Cochin - Munnar
Proceed to Munnar from Kochi (140 Kms. 5 Hrs.) and you can feel the weather transforming from
hot humid heat to a pleasant temperate as you move into the hills. Halt at the Cheeyappara& Valara
waterfalls where you could capture some best pictures and enjoy a bit in the water. After a brief
halt at the falls, we proceed to Munnar. (Afternoon) Visit the Kundala Arch dam, Mattupetti, the
Echo Point, Elephant Camp and Rose Garden after which you can enjoy a night halts at Munnar.
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Munnar
(Forenoon) visit the Rajamala National Park which offers the travellers with a breathtaking view of
the Anamudi peak with a flowing silver Cascading fall. It is one of the highest peaks to the south
belonging to the Himalayan range offering you with a delightful sight of the wilderness below.
(Afternoon) Visit the Kannan Devan Tea Museum which let to take a peek into the history, culture,
Tea plantation and tea processing in the land. We conclude the day’s trip with, a visit to the local
bazaar sums up the day. Night halts at Munnar.
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Munnar - Thekkady
(Forenoon) Move towards the south-east direction along the widening road of the Western Ghats to
Thekkady. Make the advance bookings online at http://www.periyarfoundation.online/ to avoid the
rush. (Afternoon) Proceed to the Periyar Tiger Reserve where you could enjoy boating in the Periyar
Lake exploring the flora and fauna of the place. Visit the Kadathanadan Kalari Centre where you will
be treated with the show exhibiting the art and culture of Kerala. Over Night stay at Thekkady.
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Thekkady - Cochin
Forenoon to Fort Kochi. The unique Chinese fishing nets can be seen. You will need a bit of luck to see the fishermen harvesting the produce. Take a short walk through Fort Kochi, and see the architectural beauty of the Santa Cruz Basilica. Proceed to Mattancherry, and get to see the Dutch Palace. The palace showcases the history of the region in the 14/15th century A.D. A walk on the Jew Street will re live the nostalgic memories of the Jew settlers of that period. The Jew synagogue and the cemetery can also be visited, which has inscription from the Hebrew language. In the evening hours visit the Marine Drive. Enjoy a boat ride in the back waters. After sunset, spend the leisure hours at the Lulu Mall, perhaps one of the biggest (in area) in South India. Drop at Cochin.
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