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Fascinating Kerala Tour Package - 5D4N - Munnar, Thekkady, Alappuzha, Kochi Fascinating Kerala Tour Package - 5D4N - Munnar, Thekkady, Alappuzha, Kochi Kerala is known as the “God‟s Own Country”, is an attractive state situated at the southern corner of India offers a vacation filled with tranquillity. One can explore the mystical land of Kerala and have a beautiful, renewing and satisfying experience. Fascinating Kerala Tour Package 5D4N starting from 18000.Destination Include Munnar, Thekkady, Alappuzha, Kochi. Fascinating Kerala Tour Package 5D4N includes transfers from Kochi and back, a 3- star accommodation, Breakfast, Sightseeing. Itinerary for Fascinating Kerala Tour Package - 5D4N - Munnar, Thekkady, Alappuzha, Kochi Day 1 - Kochi to Munnar Tourist Spots Cheeyappara Waterfalls Special Activities (Chargeable activity) Spice Garden Visit Kalaripayattu Day 2 – Munnar sightseeing Tourist Spots Rose Gardens Munnar Matupetty Dam Sun Moon Valley Boating Centre Echo Point Kundala Dam lake Eravikulam National Park Kannan Devan Tea Museum Special activities (Chargeable activity) Tea Garden Visit Sun Moon Valley Boating Day 3 - Munnar to Thekkady Tourist Spots Periyar National Park Special Activities(Chargeable activity) Boating in Periyar Tiger Reserve Elephant Safari Day 4 – Alappuzha Houseboat Overnight Stay Head to the backwaters of Kerala ( Alapuzzha) to live the unique experience of staying on a houseboat for the rest of the day and night. The boats are self- sufficient and cater to all creature comforts based on the requirements. Pre-order your meal with us, including special requests and dietary requirements. The meals are cooked fresh on the boat and served as per your convenience. Cruise through the canals of Punnamada and Vembanad watching life on the banks as you pass by hamlets. Get your cameras and minds ready for that magic moment of the sunset. Enjoy your dinner under the starlit skies with the slow murmur of the lake and the boat slow rocking you to sleep. Day 5 – Drop at Kochi after sightseeing Tourist Spots Marari Beach Jews Street Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica Mattancherry Palace Paradesi Synagogue Chinese Fishing Nets Locations/Destinations in Fascinating Kerala Tour Package - 5D4N Munnar : Munnar is a beautiful hill station in the Western Ghats of the Idukki district of Kerala. With the high mountains, tree cover, hazy mist filled valleys & winding lakes it is blessed with, Munnar has a peaceful and lovely climate through the year. The extensive tea estates that line the mountain ranges around Munnar add unique beauty and provide amazing views and memories which can be made in very few hill stations anywhere in the world. The hills around Munnar are also home to quite a few waterfalls and wildlife sanctuaries adding to the delectable charm of Munnar. Munnar is also known for the wild orchids locally called Neelakurinchi that usually blooms once in 12 years.Munnar means "three rivers", coming from the fact that it lies at the confluence of three streams. The hills are dotted with little picture perfect towns. The tea estates in Munnar have a colonial past to them reflected in the many colonial bungalows that can be found among the tea estates. While holidaying in Munnar, one has many options for trekking and walks through the mountains taking in the fresh mountain air. All these factors make Munnar quite a hit among the tourists. Thekkady : Thekkady, located in Idukki district of Kerala, is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in the Kerala state of India.Thekkady is one of the wildlife tourism destinations of Kerala. Thick forests, semi-evergreen and savanna grasslands are the main features of Thekkady. Animals like tigers, gaur, lion-tailed macaques, elephants, sambar and Nilgiri langurs are found in Periyar National Park. At Thekkady, one can also find spices like cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, and clove. Winters are by far the best time to visit Thekkady as the weather is cool and pleasant, making it ideal for sightseeing. The maximum temperature goes up to 15 degrees Celsius, and this is a great time to go for wildlife safaris and admire the natural beauty of Thekkady. You can also enjoy the many festivals which take place during this time in Thekkady. The monsoons are another great time to visit Thekkady. The temperature drops slightly, and the surroundings are draped in a cloak of rich greenery. It is a great time to enjoy the rain washed beauty of Thekkady. Do make sure you carry an umbrella or raincoat along as rain showers are frequent and heavy. Alappuzha: Alappuzha also referred as Alleppey. It is a city in Alleppey District of Kerala State in India. The word Alappuzha means land which is between Sea and network of rivers. One of the most beautiful cities of Kerala, Alleppey is also known as “Venice of the East”. At Alappuzha, one will find beaches, backwaters, springs, canals.The most attractive and loved part of Alleppey is its backwaters and is the reason tourists visit Alleppey in big numbers. The backwaters join Kumarakom in the East, Cochin towards the North and Quilon to the South. The annual boat race at Alappuzha named Nehru Trophy Boat Race which happens on Punnamada Lake is well known around the world. The race takes place on the second Saturday of August every year.This race is fascinating and fun to watch and an opportunity to watch the great boat race stars as they more or less“fly” the boats. Owing to its proximity to the sea, the climate of Alappuzha is humid and hot during the summer, although it remains fairly cool and pleasant during October to December. Kochi: The beautiful port city of Kochi was formerly called Cochin. It is an important seaport of India. Kochi is located in the Ernakulam district of Kerala.Kochi plays an important role not just in today‟s economy of the state of Kerala but also in the economic history of Kerala. It is one of the finest natural harbors in the world. Kochi is the place where one can find a wonderful mix of history and natural beauty. Lush mangroves, coconut trees reflected in the translucent waters of backwaters, ancient churches, cathedrals, and fort for tourists on sightseeing tours of Cochin would find all these and more. Flanked by the Western Ghats on the east and the majestic looking Arabian Sea in the west, Kochi occupies a very strategic location and has been a significant trading zone and attractive tourist destination since time immemorial. Details of Tourist Spots in Fascinating Kerala Tour Package - 5D4N - Munnar, Thekkady, Alappuzha, Kochi Cheeyappara waterfalls: Cheeyappara Waterfalls is a famous destination for tourists visiting Munnar. Munnar is known as Swiss of South India. It has a varying terrestrial terrain that consists of water cascades, rolling hills, verdant valleys, dense forests and tea, coffee and spice plantations. Cheeyappara Waterfalls is considered the best among all the waterfalls in the State of Kerala. The Waterfall cascades down in seven steps and also offers a great opportunity for trekking. The beauty of the waterfalls increases during the monsoon season that's in June, July, and August. It becomes impossible to reach the bottom of the falls during this time of the year. The water of Cheeyappara Waterfalls does not dry up even in summer months. Cheeyappara Waterfalls is in the vicinity of evergreen forests that span about 2 acres. Trekkers who want to go on a nature walk in the forest make Cheeyappara as their base camp. The rock, which spans more than 500 acres, is a favorite spot for mountaineers. Rose Gardens Munnar: Rosegarden is almost a century old building erected in the midst of cardamom plantations in two acres of land. It is nestled in a perfectly calm and cool environment, surrounded by hills and dales, rivers and waterfalls. It is wrapped with spices and crops like cardamom, vanilla and all varieties of fruit trees including Lichi, Rambutan, Strawberry and Amla and an equally large variety of flowering plants. Rose Garden is constructed with fine stones, tiled roof, and wooden ceiling. The twin cubicula rooms can accommodate two families. The rooms are clean and comfortable, with built-in traditional style verandahs that overlook the lush green forest. Each room is equipped with necessary facilities and during the stay; guests are served with mouth-watering home cooked food. Cooking classes are provided for those who want to learn traditional Kerala food. The homestay is arranged by those who come to Munnar for trekking. As per the convenience of the visitors, the Home arranges for both short & long trekking trips of different durations. Matupetty Dams: About 13 km away from Munnar and at an elevation of 1700m resides the hill station, Mattupetty. Cradled amongst the plantation hills of Munnar, Mattupetty is a habitat for various birds and animals and also a popular tourist attraction. One main attraction in Mattupetty is the beautiful lake and the concrete Gravity dam built on the lake. The dam was constructed in the late 1940s for water conservation and power generation. It is 160 feet high. The reservoir it creates stretches out several kilometers. An enchanting aspect of the Mattupetty dam is its tranquil waters, and a cruise here is an invigorating experience. The continuous availability of water allows the wild animals and birds to thrive in the regions around. A herd of elephants, gaurs and sambar deer can be spotted now and then around the lake, and it is a sight to behold. Mattupetty is just the perfect getaway if you are looking to take a break from your hectic lifestyle. And yes, don't forget to take your camera along. Sun Moon Valley Boating Centre: The boating center is located at a distance of 13 Km away from Munnar. The most attractive feature is the serene beauty that can be experienced with the reflection of the tea garden around the water.
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