Tour Plan

Day 01: Cochin airport to Hotel (30 Kms/1 to 1.5 hr)

Arrive Cochin. Meet and Greet at Airport and Transfer to your hotel  for check-in. 

One of India’s most interesting towns, a principle port and the centre of the spice trade on the Malabar Coast Kochi is rich in history and retains a relaxed and quiet atmosphere. The first European settlement in India, Kochi was founded by Vasco da Gama in 1502, however it was the British who influenced this colourful city the most with it being under direct British political control from 1795 up until India’s independence. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: Cochin to Munnar (4.5 hrs drive) 

After Breakfast, explore Fort Kochi. Visit St Francis Church the oldest European church in India before walking down to the waterfront to witness the fascinating Chinese fishing nets and peruse the market stalls. Also you may be interested to visit the Dutch Cemetery situated at Fort Kochi in Ernakulam was consecrated in 1724 and is today managed by the Church of South India.Afterwards, return to your car to visit Mattancherry Palace (also known as Dutch Palace), the nearby merchant houses and a fine synagogue (closed on Friday &Saturday). Dutch Palace (closed on Friday) was built by the Portuguese in 1557 as a gift to the Raja of Kochi in exchange for trading rights and today houses exhibits of clothes, weapons and furniture as well as having numerous remarkable murals painted on the wooden walls. Continue to the synagogue, adorned with beautiful Cantonese ceramic tiles, before stepping out and exploring the local streets which still teem with traders who selling varieties of rice, ginger, garlic, chilli and antiques from street side warehouses. 

Later drive to Munnar. most popular hill stations in South India, situated at the confluence of three mountain streams Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni & Kundala. It was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British officers in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book town, winding lanes, trekking & holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience. Overnight at Hotel in Munnar.

Day 03: Munnar to Thekkady (Periyar) -  110 kms 4 hrs drive

Today after breakfast, we take a tour of Munnar, visiting the world's highest tea estates spread like a green carpet over a large area.  

Later Proceed to Periyar. The Periyar Wildlife Reserve set on an attractive lakeside, it is South India's most popular Wildlife Sanctuary. Periyar is a place to cruise on the lake & gives an opportunity to see wildlife. It is home to tigers, leopards, elephants, bison, antelopes, sambhar, wild boar, monkey, a wide variety of birds. Next we explore the sanctuary to experience the beauty & ecological pattern. Optional Spice Plantation & Boat Ride.  Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04: Periyar to Kumarakom (4 hrs drive)

After breakfast, explore Periyar. Spice Plantation tour, Optional Boat or Mini Trek etc.

Later Proceed to Kumarakom.

Day 05: Kumarakom to Cochin International airport (2.5 hrs drive).

Departure transfer to Cochin international airport for your onward journey.