This 3-day eco-themed getaway in Kottayam offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration, nature, and leisure. After arriving in Kottayam and checking into your hotel, you explore the town's heritage by visiting the ancient Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, known for its classic Kerala architecture, followed by a visit to the unique Bay Island Driftwood Museum in Kumarakom. The day ends with a serene walk by Vembanad Lake or a soothing backwater ride. The next morning is dedicated to a full-day excursion at Mango Meadows Agricultural Theme Park, the world’s first agricultural theme park located in Kaduthuruthy. Here, you can enjoy nature trails, fun water activities, cycling, boating, and more, all amidst lush greenery. On the final day, after checking out from the hotel, you may explore the local markets of Kottayam before heading to your departure point, ending your journey with memories of relaxation, culture, and eco-friendly fun.
🏞️ Highlights:
Explore Kottayam's cultural gems – Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, Bay Island Driftwood Museum, and Vembanad Lake.
Enjoy a full day at Mango Meadows Agricultural Theme Park with boating, cycling, and eco-friendly activities.
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival in Kottayam and Local Sightseeing
Kottayam
Depart from your location and arrive in Kottayam by morning and proceed to your pre-booked hotel for check-in. After freshening up, head out for local sightseeing in and around Kottayam. Visit the beautiful Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, known for its Kerala-style architecture, and explore the Bay Island Driftwood Museum in nearby Kumarakom. Enjoy a calm evening walk by the Vembanad Lake or opt for a short backwater ride. Return to your hotel in Kottayam for an overnight stay.
Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple:
Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple is a revered Shiva temple located in the heart of Kottayam, renowned for its traditional Kerala-style architecture and historic significance. Built in the 16th century by the Thekkumkoor Maharaja, the temple features beautifully carved wooden structures, murals, and a serene spiritual ambiance that attracts devotees and architecture lovers alike.
Bay Island Driftwood Museum:
Bay Island Driftwood Museum, situated in nearby Kumarakom, showcases a fascinating collection of rare and artistic driftwood sculptures. These artworks, formed from pieces of wood collected from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, have been skillfully transformed into imaginative shapes by artist and founder Raji Punnoose, making the museum a unique cultural and artistic attraction.
Day 2 :
Full-Day Excursion to Mango Meadows Agricultural Theme Park
Kottayam
In the morning, after an early breakfast, depart from your hotel for a full-day trip to Mango Meadows Agricultural Theme Park, located in Kaduthuruthy (about 25 km from Kottayam, 45–60 mins drive). Spend the day exploring the park's lush green landscapes, engaging in agricultural activities, and enjoying amusement features like boating, cycling, pedal boating, fish feeding, and other eco-friendly fun. Lunch can be enjoyed at the in-park restaurant offering Kerala-style meals. In the evening, return to your hotel in Kottayam and relax. Overnight stay in Kottayam.
Mango Meadows Agricultural Theme Park:
Mango Meadows Agricultural Theme Park, located in Kaduthuruthy near Kottayam, is the world’s first agricultural theme park, blending eco-tourism with entertainment. Spread across lush green landscapes, the park offers a unique experience that combines farming activities with recreational options like boating, cycling, fish feeding, pedal boating, and nature trails. Designed to promote environmental awareness and sustainable living, Mango Meadows also features themed cottages, diverse plant species, and interactive exhibits, making it an ideal destination for families, nature lovers, and curious travelers.
Day 3 :
Leisure and Departure
Kottayam
After breakfast, check out from your hotel. If time permits before your onward journey, you can explore local markets in Kottayam for spices, handicrafts, or souvenirs. Later, proceed to your departure point (railway station or airport), concluding your 3-day relaxing and eco-themed holiday.
Kindly note that names of hotels mentioned in the proposed hotels only indicate that our rates have been based on the usage of these hotels, and it is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until we convey such confirmation to you. We reserve the right to change the same due to availability issues with the hotel or unavoidable circumstances. In that case, we may provide alternative similar accommodation and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.
Our offer is based on the usage of base category rooms at the mentioned hotels (unless specified otherwise). If this category of rooms is not available, we shall try to confirm accommodation in the next available higher category of rooms and shall advise supplementary cost involved while conveying the status.
🍽️ MEALS:
The menus are pre-set menus provided for breakfast/lunch/dinner on the tour as mentioned under each Tour itinerary and inclusions and exclusions as committed at the time of confirmation.
In standard/Budget category of hotels, the meals preferences are veg meals unless specified and in Deluxe/Super Deluxe and Luxury category of hotels/resort the meals are a mixture of veg and non-veg preferences.
Mostly buffet meals are served during the tour, but depending upon the less occupancy and group size Ala Carte meals may be served by the hotels. No claim can be made for the meal which guest has missed and not utilized.
📅 ITINERARY CHANGES:
For the comfort and convenience of guests, there could be some changes or amendments in the itinerary. We will try to advise you of these amendments prior to the start of the tour or on tour. In the event a guest misses any part of the sightseeing tour or any such tour due to delay on their part, they will not be entitled to claim a refund of the same.
The timings mentioned in the day schedule in the itinerary may vary depending upon the road conditions, particular destination visits en route, meals, climatic conditions, particular health conditions of the guests, and timings of sightseeing places and monuments.
🚌 TRANSPORT:
We normally use A/C Sedan such as Etios/Desire Innova/Crysta/Tempo Travellers/2X2 A/C Coaches for our tours depending upon the group size and preferences of the travel. The drivers of the vehicles are bound by specific rules like maximum driving hours within a day, rest period per day, etc. Clients will have to strictly adhere to the prescribed timetable for the day so that the driver can complete the travel. In case any of the sightseeing schedules are missed due to delays caused by the client, the same will not be refunded to the client under any circumstances.
Please note that AC will not work in Hills and no claims to this regard shall be entertained.
💳Payment Terms And Methods:
• Deposit of 35% of the package cost at the time of booking.
•Need 50% payment of the package cost, 30 days prior to departure date
•Need 100% payment of the package cost, 15 days prior to departure date
🔄Cancellation AndRefund Policy:
•25% of full tour cost - 60 days prior to arrival.
•50% of full tour cost - between 30 days prior to tour.
•75% of full tour cost - between 29 & 16 days prior to tour
•100% - within 15 days prior to tour.
•50% advance to be deposited at the time of booking confirmation.
•Balance 50% before 15 days from the Tour Starts.
•Check In / Check out time at all the properties would at 1200 hrs (Noon)
•All the above-mentioned rates are per person rates on twin sharing
•For Cancellation, please refer to our Terms and Conditions available at our booking office.
•Rooms holding shall be for a period of 72 hours only.
•The above rates are applicable strictly for resident Indian citizens only.
Package Code:MY338498
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