The Perfect Kerala Itinerary for Couples: From Chandigarh to Munnar

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This trip is all about the places in Kerala that leave you with only unforgettable memories. A country filled with gorgeous views and panoramic landscapes in every corner on the map, Kerala brags endemic flora and fauna that bedazzles even avid backpackers. There’s the Neelakurinjini flower field that booms only once every 12 years, Kerala’s martial arts, and see the influence of Portuguese through structures built from the 1500s such as the Dutch Palace of Mattancherry and the Cochin Jewish Synagogue.

Highlights:

Ex Delhi return flights 
Hand-picked 4 nights of accommodation in all three places
Overnight stay at The New Munnar Summer Castle(Munnar) Or Similar
Overnight stay at Jungle Park Resorts(Thekkady) Or Similar
Overnight stay at Broad Bean Hotel(Kochi) Or Similar
Daily Breakfast
All transfers and sightseeing tours on a Private Basis
Full-day Munnar tour, including the Rajamalai National Park
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Cheeyappara Waterfall
The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry
Chinese Fishing Nets in Cochin
All hotel taxes, tool tax, parking & driver’s batá

Day Wise Itinerary

Day 1 :
Arrival at Cochin & Proceed to Munnar – (130 Kms – Approx 4 Hrs)

On arrival at Cochin, proceed to Munnar. A breathtakingly beautiful - haven of peace and tranquility which cannot be portrayed in a single canvas. Situated at 1,600m above sea level with unending expanse of tea plantations - pristine valleys and mountains, you’re often up above the clouds watching veils of mist clinging to the mountain tops. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji/Strobilanthes. This flower which bathes the hills in blue once in every twelve years, will bloom next in 2018. On the way to Munnar visit Cheeyappara & Valara waterfalls. The Cheeyappara Waterfall cascades down in seven steps. Valara has a chain of waterfalls surrounded by thick green forests. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 2 :
Munnar Full Day Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Munnar. Visit Mattupetty Dam (ticket price extra), a storage concrete gravity dam built in the mountains. Mattupetty offers many fascinating sights to relish. Besides the tea plantations & the rolling grasslands, the Shola forests in and around Mattupetty are ideal for trekking and are habitat to a variety of birds.
Later visit Kundala Dam (ticket price extra), the famous Neela Kurunji flowers which bloom once in twelve years, bloom in the hills and valleys around Kundala lake.
Enroute visit Echo Point & Pothamedu View Point. Echo Point always has a greenish look as it is covered with abundant green sceneries. View Point is perfect to enjoy the spectacular beauty of the coffee, tea & cardamom plantations. They are an adventurous destination, which will be a perfect choice for those who love to have a nature walk or trekking. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 3 :
Transfer from Munnar to Thekkady - (85 Kms - Approx 3 Hrs)
After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to Thekkady.
Thekkady is considered as a heaven for natural spices. The Periyar forests of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India. Periyar encompasses 777 sq km & a 26-sq-km artificial lake.
Check-in at hotel & later head out for sightseeing to visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (ticket price extra), it is home to herds of wild Elephants, Sambar, Tigers, Gaur, Lion-tailed Macaques, Nilgiri Langurs & more. The place can sometimes feel a bit like Disneyland-in-the-Ghats, but its mountain scenery & jungle walks make for an enjoyable visit. Evening enjoy the boat cruise in the lake (at additional cost) to spot wild animals. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 4 :
Thekkady to Kochi (150 Kms - Approx 4 Hrs) - Sightseeing Tour in Kochi

After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to Kochi. Check-in at hotel & later head out for sightseeing covering the historical town by exploring the unfathomable diversity by visiting Fort Cochin & Mattancherry which consists of wonderfully built atmosphere - thick with the smell of the past.
Jewish Synagogue - a 400-year old synagogue. Enter the synagogue & the large main hall arrests your attention with display of rare antique objects that add to the grandeur of the place.
Secondly, The St. Francis Church well-known for its beautiful architecture & ambience & is believed to be one of the oldest churches built by the Europeans in India.
Santa Cruz Basilica (at extra cost) - one of the eight Basilicas in India, this church is one of the finest & most impressive churches & visited by tourists the whole year round.
Vasco House (built in the Portuguese style of architecture) is believed to be the house where Vasco Da Gama stayed during his visits to Kochi, right until his death in 1524.
Later visit Fort Kochi beach & Chinese Fishing Nets - Nowhere else in India could you find such giant fishing nets from China. Return to hotel by evening for overnight stay.

Day 5 :
Departure from Kochi

After breakfast, check out from hotel & transfer to Cochin airport for departure, back to home with beautiful memories of God's Own Country.

Exclusions

Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees
Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside of the itinerary
Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless otherwise specified)
Breakfast, lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
Any international and/or domestic flights, unless explicitly mentioned as an inclusion
Excess baggage charges, and where applicable, baggage not included in your fare
Tips for services and experiences
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Important Notes

Vehicle as mentioned in the booking will be provided. Extra charges will be applicable if additional vehicle or upgraded vehicle is required due to travellers carrying extra or oversized luggage.
Please note vehicle is available for use between 7 am to 7 pm which covers the sightseeing and journey time.
If you wish to go out beyond 7 pm, vehicle charges would be extra or you will need to arrange on your own.
Most hotels in Munnar offer only Non AC rooms. Please double check the room category in case you are looking for AC rooms.
Tickets for Periyar Wildlife Reserve are not included in the price and needs to be booked prior before travel.
Most hotels in Thekkady offer only Non AC rooms. Please double check the room category in case you are looking for AC rooms.
At the time of check-in to your hotel, hotel may ask you to make an advance/security deposit (amount depends upon hotel policy). This amount is refunded at the time of check-out, minus the cost of any items taken from the mini-bar or other charges (like late check-out or any damages done to the accommodation).
Any ticket to attractions, museums, train, cable car, ferries, rides, safari, etc. are not included unless explicitly mentioned as an inclusion.
For queries regarding cancellations and refunds, please refer to our Cancellation Policy.
We reserve the right to issue a full refund in case we believe that we are unable to fulfil the services for any technical reasons.