3N / 4D
Day 1: Cochin to Munnar (Drive & Waterfalls)
Day 2: Munnar Local Sightseeing (Eravikulam National Park & Dams)
Day 3: Munnar to Thekkady (Periyar Lake & Wild life century)
Day 4: Thekkady to Varkala- Jatayu Earth Centre.
Day 5: Varkala to Trivandrum Departure
| Category | Port Blair |
|---|---|
| 2 Star (Standard) | Munnar // Mist Inn ( Deluxe Valley View) | Hamlet heaven (Deluxe Room) | Horizon Heights (Deluxe Room) The Swarga (Standard Room) // Thekkady // Jungle Palace (Delue Non AC) | EL PARADISO (Deluxe Non AC) | Michael's Inn (Deluxe Non AC) // Varkala // Moon Waves Resor( Deluxe Room) | Malavika's Black Beach Resort ( STD AC) |
| 2 Star (Deluxe) | Munnar // Green Ridge ( Deluxe Room) | Green Cove Resort Munnar (Deluxe) | At Wood Resort (Deluxe Room) | Bellmount Resort (Deluxe Room) | Le Celestium (Deluxe Room) // Thekkady // Spice Residency (Deluxe Non AC Room) | HOTEL LIVINNS (Deluxe Non AC) | Hotel Sandra Palace( Deluxe Non AC) | Elephant Route (Sup DLX NON AC) // Varkala // Moon Waves Resor( Deluxe Room) | Malavika's Black Beach Resort ( STD AC) |
| 3 Star (Standard) | Munnar // Trio Rivea Resort(Valley View Executive) | Green Cove Resort Munnar (Premium) | Casa Amari (Plantation View) | The whispering medows (Executive Non AC) // Thekkady // Hotel Ambadi (Deluxe Room) | The Cardamom ( Elegence Room) | Hotel Season Thekkady ( Season Classic) | Elephant route (Deluxe Room) // Varkala // Elixir Beach villa( STD Room) |Hill Top Beach Resort (Deluxe) | Black Beach Resort (Standrad ) Rachana's Black Beach Resort (STD AC) |
| 3 Star (Deluxe) | Munnar // Cloud Castle Resort ( Deluxe Room) | Eastend Munnar (Standard Room) | Blossom hill (Valley View Cottage) | Avadale Resort ( Standard Room) // Thekkady // Avadale Resort (Deluxe Room) | Hotel Crystals Cove ( Deluxe Non AC) | Hotel Treetop ( Deluxe Non AC) | Lincon SquarePremium Room) // Varkala // Elixir Beach villa( Deluxe Room) | Akhil beach resort (Standard AC) | Nikhil ayurvedic heritage resort( Standard AC) | Rajapark Resort( STD AC) |
| 4 Star (Standard) | Munnar // Winternote Resort Munnar (Premium Room with Balcony) | Aranyaka Resorts (Deluxe Room) | Silvertips Hotels & Resorts (Executive Room) |Elysium Garden Hill Resorts (Executive Room) // Thekkady // Woodnote (Deluxe Room) | Abad Green Forest (Jungle AC)| Periyar Mountain Palace (Deluxe Non AC) | Hotel Treetop ( Deluxe Non AC) | Peppervine (Deluxe Room) // Varkala // Skyframe Beach Resort(Deluxe Room) | Deshadan Cliff & Beach Resort ( Pool Side Room) Clafouti Beach Resort( STD AC) | Credible Heritage Resort (Deluxe Room) |
| 4 Star (Deluxe) | Munnar // Abad Copper Castle ( Superior Room) | Tea County ( Avenue Room) | Tea Village ( Premium Room) | Fort Munnar (Executive Room) | Hotel White House (Forest View With Balcony) // Thekkady // Abad Green Forest ( Jungle AC Room) | Crown Valley Resort ( Crown Club) | Holiday Vista ( Standard AC) | Cardamom Village Beach Resort (Pepper Cottage) // Varkala // Skyframe Beach Resort(Deluxe Room) | Deshadan Cliff & Beach Resort ( Pool Side Room) Clafouti Beach Resort( STD AC) | Credible Heritage Resort (Deluxe Room) |
Morning: Arrive at Cochin Airport (COK) or Ernakulam Railway Station. Start your drive up toward Munnar.
En Route: Stop by the roaring Cheeyappara Waterfalls and Valara Waterfalls right off the highway. Enjoy views of spice and rubber plantations as the air gets cooler
Afternoon: Check into your Munnar resort. Refresh and have a traditional Kerala lunch.
Evening: Catch a breathtaking sunset at the Pothamedu Viewpoint. Spend the rest of your night strolling through the local Munnar town market.
Stay: Munnar
8:00 AM: Head early to Eravikulam National Park (Rajamalai) to spot the endangered Nilgiri Tahr mountain goat. Early mornings offer the best chances of clear views before mist rolls in. (Note: The park closes annually around Feb-March for breeding season).
11:30 AM: Learn the heritage of the region's green gold at the Tata Tea Museum.
1:30 PM: Grab lunch and drive down the Mattupetty direction. Stop at the scenic Photo Point for quick pictures amidst the tea carpets.
3:00 PM: Visit Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point, where you can enjoy a speed boat ride or a peaceful walk by the reservoir.
5:00 PM: Unwind with a peaceful boat row across the picturesque Kundala Lake.
Stay: Munnar
8:30 AM: Check out after breakfast and drive south toward Thekkady. The winding route features dense cardamom and pepper plantations.
12:00 PM: Check into your hotel in Thekkady (Kumily).
2:00 PM: Take a guided tour through a local Spice Plantation. You can see how fresh vanilla, cardamom, pepper, and cinnamon are grown, and shop for authentic spices at the Kumily village markets.
3:30 PM: (Optional) Visit an activity hub like Elephant Junction for an elephant feeding or washing experience
OR Enjoy Boat safari on Periyar Lake inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve. This is the ideal time to view wild elephants, bison, sambar deer, and birds drinking by the water's edge. (Tip: Book these boat tickets online well in advance via the forest department portal).
6:00 PM: Watch an evening cultural show. Do not miss the thrilling Kalaripayattu (ancient martial arts) or a traditional Kathakali dance performance.
Stay: Thekkady
08:00 AM (Check-out & Drive): Have an early breakfast, check out of your resort, and begin your journey south toward Varkala.
12:30 PM (Jatayu Earth's Center): Break up the long drive by stopping at Jatayu Earth's Center. Take a cable car up the hill to marvel at the world’s largest bird sculpture, based on the mythical bird from the Ramayana. Grab lunch at the hilltop complex.
04:30 PM (Varkala Arrival & Sunset): Reach Varkala and check into your cliffside hotel. Head immediately to the iconic Varkala Cliff to catch a breathtaking sunset over the Arabian Sea.
Night (Cliffside Dining): Walk along the vibrant cliff path and enjoy fresh seafood at one of the many cafes overlooking the ocean.
Overnight: Varkala
07:30 AM (Beach & Heritage): Start your morning early with a peaceful stroll on Papanasam Beach (Varkala Beach), known for its holy waters. Afterward, visit the historic, 2,000-year-old Janardhana Swamy Temple located right near the coast.
10:00 AM (Mangrove Kayaking - Optional): If time permits before your departure, drive briefly north to Kappil Lake for a morning kayaking session through peaceful mangrove lanes.
Afternoon (Departure): Check out of your hotel. Varkala is conveniently located just 1 to 1.5 hours away from Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) or the Trivandrum Railway Station for your journey home.
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