Serene Still Soulful

Start point atA - Cial (COK), Airport Road, Kochi, Kerala, IndiaAirport Road,Kochi, KL

End point atL - Railway Station, Alapuzha, Kunnumpuram, Alappuzha, Kerala, India,Alappuzha, KL

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Day : 1 - Waterfalls and up to hills

Halt B1 - Kodanad Anakoode Natural park, Kodanad, Kerala, India
Distance from days start -12 Kms.

Activities - Visit Kodanad Elephant Natural Park

Factors at the Halt include :

Halt C2 - Athirappilly Water Falls, Pariyaram, Kerala
Distance from days start -43 Kms.

Activities - Visit Athirapally waterfalls

Factors at the Halt include : Treks,Waterfalls,Wildlife.

Night stay at D3 - Ayur County Resorts, Munnar, Kerala, India
Distance from days start -125 Kms.

Hotel - https://www.booking.com/hotel/in/ayur-county-resort.en-gb.html?

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The trip covers central Kerala the most beautiful region of Kerala like nobody else. So we can begin by picking you up from Kochi (Ernakulam) Railway station or CIAL Airport.. Try to make an early arrival at Kochi so that we can pack as much as experiences as possible on your first day itself. So from the airport we make our way to the beautiful Athirapally waterfalls from where you can enjoy the waterfalls and have lunch at a restaurant overlooking the spectacular waterfalls. From Athirapally we drive towards Munnar through Kodanad elephant camp and Malayattoor reserver forest area. At Kodanad elephant Karaal we shall have a pit stop to see up close the elephants and their training and nurturing at the elephant training center run by the Kerala Forest Department. We shall also pass through Cheeyaparaand and Valara water falls, Adimali town and finally expect to reach Munnar by about 6 PM. The hill vistas as we close in on Munnar is a feast for the eyes. So at Munnar we will proceed to drop you off to your hotels and leave you for that much required rest and relaxation after such a long delightful day.

Day : 2 - A day in Munnar

Halt E1 - Top Station Munnar, Chittavurai Junction to Top Station Road, Top Station, Kerala, India
Distance from days start -13 Kms.

Activities - Drive through Munnar lake district, View of Topstation, Boating at Mattupetty Lake, Elephant ride at Mattupetty

Factors at the Halt include : Great Views,Small Boats / Canoes,Watersports.

Halt F2 - Eravikulam National Park, Kannan Devan Hills, Kerala, India
Distance from days start -16 Kms.

Activities - Visit Eravikulam national park

Factors at the Halt include : Treks,Wildlife.

Halt G3 - Kolukkumalai Sunrise View Point, Suryanelli-Kolukkumalai Tea Estate Road, Kottagudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Distance from days start -8 Kms.

Activities - Offroad drive and trek to Kolukkumalai View Point

Factors at the Halt include : Great Views.

On Day 2 we have an exciting day around the Kannan Devan Hills of Munnar. Munnar is a hill station in Kerala that is situated at a height of 1600 meters above Sea Level and ranging up to 2695 meters above sea level in the Anamudi peak region. The hills of Munnar are the tallest it gets in the mountain ranges south of the Himalayas. Munnar experiences pleasant weather due to its high altitude across the year and in the winter the temperatures even plummeting to subzero temperatures. Our day in Munnar is packed with as much as we can cover in 1 day. We can begin with going on a drive to the Top station region along the way passing through the Lake district of Munnar. In the Mattupetty dam region, we can do boating and a short elephant ride too. After that, we can drive further up the road along which we shall come across more waterbodies that the region is famous for and can continue the scenic drive up to the top station where the regular road ends. From the top station, we can return and visit the Eravikulam national park and the Rajamalai region where we can view the endangered Nilgiri Tahr a species that is a mix of Deer and that of a mountain goat. By afternoon we can proceed to Suryanelli from where we can hire a 4 wheel jeep for an exciting offroad drive to reach the Kolukkumalai. Kolukkumalai viewpoint is situated at a height of 2200 meters above sea level and the sceneries are nothing short of spectacular. A narrow 3 - 4 meter wide path separates the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu on both sides of the hills and the walk through the path with just astounding scenery on both sides will definitely be one of the most memorable parts of this trip for you. After finishing the Kolukkumalai trip we can return to our hotel where you can relax for the evening in the misty surroundings.

Day : 3 - Touch the backwaters

Night stay at I1 - Kumarakom, Kerala, India
Distance from days start -92 Kms.

Hotel - Abad Whisphering Palms

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Halt I1 - Kumarakom, Kerala, India
Distance from days start -92 Kms.

Activities - Luxury Stay at Kumarakom

Factors at the Halt include : Rivers / Lakes.

Next day we can leave Munnar by 10.00 AM. And we start our hill descent and we pass through the rolling hills of Ernakulam and then Kottayam district. The drive offers spectacular scenery with the rubber plantations covering in from both sides of the road. We hope to reach Kumarakom by about 4 PM. It gives you good enough time to check into one of those beautiful Vembanad lake-facing resorts in Kumarakom and to relax by the lakeside to catch up with the sunset views.

Day : 4 - Kuttanad region and Marari Beach

Night stay at J1 - Marari beach, South.P.O, Cherthala, Kerala, India
Distance from days start -14 Kms.

Hotel - Abad Turtle Bay

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Halt J1 - Marari beach, South.P.O, Cherthala, Kerala, India
Distance from days start -14 Kms.

Activities - Luxury stay at Marari Beach

Factors at the Halt include : Beach.

Picking you up from your resorts, we head towards Kottayam town and from there we head southwards in MC road and from Kurichy we turn towards west to take you through the spectacular Kuttanad region of Kerala. Kuttanad region is regarded as the most pretty region in Kerala. It is a low lying land mass that extends across 3 districts of Alleppey, Kottayam and Pathanamthitta. It stretches upto 70 kms long from its southern most point in Chennithala in Alleppey district and all the way to Chempu in northern part of Kottayam district. The land mass is mostly paddy fields that are crossed by rivers, lakes and backwaters making it a labyrinth of water ways. A good part of Kuttanad region lies below the sea level a rare distinction which it shares only with Netherlands in the whole world. We criss cross through this region and we stop for lunch at a toddy shop, another experience which is unique only to Kuttanad region. Toddy shops are famous for its delectable seafood delicacies and fresh toddy.. A lunch in this toddy shop by the river side is sure to be a memorable experience and one among the highlights of this trip for you. And we head on to Alleppey through AC road, the road which cuts rite across the Kuttanad region. In Alleppey we shall check into our Beach side resort for you to relax enjoying the stunning beach views.

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Beauty of Kuttanad region
Kuttanad
Life by the water in Kuttanad
Kuttanad
Beauty of Kuttanad region
Marari Beach
Marari Beach

Day : 5 - Houseboat Day Cruise

On day 5 of the trip we shall head out from Marari beach to reach Alleppey and we shall check into a houseboat for a day cruise, with lunch on board. The sights and views of the backwaters and the river and canals of Alleppey give you a glimpse of the quiet life by the water in India's own Venice, Alleppey. After checking out from the Houseboat we shall head to Alleppey Railway station to catch your return train back home.

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House Boat Day Cruise
House Boat Lunch
House Boat Day Cruise