Best of Kerala Tour -01
6 Days/5 nights
Cochin-Periyar-Munnar-Houseboat-Cochin
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.
Afternoon proceed on a guided tour in and around Cochin. 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.
Later we will visit St.Francis church-where Portughese invador Vascoge Gama was buried-,Santha cruz Baselica,Chinese fishing nets etc –all are located at Fort Cochin.
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
Onto Periyar(190 Kms-4.30 hrs)
Enjoy Pleasure Boating,Elephant Safari
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!
‘Later you can enjoy an Elephant Safari & end today’s Tour
Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at your resort.
DAY 3
Onto Munnar(100 Kms-3.30 Hrs)
At the Mid of Tea Gardens
In the morning enjoy a spice Tour at Periyar.
By forenoon we leave Periyar early in the morning for a scenic drive to Munnar – Kerala’s tea garden hill station.
The Travelling time is 3.30 Hrs.
You will reach Munnar by after noon.
Check into your resort.
Rest of the day for Shopping & Tea garden visit.
Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at your resort.
DAY 4
At the Cool Heaven
Enjoy Munnar’s Splendours
After breakfast, we proceed on a daylong sightseeing tour of Munnar.
Visit the Eravikulam National Park – home to the endangered mountain goat species, the Nilgiri Tahr. Take snaps of the frolicsome and rather friendly goats. Admire the valley in front of you.
Next to Top-station, the highest point in Munnar and the place where you find an abundance of Nilakurinji plants, which flowers only once in twelve years.
Enjoy a fine dinner and overnight stay at your resort.
DAY 5
Onto Kumarakom
House Boat Cruise
Enjoy Night in the backwaters
After breakfast, proceed to Kumarakom for a memorable day & night houseboat cruise, which will eventually take us to Alleppey
Reach Kumarakom by noon & directly check into the Houseboat.
See some of the most spectacular backwater scenery in the world. Enjoy the excellent amenities of your boat.
Feel enchanted by the waterways and the charming views.
We continue our journey to Alleppey .In the night, the boat drops anchor in the backwaters, signalling the beginning of a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you. Enjoy the fabulous sensations of mysterious night sounds.
Enjoy a sumptuous dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY6
On to Cochin
Return Home!
In tHe morning the boat will reach at Alleppey.
After breakfast, we check out from the Houseboat to begin our journey back to Cochin. Arrive at Cochin and directy proceed to the Airport to catch the Flight.
Hope this Exhilarating Excursion thrilled you.
TOUR ENDS
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
Accommodation
Accommodation will be on Twin share in the Following Hotels & resorts.
|
Destination |
Deluxe Class |
First Class |
Tourist Class |
|
Cochin(01 N) |
Le meridian/Remada Backwater Resort/Taj Residency |
Abadplaza/Hotel Grand/Travancore Court |
Mermaid Inn/Hotel Sealord/Grand Season/Dehadan plaza |
|
Munnar(02 N) |
Club mahindra/Tea County/Mountain club |
Sienna village/ /Blackberry hills /T & U Resort |
Eastend/West wood/Hill view |
|
Periyar(01 N) |
Spice village/Tusker Trails Elephant court |
Cardomom County/Green woods/Wild corridor |
/Abad Green forest/Tree TopMichaels inn/Ambadi Resort |
|
House boat (01 N)
|
A/C Luxury Houseboat |
A/C Deluxe Houseboat |
A/C standard House boat |
N.B(1)-Deluxe class includes 4/5 star or Eqv Heritage/nature Resorts & Hotels
First class includes 3 star or Eqv category hotels & Resorts
Tourist class includes 2 star or Eqv category Hotels & Resorts
Transport (Up to 02-04 Pax)
|
Deluxe Class |
A/C toyotta Innova or Similar |
|
First Class |
A/C Tata Indigo Car or similar |
|
Tourist Class |
A/C /Indica Car or similar |
Transport for Groups
|
Deluxe class |
A/C Luxury Cab |
|
First Class |
A/C Deluxe cab |
|
Tourist Class |
Non A/C Deluxe cab |
-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 will be appointed for the Tour. who can also act as an Escort.
- If there is no Land journey break in the Tour, One Driver, One Vehicle will be allotted for the entire Tour . The same Driver & Vehicle will be along with the guests for the entire journey.
Food
In all Hotels & Resorts Food will be on Bed & Breakfast Basis ( CP) unless specified .But as Houseboat is included in the Tour,three times Meals will be served onboard as there is no chance to get Food from elsewhere.
The Guests have to specify the Type of Food they need before they check into the Houseboat.
Tours & Cruises
-Hisorical Tour,& Kathakali show at Cochin
-Fullday Tea Garden Tour At Munnar
-Boat Tour,Jungle Trekking & Spice plantation Tour at Periyar
Houseboat Cruise & night stay in Houseboat from Kumarakom to Alleppey
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
Package Price/Person in EURO & INR(Based on 02 PAX) From 1st october 2011 to15th Dec 2011 & 16th Jan 2012 to 30th April 2012
|
Category |
Price /person in INR |
Price /person in EURO |
|
Deluxe class |
Rs.36000.00 |
610 |
|
First class |
Rs.25000.00 |
420 |
|
Tourist Class |
Rs.19000.00 |
320 |
Package Price/Person in EURO & INR(Based on 02 PAX) From 1st May 2012 to 30th Sepember 2012
|
Category |
Price /person in INR |
Price /person in EURO |
|
Deluxe class |
Rs.28000.00 |
480 |
|
First class |
Rs.20000.00 |
420 |
|
Tourist Class |
Rs.15000.00 |
255 |
N.B- (01)Base category rooms are taken for cost calculation.For Higher category rooms,extra payment has to be made.
(02) Indian Rupee rates are applicable for Resident Indians & those foreigners who has Working permit in India.EURO rates are applicable for Foreign guests & Non Resident Indians.
(03) Food plan on Half board & full board can be made available on request.
SUPPLIMENTARY ATTRACTION COSTS/PERSON
|
Attractions |
Location |
INR |
EURO |
|
Half Day Cookery Demonstration Tour to a traditional home with lunch or Dinner |
Cochin |
Rs.1750.00 |
35 |
|
Half day Kalaripayattu programme |
Cochin |
Rs.500.00 |
12 |
|
Full day Jeep safari to the Forests of Periyar with Lunch |
Periyar (thekkady) |
Rs.1800.00 |
40 |
|
Full day Bamboo rafting with lUnch |
Periyar (Thekkady) |
Rs.2000.00 |
35 |
|
Half day Bullock cart Drive |
Periyar (Thekkady) |
Rs.1200.00 |
20 |
|
Periyar Tiger trail (with 01 overnight stay) |
Periyar (Thekkady) |
Rs.5000.00 |
85 |
|
Night Trekking |
Periyar (Thekkady) |
Rs.1000.00 |
20 |
|
Half day Elephant safari with Pachy derm moments |
Periyar (Thekkady) |
Rs.1200.00 |
20 |
|
Backwater historical Tour At Cochin with Guide service(3 Hr) |
Cochin |
Rs.3000.00 |
50 |
FLEXI OFFER
1) you can skip 01 night at Cochin & add 01 night more at periyar with out any extra cost
2) You can skip 01 night at Munnar & add one night at Kumarakom Backwater destination with out any extra cost
3)If you want to avoid a Houseboat cruise cum night stay,01 night stay is possible at Kumarakom with out any extra cost.This is applicable for First class & Tourist class category guests only
