En-route visit Aathakadu Waterfall, Valera Waterfall, Karadippara Viewpoint, Kallar Falls, and Cheeyappara Falls (visit to the waterfalls depends on the climatic condition at the time of arrival).
On arrival at Munnar, check in to the hotel.
Spend the evening at leisure.
Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 2 Munnar Sightseeing
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing in Munnar.
Visit Mattupetty, Pothamedu, Devikulam, Sita Devi Lake, and Rajamala.
Spend the evening at leisure.
Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 3 Munnar to Thekkady
After breakfast, proceed to Thekkady (Periyar).
On arrival at Thekkady, check in to the hotel.
Later, you can proceed for boating on the lake and the Mullai Periyar Dam.
Enjoy 2 hours of boating where you will get glimpses of wild animals.
Enjoy a sunset boat ride in the lake.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight stay at Thekkady.
Day 4 Thekkady to Kumarakom to Alleppey
After breakfast, proceed to Alleppey.
En-route visit Kumarakom for sightseeing.
You can visit Vembanad Lake.
Later, continue the drive to Alleppey.
On arrival at Alleppey, check in to the hotel.
Overnight stay at Alleppey
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, drive to Kochi.
On arrival at Kochi, transfer to the airport/railway station for your onward journey back home.
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