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7 Nights 8 Days

Periyar sanctuary and spice plantations

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Day by Day Itinerary

1

Arrival in Cochin - Transfer to Thekkady

Welcome to Kerala! Upon arrival at Cochin airport, drive to Thekkady (4 hours). Check into your jungle resort near Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Evening nature walk around the resort. Overnight in Thekkady.

Highlights:

Scenic drive • Jungle resort • Nature walk

2

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Early morning boat cruise on Periyar Lake for wildlife spotting - elephants, bison, sambar deer, and various bird species. Afternoon jungle trek with a naturalist guide. Evening spice plantation tour. Learn about cardamom, pepper, vanilla, and coffee cultivation. Overnight in Thekkady.

Highlights:

Boat cruise • Wildlife spotting • Jungle trek • Spice plantation

3

Thekkady to Munnar

Morning bamboo rafting experience on Periyar Lake. After breakfast, drive to Munnar (3 hours) through scenic mountain roads. En route, visit tea estates and waterfalls. Check into your hill resort. Evening at leisure to enjoy the cool mountain air. Overnight in Munnar.

Highlights:

Bamboo rafting • Scenic drive • Tea estates • Waterfalls

4

Eravikulam National Park

Full day at Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Trek through rolling grasslands and shola forests. Visit Anamudi Peak viewpoint, the highest peak in South India. Afternoon visit to Tea Museum. Evening walk through tea plantations. Overnight in Munnar.

Highlights:

Eravikulam Park • Nilgiri Tahr • Anamudi Peak • Tea Museum

5

Munnar Nature Exploration

Morning bird watching session - spot Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, Kerala Laughingthrush, and other endemic species. Visit Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point. Afternoon trek to hidden waterfalls. Evening visit to local tribal village to learn about their lifestyle. Overnight in Munnar.

Highlights:

Bird watching • Mattupetty Dam • Waterfall trek • Tribal village

6

Munnar to Athirapally

Morning drive to Athirapally (4 hours). Check into your resort near the waterfalls. Afternoon visit to Athirapally Falls, Kerala's largest waterfall and filming location of Baahubali. Trek through the surrounding rainforest. Evening at leisure by the falls. Overnight in Athirapally.

Highlights:

Athirapally Falls • Rainforest trek • Scenic views

7

Athirapally to Cochin

Morning visit to Vazhachal Falls and surrounding forest area. Spot hornbills, lion-tailed macaques, and other wildlife. After lunch, drive to Cochin (2 hours). Evening shopping and farewell dinner at a waterfront restaurant. Overnight in Cochin.

Highlights:

Vazhachal Falls • Wildlife spotting • Shopping • Farewell dinner

8

Departure from Cochin

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Depending on your flight time, you may have time for last-minute shopping for spices, tea, or handicrafts. Transfer to the airport for your onward journey, taking with you unforgettable memories of Kerala's wildlife and nature.

Highlights:

Leisure time • Shopping • Airport transfer • Departure

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