MGST KL PKG 08

Arrival at Kochi airport OR Ernakulam (South or North) railway station. Our driver will meet you and proceed to Thekkady. On arrival, check-in at your hotel. If time permits then proceed for Thekkady sightseeing or else day at your leisure. Overnight stay at Thekkady hotel.

About Thekkady: Thekkady is considered a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, nut mace, ginger, and clove.  The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km2 (300 sq mi), of which 360 km2 (140 sq mi) is a thick evergreen forest. The wildlife sanctuary was declared a tiger reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. This gem of a place is encompassed by enchanting beautiful lakes, layers of spice plantations and deep forests. The best part is that you can cover Thekkady in a day.

Activities available in Thekkady: Periyar boating (Boating timing: 7.30 AM, 9.30 AM, 11.15 AM, 01.45 PM & 3.30 PM), Plantation walk, Bamboo rafting, Jungle safari, Birds watch, Spice Plantation visit & Spice shopping, Elephant Ride etc. can be done at an extra cost.

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed to Kumarakom. On arrival, check-in at your hotel. If time permits then proceed for Kumarakom sightseeing or else day at your leisure. Overnight stay at Kumarakom hotel.

About Kumarakom: The place is famous for its backwater stretches and paddy fields. Kumarakom is set in the backdrop of Vembanad Lake which is the largest freshwater Lake in Kerala. Kumarakom is a place surrounded by many islands of Vembanad Lake. It’s filled with natural pulchritude and ambience which is matchless in every sense. Kumarakom is also the home for various sprawling ethnic waterfront resorts that offer comfortable accommodation and exclusive leisure options like Ayurveda massage, yoga, meditation, boating, fishing and swimming.

Kumarakom places of visit: Bay Island Drift Museum (10 AM to 5 PM / Monday closed), Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (6 AM to 5 PM).

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed to Kochi airport OR Ernakulam (South or North) railway station for your departure with a contented feeling about a wonderful holiday you spend in the “God’s Own Country” with the taste of Kerala to cherish.  (TOUR ENDS)