NY Kerala Backpacking 4N5D

Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrival at Kochi | Drive to Munnar

• On arrival at Kochi Airport/Railway Station, you’ll be picked-up in our vehicle and transfer to Munnar.
• Visit the scenic Athirapalli Waterfall (Bahubali movie shooting location).
• Enroute Munnar, take a halt to appreciate the scenic Valara Waterfall, Cheeyappara Waterfalls and others.
• Munnar is a magnificent hill station in the Western Ghats of Kerala. Anamudi, the highest peak in South India (8883 ft.) is nearby Munnar.
• By noon we’ll reach Munnar, check-in to our hotel and have some leisure. In the evening, feel free to stroll around. 
• Overnight stay in a hotel in a Munnar.

Day 2

Munnar Local Sightseeing

• Wake up to a beautiful morning and post breakfast, proceed for local sightseeing in and around Munnar - sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes and holiday facility makes this a popular town. 
• Visit the beautiful Blossom Park, take a leisure walk around Mattupetty Lake and Dam. Also, explore Echo Point and capture the breathtaking views as seen from here. Also, visit Kundala Lake, Eravikulam National Park, and Sevenmallay Tea Estate.
• Post explorations, drive back to your accommodation & have leisure.
• Overnight stay in a hotel in Munnar.

Meals:

Breakfast

Included

Day 3

Drive from Munnar to Thekkady

• Wake up early in the morning and post breakfast, begin your drive to Thekkady.
• On arrival in Thekkady, check-in to our hotel and have some leisure.
• In afternoon, proceed for local sightseeing in and around Thekkady.
• Thekkady is one of the world's most fascinating wildlife reserves, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary spread across 777 sq. km. of which 360 sq. km. is a thick evergreen forest. 
• In the evening, feel free to go to the market for shopping for spices.
• Overnight stay in a hotel in Thekkady.

Meals:

Breakfast

Included

Day 4

Drive from Thekkady to Alleppey

• Wake up early in the morning and post breakfast, begin your drive to Alleppey.
• Upon arrival in Alleppey, check-in to our houseboat/hotel. Explore the beauty of Kerala’s backwaters, sit back and relax while the houseboat/cruise travels through the serene backwaters, witness amazing views of coconut trees, and more along. 
• Enjoy a hearty lunch on backwaters (only if staying in houseboat).
• Dinner (only if staying in houseboat) and overnight stay in a houseboat/hotel in Alleppey.

Meals:

Breakfast

Included

Lunch

Included

Dinner

Included

Day 5

Drive from Alleppey to Kochi | Trip Ends

• Wake up early in the morning and post breakfast, check-out from your houseboat/hotel in Alleppey and begin your drive to Kochi.
• You’ll be dropped off at the Kochi Airport/Railway Station and the trip ends with lots of amazing memories and unforgettable experiences.

Meals:

Breakfast

Included

Things To Pack

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  Good quality rucksack (preferably 40-60 liters) with rain-cover & a small day bag pack/sling bag (for day-time explorations) is recommended, easy to carry trolley bag.
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  A pair of shoes (sports/sneakers) with good grip & waterproof, atleast 2 pairs of socks & floaters/sandals/slippers.
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  Light fleece/hoodie (as per season), long track/cargo pants, easy to carry ethnic wears (kurtas, skirts; etc), long/short sleeves T-shirts, sun cap/hat, shawl/stoles, raincoats/ponchos.
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  Personal care items like cold cream & moisturiser, sunscreen (preferably SPF40), lip balm, sanitary pads, toothpaste & other toiletries, wet wipes, hand sanitizer, insect repellent, body spray.
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  Personal medication (as prescribed by the doctor) & first-aid, sprain relief spray, glucose powder, tablets for headache, fever, diarrhea, motion sickness, dettol & cotton/bandages.
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  Personal documents & ID's like aadhar card, drivers license, passport or any other valid Government ID proofs.
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  Sunglasses, charger, power bank, quick dry towel, adequate amount of cash, quick snacks/dryfruits/energy bars, trash & waterproof laundry bags, re-usable water bottle.