wildlife experiences, and peaceful forest scenery.
End your journey with a serene houseboat retreat in Alleppey's backwaters, where tranquil waters and coconut trees form a surreal landscape. This carefully planned itinerary by AlxTrip offers the right balance of relaxation and discovery in "God's Own Country."
Plan Highlights
Arrival at Cochin – Transfer to Munnar
Munnar Sightseeing
Munnar to Thekkady – Spice Plantation Tour
Thekkady to Alappuzha (Alleppey) – Backwaters & Coir Villages
Departure – Transfer to Cochin Airport / Railway Station
Inclusion
- Comfy Stays: Accommodation in cozy, base category rooms to recharge and relax.
- Smooth Rides: Toll, parking, driver’s allowance (Bata), road tax, and fuel charges are all taken care of.
- Hassle-Free Transfers: Convenient pick-up and drop-off from the airport or railway station.
- Sightseeing on Wheels: A/C cab for all transfers and sightseeing, following the planned itinerary.
- No Hidden Costs: All applicable taxes included—just enjoy your journey!
Exclusion
Airfare/Train Fare: Travel tickets to and from the destination are on you.
Personal Touches: Expenses like laundry, phone calls, tips, mineral water, beverages, and porterage are not covered.
- Extra Adventures: Any additional sightseeing or vehicle use beyond the planned itinerary is at your own expense.
Entry Fees & Guided Experiences: Entrance fees and charges for tour guides are not included.
Unexpected Challenges: Costs arising from natural calamities, road blockages, strikes, or political disturbances must be handled directly.
- Price Fluctuations: Additional charges due to increased fuel prices or taxes might be applicable.
- Insurance Matters: Travel insurance and visa fees are not part of the package—plan accordingly.
- Meal Plans: Only the meals specified in the itinerary are included—others are on your own.
- Unlisted Items: Anything not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions falls outside the package.
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Arrival at Cochin – Transfer to Munnar
On arrival at Cochin Airport or Railway Station, you will be greeted warmly by our Alxtrip representative who will guide you with your transfer to Munnar, Kerala's famous tea garden hill station. While driving through the picturesque hills, take in breathtaking views of green landscapes, and make magical stops at the Valara and Cheeyappara Waterfalls, ideal for quick photo opportunities and a cool break.
Stop by the peaceful Blossom Garden along the way, a quiet park abounding with colorful flowers and picturesque paths. In the evening, surround yourself with the calming beauty of Munnar's vast tea gardens, a serene view as the sun hides behind the hills. Retire to your hotel for a restful overnight stay amidst nature.
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Munnar Sightseeing
Breakfast and then proceed for a day-long sightseeing trip to Munnar, a haven for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Start your outing with a tour to the Eravikulam National Park (15 km), which is the home for endangered species Nilgiri Tahr.
Note: The park will be closed from 21st January to 15th April because of the breeding season.
Afterwards, visit the Tea Museum (3 km) and nearby Tea Factory to view the interesting art of tea-production and discover the heritage of Munnar in tea. (Closed on Good Friday and Mondays). Proceed onward to the panoramic Mattupetty Dam (13 km), which is ideal for boating and photography, and finally relax by the serene Kundala Lake (28 km) surrounded by abundant greenery and shola forest. Return to your hotel in the evening for an overnight stay.
Note: For Eravikulam National Park, it is recommended to advance book your tickets at the Wildlife Division Office, opposite Panchayat Office, Munnar Town (Contact: 04865 231587; Timings: 9 AM – 3 PM).3
Munnar to Thekkady – Spice Plantation Tour
Following a hearty breakfast, check out of your hotel in Munnar and proceed to Thekkady, a peaceful retreat that lies in the midst of Kerala's wilderness. Famous for its dense forests and high biodiversity, Thekkady provides a raw and invigorating experience with nature.
On reaching, check into your hotel and relax for a while. Later, embark on an aromatic spice plantation tour, where you’ll explore vast plantations brimming with cardamom, pepper, cloves, ginger, turmeric, tea, coffee, and more.
Learn about the cultivation and processing of these spices that have made Kerala famous worldwide. Enjoy the crisp mountain air and tranquil surroundings before returning to your hotel for a peaceful overnight stay.
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Thekkady to Alappuzha (Alleppey) – Backwaters & Coir Villages
Following breakfast, check-out from the hotel in Thekkady and drive on to Alappuzha, popularly referred to as the "Venice of India" due to its complex web of backwaters, canals, and lagoons. The picturesque town is a center of coir manufacture and black pepper commerce, and demonstrates Kerala's traditional industries.
While traveling through the picturesque countryside, see the stunning beauty of green paddy fields, peaceful backwaters, and simple coir villages that characterize the essence of Kerala. On arrival, check in to your hotel or traditional houseboat, where you can unwind and absorb the peaceful atmosphere.
In the evening, take a serene cruise through the narrow canals and village life along the shores. Overnight at the hotel or on the houseboat, under the soothing pace of the backwaters.
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Departure – Transfer to Cochin Airport / Railway Station
After breakfast, check out from your hotel or houseboat and proceed for your departure transfer to Cochin Airport or Railway Station. As your memorable journey through Kerala comes to a close, take with you the unforgettable sights of misty mountains, lush plantations, vibrant culture, and the serene backwaters.
Whether it was the calming rhythm of Alleppey’s waters or the aromatic charm of Thekkady’s spice gardens, we hope your trip has left you refreshed and inspired. Wishing you a safe and pleasant journey ahead, and we look forward to welcoming you back with more experiences through Alxtrip.