Day 1

Arrival in Kochi and Drive to Munnar — Welcome to Kerala! On arrival at Kochi International Airport, our representative will greet you and drive you to Munnar (approximately 4 hours). The scenic drive winds through rubber plantations, pineapple farms, and spice gardens as you climb from sea level to 1,600 meters. En route, stop at the Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls for a refreshing break. Arrive in Munnar by late afternoon and check into your resort nestled amidst tea plantations. After a welcome drink, spend the evening at leisure, breathing in the crisp mountain air. Dinner will be served at the resort. Overnight stay in Munnar. Day 2: Munnar Sightseeing — After breakfast, begin your full-day Munnar sightseeing tour. Start with a visit to the Mattupetty Dam, a beautiful reservoir surrounded by hills and forests. Enjoy a boat ride on the lake and stop at the Echo Point for a unique acoustic experience. Next, visit the Kundala Lake, famous for its Kashmiri-style shikara boats and cherry blossoms. In the afternoon, visit the Tea Museum to learn about the fascinating process of tea making — from plucking to processing. Later, visit the Rose Garden and the Top Station viewpoint for panoramic views of the Western Ghats. In the evening, return to your resort. Overnight stay in Munnar. Day 3: Eravikulam National Park and Thekkady — After breakfast, visit Eravikulam National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the home of the endangered Nilgiri tahr. The park also hosts the famous "Neelakurinji" flower that blooms once every 12 years. Next, visit the Lakkom Waterfalls. In the afternoon, drive to Thekkady (approximately 3 hours), the home of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Check into your resort and spend the evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Thekkady. Day 4: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary — After breakfast, take a boat safari on the Periyar Lake. Watch elephants, bison, sambar deer, and wild boars come to the lake to drink water. The sanctuary is also home to tigers, leopards, and over 260 species of birds. In the afternoon, visit a spice plantation to see how cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, and cloves are grown. Enjoy a traditional Kerala lunch served on a banana leaf. In the evening, watch a Kathakali dance performance and a Kalaripayattu martial arts show. Overnight stay in Thekkady. Day 5: Departure from Kochi — After breakfast, check out and drive back to Kochi (approximately 4 hours). Transfer to Kochi airport or railway station for your onward journey with beautiful memories of Munnar's tea hills and Thekkady's wildlife.