Tuesday, November 11, 2025

approximate entry fee chart (as of 2025) for all the sightseeing places mentioned in your Kerala tour plan


🏞️ Day 1 – Athirapally – Munnar Route
Place Entry Fee (Approx.)

Athirapally Waterfalls ₹50 per adult, ₹15 per child, ₹30 for car parking Camera ₹50
Vazhachal Falls Included with Athirapally ticket Same ticket valid
Optional Boating (Mattupetty) ₹500–₹800 per boat Shared/private options



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🌄 Day 2 – Munnar Sightseeing

Place Entry Fee (Approx.)

Eravikulam National Park (Rajamalai) ₹200 adult, ₹95 child, ₹500 foreigner Online ticketing recommended
Tea Museum & Factory ₹125 adult, ₹50 child Open till 4 PM
Mattupetty Dam ₹20 per person Boating extra ₹500–₹800
Echo Point / Kundala Lake ₹10–₹20 Boating optional ₹400–₹800



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🌅 Day 3 – Kollukkumalai Jeep Safari

Activity Fee (Approx.)

Kollukkumalai Jeep Safari ₹2000–₹2500 per jeep (shared basis 5–6 pax) Early morning recommended
Tea Estate Entry (if applicable) ₹50 per person Included in some packages



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🌳 Day 4 – Thekkady Sightseeing

Place / Activity Entry Fee (Approx.)

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Entry) ₹150 adult, ₹50 child, ₹450 foreigner Vehicle ₹50–₹100 extra
Boating in Periyar Lake ₹255 per person 1-hour ride, book early
Spice Plantation Tour ₹200–₹300 per person 1-hour guided walk
Elephant Ride / Bath / Feeding ₹500–₹1000 per person Various combos
Kathakali / Kalaripayattu Shows ₹250–₹300 per person Evening shows
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🛶 Day 5 – Alleppey

Option Fee (Approx.) 

Houseboat Stay ₹8000–₹12000 (2 adults, full board) Meals included
Shikara Ride (if hotel stay) ₹1000–₹1500 per hour Private ride



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🌾 Day 6 – Munroe Island / Varkala

Place Entry Fee (Approx.) 

Munroe Island Canoe Ride ₹1000–₹1200 per person (2.5 hrs) Morning rides recommended
Varkala Beach / Cliff Free Parking ₹50
Janardhana Swamy Temple Free Donations accepted
Black Sand Beach / Edava Lakes Free Scenic areas



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🌊 Day 7 – Varkala Leisure Day

Place Entry Fee (Approx.)

Varkala Cliff Viewpoint Free Great for sunset
Beach Cafés & Shops As per spend Optional
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🪶 Day 8 – Jatayu Earth Center → Trivandrum / Kovalam

Place Entry Fee (Approx.)

Jatayu Earth Center (Entry) ₹250 per person Entry + museum
Cable Car (Optional) ₹200 per person (two-way) Scenic ride
Kovalam Lighthouse Beach Free entry Lighthouse ₹20–₹50 climb fee
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🌇 Day 9 – Trivandrum & Kovalam

Place Entry Fee (Approx.)

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Free (dress code mandatory) Open till noon
Napier Museum & Zoo ₹50 adult, ₹20 child Combo ticket
Kuthiramalika Palace ₹30 adult, ₹10 child Guide included
Aazhimala Siva Temple Free Donation-based
Chenkal Maheswaram Temple Free Spiritual visit
Kovalam Beach Free Parking ₹50



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💰 Approx. Total Entry Cost (per adult)

→ Around ₹2500–₹3000 per person (excluding optional boating, safari jeep, or houseboat stay).


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Sunday, November 2, 2025

8 days -Ooty, Kodaikanal, wayanad tour

🌄 South India Scenic Hill Tour – 8 Days

Travel Mode:  Private Vehicle

🏞️ Day 1 – Coimbatore to Kodaikanal

Begin your journey from Coimbatore and drive through the misty hills to the “Princess of Hill Stations” – Kodaikanal. Enjoy the cool breeze, lush greenery, and serene lakes as you settle into the hill ambience.
🌿 Day 2 – Explore Kodaikanal

A full day to explore the beauty of Kodaikanal. Visit attractions like Coaker’s Walk, Bryant Park, Silver Cascade Falls, Pillar Rocks, Guna Cave, and Kodaikanal Lake. Experience boating and local shopping in the evening.

🚗 Day 3 – Kodaikanal to Ooty (8–9 hrs Journey)

Travel through scenic hill roads to Ooty, the Queen of Hills. The drive is long but rewarding, with stunning landscapes and valleys along the way.
🌸 Day 4 – Ooty Sightseeing

Spend the day exploring Ooty’s charming attractions – Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Rose Garden, Doddabetta Peak, and the bustling local market. Enjoy a peaceful evening amidst tea plantations.

🌊 Day 5 – Ooty to Wayanad via Pykara

Drive towards Wayanad, stopping en route to visit Pykara Lake, Waterfalls, and Shooting Point. Continue your journey through the Nilgiri forests to reach the lush greenery of Wayanad.

🌾 Day 6 – Discover Wayanad

Explore the natural beauty of Wayanad. Visit Edakkal Caves, Soochipara Falls, Pookode Lake, and Banasura Sagar Dam. Enjoy the blend of adventure, history, and calm forested landscapes.
🐘 Day 7 – Wayanad to Ooty via Mudumalai
Head back to Ooty with a wildlife stopover at Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. Spot elephants, deer, and peacocks in their natural habitat during your safari drive.

🌼 Day 8 – Coonoor Visit & Drop at Coimbatore Airport

Conclude your journey with a visit to Coonoor – exploring Sim’s Park, Lamb’s Rock, and Dolphin’s Nose – before returning to Coimbatore Airport for your departure.

Friday, August 29, 2025

6 days Kerala tour with munnar, varkala, Alleppey

Allotting 17 seater vehicle
Cochin Pick up, varkala drop
Reference No-12941
17 members 
 6-day Kerala tour plan:

Pickup: Cochin Airport – 30th September 2025
Drop-off: Hotel in Varkala – 5th October 2025

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🗓️  Itinerary

Day 1 – 30th Sep (Tue): Arrival at Cochin → Travel to Munnar (130 km / 4 hrs)

Pickup from Cochin Airport in the morning.

Scenic drive via Valara & Cheeyappara waterfalls.

En route spice plantation visit (optional).

Check-in at hotel in Munnar.

Evening leisure.

Overnight stay in Munnar.


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Day 2 – 1st Oct (Wed): Munnar Sightseeing

Visit: Eravikulam National Park (Rajamalai), Tea Museum, Rose Garden.

Afternoon: Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake, Photo Point.

Evening shopping at Munnar market.

Overnight stay in Munnar.


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Day 3 – 2nd Oct (Thu): Munnar Exploration

Morning: Top Station (panoramic views).

Visit Attukad Waterfalls, Pothamedu View Point.

Leisure evening at resort.

Overnight stay in Munnar.


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Day 4 – 3rd Oct (Fri): Munnar → Alleppey (180 km / 5 hrs)

After breakfast, drive to Alleppey.

Check-in to private houseboat by noon.

Backwater cruise through canals, paddy fields, villages.

Lunch, snacks, dinner onboard.

Overnight stay in Alleppey (Houseboat).



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Day 5 – 4th Oct (Sat): Alleppey → Varkala (110 km / 3 hrs)

After breakfast check out 
& to Varkala 
*Via jattyu earth centre*


Check-in at cliff/beach hotel.

Visit Varkala Cliff, Papanasam Beach,

 *Evening sunset* at cliff cafés.

Overnight stay in Varkala.



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Day 6 – 5th Oct (Sun): Varkala visit

Explore local cafés, shops, Ayurvedic massage (optional).

Drop at Varkala hotel by evening/night.

Tour ends.
*Vehicle account close*
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✅ Stay Plan:

30 Sep: Munnar

1 Oct: Munnar

2 Oct: Munnar

3 Oct: Alleppey (Houseboat)

4 Oct: Varkala

5 Oct: Varkala (Drop at hotel)

Thursday, July 10, 2025

6-day tour package covering Coorg, Shimoga, and Udupi

6-day tour package covering Coorg, Shimoga, and Udupi, with pickup and drop from Mangalore:

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🚗 Tour Plan: Coorg + Shimoga + Udupi

Start Point & End Point: Mangalore
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Recommended Travel: Private cab (AC Sedan/Innova) with hotel stays


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📅 Itinerary

Day 1: Mangalore – Coorg

Pickup from Mangalore (Airport/Railway Station) in the morning

Drive to Coorg (Approx. 4.5 hours – 150 km)

Enroute visit:

Raja's Seat (sunset point)

Omkareshwara Temple


Evening: Leisure time in Madikeri town

Overnight stay in Coorg



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Day 2: Coorg Sightseeing

Visit:

Abbey Falls

Dubare Elephant Camp

Nisargadhama

Coffee Estate Walk


Optional: Visit Golden Temple (Tibetan Monastery) in Bylakuppe

Overnight stay in Coorg



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Day 3: Coorg – Shimoga

Early morning check-out and drive to Shimoga (Approx. 6 hours – 250 km)

Enroute visit:

Scenic countryside of Malnad


Optional: Evening walk along Tunga River

Overnight stay in Shimoga



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Day 4: Shimoga Sightseeing

Full-day sightseeing:

Jog Falls (seasonal water flow)

Sakrebyle Elephant Camp (morning activity)

Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari

Koodli Confluence Point


Overnight stay in Shimoga



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Day 5: Shimoga – Udupi

Drive to Udupi (Approx. 5 hours – 200 km)

Visit enroute:

Agumbe Ghat (sunset point if timing allows)

Barkana or Onake Abbi Falls (if interested in trekking)


Reach Udupi, evening visit to:

Sri Krishna Temple

Malpe Beach


Overnight stay in Udupi



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Day 6: Udupi – Mangalore Drop

Morning:

St. Mary’s Island boat trip (subject to weather)

Relax at Malpe Beach or Kaup Beach


Afternoon drop at Mangalore (Approx. 1.5 hrs – 60 km)



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🚙 Inclusions Suggestion

AC private cab with driver

Hotel stays in Coorg, Shimoga, and Udupi 3-star

Toll, parking, driver allowance





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Would you like:

Hotel recommendations included?


Cab + stay pricing options?

Please contact 
Suresh_sunkara
Holiday life Tours 
8015222333
9087666333


Saturday, June 21, 2025

5-days tour- Bangalore, Shravanabelagola, Coorg, Ooty

5-day South India tour from Bangalore, covering Shravanabelagola, Coorg, and Ooty — a perfect blend of heritage, nature, and hill stations.

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✅ 5-Day Bangalore → Shravanabelagola → Coorg → Ooty Tour

Trip Type: Private cab recommended
Start/End: Bangalore



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🗓️ Day 1: Bangalore → Shravanabelagola → Coorg

🚗 Distance: Bangalore to Shravanabelagola (~145 km) → Coorg (~125 km)

🕗 Start early from Bangalore (around 6:00 AM)

🛕 Shravanabelagola:

Visit the 57-ft Bahubali statue (climb ~600 steps)

Explore Chandragiri Jain temples


🍽️ Lunch en route

🌄 Drive to Coorg (Madikeri area)

🏨 Check-in & overnight stay in Coorg



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🗓️ Day 2: Coorg Local Sightseeing

🌿 Visit:

Abbey Falls

Raja’s Seat (sunset view)

Madikeri Fort

Omkareshwara Temple


☕ Optional: Coffee plantation tour

🏨 Stay in Coorg



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🗓️ Day 3: Coorg → Ooty

🚗 Distance: ~230 km / 6–7 hrs drive (

🏞️ Scenic drive through the Western Ghats & forest zones (Bandipur/Mudumalai)

🍽️ Lunch en route

🏨 Reach Ooty by evening, check-in

🌆 Leisure time at Ooty Lake or local market

🏨 Stay in Ooty



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🗓️ Day 4: Ooty & Coonoor Sightseeing

🚞 Optional: Toy Train ride from Ooty to Coonoor

🌸 Visit:

Botanical Garden

Doddabetta Peak

Coonoor View Points (Lamb’s Rock, Dolphin’s Nose)

Tea Factory & Museum


🛍️ Evening shopping at Ooty market (Eucalyptus oil, chocolates, spices)

🏨 Stay in Ooty



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🗓️ Day 5: Ooty → Bangalore

🚗 Distance: ~270 km / 6–7 hrs

🍽️ Breakfast and depart by 8:00 AM

📍 En route stops (optional): Pykara Lake, Mudumalai

🏠 Reach Bangalore by evening (drop at hotel/airport/railway station)




5-day South Karnataka tour itinerary from Bangalore, Shravanabelagola

5-day South Karnataka tour itinerary from Bangalore, including Shravanabelagola, as well as famous heritage, nature, and temple sites nearby:


5-Day Karnataka Tour from Bangalore (Heritage + Nature + Spirituality)

Themes: Jain pilgrimage, Hoysala temples, nature, wildlife
Travel Mode: Private cab recommended
Start/End: Bangalore


🗓️ Day 1: Bangalore → Shravanabelagola → Hassan

  • 🚗 Distance: ~145 km to Shravanabelagola + ~50 km to Hassan
  • 🕗 Depart from Bangalore early (~6 AM)
  • 🏞️ Visit Shravanabelagola
    • Climb Vindhyagiri (~600 steps) to see the majestic 57-ft Bahubali statue
    • Explore Chandragiri hill and Jain basadis
  • 🍽️ Lunch en route or at Hassan
  • 🏨 Stay overnight in Hassan


🗓️ Day 2: Hassan → Belur & Halebidu → Chikmagalur

  • 🚗 Distance: ~35 km to Belur, 15 km to Halebidu, 25 km to Chikmagalur
  • 🛕 Visit Belur & Halebidu
    • Chennakeshava Temple (Belur) – Hoysala architecture masterpiece
    • Hoysaleswara Temple (Halebidu)
  • 🍽️ Local lunch
  • 🌄 Drive to Chikmagalur (hill station)
  • 🏨 Stay in Chikmagalur


🗓️ Day 3: Chikmagalur Sightseeing

  • 🌅 Mullayanagiri Peak – highest peak in Karnataka
  • 🛕 Visit Baba Budangiri hills
  • ☕ Explore coffee plantations & Coffee Museum
  • 🏨 Stay in Chikmagalur


🗓️ Day 4: Chikmagalur → Sringeri → Agumbe → Udupi

  • 🚗 Distance: ~110 km to Udupi via Sringeri/Agumbe
  • 🛕 Visit Sringeri Sharadamba Temple (Adi Shankaracharya Peetha)
  • 🌿 Drive through Agumbe Ghat – Western Ghats rainforest views
  • 🌅 Optional: Catch sunset at Agumbe View Point
  • 🏨 Stay in Udupi

🗓️ Day 5: Udupi → Bangalore

  • 🛕 Visit Sri Krishna Temple, Udupi
  • 🏖️ St. Mary’s Island or Malpe Beach (optional morning visit)
  • 🚗 Drive back to Bangalore (~430 km / 8 hrs)
  • 🍽️ Break for lunch en route 

  • 🏠 Drop-off in Bangalore by evening

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Friday, April 4, 2025

munnar all visitng places

To explore  munnar all the places you've listed in and around Munnar, you'll need 4 to 5 days for a relaxed trip. Some attractions are close to each other, while others are far and involve forest routes or separate permissions.
Here's a categorized list with approximate distances from Munnar town, grouping, and taxi access information:


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Day 1: Munnar Core & Nearby Spots (Easy access)

1. Tea Gardens & Plantations – 1-3 km


2. Photo Point – 3 km


3. Pothamedu Viewpoint – 5 km


4. Blossom Park – 2 km


5. Botanical Garden – 1-2 km


6. Rose Garden – 2-3 km


7. Tea Museum (Tata Tea) – 1.5 km


8. Lockhart Gap Viewpoint – 13 km



Taxi: No restrictions


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Day 2: Mattupetty – Kundala – Top Station Route

1. Mattupetty Dam & Lake – 13 km


2. Echo Point – 17 km


3. Kundala Lake – 23 km


4. Top Station – 32 km


5. Anamudi View (Visible en route to Eravikulam)


6. Rajamalai / Eravikulam National Park – 10 km



Taxi Restriction at Eravikulam:

Private vehicles not allowed inside.

Need to park at the base and take a forest bus to go inside the park.



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Day 3: Waterfalls Route

1. Attukal Waterfalls – 9 km


2. Nyayamakad Waterfalls – 10 km


3. Lakkam Waterfalls – 24 km (on way to Marayoor)


4. Thoovanam Waterfalls – 45 km (need trek from Chinnar)


5. Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary – 55 km



Taxi Note:

Thoovanam Falls requires a 2-3 km guided forest trek inside Chinnar Sanctuary.



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Day 4: Kolukkumalai Side Trip (Requires Jeep Ride)

1. Kolukkumalai Tea Estate – 35-40 km via Suryanelli



Taxi Restriction:

No normal taxi can go to Kolukkumalai.

Jeep ride mandatory from Suryanelli or from a base point due to rough terrain.



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Day 5 (Optional Long Trip): Athirapally Falls

1. Athirapally Waterfalls – 125 km from Munnar (~4-5 hrs one way)



Taxi Access: Yes, but long day. Ideal to cover on the way from or to Kochi if feasible.


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Contact - suresh 
8015222333
www.holidaylife.in

approximate entry fee chart (as of 2025) for all the sightseeing places mentioned in your Kerala tour plan

🏞️ Day 1 – Athirapally – Munnar Route Place Entry Fee (Approx.) Athirapally Waterfalls ₹50 per adult, ₹15 per child, ₹30 for ca...