12 Nights From £1300.00 per person, 2 sharing.
Summary
This tour takes in the vibrant city of Cochin, cooler areas of Wayanad and Ooty as well as two very different train journeys. You will then travel south to the Western Ghats Hills to discover this beautiful and diverse region, taking in stunning scenery, wildlife and the natural beauty of this region of Kerala.
Itinerary
Day 1/2: You will be met at the airport and taken to your Cochin accommodation for one night and then be free to explore this vibrant harbour city.
Day 3-4: Your driver will collect and drive you to Cochin train station for the journey to Calicut about 4 1/2 hrs. You will be met at the station and taken to Wayanad for your two night stay. In the morning your tour will take in Pookode Lake, Kuruva Island, Edakkal Caves and the river Pallavaram.
Day 5-6: After breakfast you will be driven to your hotel in Ooty leaving you free to visit Ooty Lake. The following day enjoy a trip on the Snooty Ooty Toy Train taking in the scenery as you travel, afterwards there is time to enjoy the amazing natural fauna and flora of Ooty Botanical Garden.
Day 7: Today you will be driven to Kodaikanal a 6 hour transfer time with an overnight stay.
Day 8-9: Drive today to Munnar, taking in the views and visiting gardens and waterfalls en route, followed by a day visiting the Hill Station, Echo point and a hillside tea plantation.
Day 10-12: After breakfast, start your journey to Thekkady where you will visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Spice Plantation. You can take a boat ride on the lake and look out for the wildlife on the shore line, take an evening wildlife walk or join a jeep safari.