BEST OF KERALA 09 Nights / 10 Days Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Kettuvalam - Alleppey - Kanyakumari - Kovalam
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Cochin- Arrive in Cochin, the gateway to 'Gods own Country'. This afternoon, you will visit the Jewish synagogue, the Dutch Palace, the Chinese fishing nets and enjoy fabulous sunset cruise of Cochin Harbour. Stay overnight.
Day 02:Cochin - Munnar - Today, you will be transferred by road to Munnar (130 kms/4 hrs), one of southern India's most popular hill stations. Stay overnight.
Day 03: Munnar - This morning, you will proceed on a sightseeing tour of the picturesque Mattupettu Dam, where you have an opportunity to go boating, you continue your tour to Echo Point. Stay overnight. Day 04: Munnar - Thekkady - Transfer to Thekkady, (120 kms / 3.5 hrs). Enjoy a boat safari on Periyar Lake to view the varied wildlife of this region. Stay overnight.
Day 05: Thekkady - Kumarakom - Today you will be transferred by road to Kumarakom (130 kms / 4 hrs) a charming village on the Vembanad Lake, en-route you will stop to see the spice plantations. Stay overnight. Day 06: Kumarakom - Kettuvalam (House Boat) - Today you will board a Kettuvalam the famous Houseboats of Kerala. You spend the day cruising through the unique web of lakes, lagoons, canals and rivers . You stay the night onboard your Houseboat.
Day 07: Kettuvalam - Alleppey - Kanyakumari - This morning, you will disembark at the Alleppey boat jetty and will be transferred to Kanyakumari (193 kms / 4-5 hrs) the lands end of India. You will visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and return to the mainland to see the spectacular sunset in the Arabian Sea. Stay overnight.
Day 08: Kanyakumari - Kovalam - Early This morning, you witness the magnificent sunrise over the Bay of Bengal. You are later transferred by road to Kovalam (53 kms / 2 hrs). Stay overnight.
Day 09: Kovalam - This entire day is at leisure. OR take an optional sightseeing and shopping tour of Trivandrum. Stay overnight.
Day 10: Depart Kovalam - Transfer to Trivandrum airport / railway station. Tour ends with sweet memories...
Package Details
Package price in Indian Rupees
(All prices are per person) Validity: 06th January 2011 – 31st March 2011
Choice of Hotels
Category
Adult In Twin Room ( 2 Persons )
Standard
19,750
Superior
23,850
First Class
29,200
Deluxe
52,350
City
No. Of Nights
Standard
Superior
First Class
Deluxe
Cochin
1
Hotel Sealord /Mermaid Hotel
Harbourview Residency / Nyle Plaza /Wyte Fort
The Renaissance/ Avenue Regent
Casino Hotel / Dream Hotel
Munnar
2
Hillview / Whispering Meadows Tea Castle
Igloo Resort / Misty Mountains
Blackberry Hill Resort/ Mountain Trail / Tall Trees
Club Mahindra / Mountain Club
Thekkady
1
SN International / Michaels Inn /Hotel Ambadi
Silver Crest / Periyar Meadows
Wild Corridor / Cardamom County
Spice Village
Kumarakom
1
Pagoda Resort (Alleppey)
The Backwater Resort / Manor Backwater Resort
Backwater Ripples
Coconut Lagoon / The Zuri Kumarakom
Alleppey
1
Deluxe NAC Houseboat
Deluxe A/C Houseboat
Deluxe AC Houseboat
AC Dlx Houseboat
Kanyakumari
1
Singaar International
Singaar International
Singaar International (Deluxe Room)
Sparsa Hotel
Kovalam
2
Sagara Beach Resort Kovalam Beach Retreat
Isola Di Cocco /
Uday Samudra
Travancore Heritage / Estuary Island
Taj Green Cove /
The Leela
Cost Includes
Cost Excludes
09 Nights accommodation.
Air fare / train fare.
Daily Buffet breakfast.(All Meals included aboard houseboat in all categories).
Any meals other then those specified in 'Cost Includes'.
Non air-conditioned car for Sightseeing and excursions as per our itinerary. (Except at Kumarakom)
Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
All Currently applicable taxes.
Any other item not specified in 'cost includes'.
Guide & Entrance fees during sightseeing.
Any increase in taxes or fuel, leading to increase in surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
2.575% Government service tax.
Terms & Conditions
A minimum of 02 persons are required.
All Rates & bookings subject to availability.
Rates are subject to change.
Tour confirmation only on receipt of full payment.
Cancellations received within 05 Days prior of the scheduled arrival are not entitled to any refund.