Best of Kerala Tour-10
09Days/08 nights
Cochin-Houseboat-Periyar-Madurai-Kovalam-Trivandrum
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 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.
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
House boat cruise cum night stay
Enjoy Night in the Backwaters.
After breakfast, proceed to Allep[pey for a memorable day & night houseboat cruise, which will eventually take us to Kumarakom
Reach Alleppey 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 Kumarakom .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.
DAY 3
Onto Periyar (125 Kms-4.00 Hrs)
Enjoy Pleasure Boating,Elephant Safari
After breakfast, we drive to Periyar, hometown of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
On your way to Periyar, 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!
Later you can enjoy an Elephant Safari & end today’s Tour.
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 Spice planatation Garden to get a feel of spice industry based here.
overnight stay at your resort.
Day 5
On to Madurai(3.30 Hrs)
Visit the amazing Meenakshi Temple
After breakfast proceed to Madurai-is over 2500 years old and is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu. Ancient seat of learning, the city is planned in the shape of a lotus.
Check in to your hotel at Madurai by noon.
In the Evening,visit the famous Madurai Meenakshi Temple. There are four entrances to this amazing temple complex set in six hectares. Marvel at the truly majestic towers, twelve of them, pointing skywards at 45 to 50 metres.
Beat some of the stone pillars in the complex with any hard object and feel incredible on hearing sweet metal sounds. You now know why they are called musical pillars. By the way, the total number of pillars in the temple is a staggering one thousand.
Day 6
In & Around Madurai
Flower Market,Palace visit
Today we will take you to the town visit including the famous flower markets of Madurai.Later visit the famous thirumala Naik palace & the Light and sound music performed there.
DAY 7
On to Kovalam(8 .00 Hrs)
Visit Kanyakumari Enroute
Enjoy Beach Holidays
After breakfast proceed to Kovalam- the Beach paradise of India.
Enroute visit the Land’s End-Kanyakumari -where the three oceans merge.We will take you for a ferry to Vivekananda Memmorial where Vivekananda – the great Indian philosopher – sat in deep meditation in the late nineteenth century.
There after the beautiful sunset at Arabian sea.
Later proceed to Kovalam (03 hrs) and reach the hotel by late night.
Enjoy overnight stay at your resort.
Day 8
At Kovalam Beach
Complete rest!
Today you have no activities except merging with the sun sand & Surf.
Full day at your disposal.
Overnight stay art the Resort.
Day 9
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!
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
Accommodation
Accommodation will be on Twin share in the Following Hotels & resorts.
|
Destination |
Deluxe Class |
First Class |
Tourist Class |
|
Cochin(02 N) |
Le meridian/Remada Backwater Resort/Taj Residency |
Abadplaza/Hotel Grand/Travancore Court |
Hotel Sealord/Grand Season/Dehadan plaza |
|
Periyar(02 N) |
Spice village/Tusker Trails/Elephant court |
Cardomom County/Green woods/Wild corridor |
/Abad Green forest/Tree Top/Michaels inn/Ambadi Resort |
|
House boat (01 N)
|
A/C Luxury Houseboat |
A/C Deluxe Houseboat |
A/C standard House boat |
|
Madurai (02 N) |
Taj Gate way/Hotel Heritage |
GRT regency/Sangam/Hotel Pandyan |
Germanus Inn/Hotel park plaza |
|
Kovalam (02 N) |
Travancore Heritage/Coconut bay resort |
Nikkis Nest/Hotel Udaya Samudra |
Rock holm/Hotel Soma palm grove
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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 |
|
First Class |
A/C IIndigo Car or similar |
|
Tourist Class |
A/C Indica Car or similar |
Transport for Groups
|
Deluxe class |
A/C Luxury Cab with Air suspension facility |
|
First Class |
A/C Deluxe cab |
|
Tourist Class |
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
Houseboat Cruise & night stay in Houseboat from Alleppey-Kumarakom
Boat Tour,Elephant Safari,Trekking & Spice plantation Tour at Periyar
Day Tour at Kanyakumari
Madurai Meenakshi Temle visit & Light and Sound panorama.
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 Oct 2011 to 15th Dec 2011 & from 16th Jan 2012 to 30th April 2012
|
Category |
Price /person in INR |
Price /person in EURO |
|
Deluxe class |
Rs.62500.00 |
1045 |
|
First class |
Rs.37000.00 |
620
|
|
Tourist Class |
Rs.32000.00 |
530 |
Package Price/Person in EURO & INR(Based on 02 PAX) from 1st May 2012 to 30th Sept 2012
|
Category |
Price /person in INR |
Price /person in EURO |
|
Deluxe class |
Rs.49500.00 |
830 |
|
First class |
Rs.29000.00 |
480 |
|
Tourist Class |
Rs.25000.00 |
425 |
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) |
On request |
On request |
|
Backwater historical Tour At Cochin with Guide service |
Cochin |
Rs.3000.00 |
50 |
|
Toy train journey |
Ooty/Connore |
Rs500.00 |
8 |
|
Kerala Kalamandalam visit |
Trichur |
Rs.1500.00 |
25 |
|
Full day excursion to Rameswaram
(01 extra night stay at Madurai needed) |
Madurai-Rameswaram |
Rs.3000.00 |
50 |
FLEXI OFFER
1)By skipping 01 night at Madurai,you can add 01 more night at Kovalam with out extra cost.
2) By Skipping 01 night at Periyar,you can add 01 more night at Kovalam beach with out extra cost
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