Thekkady Tour Package

Thekkady Tour Package

You want to plan an escape from your chaotic city life, embark on Thekkady tour package . A land of abundant wildlife, lush hills, clean air and vast spice plantations, Thekkady is the perfect place for all nature enthusiasts and love birds. With our tour packages, go on an elephant safari in Periyar Tiger Reserve to get a closer look at tortoises, king cobras, leopards, tigers, Malabar giant squirrels and sambar deer.

Alleppey, called Alappuzha lies on the edge of the great Ashtamudi Lake. With the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast labyrinth of lakes, lagoons and several freshwater rivers criss-crossing it, Alappuzha is a district of immense natural beauty. This tour covers Kovalam beaches along with greeneries at Munnar and Thekkady. After overnight stay in the houseboat at Alleppey, a visit to the state capital and the famous beaches at Kovalam gives a complete picture of southern Kerala.

Day 1 Arrival in Cochin

On arrival Cochin Airport, Welcome by our representative and get transfer to the hotel. Check in into the hotel. Later proceed for local sightseeing of Cochin which includes Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing nets. Return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. Cochin, Kochi is located along the Arabian Sea, on the south-west coast of India. Kochi is one of the seven taluks of Ernakulam district in the state of Kerala. Straddled by the backwaters, it is bordered by the Arabian Sea in the west and urbanised region in the east. The major part of the city lies at sea level along the coastline of around 48 km. Spread over an area of 94.88 sq km, Kochi is the second largest city of Kerala. Comprising Kakkanad in the north-east, Tripunithura in the south-east and mainland Ernakulam, Kochi is a part of the Greater Cochin region. Areas like Old Kochi, Kadavanthra, the suburbs of Edapally, the exurbia of Kalamassery and some islands of the Vembanad Lake, are also included in Kochi. It also encompasses areas like Mattancherry, Fort Kochi, Palluruthy and Thoppumpady. Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport Nearest Railway station: Ernakulam Railway station

Day 2 Cochin – Munnar (150 Kms / 5 Hrs)

After Breakfast checkout from hotel and get transfer to Munnar, enjoying the stunning panoramic view of the Cardamom hills & green carpets of tea plantations. On arrival, check in into the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Munnar. Munnar is situated in the Idukki District in the eastern part of Kerala, bordering the state of Tamil Nadu. Popularly known as Kashmir of the South, Munnar is well connected to all the cities in Kerala. Munnar is located amidst mist-covered mountain ranges and evergreen forests of the Western Ghats, at a varying altitude of 1,600 m (5,249 ft) to 1,800 m (5,906 ft) above mean sea level, at the foot hills of Anamudi, the highest peak of the Western Ghats (2,695 m). Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport: 130 Kms Nearest Railway station: Ernakulam Railway station: 130 Kms

Day 3 In Munnar

After breakfast proceed to visit local sightseeing of Munnar which includes Eravikulam National Park where you can see the very rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Thar, Mattupetty Dam & Lake, Echo Point, Old Munnar Town and Blossom Park. Return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 4 Munnar – Thekkady (120 Kms / 4 Hrs)

After breakfast check out from hotel and get transfer to Thekkady. Arrive Thekkady check in into the hotel. Later you can visit boat cruise on the Periyar Lake. Here you can see a large variety of wildlife, which include elephants, monkeys, deer, wild boar etc, and quite a lot of unique birds can also be spotted. Return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. Thekkady, located in the Idukki district of the state of Kerala, is the place where the Periyar National Park is located. Thekkady lies very close to Kumily, which lies on the border of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, spread across an area of 300 square miles, is home to thick evergreen forests, deciduous forests and a host of animal species, viz. elephants, Sambar, tigers, Nilgiri Langurs, etc. Nearest Airport: Madurai Airport: 136 Kms Nearest Railway station: Kottayam Railway station: 114 Kms

Day 5 Thekkady – Alleppey (140 Kms / 4 Hrs)

After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Alleppey. Alleppey also called “Venice of East”. Check in into the houseboat. Alleppey is a place where you will forget everything except enjoyment of life. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the houseboat. Alleppey also called as the ‘Venice of the East’ by Lord Curzon, Alappuzha is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in Kerala. Located in Alappuzha district of Kerala, this town is also known as Alleppey. Situated at a distance of 155 km from Thiruvananthapuram and around 62 km to the south of Kochi, the destination is famous for its backwaters. Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport: 85 Kms Nearest Railway station: Alleppey Railway station

Day 6 Alleppey – Kovalam (190 Kms / 5 Hrs)

After sumptuous breakfast check out from the hotel & get transferred to Kovalam. Arrive Kovalam, check in into the hotel. Day free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel. Kovalam is situated along the Malabar Coast in the state of Kerala in South India. Kovalam is a famous beach destination visited by Indian and international tourists all round the year. It is 15 km from the capital city, Thiruvananthapuram. The word ‘Kovalam’ in Malayalam stands for ‘a groove of coconut trees’. Kovalam was a cluster of small fishing villages during the pre-Independence era that belonged to the state of Travancore. The earlier history of Kovalam is very obscure. The town of Kovalam came to the lime light during the reign of the Maharaja of Travancore in the 1930s. The Maharaja of Travancore was so impressed by the beauty of the place that he spent a lot of his leisure time on the beaches of Kovalam. He also invited his European friends over to this place and they made the place popular. Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport: 15 Kms Nearest Railway station: Trivandrum Central Railway station: 15 Kms

Day 7 Kovalam – Trivandrum – Kovalam

After breakfast proceed to visit local sightseeing of Trivandrum which includes Padmanabha Swamy Temple, The Napier Museum, Shangmugham Beach and Kovalam Beach,. Return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 8 Kovalam – Trivandrum Departure

Kovalam – Trivandrum Departure

• 07 night’s accommodation on twin sharing basis in above mentioned / similar hotels.
• 06 Breakfasts at hotels.
• All meals in houseboat.
• All sightseeing and transfer by as per itinerary only.
• All hotel taxes.

• 3.65 % government service tax.
• All personal expenses, optional tours, entrance tickets,jeep safaris and extra meals.
• Camera fees, alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages and starters.
• Vehicle service on leisure days for sightseeing not included in the itinerary.
• Medical and travel insurance.

Payments policy

• 25% Amount at the time of booking. 100% Amount 15 days or earlier, before travel date. Payment by cheque or online payment facility available. Your booking confirmation number will be provided to you.

 

Tour Cancilation policy

• Strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
• Minimum Cancilation charges before 10days of Travel Date is 10% of package cost

• Package cost will change if opted for guide service, choice of transport vehicle, hotel type change
• Accommodation charges as mentioned in the package are with 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
• Extra persons in same room charges extra
• Altough we ensure you the best experience but unfortunate delays in travel and inefficient service of hotel is the responsibility of the respective parties.

By Air

Madurai airport located at a distance of 150 kilometres from Thekkady is the nearest domestic airport and The nearest international airport is the Cochin International Airport, which is 160 kilometres away.

By Train

The nearest railway station to Thekkady is in Kottayam, located 114 kilometres away. The railway station in Kottayam is well-connected to major cities across India.