SOUTH INDIA HILL STATION TOUR

Duration:8 Nights & 9 Days
DESTINATION COVERED: 2N Ooty – 2N Kodaikanal – 2N Munnar – 1N Houseboat – 1N Cochin

Discover the rich history and natural beauty of South India with Greenedge Holidays’ 8-night, 9-day tour of Ooty, Kodaikanal, Munnar, Alleppey, and Cochin. Enjoy scenic hill stations, backwaters, tea museums, and much more. Book now!

Overview

Explore the mesmerizing hill stations of South India with Greenedge Holidays. This 8 nights and 9 days package takes you on a journey through the rich history and natural wonders of Ooty, Kodaikanal, Munnar, Alleppey, and Cochin.

Itinerary

Day 1: Coimbatore – Ooty (100km-3hrs) Arrive at Coimbatore airport/railway station in the morning, where you’ll be greeted by a Greenedge Holidays representative. Proceed to Ooty and check-in at the pre-booked hotel. Later, visit the tea museum and Ooty Lake. Enjoy boating on the lake and have dinner before retiring for the night.

Day 2: Ooty Sightseeing After breakfast, visit Coonoor by toy train or car (depending on your preference). See Sim’s playground, Lamb’s stone, and Dolphin’s nose before visiting the Botanical Garden, Doddabetta Peak, and Charing Cross. Return to the hotel for a comfortable stay.

Day 3: Ooty – Kodaikanal (270km-7hrs) Check out from the hotel and drive to Kodaikanal. En route, visit the Silver Cascade waterfall. Check-in at the hotel in Kodaikanal and enjoy dinner before resting for the night.

Day 4: Kodaikanal Sightseeing After breakfast, visit Pillar Rock, Coakers Walk, Berijam Lake, Pine Forest, Bryant Park, and Kodai Lake. Enjoy boating on the lake before returning to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 5: Kodaikanal to Munnar (180Kms-5hrs) After breakfast, proceed to Munnar. Check-in at the hotel and spend the day surrounded by nature.

Day 6: Munnar Sightseeing After breakfast, visit the Eravikulam National Park (Closed from 20 Jan to 30 Mar) to see the famous Nilgiri Thar. Later, visit Mattupetty & Kundala Dam for boating and Echo Point and Tea Museum. Stay overnight in Munnar.

Day 7: Munnar – Alleppey (180km-5hrs) After breakfast, proceed to Alleppey and check-in to a private houseboat with fully furnished spacious bedrooms, a hygiene kitchen, dining area, and private front deck to enjoy the beauty of the backwaters. Cruise through narrow canals and witness the exceptional life of the backwaters. Spend the night on the houseboat.

Day 8: Alleppey – Cochin (110kms-3hrs) After breakfast, proceed to Cochin and check-in at the hotel. Later, go for a half-day city sightseeing tour of Kochi, including St. Francis Church, Chinese fishing nets, Santa Cruz Basilica, Jewish Synagogue, Jewish Street, and Mattancherry Palace/Dutch Palace. Spend the night in Cochin. (Note: Dutch Palace and Jewish Synagogue are closed on Fridays and Saturdays)

Day 9: Cochin Departure (40km-1hrs) After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to South India. Pack your bags with the promise to return and proceed to Cochin Airport to board your flight home. Bon voyage!

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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