Beauties of the 'God's own Contry'

Often known as the king of performing arts, Kathakali is a traditional Indian dance form that originates from the pristine lands of Kerala. Performed by highly skilled artists in a Koothambalam (art performance temple), witnessing the beauty of this art is a truly wonderful experience!

Join this 1 hour cultural tour from 5pm in the evening and witness the vibrant and stunning performances by the skilled dancers. Attending this auspicious dance event, one can easily get to know more about the indigenous culture and authenticity of Kerala, the ‘God’s Own Country’.

Be it the amount of skill or the level of perfect, the tales and stories related to the dance or the stunning make-up associated with this dance form, it is one of the must experience event in life. While each of the colours, expressions and the movements used in Kathakali depicts epic Indian tales, attending this delightful event in Munnar becomes an eventful affair of life.

Enjoy a merry banana boat ride at Kothad, an island surrounded by the river Periyar, which is the longest river of Kerala, and is 10 km away from Kochi. The backwaters where the activity is conducted is composed of a meandering network of interconnected channels, lagoons, and lakes.

The boat ride would begin at 3:30 pm, with a brief introduction on safety aspects to be followed while you are in the water. You would be kitted out in buoyancy vests before proceeding for the joyride in the winding backwaters with tall coconut trees standing on both shores.

Sit on an inflatable boat similar to the shape of a banana. This boat will be connected to a speed boat that drives it through the waters and during the ride, the driver of the powered boat will attempt to toss the banana boat upside-down by making sharp turns. Photographs and videos of you riding the boat and then splashing in the water will be taken by staff supporting you on the trip.

Timings: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

How to Reach?
The activity is conducted in Periyar lake, 10 km away from Kochi. You can reach here easily by public or private transport.

Minimum number of people required: 1

Abut the Activity:

Unravel the hidden water kingdom with snorkeling at Thiruvankulam. A suburb of the port city Kochi, it has several lagoons and canals in its proximity as well as an abandoned quarry,which is filled with accumulated water, at Mamala nearby. This 8 acres wide and 120 feet quarry is where you will experience snorkeling for two hours. You can choose to go for this recreational activity any time between 10 am and 4:30 pm.

Begin with an introduction to safety tips, after which you are trained in snorkeling. Once geared up, enjoy 20 minutes of snorkeling. With wide-ranging underwater visibility, you would be able to see plenty of colourful marine life like fish, sea urchins and corals. Photographs and videos of your underwater experience will be taken by staff supporting you on the trip.

About the Activity:

Explore the hidden treasures of salubrious Munnar on this professional cycling trip of 7 hours and 10km. Your experience will be custom made according to the season and permission.

You will be picked up from Munnar Town at around 9am, and be provided with the cycle. In the company of the guide, pedal your way through Seven Springs that lolls on cardamom plantation and deep woods. Embrace the sea of greenery and take in fresh aroma and sights. Get further invigorated with the cool mountain air of Devikulam Hills and if you wish, you can stop by Sita Devi Lake here that abounds in mineral water and picturesque settings.

Also included in this activity is a cycle trip to Pothamedu, noted as a plantation hub in Munnar. Tea gardens, coffee plantations and endless expanses of ‘potha grass’ makes up for the charm of this place. Another fascinating place on the list is Pallivasal, the first Hydro-Electric Project in Kerala that is immersed in beauty.After your fill of scenic places, you will be dropped back to Munnar Town.