Munnar Budget Tour With Thekkady Kumarakom

The budget tour begins with arrival at Kochi Airport or Railway Station, followed by a scenic drive to Munnar through the Western Ghats. The route includes Cheyyappara Waterfalls and Valara Waterfalls before entering Kerala’s tea country with views of rolling hills and plantations. After reaching Munnar, travellers check into the hotel, rest in the hill environment, and stay overnight. This opening section covers the arrival route, waterfall stops, tea landscapes, and first Munnar halt.

The next day focuses on Munnar local sightseeing with visits to Nayamkad Waterfall, Anamudi View Point, Munnar Hills Top, Lakkom Waterfalls, and Munnar Rose Garden. After completing the hill circuit, the journey continues from Munnar to Thekkady, where Periyar Tiger Reserve and Periyar Lake form the main attractions. The itinerary includes optional boating, wildlife viewing, and optional jungle safari before dinner and overnight stay at the Thekkady hotel.

The final part of the route moves from Thekkady to Kumarakom through spice plantation landscapes. In Kumarakom, the itinerary includes a Vembanad Lake houseboat cruise past paddy fields and coconut palms, along with a visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. An optional Ayurvedic spa is also mentioned during the backwater stay. The journey concludes the next day with breakfast at Kumarakom hotel and transfer through Kerala routes to Cochin Airport or Railway Station for departure.