The challenging high altitude grass lands & shoals, tropical rain forests are impressive for trekking enthusiasts. It is a mix of pleasure, adventure, fun & self realization. Special Kerala trekking tour packages ranging from easy adventures for the family to strenuous ones for those seeking high adventure are offered.
Tour Details :-
This is a 8 nights/9 days programme with 3 nights camping. (1 night in Cochin, 1 night in Munnar, 3 nights camping, 1 night in Periyar, 1 night in Kumarakom, 1 night in Houseboat)
In this Kerala trekking tour, you can see the glimpse of the highest peak in South India, the highest tea growing estate in the world and also see one of the oldest Tea Factory.
Moderate to challenging trek. Altitude range from 1500m to 2600m.
Note:
Carry sun glasses, hat, umbrella/rain jacket, walking boots, sun cream.
Take adequate Insurance coverage-insurance your own arrangement.
| 8 nights/ 9 days | Cochin, Munnar trekking, Thekkady, Kumarakom Houseboat | Hotels used |
|---|---|---|
| Day 01 | Arrival at Cochin Meeting on arrival at Cochin Airport or station and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit of Cochin | Medium-Pride Biznotel Deluxe-Abad Atrium |
| Day 02 | Cochin – Munnar Morning transfer to Munnar hotel (4.30 hrs drive). Afternoon you can visit Tea Museum or Tea Gardens | Medium-Grand Plaza Deluxe-Silver Tips |
| Day 03 | Munnar Trekking starts from today Morning after the breakfast transfer to Yellapatty (30 kms/1.15 hrs drive). Around 1100 hrs start trekking from Yellapatty thru Tea Plantations, Scrub jungle, Shola forest, Kurinji Strobilanthes Kunthiana. Enroute stop for lunch. Total 4 to 5 hrs trek (distance 6 kms) Overnight Camp at Clouds Valley at 2060 mtrs. near Korangani village. (Today’s trek ascending Altitude 1840m to 2160m) | Tented Camp |
| Day 04 | Korangani - Bottam Station (trekking distance 11-12 kms). Trek starts at 9 a.m. 7 hrs trek–Descend trek, thru Kurinji, scrub jungle, cotton trees, Sambalar falls Overnight stay at the Camp at Bottom Station (700 Mtrs.) (Today’s trek descending Altitude 2160m-1540m-700m) | Tented Camp |
| Day 05 | Bottam Station – Kolukkumala (trekking distance 8-9 kms) Trek starts at 9 a.m. 8 hrs - Ascending trek thru grassy hills, tea plantations Camp at Kolukkumala – World’s highest tea growing estate 2530 Mtrs (7900 ft) MSL. Stay overnight at the Camp. (Today’s trek ascending Altitude 700m-1540m-2530m) | Tented Camp |
| Day 06 | Kolukkumala-(3 kms trek) + drive to Periyar (3 hrs) Trek starts at 9.30 a.m. 2 to 3 hrs trek thru tea plantations tour, Tea & Snacks at Surianelli. Then transfer to Periyar/Thekkady, on arrival check in at hotel. | Medium- Grand Thekkady Deluxe- Hotel Treetop |
| Day 07 | Periyar – Kumarakom Backwaters Morning jungle walk in Periyar National Park to watch the wildlife. Then transfer to Kumarakom (4.30 hrs drive), on arrival check in at hotel. | Medium-Cocobay Resort Deluxe-Abad Whispering Palm |
| Day 08 | Houseboat At noon check-in to the Houseboat. Rest of the day cruise on the backwaters of Kerala | Ac Deluxe Houseboat |
| Day 09 | Houseboat-Cochin airport drop (2.30 hrs drive) Morning 0900 hrs check-out from the Houseboat. Then transfer to Cochin airport |