Kerala Spice Trail: 5-Day Culinary & Cultural Sojourn

₹ 20250/PP

2N Munnar | 1N Thekkady | 1N Alleppey
Return Airport transfers & Sightseeing transfers on Pvt basis

Trip Duration 5Days & 4Nights
Meal Plan Breakfast in Hotel & All Meals in Houseboat
Transfers Return Airport transfers & Sightseeing transfers on Pvt basis
Places Covered 2N Munnar | 1N Thekkady | 1N Alleppey
Special Inclusion
  • No Special Inclusion Found

Itinerary

     

    Day 01: Cochin Arrival – Munnar 

    On arrival in Cochin by flight/Train you will meet our Tour Executive and transfer to Munnar -the beautiful and peaceful hill station covered with an unending expanse of tea plantatio. Enroute witness the mesmerizing Valara and Cheeyappara waterfalls. Also, visiting the Spice Garden includes dozens of spice, fruit and medicinal plants.

    On arrival in Munnar check in to the Hotel & Overnight stay.

    Day 02: Munnar Sightseeing Tour 

    After Hearty breakfast, take a sightseeing tour to Munnar. The natural beauty of Munnar is rivalled by none. From the landscapes to the flora and fauna it houses, Munnar is home to some of the best visual treats nature has to offer. Visit the famous Eravikulam National Park (30 km From Munnar town), Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake, Photo Point and Rose Garden.
     

    Day 03 : Munnar - Thekkady

    A scrumptious breakfast from Munnar and then you are on your way to Thekkady/Periyar - India’s largest Wildlife Sanctuary and a dream destination for any tourist visiting Kerala. The Periyar forests in the area are one of the finest wildlife reserves in the country. Enjoy Boating in Periyar at own cost On arrival check in & Overnight stay.
     

    Day 04: Thekkady – Alleppey

    After Breakfast check out & drive to the Venice of the East, the local flavour you experience is further enhanced by the fact that you will be served with the traditional houseboat lunch prepared for you by the locals. Spending the night over in the houseboat would give you a night to remember for a lifetime.
     

    Day 05: Cochin Departure 

    Enjoy a splendid breakfast at your hotel and after checkout, it’s time to drive towards Cochin for the onward journey with plenty of memories for you for a life time.
     


Tour Information

Inclusions:

●  Accommodation (Twin Sharing basis) at all hotels & Houseboat.

●  Breakfast for All days (except on arrival day) & all meals in Houseboat.

●  Non-AC rooms only provided in Munnar & Thekkady as hill Stations.

●  Sightseeing and all transfers in a Private AC Car at Disposal as per the itinerary.

●  Service of an English/ hindi/ local language-speaking driver.

●  Fuel, Toll, Parking, Driver Allowance & Interstate Permit Charges (If Any).

●  All Applicable Taxes.

●  Check  in time in Hotels is 13.00 hrs & Check out time is 10.30Hrs.

●  A/c In Houseboat will Available from 9pm – 6.00 am.

●  Check  in time in Houseboat is 12.00 noon  & Check out time is 9.00am.

●  Houseboat  Cruising timing From 12.30 pm to 5pm  & 7.30am to 8.30am.

Exclusions:

●  Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.

●  Entry fees to monuments and places & Boating Charges.

●  Anything not mentioned in the package includes.

●  Porter age at hotels and airports, tips, insurance, laundry, liquors, wine.

●  All items of personal nature.

●  Ayurveda Charges.

Need to Know

Weather

KERALA WEATHER

What to Carry

Light Clothing: Kerala being warm all the year around you are advised to pack light and airy clothes with you.

Comfortable Footwear: Ideal for getting around on all terrains including sandy shores and steep slopes.

Rain Gear: When you are planning your trip during monsoon which is from June to September you should carry a raincoat or an umbrella.

Insect Repellent: Useful where there is a lot of vegetation growth.

Sun Protection: Do not forget a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen for tropical sun.

Swim wear: If you’re jet setting to the shores, or are planning to spend some time at tourist resorts with swimming pools, your swimwear should be packed.

Modest Clothing: For religious places wear clothes that cover your shoulders and knees.

Light Sweater: The evenings, particularly in places such as Munnar, can be a little chilly – so will require a jacket or a sweater.

Best Places to Visit

1. Munnar:

Explore lush tea plantations.

Visit the Eravikulam National Park.

Take a boat ride on Mattupetty Dam.

2. Alleppey (Alappuzha):

Experience a houseboat cruise in the backwaters.

Enjoy the serene Alleppey Beach.

3. Kochi (Cochin):

Witness the Chinese Fishing Nets.

Explore the historic Fort Kochi.

4. Thekkady:

Visit the Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary.

Enjoy a boat ride on Periyar Lake.

5. Kovalam:

Relax on the beautiful Kovalam Beach.

Explore the Vizhinjam Lighthouse.

6. Wayanad:

Discover Edakkal Caves.

Explore the lush Banasura Sagar Dam.

7. Kozhikode (Calicut):

Visit Beypore for its historic shipbuilding.

8. Varkala:

Enjoy the scenic Varkala Beach and its cliffs.

9. Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum):

Explore the Napier Museum.

Visit the iconic Padmanabhaswamy Temple.

10. Kumarakom:

Experience the serene Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.

Take a houseboat cruise on Vembanad Lake.


Description

2N Munnar | 1N Thekkady | 1N Alleppey
Return Airport transfers & Sightseeing transfers on Pvt basis

Trip Duration 5Days & 4Nights
Meal Plan Breakfast in Hotel & All Meals in Houseboat
Transfers Return Airport transfers & Sightseeing transfers on Pvt basis
Places Covered 2N Munnar | 1N Thekkady | 1N Alleppey
Special Inclusion
  • No Special Inclusion Found

Tour Timeline

 

Day 01: Cochin Arrival – Munnar 

On arrival in Cochin by flight/Train you will meet our Tour Executive and transfer to Munnar -the beautiful and peaceful hill station covered with an unending expanse of tea plantatio. Enroute witness the mesmerizing Valara and Cheeyappara waterfalls. Also, visiting the Spice Garden includes dozens of spice, fruit and medicinal plants.

On arrival in Munnar check in to the Hotel & Overnight stay.

Day 02: Munnar Sightseeing Tour 

After Hearty breakfast, take a sightseeing tour to Munnar. The natural beauty of Munnar is rivalled by none. From the landscapes to the flora and fauna it houses, Munnar is home to some of the best visual treats nature has to offer. Visit the famous Eravikulam National Park (30 km From Munnar town), Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake, Photo Point and Rose Garden.
 

Day 03 : Munnar - Thekkady

A scrumptious breakfast from Munnar and then you are on your way to Thekkady/Periyar - India’s largest Wildlife Sanctuary and a dream destination for any tourist visiting Kerala. The Periyar forests in the area are one of the finest wildlife reserves in the country. Enjoy Boating in Periyar at own cost On arrival check in & Overnight stay.
 

Day 04: Thekkady – Alleppey

After Breakfast check out & drive to the Venice of the East, the local flavour you experience is further enhanced by the fact that you will be served with the traditional houseboat lunch prepared for you by the locals. Spending the night over in the houseboat would give you a night to remember for a lifetime.
 

Day 05: Cochin Departure 

Enjoy a splendid breakfast at your hotel and after checkout, it’s time to drive towards Cochin for the onward journey with plenty of memories for you for a life time.
 


Tour Information

Inclusions:

●  Accommodation (Twin Sharing basis) at all hotels & Houseboat.

●  Breakfast for All days (except on arrival day) & all meals in Houseboat.

●  Non-AC rooms only provided in Munnar & Thekkady as hill Stations.

●  Sightseeing and all transfers in a Private AC Car at Disposal as per the itinerary.

●  Service of an English/ hindi/ local language-speaking driver.

●  Fuel, Toll, Parking, Driver Allowance & Interstate Permit Charges (If Any).

●  All Applicable Taxes.

●  Check  in time in Hotels is 13.00 hrs & Check out time is 10.30Hrs.

●  A/c In Houseboat will Available from 9pm – 6.00 am.

●  Check  in time in Houseboat is 12.00 noon  & Check out time is 9.00am.

●  Houseboat  Cruising timing From 12.30 pm to 5pm  & 7.30am to 8.30am.

Exclusions:

●  Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.

●  Entry fees to monuments and places & Boating Charges.

●  Anything not mentioned in the package includes.

●  Porter age at hotels and airports, tips, insurance, laundry, liquors, wine.

●  All items of personal nature.

●  Ayurveda Charges.

Need to Know

Weather

KERALA WEATHER

What to Carry

Light Clothing: Kerala being warm all the year around you are advised to pack light and airy clothes with you.

Comfortable Footwear: Ideal for getting around on all terrains including sandy shores and steep slopes.

Rain Gear: When you are planning your trip during monsoon which is from June to September you should carry a raincoat or an umbrella.

Insect Repellent: Useful where there is a lot of vegetation growth.

Sun Protection: Do not forget a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen for tropical sun.

Swim wear: If you’re jet setting to the shores, or are planning to spend some time at tourist resorts with swimming pools, your swimwear should be packed.

Modest Clothing: For religious places wear clothes that cover your shoulders and knees.

Light Sweater: The evenings, particularly in places such as Munnar, can be a little chilly – so will require a jacket or a sweater.

Best Places to Visit

1. Munnar:

Explore lush tea plantations.

Visit the Eravikulam National Park.

Take a boat ride on Mattupetty Dam.

2. Alleppey (Alappuzha):

Experience a houseboat cruise in the backwaters.

Enjoy the serene Alleppey Beach.

3. Kochi (Cochin):

Witness the Chinese Fishing Nets.

Explore the historic Fort Kochi.

4. Thekkady:

Visit the Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary.

Enjoy a boat ride on Periyar Lake.

5. Kovalam:

Relax on the beautiful Kovalam Beach.

Explore the Vizhinjam Lighthouse.

6. Wayanad:

Discover Edakkal Caves.

Explore the lush Banasura Sagar Dam.

7. Kozhikode (Calicut):

Visit Beypore for its historic shipbuilding.

8. Varkala:

Enjoy the scenic Varkala Beach and its cliffs.

9. Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum):

Explore the Napier Museum.

Visit the iconic Padmanabhaswamy Temple.

10. Kumarakom:

Experience the serene Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.

Take a houseboat cruise on Vembanad Lake.