Essence Of Serene Backwaters – 5 Days 4 Nights Kerala Tour Package

Following your arrival at Cochin airport or Ernakulam railway station, you will be greeted and transferred to the picturesque hill station of Munnar, after a 4-hour scenic drive through lush landscapes with views of cascading waterfalls and beautiful natural stops-all this can give an idea of how serenity in such a getaway awaits you.

Once you reach Munnar, take a direct check-in into your hotel and unwind the day, letting the tranquil splendor of this village calm your senses. For sure, an overnight stay at the hotel would surely give you an unforgettable refreshing Kerala tour.

After your mouth-watering breakfast, visit the breathtaking beauty of Munnar. Once the favorite summer retreat of the British government in South India, this majestic hill station is perched at a height of 1600 meters above sea level. Nestled at the confluence of three mountain streams, Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundale, it is actually a treasure trove of nature's beauty.

Start sightseeing in your local tourist destination by visiting the scenic Mattupetty Dam followed by serene Kundale Lake and that enchanting Echo Point with nature's beauty echoing all around you.

In the afternoon go to Rajamalai. The rare and majestic mountain goat-the Nilgiri Thar has a unique home in the rolling hills of Rajamalai. See these animals amidst rolling hills.

Back to your hotel in Munnar for an overnight stay amidst the mountains in silence.

After breakfast, then proceed from your hotel to the scenic 4-hour drive to Thekkady home to one of the world’s most captivating wildlife reserve. On arrival report to your hotel freshen up and get ready for a visit to the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary reserve extending 777 sq km, where 360 sq km is dense evergreen forest. Rich in biodiversity and scenic beauty, this sanctuary carries great geomorphological significance. It was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978.

Optional activities: Boat ride on Periyar Lake-it takes an hour to complete, here it is done in tranquil waters, an enchanting visit to a local spice plantation, or an adventurous ride on the elephant, all available at an additional cost.

End this day full of adventure by spending an easy night in Thekkady, the sounds of wild nocturnal creatures passing by your window.

Checkout from the hotel after your breakfast and drive to the picturesque town of Alleppey. The drive to Alleppey takes almost 4 hours and is a comfortable journey. On arrival at Alleppey, board your traditionally decorated houseboat for the overnight cruise of the enchanting back waters of Kerala. The check-in is at 01:00 PM, and you would be welcome by lunch onboard marking the beginning of this cruise.

Drifting through these luxury houseboats, delight your vision by viewing the special views of Kerala - a drift past by Chinese fishing nets so famous, paddy fields, and fishermen manufacturing coir items. Enjoy the rural homes, old temples, and oscillating coconut plantations against the calm waters.

Every meal will be taken onboard, as you sit back and soak in the majesty of the backwaters. You shall spend a night on the houseboat, lapped by the waves and under the sprawling tranquility of nature.

After a scrumptious breakfast, you are ready to pack up from the houseboat or hotel and get to Cochin Airport or the railway station, according to the choice of travel made. Driving past all the wonderful sceneries one last time, you will carry with you the unforgettable memories of the peaceful backwaters of Kerala, majesty of hill stations, vibrant wildlife, and rich cultural heritage.

Whether it is the serene beauty of Munnar, the wilderness of Thekkady, or a comfortable backwater cruise in Alleppey, every experience of this tour will continue to stay in your heart for years. With a sense of fulfillment and contentment, you will board your flight or train for home thinking of having spent such a wonderful time in God's Own Country.