DURATION: 8 Night / 9 Days
DESTINATION COVERED: Madurai - Kodaikanal - Thekkady - Munnar - Ooty - Coimbatore
In this package you get the best of both Kerala and Tamilandu as it explores popular hill stations of both the states including Ooty, Kodaikanal, Thekkady, Munnar etc.
On arrival at Madurai Airport/Railway Station Indigenous Tours representative welcomes you and assists you, further drive to Kodaikanal- a charming hill station and the name itself means “gift of the forest” in Tamil. On arrival check into the resort and relax, Overnight stay at the resort in Kodaikanal.
Post breakfast proceed for a sightseeing tour visiting the Bryant Park, Shenbaganur, Pillar Rocks, Coaker’s Walk, Silver Cascade, Kodaikanal Lake and the Dolphin’s Nose. Overnight stay at the resort in Kodaikanal.
Post breakfast drive to Thekkady, popularly known as Periyar –a land full of cardamom and spice plantation and home to one of the largest wildlife reserves in India. On arrival, check into the resort and relax. Later you may go for a short sightseeing/shopping there. Overnight stay at the hotel in Thekkady.
Morning boat ride in Periyar Lake to watch the wild animals in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Later day free for your own activities – you have the option for many activities like trekking, Ayurvedic massage, Kathakali Dance show, Kalaripayattu show, etc. Overnight stay at the hotel in Thekkady.
Post breakfast drive to Munnar – a famous hill station with a pretty cool climate which is a nature lover’s paradise. Enroute visit Valera and Cheeyappara waterfalls. You will find unending expanse of the tea plantations and the breathtaking views along the way. This day you can just walk around the scenic areas. Overnight stay at the resort in Munnar.
Breakfast from the resort and proceed for a full day sightseeing tour. The sightseeing includes – the Eravikulam National Park- the home of endangered Nilgiri Thar (mountain goat), Rajamala- the highest peak in Munnar, Devikulam – a small hill station with exotic flora and fauna, Tea Factory, Mattupetty Dam and Eco – point, Photo point and Top Station -which offers a spectacular view of the plains.
Post breakfast check out from the resort and drive to Ooty – the Queen of hill stations well known for its salubrious climate and scenic beauty. On arrival check into the hotel and relax. Evening free for your own activities and Overnight stay at Ooty.
Post breakfast sightseeing tour at your convenience. Visit the Botanical Garden which is one of the major attractions in Ooty and there is also an artificial lake where facilities for boating are available. Also visit the Dolphin’s Nose, Lamb’s Rock viewpoint, and Dodabetta Peak- the highest point in South India. Overnight stay at Ooty.
Post breakfast check out form the hotel and as per your departure schedule you will be transferred to Coimbatore Airport/Railway Station for your onward journey back home.