Meet your pre-booked tempo traveller at Ernakulam/Kochi station to load luggage and start the drive to Munnar; vehicle sized for 8 (12–14 seater) for full trip. (Driver will handle tolls/parking.)
Quick Kerala breakfast (appam/puttu, dosa, filter coffee) before the long drive; Paragon is a reliable choice but confirm opening times (typically ~7:00am).
Small, informative museum about tea processing and plantation life; good introduction to Munnar's tea history. Typically open ~9:00am–5:00pm — confirm close days.
Short speedboat ride on the reservoir (great scenery) and stop at Echo Point for quick photos; dam/boat runs generally until late afternoon (approx 9:00am–5:00pm).
Early-morning visit to spot the Nilgiri Tahr and enjoy cool high-altitude vistas; park hours typically start early (approx 7:00–7:30am entry) and close by mid-afternoon — arrive early for best wildlife viewing.
Guided short tour of a spice garden to learn about pepper, cardamom, vanilla and medicinal plants; tours typically run early-morning and late-afternoon.
Popular boat ride on Periyar Lake to spot elephants, deer and birds along the shoreline; boat schedules run from early morning until late afternoon (confirm exact slots at the ticket window).
Board a private houseboat for an overnight cruise through Vembanad backwaters; typical boarding for overnight charters is in the afternoon/early evening — confirm boarding check-in with operator. Overnight package usually includes dinner and breakfast.
Summary of estimated costs for the group of 8 covering transport, accommodation, activities, meals (as described) and small misc expenses. This is an estimate — prices vary by season, exact hotels, restaurant choices, and operator rates. Confirm and prebook critical items (houseboat, tempo traveller, Eravikulam permits, Periyar boat, Kathakali seats).