Kerala Hill Stations Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Kochi – Transfer to Munnar (130 km / ~4 hrs)

       Morning:

• Arrive at Kochi International Airport or Ernakulam railway station

• Meet and greet by your driver/guide

• Begin scenic drive to Munnar, Kerala’s most famous hill station

       En route Highlights:

• Valara and Cheeyappara waterfalls

• Karadippara Viewpoint (great for photography)

       Afternoon:

• Check-in at your hill resort in Munnar (e.g., Tea County, Fragrant Nature, or Blanket Hotel)

• Leisure time to relax or explore the resort surroundings

      Evening:

• Optional nature walk or visit the local market

• Dinner at resort

• Overnight stay in Munnar

Day 2: Explore Munnar – Tea, Gardens & Viewpoints

       Morning:

• Breakfast at resort

• Full-day sightseeing tour of Munnar

       Places to Visit:

• Eravikulam National Park (home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr)

• Tea Museum by Tata Tea – learn tea processing history and taste fresh tea

• Mattupetty Dam & Lake – great for a short boat ride

• Echo Point – known for natural echo phenomena

• Kundala Lake – pedal boating and scenic views

• Blossom Hydel Park (optional, flower garden + picnic spot)

       Evening:

• Return to resort for relaxation or spa treatment

• Dinner and overnight stay in Munnar

Day 3: Munnar to Thekkady (110 km / ~3.5 hrs)

        Morning:

• Breakfast and checkout

• Scenic drive through tea and spice plantations toward Thekkady, home to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

       Afternoon:

• Check-in at a forest lodge or luxury resort (e.g., Spice Village, Greenwoods, or Elephant Court)

• Visit a spice plantation (guided walk through cardamom, pepper, and cinnamon farms)

• Optional visit to a spice market for souvenirs

       Evening:

• Attend a Kathakali dance or Kalaripayattu (martial arts) show

• Dinner and overnight stay in Thekkady

Day 4: Thekkady Activities – Back to Kochi

        Early Morning:

• Boating in Periyar Lake (wildlife spotting: elephants, deer, wild boars, birds)

  • Note: Tickets should be booked in advance

• Optional short jungle trek or bamboo rafting (based on interest and fitness)

       Midday:

• Return to resort for breakfast and freshen up

• Checkout and drive back to Kochi (approx. 5 hours)

Dinner at a local restaurant or hotel
Overnight stay in Kochi (optional, based on flight/train timing)

Day 5: Departure from Kochi

        Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Depending on your flight/train time, explore:

  • Jew Town & Spice Market

  • Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)

• Transfer to Cochin International Airport or Ernakulam station for departure