Overview
Discover the beauty of Kerala’s hill stations with Greenedge Holidays! Glide through palm-fringed canals and soak up the unique culture of the native people. Thekkady is a must-visit destination, home to the famous Periyar tiger reserve and aromatic spice plantations that will leave you feeling invigorated.
Our Kerala Hill Station Tour Package promises a one-of-a-kind experience that will rejuvenate your body, mind, and soul. Explore the breathtaking Munnar Hill Station, renowned for its pristine beauty and stunning tea and spice plantations. With rolling hillsides and lush greenery, it’s no wonder this is a top draw for Kerala Hill Station Tours. Let Greenedge Holidays take you on an unforgettable journey through Kerala’s magnificent hill stations.
Itinerary
On Day 1, start your journey from Cochin Airport to Munnar for a four-hour, 150-kilometer tour of the hills in South India. En route, witness the breathtaking waterfalls of Cheeyappara & Valara before checking into your hotel in Munnar.
On Day 2, after a delicious breakfast, explore Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered mountain goat, Nilgiri Tahr. Later, visit Mattupetty & Kundala Dam for a boat ride through the reservoir flanked with tea gardens and boundless grasslands. Enjoy a visit to the Echo Point, Shooting Point, and Tea Museum.
On Day 3, wake up to the aroma of fresh cool air, relish your breakfast, and head to Thekkady for a four-hour, 140-kilometer drive. Thekkady offers diverse attractions such as a wildlife sanctuary, hill station, and a spice plantation. Enjoy a wildlife cruise over the Periyar Lake to see wild animals and indulge in thrilling activities such as spice plantation tours, bamboo rafting, jungle trekking, and elephant rides. Don’t forget to visit the local spice market for handicrafts and garden-fresh spices.
On Day 4, before 7:00 am, head to Gavi, an eco-tourist place in Kerala, to fully enjoy the pure beauty of Gavi. Explore the plantation under an educated guide, take a calming rowboat ride, visit the cardamom plantation, the healing house, and the Sabarimala point of view. Later, visit the Museum where animal skeletons are preserved before dispersing at 4:30 pm.
On Day 5, after breakfast, proceed to Alleppey to check into your private, fully furnished houseboat. Cruise through the coconut-fringed narrow canals and witness the exceptional life of the backwaters.
On Day 6, enjoy breakfast before packing your bags with a promise to revisit this part of the world. Head to Cochin Airport to board your flight home. The Hill Stations and Backwaters of Kerala tour with Greenedge Holidays ends here.
Inclusion & Exclusion
Greenedge Holidays offers well-appointed room accommodations at the base category hotel on a twin or triple sharing basis. Guests will enjoy a daily buffet or fixed menu breakfast at the hotel and delicious Kerala cuisine meals during their houseboat stay. A comfortable A/C Indigo or small sedan vehicle will be provided for all transfers and sightseeing to the listed destinations for 2-3 pax. All applicable hotel taxes are included.
Please note that the package cost excludes any meals apart from those mentioned, Christmas Eve Gala Dinner and Gala Dinner, airfare or train fare, mandatory Christmas and New Year Eve Gala Dinners (which will be charged extra), entrance fees to amusement parks and boating charges not included in the inclusions, portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature. Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions, and expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle malfunctions, political disturbances, etc.
It’s important to note that the above package is only an offer and not a confirmation. We will proceed with the booking only after receiving confirmation from you. In case the hotels mentioned are unavailable, we will provide alternate hotels of a similar category. Check-in time at the hotel is 14.00 hrs, and check-out time is 11.00hrs. Booking confirmation is subject to availability, and the above rates are valid for the mentioned period only. The Eravikulam National Park, Munnar, will remain closed from 01 Feb to the first half of April every year.
For guests interested in Kerala Houseboat services, please note that the check-in time is 12.00 hrs, and check-out time is 09.00 hrs. Houseboats will be stationed at one place from 6:00 pm to 8:00 am the next day due to government restrictions. Each houseboat comes with a navigator, cook, and a helper. In Deluxe category Houseboats, A/C will be operational from 9.00 pm to 6.00 am the next day. In Premium Houseboats, A/C will be operational as per guest request anytime. No two houseboats are of the same size and quality, and the interiors of each houseboat vary. Houseboats are for exclusive use and are not shared by other guests unless specified. Guests are requested to carry mosquito and insect repellents since the boat is anchored along the waterway at night. Always keep the door of the bedroom and washroom closed to avoid mosquitoes and insects. The choice of food is limited, and mostly South Indian cuisine is served. The quality of the houseboat cannot be compared with that of hotels, where the guests were staying previously. Houseboat rooms are small in size and have basic amenities.
Terms & Conditions
Payment Terms for Greenedge Holidays:
For Normal Period:
- 30 days or more before departure: 25% of total cost as advance booking fee.
- 29-16 days before departure: 50% of total cost as advance booking fee.
- Less than 15 days before departure: 100% of total cost as advance booking fee.
For Peak Period and Long Weekends (Please check with us):
- At the time of booking/confirmation: 50% of total cost as advance booking fee.
- After 05-07 days of booking/confirmation: 50% of total cost as advance booking fee.
- Less than 15 days before departure: 100% of total cost as advance booking fee.
Cancellation Policy:
- Package can be cancelled with written mail from the person making the booking.
- The minimum cancellation (processing fees) is Rs. 1500.00 per head per tour.
- For Normal Period:
- 45-20 days prior to tour start date: 25% of full tour cost.
- 19-10 days prior to tour start date: 50% of full tour cost.
- 09-06 days prior to tour start date: 75% of full tour cost.
- 05-00 days/No show: 100% of full tour cost.
- Except for Peak Season and Long Weekends (Please check with us):
- The minimum cancellation (processing fees) is Rs. 2000.00 per head per tour.
- 45-30 days prior to tour start date: 50% of full tour cost.
- 29-10 days prior to tour start date: 75% of full tour cost.
- 09-00 days/No show: 100% of full tour cost.
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