Thekkady in Kerala State, India’s largest wildlife sanctuary is a dream destination for any tourist visiting India. The 120 years old ‘Surki’ dam built across Peryiar, Poorna in Vedic parlance, is a major tourist attraction. This sanctuary is spread over an area of 777 Sq.Kms, surrounded by an artificial lake over an area of 25 Sq.Kms.
The Country’s sole Tiger reserve, Thekkady, with its bountiful treasures of tropical flora and fauna is the ultimate reservoir of many an endangered species and a rich tribal culture. Thekkady is a pleasant heaven on earth for those who love nature in its wild manifestations.
Departure from Cochin & Return From Trivandrum
2 Hours Before the planned itinerary Time
Our representative will receive you on arrival at Cochin Airport/ Railway station and transfer to the Resort in Munnar (153 Kms – 5 Hrs drives). Check into hotel Day free & Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast we take you for a full day sightseeing trip of Munnar – covering some of the major sightseeing – Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai, Eravikulam Wildlife sanctuary home of Nilgiry Thar (very rare mountain goat), considering the ecological faunal, floral, geo- morphological and zoological significant & Tea Plantation & Tea Plantation. Overnight stay in Hotel, Munnar.
Day 03:Munnar to Thekkady
After breakfast and move to Thekkady (120 Kms / 4 Hrs). Check into Hotel at Thekkady. After refreshing go for a spice plantation Tour to see crops of cardamom cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estate (Optional) & later for boating in the Periyar lake- its centre piece of Periyar Wildlife sanctuary also Periyar Tiger reserve, man made lake of the height of 2000 ft, Later return to hotel for overnight stay in hotel.
After breakfast drive to Alleppey (145 Kms / 4 Hrs) the lush green vegetation and the climate attract a number of tourists to this place. On arrival at check in to A/c Dlx Houseboat cruise will be start form 12 pm to 09 am next day and O/n at houseboat.
Check out time form Houseboat is 09:00 A.M. After check out drives to Kovalam (170 Kms and 5 Hrs drives). On arrival check in at Hotel. Afternoon is at leisure and Evening free for personal activity. Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to Kovalam sightseeing of Padhamanabha Swamy temple, Museum, Horse Palace, Art Gallery. Kovalam considered as the Paradise of the South. It consists of three adjacent crescent beaches and also picture perfect tropical beaches. Rest of the day at leisure on the beach Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast transfer from Kovalam to the Trivendrum airport/railway station for onward travel.
This was a fantastic trip, meticulously planned before we left with our travel specialist and carried out seamlessly, thanks to our wonderful, kind guide, who spoke beautiful English and answered our many questions, and to our drivers, who were very considerate and always got us to where we were supposed to be.
