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Munnar |
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Location : |
South India |
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Main Languages: |
Malayalam, Tamil, English.
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Temperatures: |
Max: 38o
Min: 22o |
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Std Code: |
0484 |
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Best Season: |
Between August To March. |
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Thekkady (Periyar) |
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Location : |
64kms from North of Kochi |
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Main Languages: |
Malayalam, English |
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Temperatures: |
Summer:
Max: 35°C
Min: 22.5°C
Winter:
Max: 32°C
Min: 20°C |
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Std Code: |
0477 |
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Best Season: |
Between August To March. |
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"Munnar - Thekkady" |
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Duration: |
4 Nights / 5 Days |
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Destinations: |
Munnar - Thekkady |
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Munnar
is a small town located at
10.09° North and 77.06° East in Idukki district, of the southern state
of Kerala in India. The name is most often used to refer to the whole
tourist area, of which the town forms a part. Munnar is almost full of
tea estates and has thick forest cover. In fact, the entire area is
known as the Kannan Devan Hills, from which the famous brand of the
Tata's gets its name.
During the British rule of India, Munnar was developed to cultivate tea
plants. It is also believed that Munnar was a favourite place for those
of the British who were in the know and it is
sometimes referred to as the 'Switzerland
of India' for its natural surroundings and
Old World architecture.
In 2000, the Government of Kerala declared Munnar as a tourist spot.
This has helped in attracting more tourists to the place. The unending
dominance of the tea plantations and the
mountain flower Neelakkurinji that bloom
once in 12 years are both synonymous landmarks of
Munnar.
Thekkady (Idukki district)
is the location of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, which is an
important tourist attraction in Kerala state, India, close to
the Kerala -TamilNadu border town Kumily, located about 160
miles from Trivandrum. The sanctuary is famous for its dense
evergreen, semi evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savannah
grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers,
gaur, lion-tailed macaques and Nilgiri langurs.
The Periyar Wildlife sanctuary is spread across 777kms, of which
360kms is thick evergreen forest. The Periyar Wild Life
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. The greatest
attraction of Periyar are the herds of wild elephants that come
down to play in the lake.
Thekkady has immense possibilities for Adventure Tourism. The
Forest Department offers many programs including Periyar Tiger
Trail, Nature walk, Bamboo Rafting etc. |
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4 Nights / 5 Days Munnar - Thekkady
Tour
Itinerary |
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Day 01
Cochin - Munnar (130kms / 4hrs) |
Arrive Cochin International Airport/Railway Station, meet
and drive to Munnar, where sprawling tea plantations,
picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday
facilities make it a unique experience. Check in to your
resort and get ready for the special trip to Pothamedu for
an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom
plantations in Munnar. Dinner and Overnight stay
at hotel. |
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Day 02
Munnar- |
After breakfast, visit Mattupetty famous for its highly
specialized dairy farm, the Indo-Swiss live stock project.
Over 100 varieties of high yielding cattle are reared here.
Onwards from the farm you proceed to Mattupetty lake and
dam, which is a very beautiful picnic spot. You could enjoy
boating in the lake and view mountains and landscapes from
afar. Enjoy the facilities at your resort. |
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Day 03
Munnar-Periyar(110kms / 3.5hrs) |
After breakfast get ready for your morning drive to Periyar
nestled in spice and rubber plantations. Check in to your
resort and get ready for your trip to cardamom hills where
you could have a closer look at the spice plantations. Rest
of the day at leisure. |
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Day 04
Periyar |
After breakfast you are now all set for a sightseeing tour
by motorboat to watch the wild life mainly wild elephants in
herds. Other than wild elephants, you may also catch sight
of Tigers, Bison, Spotted deer, Gaur and other animals.
Enjoy the facilities at the resort after your boat ride. |
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Day 05
Periyar -Cochin |
After breakfast drive to Cochin depending upon your
departure schedule you will be transferred to Airport /
Railway station for your onward journey back home with sweet
memories and pictures of your dream holiday in Kerala. |
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Choice of Hotels |
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City |
Standard |
Deluxe |
| Munnar |
Edassery Eastend |
Tea County Hill Resort |
| Thekkady |
Periyar House / Silver
Crest |
Cardamom County / Aranyanivas Wildlife
Resort |
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