Best of Kerala Tour -09

10 Days/09 nights

Cochin-Munnar-Ooty-Mysore-Vythiri-Cherai Beach -Cochin

DAY 01

Experience Fascinating Cochin

Historical Tour

Breakfast, and get ready for full day trip in and around Cochin. First, you will be taken to Fort Cochin and Mattancherry where you can trace the past of 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.

Back to the mainland by noon. After lunch get ready for your final, and perhaps the most unforgettable, experience at Cochin. Set out on a country craft canal cruise. Amaze at life’s pace (or lack of it) in rural Kerala. Get a closer look at coir processing, duck farming and the tapping of toddy (country liquor from coconut palms). Drink tender coconut water – perhaps the world’s healthiest and sweetest natural drink. Or, get tipsy with a bottle of toddy.

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.

overnight stay.

DAY 02

Onto Munnar(100 Kms-3.30 hrs)

At the Mid of Tea Gardens

Visit Tea Museum & Tea Garden

After breakfast, we leave Periyar for a long but scenic drive to Munnar – Kerala’s tea garden hill station.

Travelling time is 3.30 Hrs

On arrival,check into your resort.

Afternoon proceed to visit Tea Museum and Tea Garden.

Evening you will free for  Shopping some Tea & Spices from the Busy markets of Munnar Town.

Enjoy the dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 03

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 toMattupetty & then 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.

overnight stay at your resort.

Day 04

On to ooty(240 Kms-6 Hrs)

After an early Breakfast drive to Ootty.

Reach Ootty by afternoon.

Check into the Hotel & the reso of the day foir local visit

overnight stay.

DAY 05

Sightseeing at Ootty;

In the morning Get ready to enjoy  the hill station Tour at ooty.

Visit the botanical gardens, Rose Garden, Avmamore Palace, Govt. Museum and enjoy a boating through the enchanting 'Lake'. Inhale deeply to get the best of Eucalyptus-scented air.

Overnight stay at the resort
Day 06

On to Mysore,(165 Kms-4 Hrs)

Enjoy the Palace city

In the afternoon proceed to Mysore - the princely city of South India..

On arrival ,Check into the Hotel & relax

In the afternoon  Mysore palace View of Mysore Palace in the night when it is illuminated is unforgettable

 Overnight stay.

DAY 07

At Mysore

Full Day Excursion

After breakfast, we proceed on a city tour of Mysore. Enjoy the royal streets with broad tree-lined avenues..
Visit Chama Rajendra Art Gallery to marvel at some famous paintings.
Next take the road to Chamundi Hills, 1062 metres above MSL. Have a panoramic view of Mysore city below.
Later proceed to Sreerangapattanam ,the Summer palace of Tippu sulthan
 Get back to the city
Back to your hotel. Relax and enjoy overnight stay.

DAY 08

Onto Vythiri(3.30 Hrs)

Green Magical Land

After breakfast, Next we proceed to Vythiri – one of the lesser known, but enchanting hideaways in the forest-fringed Wayanad District.

Arrive at Vythiri by evening. Check into your resort set in picturesque country.

DAY 09

Enjoy Vythiri

Local sightseeing

After breakfast, we go for a local sightseeing trip in and around Vythiri. Enjoy boating at Pookote Lake and later visit a spice centre. Buy small sachets of different spices as exotic souvenirs to take home.

You can also visit the Soochipara Waterfalls and other neighbouring locations.

Back to the Resort & Overnight stay.

Enjoy the overnight stay at your resort.

Overnight at the Resort.

DAY 10

On to Cherai  Beach(6.30 Hrs)

Via Guruvayoor

After breakfast, proceed to the virgin Cherai beach via Guruvayoor.

You have time to go to the temple for worshipPlease note that non-Hindus are not allowed inside the temple.

 Then we take you to an exciting and unusual place – the sprawling shelter of forty-five elephants belonging to the Guruvayoor temple. This elephant haven is called Punnathoor Kotta. Click away memorable snaps!

Ditectly proceed to Cherai  beach  & reach there by  late evening.

Overnight stay at the Hotel.

DAY 11

At Cherai  Beach

Relax!

A full day at your disposal

Day-12

Return Home

The Dream Days come to an end.

Today We will take you to the Cochin Airport in time to catch the return flight.

END OF YOUR TOUR BEGINS HERE!

                                              PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS

Accommodation

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 02-04 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 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

Fullday Tea Garden Tour,Eravikulam National Park tour At Munnar

Full day sightseeing tour in Mysore

Vythiri Forest Tour

Guruvayoor Temple Visit & see Temple Elephants at Punnathur kotta

Hisorical Tour, & Kathakali show at Cochin

Village walk at Cherai beach

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(Based on 02 PAX) from from 1^st Oct 2011 to 19^th Dec 2011 & from 16^th Jan 2012 to 30^th april 2012

Package Price/Person in EURO & INR(Based on 02 PAX) from 1^st May 2012 to 30^th Sept 2012

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

FLEXI OFFER

N.B-You can skip Guruvayoor & can add one more night in Ooty or Mysore or Periyar with out  any additional payment