Cochin to Thekkady and Alleppey (4 Days)

Cochin to Thekkady and Alleppey (4 Days)

This 4 days private tour will begin and end in Cochin. Our professional chauffeur will pick you from your respective Cochin city hotel or airport and transfer you to Thekkady - considered a haven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, nut-mace, ginger, and clove. Thekkady -Noted for its diversity of wild life and scenic beauty. Boating at Periyar Lake, Spice Plantation visit, Bamboo Rafting and Trekking are activities available here. This tour include 2 nights accommodation in Thekkady and 1 night at Backwater cruise in Alleppey.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cochin - Thekkady (170kms/ 3hrs approx)

Stop At: Thekkady Rose Park, Attapallam Kumily Alady Road, Kumily, Thekkady 685509 India
Pick up from your hotel/ airport and drive to Thekkady check in at hotel.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Mangala Devi Kannagi Temple, Idukki, Tamil Nadu 685509, India
Mangla Devi Temple built within the premises of the renowned Periyar Tiger Reserves on the northern boundary a quiet spot with pristine ambiance
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kadathanadan Kalari & Navarasa Kathakali, Kumily Thekkady Road Kumily, Thekkady 685509 India
The House Of Martial Arts. The center is famous for the renowned Kerala art known as Kalaripayattu. A spot which is unique to Kerala and well designed for self-defense. You can watch this beautiful art form in Thekkady sightseeing from a special gallery.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Thekkady

Stop At: Periyar National Park, Banks Of Artificial Periyar Lake, Thekkady India
Explore Periyar National Park rich in bird life and arboreal animals like giant squirrel and Nilgiri langur. Animals like elephant, gaur and sambar are sighted keeping close to the edges of the lake during Boat Cruise (2hrs) or Bamboo Raft (3hrs).
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Green Park Ayurvedic & Spices Plantation, Laksham Veedu Colony Road Kumly, Thekkady 685509 India
About 4000Sq KM of Periyar region is under verdant spice plantations, and main occupations of the natives are spice farming and trading.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Yodha Cultural Village Thekkady, Munnar main Road Near Hotel Season Thekkady, Vyapara Bhavan Road, Kumily, Thekkady 685509 India
Further visit tribal museum and trekking through the tribal hamlet situated within the periphery of Periyar Tiger accompanies by a tribal guide.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Thekkady - Alleppey (135kms/ 3hrs approx)

Pass By: Alleppey Backwaters, Alappuzha India
Breakfast at hotel drive to Alleppey. Board a houseboat from here and enjoy the cruise through the enchanting backwaters. Alleppey, also called the Venice of East, interlocked with a large number of canals and bridges.

Stop At: Alleppey Backwaters, Alappuzha India
Houseboat comprises double/ twin bed room, with attached bathrooms, running water, and a lounge area in which to relax and enjoy the sights on the shore. Start sail through scenic backwaters, passing through one of the few areas in the world where farming is done below sea level. The houseboat will cruise through the Chambakulam area by mid-morning and anchor to explore the boat yard, which displays the traditional long snake boats used in races. Visit St. Mary’s Church, established by St. Thomas in 1721. In the evening, catch a glimpse of village life along the backwaters and experience a way of life unique to this region. The boat will pass through picturesque stretches of the backwaters of Alleppey and moor up for overnight in Vemabanadu Lake.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lunch, dinner and overnight in houseboat.

Day 4: Alleppey - Cochin (60kms/ 1.3hrs approx)

Pass By: Alleppey Backwaters, Alappuzha India
After breakfast disembark from houseboat and drive to Cochin drop off to your hotel or airport.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.