Best of Kerala Tour -07
9 Days/8 nights
Cochin -Ooty-Mysore-Vythiri-Calicut
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.
Reax the rest of the day!
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.
overnight stay at your hotel.
DAY 2
Sight seeing at Cochin
Country Craft Cruise as Special
After breakfast, 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.
Reach back mainland Cochin by noon.
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.
overnight stay at your hotel.
DAY 3
On to Ootty
After early breakfast, we leave Cochin and proceed to cool Ootty - 'the Queen of Hill Stations'. Before 4 PM you will be reach at Connore (Near by hill station to Ootty)
Break your journey at connoor and catch the TOY TRAIN to the rest of the journey to oOtty (If it is not possible you can have the train journey from Ooty to Coonnor on return journey).
On arrival at Ootty ,check into your hotel and relax.
Overnight at your hotel.
DAY 4
At Ootty
In and around Ootty
After breakfast, we drive you in and around Ootty on a sight seeing tour. Take snaps of the picture postcard views. 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.
By the time you get back to your hotel in the evening, you would have shed an year or two.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 05
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 06
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 07
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 08
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.
DAY 09
On to Calicut(2.00 Hrs)
Return Home!
After breakfast Proceed to Calicut, Arrive at Calicut 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 (02 N) |
Le meridian/Ramada Resort/Taj Residency |
Abad plaza/Travancore Court/Hotel Grand |
Mermaid Inn/Grand Season/Hotel Sealord/Deshadan plaza. |
|
Ooty(02 N) |
Gems park Holidays Inn/Taj Savoy |
Sullivan court |
Hotel Monarch/Sinclair’s ootty. |
|
Mysore (02 N) |
Usha Luxus Regallis |
Santhesh The Prince |
Hotel Dasprakash Paradise/Hotel Viceroy |
|
Vythiri(02 N) |
Vythiri Village/Vythiri Resort (Cottages) |
Vythiri Resort(huts)/Rain Country Resort |
Green Gates Resort/Pachyderm Palace |
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)
|
Deluxe Class |
A/C toyotta Innova or Similar |
|
First Class |
A/C 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 |
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
Tours & Cruises
Hisorical Tour,canal cruise & Kathakali show at Cochin
Full day nature tour at ooty Hill station including Toy train journey from Connoor to Ootty or in reverse direction.
Full day sightseeing at Mysore & Sreerangapattanam
Vythiri Forest Tour
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 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.54000.00 |
910 |
|
First class |
Rs.35000.00 |
595 |
|
Tourist Class |
Rs.29000.00 |
495 |
Package price/person in INR & EURObased on 02 Pax from 1st May 2012 to 30th Sept 2012
|
Category |
Price /person in INR |
Price /person in EURO |
|
Deluxe class |
Rs.43000.00 |
720 |
|
First class |
Rs.28000.00 |
465 |
|
Tourist Class |
Rs.23000.00 |
385 |
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 |
|
Backwater historical Tour At Cochin with Guide service |
Cochin |
Rs.3000.00 |
50 |
FLEXI OFFER
1)By Reducing 01 night at Cochin you can add 01 more night at Ooty with out any extra cost.
2)The Guest can depart from Cochin instead of Calicut with out paying any extra cost