Kochi – Munnar – Thekkady – Alleppey – Mysuru – Coorg
Reach Kochi and check into the hotel. This initial day is made very loose particularly when the family has children or aged members. Spend time resting or using the amenities of the hotel after the check-in. During the evening, go on a stroll through the Marine drive or visit the local markets. The peaceful seashore atmosphere of Kochi provides the ideal first impression to South India. Have a pleasant meal and get ready for the right trip ahead. Overnight stay in Kochi.
Post breakfast, walk to Munnar, a gorgeous hill station with tea gardens and cool climate. The journey itself is quite picturesque and there are waterfalls, spice gardens and the views on the way. Arrive and check into your hotel and have a rest. During the evening, you can have a lovely stroll around the local tea gardens or just sit on your hotel balcony and catch a glimpse of the mountain. The day is supposed to be about taking it slow and being in touch with nature. Overnight stay in Munnar.
In the morning, visit the popular sightseeing spots in Munnar including Eravikulam National Park, the home of the Nilgiri Tahr. Visit the Tea Museum to see how tea is treated, in a very entertaining and educative manner. Then proceed to scenic points such as Mattupetty Dam and Echo point which are very popular with the children. Go back to the hotel in the evening to rest and have leisure time. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Food in the morning and then drive to Thekkady which is a forest and wildlife area. Enter your hotel with greenery around. Later in the afternoon, have a tour of the spice plantation where the entire family can get information about various spices such as cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, to mention a few. During the night, you can go to a cultural performance like Kalaripayattu (martial art) or a nature walk. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Travel to Alleppey, the backwaters after breakfast. Take a private houseboat and have a peaceful canals, coconut groves, and village life tour. The meals served on board are freshly cooked and it is an experience to the whole family. Children have fun seeing birds and village scenes and adults relax in the peaceful atmosphere. Stay in the houseboat overnight.
Take a breakfast and get out of the houseboat and head towards the airport or railway station to head to Mysuru. When you arrive, make a reservation in a hotel and have a rest. During the evening visit Brindavan Gardens that is known as a musical fountain show that is most enjoyable during the time with family. Overnight stay in Mysuru.
The next thing to do after having breakfast is to visit the Mysuru Palace, which is a favourite among all ages. Visit its great halls and get acquainted with the history of the Royal Palace. Subsequently, pay a visit to the Mysuru Zoo which is one of the well-maintained zoos in India and hence it was a wonderful experience with children. The afternoon is leisure, or to buy silk and souvenirs. Overnight stay in Mysuru.
Post breakfast, head to Coorg, a picturesque hill resort, which is full of coffee plantations and forests. Reserve in a nature resort and have a serene atmosphere. Take a short walk in the plantation in the evening or rest on a bonfire. Coorg is a place of fresh air, serene environment and slower lifestyle, which is ideal in building family bonding. Overnight stay in Coorg.
Morning after breakfast is an easy time. Take time to visit local waterfalls or viewpoints depending on time. Then continue on your journey. The tour leaves behind the family with great memories, experience and a close association with nature and culture.
