EXPLORE INDIA 2020

Coimbatore Package

Day 01 : Coimbatore Arr. Coimbatore – Munnar (160 kms. – 05 hrs.)
Welcome to God’s Own Country. Upon arrival at Coimbatore Airport/ Railway Station, proceed to Munnar, the place where the unfolded green carpet is waiting for you. Munnar is breathtakingly beautiful, a haven of peace and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination of Kerala. Munnar is the gateway of Hills in South India. Enroute pass through Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary which is spread over an area of 90 sq. km. The area is crisscrossed with many wild rivers making it an ideal habitat for a wide variety of birds. The park is also home to a large number of animals including leopards, endangered giant grizzled squirrel, tigers, elephants, reptiles, peacocks, monkeys, exotic butterflies et cetera. The forest cover here extends all the way to Tamil Nadu. Don’t be surprised if you encounter herds of elephants on the way to the sanctuary. Further enroute pass Marayoor which is the only place in Kerala that has natural sandalwood forest. On arrival, check-in to hotel. Overnight stay at Munnar Hotel/Resort.

Day 02 : Munnar
After breakfast proceed for a morning sightseeing trip of Munnar; visiting the Eravikulam National Park where you can see the very rare mountain goats natively called the Nilgiri Tahr. Visit Tea Museum and Mattupetty Lake & Dam & Kundala Lake. Enroute visit Echo Point, View Point & green carpet of Tea Gardens. Overnight stay at Munnar Hotel/Resort.

Day 03 : Munnar – Thekkady (110 kms. – 03 hrs.)
After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Thekkady which offers diverse attractions like Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Hill Station and Spice Plantation. On arrival, check-in to hotel. Inside Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary you can go for a Wildlife cruise to view variety of wildlife like Wild Elephants, Nilgiri Langur, Sambar Deer, Wild Bison, Wild Boar and lot of unique birds. You can also indulge in optional activities like Spice Plantation Tour, Bamboo Rafting, Trekking and Elephant ride. Overnight stay at Thekkady Hotel/Resort.

Day 04 : Thekkady – Kodaikanal (150 kms. – 05 hrs.)
After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Kodaikanal. Kodaikanal is one of the most popular, peaceful & striking hill stations on the Palani Hills in Tamil Nadu. Enroute halt at Silver Cascade Waterfalls which is a 55 metre (180 ft) waterfall at altitude 1,800 metres (5,900 ft). On arrival, check-in to hotel. Explore the rest of the day at your own. Overnight stay at Kodaikanal Hotel/Resort.

Day 05 : Kodaikanal
After breakfast, proceed for full day sight-seeing of Kodaikanal such as Pine Forest which was set up by Mr. Bryant in 1906 with a view to growing valuable timber. Pillar Rocks is a set of three giant rock pillars which stand 122 metres high. There is an excellent public garden adjacent to the viewpoint. Green Valley View has an excellent panoramic view of the plains and a sheer drop of 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) overlooking the Vaigai dam to the south. Coakers Walk built by Lt. Coaker in 1872 is a 01 km paved pedestrian path running along the edge of steep slopes. On a clear day one can view as far as Dolphin's Nose in the south, the valley of the Pambar River in the southeast, Periyakulam town and even the city of Madurai. Kodaikanal Lake is an artificial star shaped 60 acres lake built in 1863 and is Kodaikanal's most popular geographic landmark. Rowboats, Pedals, Horses & Bicycles can be hired beside the lake for short period. Bryant Park is a wonderfully maintained 20.5 acres botanical garden with 325 species of trees, shrubs, cactuses and 740 varieties of roses. Overnight stay at Kodaikanal Hotel/Resort.

Day 06 : Kodaikanal - Coimbatore Dep. (180 kms – 05 hrs)
After breakfast pack your baggages with a promise to return once again to this Paradise. Check-out and proceed on time to board your flight/train with sweet memories of your holiday. We await for your next visit. Bon Voyage. Service ends.