Captivating Kerala


Cochin – Kothamangalam - Munnar - Periyar – Houseboat – Kumarakom - Marari – Cochin



Overview

Kerala, The Land of Kera or Coconut, Is A Never-Ending Array of Coconut Palms…Sun Blanched Beaches…Kettuvallams over Enchanting Backwaters… Magical Monsoon Showers…Silent Valleys Vibrant with Flora and Fauna…Misty Mountains of the Western Ghats…Fragrance of Spices…Evenings Reverberating with the Rhythm of a Thousand Art forms...Fairs and Festivals... WelcometTo Kerala Benign and Beautiful!

Breakfast

Sightseeing

Hotel

Transport


Trip Highlights

    • Visit St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace and Jewish Synagogue in Cochin
    • Explore mist covered mountains and tea plantations of Munnar
    • Have boating at Periyar Tiger Reserve wildlife sanctuary
    • Backwater Cruise in Alleppey
    • View Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and sunset cruise
    • Wildlife viewing through a jeep safari or an elephant safari

Tour Itinerary


Day01: Cochin

Arrival at Cochin Airport, where you will be met by our representative who give you a warm welcome. Later proceed to have Cochin Sightseeing  by visiting  Fort Cochin, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jews Street, St. Francis church, Chinese fishing net & Indo-Portuguese Museum. Overnight stay is in Cochin.      

Day02: Cochin -  Kothamangalam

Early morning drive to Kothamangalam and spend the afternoon at leisure in a century old estate bungalow set in over 100 acres of multi crop plantation. Visit the Kodanad elephant orphanage. The training camp has 6 to 7 small elephants. you may join in bathing the elephants in the river, as well as training and feeding the elephants. There is a tree house built by the Forest Department within the training camp which is ideal for some relaxation and a break. Elephant rides will also be possible. Overnight stay is in Kothamangalam.               

Day03: Munnar

after breakfast depart for Munnar enjoying the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls, high mountains with the low flying clouds passing by. Arrive Munnar and check in at hotel. In the evening you can go for sight seeing of Munnar and witness tea gardens spread like a green carpet over hundreds of kilometers, lust green hills, a place so difficult to describe, very low population too far from pollution, most of the covered by Tata tea.visit echo point and Mattupetty dam on the way. Overnight stay is in Munnar.

Day04: Munnar

After breakfast you have special training programme called MAKE A CUP OF TEA, through that you will get an opportunity to experience all process of tea making. Overnight is in Munnar.

Day05 - Munnar - Thekkady

After breakfast  proceed to Thekkady  an area known for its undulating hills, spice plantations, and elephant sightings. One of the 27 tiger reserves in India, the Periyar valley in Thekkady is the oldest. Check into your hotel. You could go on a spice plantation tour today where you will be enticed by not only the aroma of spices like cinnamon, cardamom, pepper and nutmeg but will also get to know how they are grown, harvested and processed before they reach the supermarkets. It is also possible to go for an Elephant ride today. Rest of the day is  at leisure. Overnight stay is in Thekkady.

Day06: Thekkady

After breakfast  you could go for an escorted jungle trek inside the periyar wild life sanctuary to spot animals. In the evening you could also go for a boat ride is an option where you will get the opportunity to sight elephants and other animals along the bank. You can also try ayurveda massage here. Overnight stay is in Thekkady.

Day 07: Thekkady – Alleppey Houseboat

After breakfast proceed to Alleppey and check in at houseboat. Rest of the day is leisure on the House Boat. Sit back and relax while the boat house through the narrow serene backwater canals. Lunch, Evening Tea/Coffee with snacks, dinner and enjoy your evening on the sundeck away from polluted cities and maddening crowd .Only disturbance will be twinkle of a shining star or diving of fish around your to say hello by waving its tail from the lake Overnight stay is in  Alleppey HouseBoat.              

Day08:  Alleppey - Kumarakom

After breakfast disembark the houseboat and we  transfer to the hotel at  Kumarakom, later visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary famous for migratory and local birds and later check in at hotel, Kumarakom is famous for endless view of calm clean backwater of Kerala with canals, paddy fields and fishing villages. Evening go for Sunset cruise (optional) or enjoy the beauty of backwater by just relaxing near Vembanadu Lake. Overnight stay is in Kumarakom.                  

 Day09:  Marari Beach

After breakfast proceed to  Marari beach, on the way you can see the never ending paddy fields and coconut plams, facing Arabian Sea and Theeyaseril Pozhi (lake). Blessed by nature on one side and and all backwaters, boarded by coconut palms, a natural habitat of many rare birds. On the other side, an exclusive sunny beach with crystal clear sand. The resort is build on a concept as a fisher man's village were guests has the opportunity to see local fisher man working in traditional Kerala ways Stay Overnight stay is in Marari Beach.

Day10: Marari Beach

 Marari- let us be clear, is not the place for a raucous beach holiday. There are no rave parties here, no noisy water scooters, and no sellers of trinkets. But for those seeking to undo the stresses of city life and experience a completely new pace, it is the perfect spot to beach recreations.

Spend the whole day in the sunny, relaxed beach. Over night at Marari Beach Resort

Day 11: Marari: airport Drop

After breakfast, based on your flight timing you will be drop in air port. Leave our country carrying with you magical memories of our tour.


Important Information


Hotel Detail:

  • The Hotels used are normally First Class Hotel ranging in the 3 Star Category. Even we also provide optional hotels which you can choose to enhances based on your budget.
  • Hotel accommodation is on Double Sharing Basis.
  • Daily Buffet / Fixed Menu Breakfast as per Plan mentioned in the Package.
  • The Hotels are subject to availability. In case of unavailability in the mentioned Hotels, alternate accommodation will be arranged in a similar category Hotel.
  • Standard Check-in at 12.00 Noon & Check-out at 09.00AM. But for some Hotels, Check-in & Check-out at10.00, 11.00 AM or 12.00 or 01.00 Noon it depends upon the Hotel rule. Kindly coordinate.
  • Non AC Rooms are provided in Hill Stations due to low temperature.


Houseboat Details:

  • House Boat Accommodation based on number of traveling Pax.
  • A/c Deluxe Houseboat with AP plan (Lunch + Dinner + Breakfast).
  • Pick-up for Houseboat will be from respective Houseboat Jetty point.
  • Houseboat Standard Check in time is 12.00pm and Check out time is 09.00am.
  • Houseboat Air-Condition will work only from 09.00pm to 06.00am.


Transportation Details:

  • All Transfers and Sightseeing by Air-condition Private Transport as per the itinerary.
  • Transportation for entire round: (02 -03pax) Etios or Indigo/ (04 – 05pax) Innova/ (06 – 12pax) Tempo Traveller or similar for all categories as per the itinerary. Vehicle is as per the itinerary and not on disposal basis.
  • Guests have to coordinate with the Driver and Guide, to leave the Hotel on time so as to ensure that the sightseeing locations have reached on time.
  • All Toll, Parking, Permit, Driver Allowance, Fuel Cost and Transportation Tax.


Notes:

  • Our Company Terms and Conditions apply.
  • All sightseeing is subject to Weather and Political Conditions in the Destination.
  • Do carry comfortable walking shoes.
  • It is mandatory to carry a valid photo identity card (Passport / Driving License / Voter ID card).
  • Shopping would be on your own arrangements.

Packages Exclude

  • Any Meals/ en-route Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Cost due to upgrading or changing hotels, Room type, category etc. and late check out, if any.
  • Any entry fees for Monuments, Tourist Places, Temple, Monasteries, Gardens, Plantation, Park, Sanctuary, Forest, Rides, Safaris, Boating, Rafting, Skiing, Skating, Cable Car / Ropeway Rides, Helicopter Rides, additional sightseeing tours/ excursions not included in the itinerary.
  • Porter age at Hotels and Airports, Insurance, Tips, Room Service, Laundry, Mineral Water, Alcoholic or Non Alcoholic Beverages, Phone Calls, Room Heaters, Video Camera, Still, Personal Nature viz etc.
  • Package does not include fees for any Pooja/ Dharsan/ Aarthi, Gurusamy, Pooja Material etc.
  • Expense caused by factors beyond our control like Rail and Flight Delays, Roadblocks, and Vehicle Mal-Functions, Political Disturbances, Strike etc.
  • Air, Rail or Surface fare from / to your originating city of stay, unless specified.
  • Supplement charges applicable for Long weekends and Festivals. Compulsory Gala Dinner will be charged extra for Christmas and New Year Eve.
  • Any item or service not specifically mentioned in "Inclusions" column.
  • Govt. Service Tax of 3.09 % .

 

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