Kerala Hills & Rivers

Private Car Transfer: Our representative will pick you up from your own booked hotel in Kochi and escort you to Ooty by our well-prepared private car. The distance is 178 km (111 mi), and since many sections are mountainous, it would be a long drive of about 7 hours, but the scenery on the way will never disappoint you. Upon arrival at the hotel we have carefully selected for you, you can have a good rest and revive from the long transfer.

Why Ooty Is Called Little Switzerland?
Ooty, a small town in Tamil Nadu, the annual rainfall here is 1400 millimeters, with a maximum temperature of 28 degrees Celsius/82 degrees Fahrenheit and a minimum temperature of 0 degrees Celsius/32 degrees Fahrenheit. The warm climate is suitable for the growth of a variety of plants.In addition, the magnificent lake and romantic mountain scenery will bring people spiritual relaxation. So it won its title Little Switzerland and it is also one of the top 10 best romantic places in India for couples to go with their loved ones.

Accommodation: Accord Highland Hotel Ooty (4 stars)

Sightseeing Activities: Ooty is a small town in Tamil Nadu, where the hills are beautifully wooded and the valleys are filled with running clear springs. After breakfast, our guide will firstly show you around the Botanical Garden, the best tourist attraction of Ooty at 2,400 meters (7,874 feet) above sea level. After that, we will visit the Doddabetta, Ooty Lake and Rose Garden one by one.

The Largest Rose Garden in India
The Jayalalithaa Rose Garden is the largest rose garden in India, covering an area of 4 hectares. The garden has over 20,000 varieties of roses, including mixed tea roses, mini roses, Polyanthas, Papagena, Fenghua, Wanderer, Yakimour, and unusual colored roses such as black and green. Every May, rare plant species exhibitions and rowing events are held at the Ooty Botanical Garden and Lake Ooty respectively. If you happen to be traveling here, please immerse yourself in the sea of flowers and myriad plants.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Accord Highland Hotel Ooty (4 stars)

Our driver will transfer you to Wayanad this morning, and the car ride takes about 4 hours. Wayanad in Kerala is proud of its charming West Ghats, which are full of nature, with dense forests, towering peaks and beautiful valleys. The name Wayanad literally means the ‘land of paddy fields’ because of the area’s rich grain production. In addition, Wayanad is also known for its tea and spice plantations. When you arrive, check into the hotel, and then you can enjoy the rest of the day freely, walking around and admiring the beautiful natural scenery.

Wayanad - A Green Paradise
One of the stops on the journey of the movie Life of Pi. It is a paradise with coconut trees, forests, rice fields and towering mountains. It is one of the scenic spots in Kerala that preserves the pristine and pristine natural landscape. Some of the oldest tribes are hidden in the mountains without influence and destruction by human civilization. The earliest prehistoric carvings in Kerala were discovered at the foothills of Edakkal and around Ambukutimala, which also proves that the prehistoric culture in Wayanad can be traced back to the Middle Stone Age. Hope this pure land bring you peace and joy.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Olives The Boutique Resort (4 stars) or similar

Sightseeing Activities: We will go to the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary after breakfast, and then visit the Pookode Natural Lake, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary and Edakkal Caves, which were formed in late Stone Age, featuring prehistoric rock carvings.

★ Travel Different: In the afternoon, we will hike the Chembra Peak, the highest peak in Wayanad, and enjoy the magnificent natural scenery. Our guide, who has a lot of hiking experience and is very familiar with the local mountain trails, will be able to show you a different view. In addition to visiting green villages and plantations, you can also enjoy waterfalls in the jungle.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Olives The Boutique Resort (4 stars) or similar

Private Car Transfer to Calicut (73 km; 2.5 hours): We will drive to Calicut in the morning. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and have a break.

Afternoon Activities in Calicut: After lunch, our driver will take you to travel in our private car, and lead you to visit the highlight attractions in Calicut, including the Pazhassiraja Museum, Thali Temple, Kappad, Beypore, and Calicut Beach.

Calicut - The Spice City & Port in Ancient Times
Calicut is the third largest city in Kerala, known as the city of spices and an important port for trade in ancient times. In 1406, the famous Chinese navigator Zheng He landed in this city during the Ming Dynasty. The most visited sites in Kochi, Chinese Fishing Net, was brought to India by Zheng He. In 1497, the great Portuguese navigator and explorer landed in Calicut, he was dispatched by the King of Portugal to set sail from Lisbon in search of a sea route to India. The ship passed through the Canary Islands and Cape of Good Hope, finally arrived at Calicut in 1498. These two great explorers both spent their final moments and were buried here.

Calicut, with its gorgeous geographical location on the Malabar Coast, became one of the four major international trade ports in the world in ancient times and was occupied and colonized by several European countries until India gained independence in 1947. Follow our tour guide to learn about Calicut's past and present life.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: KPM Tripenta Hotel (4 stars) or similar

We will proceed to Athirapally today by our private car, which takes about 5 hours on the way. Upon arrival, we will enjoy the magnificent Athirapally Waterfalls. Stay one night at Athirapally.

The Magnificent Waterfalls in the World
How many of the world's most magnificent waterfalls have you been to? Multnomah Falls, Elakala Waterfalls, Yellowstone Falls, Silver thread Falls in USA, Niagara Falls, Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, Cascata delle Marmore in Italy. Angel Falls in Venezuela, the waterfall with the largest drop in the world, Iguazu Falls in Brazil and Argentina, Gull Foss Waterfall in Iceland, Baatara gorge waterfall Lebanon. In India, there are three famous ones, Nohkalikai Falls, Jog Falls and what we will visit today, Athirapally Waterfalls. These are just a small part, mother nature has been at work and created many other magnificent waterfalls that have not been mentioned yet. Please feel the grandeur when you get a chance and we hope you can enjoy the stunning scenery.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Silver Storm Resort Athirappilly (3 stars) or similar

Private Car Transfer to Alleppey (113 km; 3.5 hours): In the morning, we will drive to Alleppey, a water town along India’s southwest coast.

★ Special Experience: Houseboat Cruise on Backwaters
We will arrive around noon and check in at the houseboat at about 13:00. You will have a special afternoon and evening on board. Authentic local cuisine will be prepared by a professional chef and you will enjoy lunch and dinner on the houseboat. In the afternoon, the boatman will take you on a cruise through the fascinating Kerala backwaters, giving you a moving view of the villages, churches, locals and modest life on the shore.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lakes & Lagoon, Alleppey (Houseboat)

Departure Note: Check out from the houseboat in the morning, and then we will drive to Kochi. Depending on your following plan, our driver could transfer you to the railway station or the airport in Kochi. This would be the end of your memorable Kerala trip. If you want to extend your stay in India, please feel free to contact our travel consultants!

Meals: Breakfast