KERALA WITH TAJ-2
COCHIN – PERIYAR – KUMARAKOM - HOUSEBOAT-KOVALAM
11 Nights & 12 Days
DAY 1
Begin your Tour at Kerala
Arrive into Cochin
Our friendly Representative will be waiting for you at the Airport.
We welcome you to Cochin – the tropical paradise of India.
Check into your hotel.
Till evening, the day is free for you to relax.
In the evening, we take you to witness one of the most colourful and exquisite performing arts in the world – Kathakali. After two hours of glorious entertainment, remember to get photographed with the Kathakali performer.
Enjoy your first Kerala dinner on this tour and overnight stay at your hotel.
DAY 2
Sight seeing at Cochin
Country Craft Cruise as Special
After breakfast, proceed on a guided boat tour in and around Cochin. This is possible because our sights are all accessible by water.
See the historic Dutch Palace – a tribute to the relationship between the two cultures during the previous centuries.
We will also see the only Jewish Synagogue in India at Mattancherry; only one direct descendant of the family that set up this shrine is now alive.
Reach back mainland Cochin by noon. Enjoy your lunch.
Next get ready for a too-good-to-believe experience – a country craft canal cruise out of suburban Cochin to the interiors. In course of your expedition, peep at the rural Kerala life from close quarters. Enjoy the peace.
We get back to your hotel by evening. You are free to explore the streets downtown on your own.
Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at your hotel.
DAY 3
PERIYAR
Enjoy Pleasure Boating
After breakfast, we drive to Periyar, hometown of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
On your way to Munnar, travel through spectacularly beautiful scenic splendours. The Munnar-Thekkady route is considered among the best tourist circuits in India.
On arrival at Thekkady, check into the Periyar Jungle Resort. There is time for relaxation.
Later we take you to enjoy a rather unusual way of exploring a wild reserve – aboard a boat.
The picturesque Periyar Lake is a beautiful setting. Your boat ride affords views of elephant herds and bison. If you are lucky enough you can spot more exotic animals. Don't forget to take your binoculars!
Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at your resort.
DAY 4
At Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Enjoy Day Tours
Today we go on trekking trails that take us closer to the majestic Nature in this area – an exciting experience.
Later, visit a cardamom-curing centre to get a feel of spice industry based here.
At last if time permits have an Elephant Safari too!
Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at your resort.
DAY 5
On to Kumarakom
Visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
After breakfast, we proceed to Kumarakom – the spectacular and inviting backwater destination.
Arrive at Kumarakom by noon. Check into the Kumarakom Backwater Resort. The rest of the day is your canvas to draw the amazing backwater experiences possible here.
We now take you to view the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary located in an island in the backwaters. Watch exotic birds, the migratory Siberian Stork among them, lead their normal lives unaware of you or your binoculars.
Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at your resort.
DAY 6
Enjoy Fullday at leisure In and around Kumarakom
After breakfast, a day at your disposal.
Overnight stay at your Resort
DAY 7
On to Kovalam
Proceed to Kovalam- Check into your hotel.
The rest of the day is yours to chart an unforgettable beach holiday. Feel secure because Kovalam, because of its natural location, is considered one of the safest beaches in the world.
Enjoy overnight stay
DAY 8
A Full Day Excurion
Onto Kanyakumari
After breakfast, we drive to Kanyakumari – the confluence of three oceans and the land's end of India.
Arrive at Kanyakumari by afternoon. Later, we take you to the ferry for the short crossing to the giant rock formation on which stands the Vivekananda Memorial. It is 200 metres above the shoreline. See the spot where Vivekananda – the great Indian philosopher – sat in deep meditation in the late nineteenth century.
In the evening, we take you to the seashore to witness an ethereally beautiful sunset.
Back to Kovalam by night &Enjoy overnight stay at your hotel.
at your resort.
DAY 9
At Kovalam
Full Day at Leisure
After breakfast, a day at your disposal.
Overnight stay at your Resort
DAY 10
Full day with the Tides and waves
After breakfast, a day at your disposal.
Overnight stay at your Resort
DAY 11
At Kovalam
Full Day at Leisure
After breakfast, a day at your disposal.
Overnight stay at your Resort
DAY 12
Onto Trivandrum
Return home with wonderful memories
After breakfast, we drive to Trivandrum. It is time to say goodbye to a once-in-a-lifetime holiday.
We take you to the airport in time to catch your flight. Hope you would come again for another Languid Lagoona experience!
TOUR ENDS.
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
Accomodation
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DESTINATION |
HOTELS & RESORTS |
NO OF NIGHTS |
|
COCHIN |
TAJ RESIDENCY |
2 |
|
PERIYAR |
TAJ GARDEN RETREAT |
2 |
|
KUMARAKOM |
TAJ GARDEN RETREAT |
2 |
|
KOVALAM |
TAJ GREEN COVE |
5 |
Transport(Up to 04 Pax)
|
Deluxe Class |
A/C toyotta Innova/Qualis or Similar |
-The Vehicle will be with the guests through out the Tour. They can make it use round the Clock if needed.
- Well experienced English speaking Driver cum Guide will be appointed for the Tour.who can also act as an Escort.
-One Driver,One Vehicle for the entire Tour .If there is no Land jouney break in the Tour,the same Driver & Vehicle will be with the guests for the entire journey.
Mobile communication facility with the Driver can be used by the guests to communicate with our office as and when needed.
Food
In all Hotels & Resorts Food will be on Bed & Breakfast unless specified .
Tours & Cruises
Full day excursion to Kanyakumari
Kumarakom Bird santuary
Boat tour at Periyar.
Backwater Hisorical Tour & Kathakali show at Cochin.
Others
Included
Entry Fees, Service & other Taxes, Toll Charges, Bata & Night halting Charges, Local Guides at Selected locations
Not Included
Airport tax, Air fares, Food cost other than specified, Phone call charges & other personnel expenses of the Guests.
Package price/Person in EURO & INR
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Period of Validity |
INR |
EURO |
|
16th April'10 to 30th Sept'10 |
Rs.67000.00
|
1242
|
|
1st Oct'10 to 15th April'11 |
Rs.83000.00 |
1540 |
(Additional surcharge for booking from 22nd Dec '10 to 5th Jan'11)
Flexi Offer
You can upgrade the Hotel at Cochin to Taj Malabar with an extra cost
2) You can Enjoy this full package in reverse order with out any extra cost
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