Snooty Ooty Tour

Sightseeing throughout your Kerala Moments tour

• Cochin

  The ancient capital of Kerala and known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, with its large natural harbour it was the hub of the Eastern spice trade.  The folk-law museum covers the fascinating history of Kerala, go and see the Chinese fishing nets at Port Kochi or Mattancherry Dutch Palace in Ernakulam built c1545. The options are many dependant on your time in Kochi. Go and watch the traditional Kathakali dancers, arrive early to see them prepare and put on their exotic make up.  It is a vibrant and historic part of Kerala’s past and a perfect start to your holiday in Kerala.

• Munnar

  Visit the Western Ghats Mountain Hill Ranges, the upper hill region of Munnar was formally a resort for the British Raj and benefitting of cooler clean air. The hill sides are covered with working tea plantations, many that you can visit and learn about the tea making processes.  Explore Eravikulam National Park the home to the beautiful Lakkam Waterfalls.  The many hiking trails have walks suitable for both novice and experienced walkers, you can join a Jeep Safari or hire a cycle to explore the region.

• Thekkady

  Discover Thekkady, tucked between the towering Western Ghats and the Savannah grasslands, there are many activities to be explore. Visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, take a boat ride on the Periyar lake and watch the wild life on the shore line, you may be lucky to catch sight of heard of elephant taking a drink at the waters edge.  Visit one of spice plantations of the area or you can take a jeep safari or join a walking tour taking in the wildlife, lush scenery, and revitalising clean air of the region.

• Ooty

  Ooty, also known as Udhagamandalam, is a hill station in the state of Tamil Nadu, in the centre is Lake Ooty which is surrounded by trees. The lake is a huge artificial expanse of water and you can hire a pleasure boat to explore. On the slopes of nearby Elk Hill you can visit the Rose Garden, home to over 2,000 varieties of roses. You can also visit the Botanical Garden which feature ferns, orchids and a prehistoric fossilized tree. The Snooty Ooty (toy train) travels up the hillside and you can enjoy the views as you climb.

  Whilst in Wayanad you will benefit from the cooler hill air. You can visit the Wayanad wildlife sanctuary set in the forested hill areas where you may sight elephants, tigers and leopards. In the Ambukuthi Hills to the south the Edakkal Caves contain ancient drawings some that date back to the Neolithic age.