Best of Kerala Tour -5

6 Days/5 nights

Cochin-Periyar-Munnar -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.

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 (190Kms-4.30 Hrs)

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 3

Experience Bullock Cart Safari

Spice Plantation  Tour

Get up early and get ready for a Bullock Kart Safari through the Villages of Periyar. Visit the farmlands of a village hidden in the valley behind the mountains of Periyar Tiger Reserve in a bullock cart.

The village is rich in bird diversity (New explorations for a serious bird watcher, also wonderful beginning for a novice)

With vineyards, diverse agricultural crops of mangoes, tamarind, onions, sunflower, jasmine and a score of other vegetables, the village will take your breath away when the guides start to interpret how farming has woven delicately with the culture and the life of the natives.

To feel the slow pace of the village life, to be part of the innocence, to take away you between cock and stick fights, to quench the thirst with the nectar from tender coconuts.

Conducted by a group of people who were encaged in sandalwood smuggling, later surrendered before the Forest Department .The profit from this programme goes to rehabilitate this group of people.

In the afternoon you can be back to the Sanctuary site.

Next we go on for a Spice Tour that take us closer to the majestic Nature in this area – an exciting experience.

visit a cardamom-curing centre to get a feel of spice industry based here.

Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at your resort.

DAY 4

Onto Munnar(100 Kms-3.30 Hrs)

At the Mid of Tea Gardens

After breakfast, 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 noon.

Check into your resort.

Rest of the day for Shopping & Tea garden visit.

Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at your resort.

DAY 5

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 Mattancherry &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.

DAY6

On to Cochin (130 Kms-3.30 Hrs)

Return Home!

After breakfast, we check out from your Resort 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.

N.B-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 04 Pax)

Transport for Groups

-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.

Food

In all Hotels & Resorts Food will be on Bed & Breakfast Basis ( CP) unless specified .

Tours & Cruises

Hisorical Tour & Kathakali show at Cochin

Boat Tour,Spice Plantation Tour &Bullock Cart Safari at Periyar

Fullday Tea Garden Tour At Munnar

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 INR & EURO based on 02 Pax from 1^st Oct 2010 to 15^th Dec 2010 & from 16^th Jan 2011 to 30^th April 2011

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.

 DINNER OR LUNCH MEAL SUPPLIMENT RATES/PERSON (MAP)

 SUPPLIMENTARY ATTRACTION COSTS/PERSON

 FLEXI OFFER

If you do not like Bullock cart safari in Periyar,you can choose Half day Jungle trekking & Elephant safari together with out any extra cost