Kerala
Thekkady and Gavi
3 Nights / 4 Days
Kochi - Thekkady - Periyar - Gavi - Vandiperiyar
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Package ID 0609
Idukki and Ramakkalmedu
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Four days in the Idukki high range: the Idukki arch dam, Kalvari Mount over the reservoir, and the windy ridge of Ramakkalmedu above the plains.
Package pricePrice on requestQuoted for your dates & group
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Quick facts
In short: Idukki and Ramakkalmedu is a 3-night, 4-day tour that also covers Kochi, Cheruthoni and Kalvari Mount. It starts in Kochi and ends in Kochi. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0609
- Duration
- 3 Nights / 4 Days
- Places
- Kochi, Idukki, Cheruthoni, Ramakkalmedu, Kalvari Mount
- Starts
- Kochi
- Ends
- Kochi
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- September to March is the best time for a Kerala tour; the monsoon (June–August) is green and quieter.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0609
- Tour
- Idukki and Ramakkalmedu
- Duration
- 3 Nights / 4 Days
- Destination
- Kerala
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
Forest entry, jeep safaris and boating are run by the forest department or local operators, are limited in number and are paid locally. The hills are wet from June to September.
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Day 1 — Kochi to Idukki
Arrive at Kochi airport or Ernakulam station, where our representative meets you, and drive east into the hills to Idukki (about 110 km). Visit the Idukki arch dam, built between the Kuravan and Kurathi hills, and the Cheruthoni dam (open to visitors only on announced dates). Overnight stay in Idukki.
Overnight: Idukki
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Day 2 — Kalvari Mount – Ramakkalmedu
Drive up to the Kalvari Mount viewpoint over the Idukki reservoir, then through tea and cardamom country to Ramakkalmedu (about 60 km), one of the windiest places in India, with its wind farm and the Kuravan–Kurathi statue on the hill overlooking the Tamil Nadu plains. Overnight stay near Ramakkalmedu.
Overnight: Ramakkalmedu
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Day 3 — Ramakkalmedu and the tea hills
Walk on the ridge at sunrise, then visit a cardamom estate and a tea estate of the Idukki high range, and the Thoovalpara viewpoint. Overnight stay near Ramakkalmedu.
Overnight: Ramakkalmedu
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Day 4 — Ramakkalmedu to Kochi
After breakfast, drive back to Kochi (about 150 km) for your onward journey. The tour ends here.
Route: Idukki → Ramakkalmedu
View route on Google MapsInclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Idukki | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 2–3 | Ramakkalmedu | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Idukki and Ramakkalmedu?
For this 3-night tour of Idukki and Ramakkalmedu:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Idukki and Ramakkalmedu cover?
The route is Idukki → Ramakkalmedu. Overnight stays: 1 night in Idukki and 2 nights in Ramakkalmedu.
How long is the Idukki and Ramakkalmedu, and where does it start and end?
3 nights and 4 days (3 Nights / 4 Days). It starts in Kochi (Day 1: Kochi to Idukki) and ends in Kochi (Day 4: Ramakkalmedu to Kochi).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Idukki and Ramakkalmedu?
No. The Idukki and Ramakkalmedu starts in Kochi and ends in Kochi, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Idukki and Ramakkalmedu?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Idukki and Ramakkalmedu. This applies to all 3 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Idukki and Ramakkalmedu?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Idukki and Ramakkalmedu each morning after an overnight stay, so 3 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 4). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Idukki and Ramakkalmedu itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 3-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Idukki and Ramakkalmedu, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Kerala trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Kerala trip
Best time: September to March is the best time for a Kerala tour; the monsoon (June–August) is green and quieter.
Packages start at Cochin, Trivandrum or Kozhikode, with pick-up from the railway station, bus stand or airport and transfers and sightseeing as specified on each package.
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