South India

Explore the Rose Garden and Tata Tea Museum (Private). Today, visit the Rose Garden and fall in love with the sight of a variety of beautiful roses in the garden. Also, find various other plants like vanilla, fruits, cardamom, spices, etc. The beauty and mesmerizing effect of this garden will leave you spell bound. Next, visit the Tata Tea Museum, which depicts the history of tea plantations and processing since the older times. Learn how the tea is made right from plantation to the leaves plucking, grounding and finally the tasting.

Note: Tata Tea Museum is closed on Mondays.

Visit Echo Point and Mattupetty Lake (Private). In the afternoon, visit Echo Point, the valley is acoustically inclined to reverberate the sounds that enter it. With beautiful lush green landscapes, serene surroundings and a favourable climate all year around, this calm and tranquil hilltop is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

Also, visit the Mattupetty Lake which is flanked by steep hills and woods and has been created by the small hydro-electric dam. Marvel at the thick forest surrounding the dam along with sightings of wild animals especially elephants.

Breakfast

The rest of the evening is at leisure for independent activities.

Transfer from hotel in Munnar to hotel in Thekkady, en route enjoy a Spice Plantation tour (Private). Today, proceed to Thekkady, en route enjoy a spice plantation tour and get acquainted with numerous spices and plants of various types. For centuries, Kerala has grown and exported spices around the world. See how cultivation of a wide varieties of spices, including cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, pepper, nutmeg, and tea and coffee, is done. Interact with the locals to get an invaluable insight into the farming techniques, climate knowledge and culture.

On arrival, check in to the hotel.

Drive to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Private).

Later, in the afternoon, drive to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, a perfect example of nature's bounty with scenic beauty and bio diversity. It is one of the most protected areas for elephant and tigers. One can find many other species of animals and birds which includes gaur, sambar, wild pig, lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri tahr, Malabar grey hornbill, Nilgiri wood pigeon, flycatcher, etc. Marvel at the picturesque lake as you enjoy a boat ride.

Note: Entry ticket and boat ride cost is not included.
Please carry a photo-id proof for Periyar boat ride.

Breakfast

The rest of the evening is at leisure to explore the spice market in Kumily Village.

Today, morning, drive to the idyllic backwaters of Alleppey, also known as Kerala's 'Venice of the East', a heartland of lagoons and mangrove fields, inter-linked with hundreds of narrow winding canals. On arrival, check in to the hotel.

Breakfast

The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the scenic surroundings of Alleppey or one can also enjoy a backwater cruise on direct payment basis.

Today after breakfast, take a picturesque drive to Kumarakom. On arrival, check into the resort.

Breakfast

The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city at your own pace.

Today, bid farewell to your 'Glorious Kerala ' tour, as you are transferred from hotel in Kumarakom to the airport in Kochi / railway station in Ernakulam for your onward journey.

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