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Kodai - Munnar with Kumarakom(6 Nights)

Madurai, Kodaikanal, Munnar, Kumarakom, Cochin (Ernakulam)

for Family Traveller, Honeymooner

Holiday Overview

(Nivalink Trip Dated - 6 June 2011)
(Nivalink Trip Dated - 6 June 2011)
(Nivalink Trip Dated - 6 June 2011)
(Nivalink Trip Dated - 6 June 2011)
(Nivalink Trip Dated - 6 June 2011)
Anayirangal Dam
Kannan Devan Tea Museum
Kannan Devan Tea Museum
Mattupatty Dam
Kundala Dam (Photo Courtesy: Hrishikesh.kb)
View from Chinnakkanal
View from Chinnakkanal
Kodaikanal Lake
Flowering in Summer
Boat House
View from Coakers Walk
Around Elephant Valley

Kodai - Munnar with Kumarakom combines popular Hill station (Kodaikanal), Plantations (Munnar) with lakeside Kumarakom.

Route

Kodaikanal(2) - Munnar(2) - Kumarakom(2)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Arrival at Kodaikanal
  • Day-2 In and around Kodaikanal
  • Day-3 Kodai - Munnar
  • Day-4 Munnar and Around
  • Day-5 Munnar - Kumarkom. Possible visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.
  • Day-6 Kumarkom and around
  • Day-7 Departure
Sightseeing Summary

Kodaikanal - Kodaikanal Lake (1.00 kms), Bryant Park (1.20 kms), Coakers Walk (1.30 kms), Bear Shola Falls (3.00 kms), Kurinji Andavar Murugan temple (4.00 kms), Green Valley View (5.50 kms), Shembaganur Museum of Natural History (6.00 kms), Pillar Rocks (8.00 kms), Silver Cascade (8.00 kms)

Kumarakom - Backwaters in Kumarakom (0.50 kms), Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (3.00 kms), Pathiramanal Island (5.00 kms), Ettumanoor Shiva temple (19.00 kms), Vaikom Mahadevar Temple (22.00 kms)

Munnar - Kannan Devan Tea Museum (1.00 kms), Mattupatty Dam (15.00 kms), Kundala Dam (20.00 kms), Anayirangal Dam (22.00 kms), Top Station (37.00 kms), Marayur (40.00 kms)

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
Arrival - Madurai Departure - Cochin (Ernakulam)
Best Season to Travel
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Popular Extensions to the Itinerary

Additional night at Alleppey would allow guests to undertake overnight houseboat cruise in backwaters of Alleppey.

Distances
  • Madurai to Kodaikanal -115 kms (3.5 hrs)
  • Kodaikanal to Munnar -160 kms (4.5 hrs)
  • Munnar to Kumarakom -152 kms (4.5 hrs)
  • Kumarakom to Cochin (Ernakulam) -60 kms (1.5 hrs)
Route

Madurai - Kodaikanal(2) - Munnar(2) - Kumarakom(2) - Cochin (Ernakulam)

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Arrival at Kodaikanal Arrival at Kodaikanal (6500 ft asl). Evening boating at the Kodai lake.

Day-2 In and around Kodaikanal Sightseeing options around Kodaikanal comprise Green Valley, Pillar Rocks, Coakers Walk, Bear-Shola falls, Bryant Park, Shembaganur Museum of Natural History, Silver Cascade, Kurinji Andavar Temple etc. Guests can choose options to visit accordingly to their preferences.

Day-3 Kodai - Munnar Proceed to Munnar (5000 ft asl, 160 kms - 4.5 hrs). Evening visit to Mattupatty Dam (Boating).

Day-4 Munnar and Around Sightseeing options in and around Munnar comprise Marayoor (Sandalwood Forests - 40 kms), Tea Museum, Araengal Dam, Kundala Dam etc. A visit to Top Station (Highest view point in the area - 40 kms) can also be considered.

Day-5 Munnar - Kumarkom. Possible visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Proceed to Kumarkom (150 kms - 4.5 hrs). Visit the Kumarakom bird Sanctaury (Boating, 1.5 hour walking trail, Bird watching) OR enjoy the lakeside experience.

Day-6 Kumarkom and around Guests have option to visit prominent Churches and Shiva temples around the area such as Bharananganam (25 kms from Kottayam), Thrikodithanam Temple, Changanacherry (21 kms South of Kottayam), Ettumanoor (11 kms North of Kottayam), Vaikom Shiva temple (22 kms North of Kumarakom, 37 kms from Kotayam) OR can do a day excursion to Pathiramanal Island (5 kms, renowned for Bird watching in Winter) OR relax for the day and enjoy the lakeside experience.

Day-7 Departure Depart for onward journey.

Detailed Sightseeing

Kodaikanal :

  • Kodaikanal Lake - Kodaikanal Lake is a manmade lake that is a central attraction of the Hill station of Kodaikanal. Guests enjoy boating, rowing and pedalling boats in the evenings.

  • Bryant Park - Bryant Park is a botanical garden near Bus stand spread over 20.5 acres having more than 300 species of trees, shrubs and cactuses. There is a section in the park that has 700+ varieties of roses.

  • Coakers Walk - Coakers walk is a 1 km paved pedestrian path running along the edge of steep slopes near approachable from the lake. There is an observatory with a telescope halfway along the walk.

  • Bear Shola Falls - A waterfall 3 kms from Kodaikanal town centre. Final approach is a gentle walk.

  • Kurinji Andavar Murugan temple - Kurinji Andavar Murugan temple is a Lord Murugan temple here built in 1930s at 4 kms from town centre. The area is renowned for its Kurinji flower which blossoms once every 12 years.

  • Green Valley View - 5.5 kms from town centre offering excellent panoramic view of the plains and Vaigai Dam.

  • Shembaganur Museum of Natural History - 6 kms from town centre, open to the public (except Tuesdays) having 500 species of animals, birds and insects and a living collection of over 300 exotic orchid species.

  • Pillar Rocks - Pillar rocks are a set of three rock pillars standing 122 metres high at 8 kms from town centre

  • Silver Cascade - 8 kms from Kodaikanal, 55-metre waterfall formed from the outflow of Kodaikanal Lake. Kind of touristy and not good for bathing.

Kumarakom :

  • Backwaters in Kumarakom - Kumarakom overlooks Vembanad lake and has its own stretch of Backwaters (much smaller than alleppey) as well. Day cruises / hourly boat rides are popular and available from Kumarakom jetty.

  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - Kumarakom Bird sanctuary is an area overlooking vembanad lake and is renowned for bird population and provides nesting grounds for a variety of birds. A walk (takes 2 hours) across the sanctuary in the mornings and evenings would provide opportunity to sight birds. There is also a lake at the entrance where boating is possible.

  • Pathiramanal Island - The Pathiramanal Island is a boat ride away from Muhamma / Kumarakom. The island provides excellent Bird watching especially in Winter.

  • Ettumanoor Shiva temple - Ettumanoor Mahadeva temple is an ancient Lord Shiva temple dated mid-16th century. Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple is one among the 108 Shivalayas created by Lord Parasurama.

  • Vaikom Mahadevar Temple - The Vaikom Mahadevar temple is one of the most celebrated Shiva temples in Kerala and is one among the 108 Sivalayas created by Lord Parasurama

Munnar :

  • Kannan Devan Tea Museum - Kannan Devan Hills Plantations Company Private Limited (KDHP) is the largest tea conglomerate in South India. Tea museum opened by the company is one of the first in India.

  • Mattupatty Dam -

    A reservoir and popular tourist spot where boating is offered.

  • Kundala Dam - Kundala is located at 20 km from Munnar on the way to Top Station. It is Asias first Arch dam. There is boating available at the dam.

  • Anayirangal Dam - The Anayirangal dam, 22 kms away from Munnar (closer to Chinnakkanal), is surrounded by Tata Tea plantations, coffee, Tea and cardamom plantations in the evergreen forests.

  • Top Station - Top Station is notable as the historic transshippment location for tea delivered up here from Munnar and Madupatty by railway and then down by ropeway. Top station offers stunning views of the hills and plains beyond. Enroute waterfalls can be visited.

  • Marayur - Marayur is is the only place in Kerala that has natural sandalwood forests. Ancient dolmens and rock paintings found in Marayur date back to the Stone Age.

Destination Overview

Cochin (Ernakulam) - Ernakulam, part of Cochin area is business hub of Cochin and also commercial capital of Kerala.

Madurai - Madurai today is one of the busiest towns in Tamilnadu. The Meenakshi temple is awe-inspiring and is a must visit for any South India itinerary for both Indian as well as Overseas guests

Kodaikanal - Kodaikanal (7000 ft asl) traditionally has been one of the favorite hill stations to visit in summer alongwith Ooty. It’s also a destination for corporate conferences ex-Madurai, Chennai and Bangalore

Munnar - Munnar is a premier hill station in Kerala. It is situated at about 6000 ft above sea level and surrounded by tea and Cardamom Plantations

Kumarakom - Kumarakom is a patch Vembanad lakefront at 15 kms from Kottayam and renowned world over for their lake front resorts.

Access
Prefered Arrival : No ImageMaduraiNo ImageMadurai
Prefered Departure : No ImageCochin (Ernakulam)No ImageCochin (Ernakulam)
Distances
  • Madurai to Kodaikanal -115 kms (3.5 hrs)
  • Kodaikanal to Munnar -160 kms (4.5 hrs)
  • Munnar to Kumarakom -152 kms (4.5 hrs)
  • Kumarakom to Cochin (Ernakulam) -60 kms (1.5 hrs)

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Travel Ideas incorporated in the itinerary

Kodaikanal Getaway

Elephant Valley, Eco Farm Hotel is a 100 acres nature reserve at 20 kms from Kodaikanal and an more

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Distances
  • Madurai to Kodaikanal -115 kms (3.5 hrs)
  • Kodaikanal to Munnar -160 kms (4.5 hrs)
  • Munnar to Kumarakom -152 kms (4.5 hrs)
  • Kumarakom to Cochin (Ernakulam) -60 kms (1.5 hrs)

Expert Speak

Off-beat travelers may opt for a Elephant Valley (20 kms) instead of a regular stay option at Kodaikanal. Munnar has several homestays that can be considered by an off-beat / experiential traveler.

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