MRG TRAVELS
ENCHANTING KERALA

 

8 Nights & 9 Days

Cochin – Cherai - Munnar – Thekkady – Kumarakom - Alleppey – Cochin



Day/01 : On Arrival meet our representative at the Cochin International Airport/Railway Station and proceed to Cherai. Check in to your resort at Cherai Beach. The 10 Kilometer long Cherai Beach is the best clean golden beach of Kerala and is rightly called " The Princess of the Queen of the Arabian sea". It is just in front of our Resort and is ideal for swimming and sunbathing. Dolphins are occasionally seen here. The newly beautified 400 Meters of the main beach with the walkway adds to the charm and the High mask lamps make the beach enjoyable even at night. Evening Leisure at Beach. Over night stay at Cherai.

Day/02 : After Breakfast, you can go for sight seeing in Cochin. Visit Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace and Jew Town at Mattancherry, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church and Chinese fishing Nets at Fort Cochin. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Cherai.


Day/03 : After Breakfast check out from your hotel and proceed to Munnar, This hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in south India. Sprawling Tea Plantations, Picture-book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. On the way visit Cheeyapara Water falls and Valara Water falls. Check in to your hotel by noon. Evening visit Pothamedu viewpoint, Head works Dam and Blossom International Park. Overnight stay at Munnar.


Day/04 : After Breakfast you can go for sight seeing in Munnar. Visit, Rajamala – The natural habitat of Nilgiri Tahr. Half of the population of the rare mountain goat [Hemitragas hylocres], which is fast becoming extinct, is now found here. Eravikulam National park – the home of Nilgiri Tahr. Mattupetty Lake and Dam is a very beautiful picnic spot [DTPC Idukki provides Boating in the Dam]. Echo point – The scenic place gets its name from the natural echo phenomenon. And Kundale Dam – It’s a picturesque on the way to Top station. The Golf Course, which belongs to Tata Tea Ltd., is located here. The Kundala Artificial dam is another attraction. Overnight stay at Munnar.


Day/05 : After Breakfast check out from your hotel and proceed to Thekkady on the way visit Lockhart Gap – The fresh Mountain air, the mist-clad hills and panoramic view make it worthy of a visit, Powerhouse water falls and Anayirangal Dam. Check in to your hotel at Thekkady. Afternoon visit Spice Plantations of Cardamom, Coffee, Tea, Pepper Etc… Overnight stay at Thekkady.


Day/06 : After Breakfast, Visit ‘The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary’ – Lying close to the plantations, in the rich jungles of Periyar in Thekkady is one of the fascinating natural wildlife reserves. It’s spread across 777 sq. km, of which 360 sq. km is thick evergreen forest. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat in the lake. Evening Wildlife Boating in Periyar Lake. Overnight stay at Thekkady.


Day/07 : After Breakfast check out and Proceed to world famous destination ‘Kumarakom’, it is a beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, Emerald green paddy fields and Coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways. Situated on the Vembanad Lake. Check into your Resort. Afternoon, visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, an ornithologist’s paradise, is a favorite haunt of migratory birds like the Siberian Stork, Egret, Darter, Heron and Teal. Evening Sunset Cruise in the Vembanad Lake. Overnight stay at Kumarakom.


Day/08 :After Breakfast check out and proceed to Alleppey. Check in to your House Boat. Enjoy Cruise through the Narrow canals and coir villages. A houseboat [Kettuvallom] is about 67 feet in length and has a width of around 13 feet in the middle. The materials that go into the making are all local and Eco friendly bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes, bamboo mats, coir carpets etc. The main wood used is "Anjili". Overnight stay at House Boat.


Day/09 :After Breakfast, check out from your resort and proceed to Cochin International Airport/Railway station. Depart with the sweet memories of Tour.


PACKAGE INCLUDES

  • Accomodation on Twin Sharing Basis
  • Welcome Drink
  • Breakfast
  • Wildlife Boating at Periyar Lake, Thekkady
  • Sunset cruise at Periyar Lake, Thekkady
  • Deluxe House Boat with all meals.
  • Transportation
  • Toll & Parking
  • All Taxes
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