Kerala with KTDC-3

07 Days/06 nights

Cochin-Periyar-Kumarakom

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

Onto Periyar

Enjoy Pleasure Boating

After breakfast, we drive to Periyar, hometown of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.

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

Onto 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

At Kumarakom

Full Day at Leisure

After breakfast, a day at your disposal.

Overnight stay at your Resort

Day 7

Onto Cochin

Return home with wonderful memories

After breakfast, we drive to Cochin. 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

Accommodation

Accommodation will be on Twin share in the Following Hotels & resorts.

Transport

A/C Indica/Ambassidor  Car

-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 journey 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 Breakfast + Dinner  Basis ( MAP) unless specified .

Tours & Cruises

Hisorical Tour ,Country Craft Cruise & Kathakali show at Cochin

Boat Tour,Spice Tour ,Jungle Safari & Elephant Safari  at Periyar

Bird Sanctuary visit at Kumarakom

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

(From 1^st oct’08 to 30^th April’09 except 15^th Dec’08 to 15^th Jan’09)