- 3 Hours
- Accessibiliy
- Pet allowed
- Tour guide
Description
One among the most prominent tourist destinations in India is blessed with unique geographical features that give the state a special place in the world tourism map.The land is having boarders the towering Western Ghats on the west and Arabian Sea on the eas , originate in the Western Ghats and create a vast network of canals, inlets, streams, rivulets, estuaries, and backwaters. The Kerala backwaters are a labyrinthine system that consists of lagoons and lakes which are linked through many canals. These backwaters witness a number of tourist activities throughout the year..
Trip Plan
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Location: KochiArrival: Land at Cochin International Airport or arrive at the railway station. Meet your driver and transfer to your hotel.Afternoon: Head to Fort Kochi.Attractions: See the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets, visit St. Francis Church (India's oldest European church), and explore Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace).Evening: Walk along Fort Kochi Beach and stay overnight in Kochi.
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Location: Kochi to MunnarMorning: Enjoy breakfast, check out, and drive to the scenic hill station of Munnar (approx. 130 km).En Route: Stop to admire Cheeyappara Waterfalls and Valara Waterfalls.Afternoon: Check in at your Munnar hotel and visit local viewpoints like Pothamedu Viewpoint for sunset over the tea hills.Overnight: Stay in Munnar.
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Location: MunnarMorning: Visit Eravikulam National Park (Rajamalai) to spot the endangered Nilgiri Tahr.Afternoon: Explore the Tata Tea Museum (closed Mondays) and head to Mattupetty Dam and Kundala Lake for boating opportunities.Evening: Stop by Echo Point before returning to your hotel.Overnight: Stay in Munnar.
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Location: Munnar to ThekkadyMorning: Drive through winding roads and spice plantations to Thekkady (approx. 90 km).Afternoon: Check into your hotel, then visit the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy a peaceful boat ride on Periyar Lake to spot wildlife.Evening: Attend an optional traditional Kathakali or Kalaripayattu martial arts show.Overnight: Stay in Thekkady.
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Location: Thekkady to AlleppeyMorning: Depart after breakfast for Alleppey (Alappuzha), the heart of Kerala's backwaters (approx. 140 km).Afternoon: Board a traditional Kerala Houseboat for a magical backwater cruise on Vembanad Lake / local canals. Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch and dinner on board.Overnight: Stay overnight on the Houseboat
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Location: Alleppey to Kochi DepartureTransfer: Check out and drive back to Cochin (approx. 80 km) for your onward flight or train home, carrying wonderful memories of Kerala.