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3 Nights 4 Days Kerala Backwater Tour

Backwaters of Kerala to entice you!

3 Nights 4 Days Kerala Backwater Tour Locations Covered: Cochin-Munnar(2 Nights) Kumarakom (1 Night)-Kerala House Boat – Cochin

Package Itinerary

Day 1- 2
On arrival at the Cochin airport you will be picked-up from the airport to destination Munnar. A renowned hill station located in the Western Ghats and is about 5000 feet above sea level. Rated as one of the best hill stations in Kerala and is the prime centre of Kerala’s tea industry. The name ‘Munnar’ means three rivers in Malayalam and is located at the convergence of 3 mountain streams – Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. The meeting place of the 3 streams is the heart of the town and these streams satisfy all water requirements of settlers and visitors. Munnar topography consists of lakes, forests and several tea estates. The highest peak in South India called Anaimudi (2695m/8883 ft.) is nearby. During the British rule, Munnar was the favorite of the British people, it was government’s summer resort in the south and for centuries it remained the dearest summer place of the European sellers.

Important sightseeing attractions of Munnar are Kundale Tea Plantation, The High Range Club, Eravikulam National Park, Top Station,  Mattuppetty, Devikulam,  Rajmalai,  Chithirapuram, Marayoor, Pallivasal/Pothamedu etc.

Day 3
Kumarakom, known as the queen of Vembanad, is a popular resort destination, where you can check in to houseboats. This is a tiny village on the rim of Vembanad Lake, practically unknown, till the arrival of Henry Baker, who purchased land from the erstwhile King of Travancore to build himself a grand home. Now Kumarakom is a labyrinth of modern resorts and heritage-homes-cum-hotels spilling over the island’s bank. A must-visit place is Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary consisting of numerous beautiful rivulets and waterways. Inside the sanctuary you would see the Vembanad Lake surrounded by the mangrove forests and paddy fields is one of the best places for bird viewing. There is a great number of rare feathered species along with a wonderful climate making it a favorite picnic spot. Kumarakom being a famous backwater destination, makes it an apt place to indulge houseboat cruise, which should not be missed by visitors as it is a rare experience you can get only in Kerala. To enjoy bird watching in the park, take a boat cruise through Vembanad Lake. Those who crave for wildlife photography visit Pathiramanal which is a small island on the lake. If you go little ahead of Kumarkom you will come across backwater town of Kottayam full of rubber plantations and majestic old churches.

Day 4
Departure from Cochin airport.

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Devikulam

Devikulam, located at a distance of around 7km from Munnar is an idyllic hill station. With its wide range of exotic flora and fauna, velvet lawns and the cool mountain breeze gives tourists a rare experience. The Devikulam Lake nearby is ideal for trout fishing. (more…)

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Power House Waterfalls

Power house Waterfall is mere 18 km from Munnar the way to Thekkady is surrounded with western mountain ranges. The cool water that flow down the rock from a height of 2000 meter. Power house waterfall is said to be originate from Devikulam.  This waterfall has a medicinal power and a natural massage.  This place is ideal to visit soon after the monsoon.

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Tea Valley Resort, Munnar

Tea Valley Resort, beautifully pitched in the middle of a tea estate in Munnar, is a venture a great Indian Holiday Pvt. Ltd. With its private garden through which one can go on long strolls surrounded by lush green environs, this Kerala resort offers its guests every opportunity to unwind from the stresses of a mundane life style. With its premium facilities at reasonable rates, Tea Valley Resort lives up to its reputation as the place for a great Kerala holiday. (more…)

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Things to do and know in Munnar

Things to do and know in Munnar

Things to Know in Munnar

  • Munnar Panchayat in the Devikulam block is the largest Panchayat in the Idukki district
  • Kottagudi Aerial Ropeway – for the transportation of tea and materials in Kannan devan tea estate.
  • Visit tribal hamlets, get a glimpse of peculiar tribal customs, their way of life and festivals.
  • Never miss the Indo-Swiss cattle-breeding centre cum dairy project here.
  • Munnar has at least 30 tea plantations in and around Munnar, among which majority of them are owned by Tata Group’s Kannan Devan Tea Estate.
  • Kollukkumallay, the highest tea garden in the country, situated at 7,900 ft above sea level.
  • The Duke of Wellington was the first European visited Munnar.
  • Experience Elephant Safari in the Wild Life Sanctuaries of Munnar.


Things to do

  • Trekking & Hiking – Wild life sanctuaries in Munnar offers good trekking trails and you have to take prior sanction from the authority.
  • Tea Plantation Visits – Visit to tea plantations help to understand how tea crops are grown, processed and taste a cup of hot tea.
  • Spice plantation tours – visit aromatic vanilla and cardmom spice plantations
  • Boating and Fishing – Take a boat ride in Mattupetty dam and indulge in fishing near river banks
  • Bicycle Rides – Best way to experience Munnar
  • Rock climbing and rappelling – it will test stamina of extreme adventurers. Munnar has steep rocks ideal for rock climbing and rappelling. Rappelling is systematically and controlledly descending down a rock by using the rope.
  • Paragliding and tandem jumping.- adventure sport in the air – Minimum flying time is 10 minutes and can be extended till 1 hr depends on climate .


Shopping in Munnar

  • Tea, spices and herbs are must buy items in Munnar.
  • Handicrafts, tribal artifacts and wooden artifacts can be bought from Munnar.
  • Tata Tea Sales Outlet – Tea
  • Shristhi Welfare Centre –Strawberry, Spices.


Munnar Restaurants

All major hotels have restaurants and provide  international style foods.

  • Rapsy Restaurant – Located at the Munnar main bazar. Small and affordable restaurant.
  • Hotel Saravan Bhavan – This vegetarian restaurant has South Indian vegetarian food.
  • Hotel Brothers serves one dish – fish curry with tapioca.
  • Edassery Eastend – Expensive food
  • Krishna Fast Food – Serve Pastries and Snacks here
  • Tall Trees – Multi Cuisine Restaurant

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