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Kerala Backwaters, Fort Cochin, Periyar National Park, elephants, traditional houseboat stay, Munnar hill station, beaches, Kovalam. Lush, tropical southern India is an inspiration. Amid the green shades of a tropical paradise, encounter locals in their fishing villages, tea gardens, tribal homes and colonial enclaves and join them in their bazaars and boats. This is a fabulous part of India. |
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Tour Itinerary: |
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DAY 01: ARRIVAL COCHIN & TRANSFER TO HOTEL.
Upon arrival at Cochin, our Executive will meet you at the Airport followed by transfer from Airport to Hotel. Later return to hotel. (Overnight stay in Cochin). |
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DAY 02: COCHIN SIGHTSEEING.
After breakfast depart for sight seeing tour of Cochin visiting - 'The Jewish Synagogue' at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town, 'The St. Francis Church', the oldest European Church in India, 'The Santa Cruz Basilica' originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese, The Dutch Palace, Spice market at the narrow streets. Evenings by the Chinese fishing area are very lively with the daily fish market in here. All the live catch from time to time comes to sale. If you are a person who likes to eat fish, then you can buy very fresh fish from here and ask the nearby restaurant to cook the same for you. Evening at 17.30hrs visit to the famous dance drama of Kerala, the "Kathakali". This dance can be characterized by grotesque gesticulations, amazing costumes and very extensive make-up. The stories are mostly taken from the epics Mahabharatha and Ramayana. (Overnight stay in Cochin). |
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DAY 03: COCHIN TO MUNNAR (155km / 4h).
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Munnar - nature lover's paradise. On arrival check-in to the hotel and after lunch at 02.00pm proceed for sight seeing tour of Munnar - visiting Rajamally (home of an endangered species of goat called Nilgiri Thar), Anamudi (one of the tallest peaks in south India), Mattupetty Dam, The echo point - A Place with natural echo Phenomenon and Kundale Where have boating facility in shikara type of boats. Rest of the day free for own activities. (Overnight stay in Munnar). |
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DAY 04: MUNNAR TO PERIYAR (100km / 2.5h).
Check out from hotel after breakfast and drive to Periyar (also known as Thekkady). The name Periyar comes after the Dam made here by the English in 1895. A wild life reserve hence is an ideal place to track down wild life such as Elephants, Bison, Deer and numerous other varieties of birds. The landscape here is with very tropical and you will be surrounded by tea, coffee & other spices. On arrival check on to hotel and at 14.00hrs leave for a guided plantation tour to the nearby garden where in various species of spices and other aromatic plants are cultivated. The guide explains & clarifies your doubts on this tour. Depending on the day's opportunity you will also taken to visit a tea factory nearby. (Overnight stay in Thekkady).
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DAY 05: MUNNAR TO PERIYAR (100km / 2.5h).
Check out from hotel after breakfast and drive to Periyar (also known as Thekkady). The name Periyar comes after the Dam made here by the English in 1895. A wild life reserve hence is an ideal place to track down wild life such as Elephants, Bison, Deer and numerous other varieties of birds. The landscape here is with very tropical and you will be surrounded by tea, coffee & other spices. On arrival check on to hotel and at 14.00hrs leave for a guided plantation tour to the nearby garden where in various species of spices and other aromatic plants are cultivated. The guide explains & clarifies your doubts on this tour. Depending on the day's opportunity you will also taken to visit a tea factory nearby. We also take you for Elephant ride ( 20 Minutes ) (Overnight stay in Thekkady) |
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DAY 06: PERIYAR TO KUMARAKOM (125km / 3.5h).
Early morning at 06.00am you go on a Guided Jungle walk at the Periyar tiger reserve / national park. This 03hrs walk (not very hard) is very interesting and gives you the chance to see the wildlife life at a very close distance. If you are lucky you may even spot the rarely sighted leopards & tigers. Return to hotel .After breakfast check out of the hotel and drive down hill through the winding roads with stunning views to Kumarakom - a rich green, sleepy little village on the Vembanad Lake. This village provides boating, fishing and sight seeing experiences that are truly exhilarating. On arrival check in the hotel and rest of the day is at leisure. (Overnight stay in Kumarakom) |
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DAY 07: KUMARAKOM TO ALLEPPEY (55km / 1.5h)
Houseboat cruises: Alleppey round trip.
Check out from the hotel around 10.30am and drive to Alleppey - the land of Backwaters. On arrival at Alleppey, you get onto a private House boat that is waiting to take you on a tour through the backwaters, a splendid area full of canals, lakes and coves. You can sunbathe on the deck or observe the landscape from the protection of the cabin. The population's whole life takes place here on the water. The people sail, fish, swim and bathe here. They do their washing and their washing up. They are so adapted to the water that you can see people talking for an hour, while they are up to their necks in water. Peddlers take care of the supplies and the public transport goes on the water. Countless water birds wait for their chance to catch a fish. The trip goes through a wonderful area full of palm trees, rice fields and floating water plants that surround the boat like emerald Green Island. (Overnight onboard Houseboat). |
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DAY 08: ALLEPPEY TO KOVALAM (160km / 4h).
Disembark from Houseboat at 10.00am and drive to "Kovalam beach" which is rich with palm trees. The journey through the tropical landscape of Kerala gives a good idea of people living in here. Kovalam beach is one of the most beautiful seaside resorts in India. On arrival Kovalam check in to hotel and rest of the day at leisure. (Overnight stay in Kovalam). |
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DAY 09: IN KOVALAM / LEISURE.
Day leisure for own activities. Evening enjoy the Farewell Dinner at Hotel (Overnight stay in Kovalam)
No transport services |
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DAY 10: DEPARTURE TRANSFER.
Check out from hotel according to flight timing and the tour ends today with a departure transfer to Trivandrum Airport for onward flight.
Check out 1200 noon |
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(END OF OUR SERVICES)
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| TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: |
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Accommodation on twin sharing room with daily breakfast at listed hotels or equivalent. |
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Transportation/Transfers by Air Conditioned Vehicle for entire tour as per itinerary. |
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Entrances at all sight seeing spots |
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Service of English Speaking guide in cochin & Munnar |
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Visit to Tea museum in Munnar |
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Kathakali dance performance visit at Cochin |
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Plantation tour in Periyar |
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Elephant ride in Periyar |
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Trekking in Periyar national park |
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One night on Houseboat on full board basis / cruise: Alleppey Round trip |
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Last day farewell dinner at residing hotel in Kovalam |
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All applicable taxes. |
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| TOUR PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE: |
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Meals at hotels other than those listed in above inclusions. |
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Camera fee and tips |
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Additional expense which may arise due to strikes and natural calamities etc... Situation beyond control of Indus Travels. |
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All things of personal nature like laundry, telephone etc. |
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Inland & international flight ticket any and all other than those listed in above inclusions. |
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| PRICE INFO AND VALIDITY: |
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The above quote summer rates are valid from 01April 30Sep 2010 |
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Winter rates are valid from 01st Oct 2010 to 31st March 2011 only (not valid for peak season15Dec -15Jan 2010) |
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Additional compulsory Christmas and New Year eve supplements will be applicable |
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The above quote is valid for the mentioned paying persons only |
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The above quote is subject to change with a proviso that incase of hike in price of fuel/tax, the given quote may vary accordingly |
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| Tour Code |
SI-05-010 |
| Tour Length |
09 Nights/10 Days |
| Visit |
Cochin (Arrival) - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey (House Boat) - Kovalam - Trivandrum (Departure) |
| Dates |
Departure Every Day |
| Prices |
Starting At $ 905* Only. |
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| - Kathakali dance performance visit at Cochin. |
| - Visit to Tea museum in Munnar. |
| - Elephant ride in Periyar. |
| - One night on Houseboat on full board basis / Cruise: Alleppey Round trip. |
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TOUR PRICE SUMMER:
VALID FROM 01st April to 30th September 2010 |
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| Standard |
| Minimum of 02 Paying Pax on Twin Sharing Basis |
$ 905 Per Person |
| Minimum of 01 Paying Pax on Single room basis |
$ 1694 Per Single |
| Supplement for Single Room |
$ 378 Per Single |
| Superior |
| Minimum of 02 Paying Pax on Twin Sharing Basis |
$ 1046 Per Person |
| Minimum of 01 Paying Pax on Single room basis |
$ 1964 Per Single |
| Supplement for Single Room |
$ 500 Per Single |
| Deluxe |
| Minimum of 02 Paying Pax on Twin Sharing Basis |
$ 1384 Per Person |
| Minimum of 01 Paying Pax on Single room basis |
$ 2633 Per Single |
| Supplement for Single Room |
$ 830 Per Single |
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TOUR PRICE WINTER:
VALID FROM 01st October 2010 to 31st March 2011 (EXEPT PEAK SEASON*) |
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| Standard |
| Minimum of 02 Paying Pax on Twin Sharing Basis |
$ 1013 Per Person |
| Minimum of 01 Paying Pax on Single room basis |
$ 1863 Per Single |
| Supplement for Single Room |
$ 446 Per Single |
| Superior |
| Minimum of 02 Paying Pax on Twin Sharing Basis |
$ 1229 Per Person |
| Minimum of 01 Paying Pax on Single room basis |
$ 2315 Per Single |
| Supplement for Single Room |
$ 675 Per Single |
| Deluxe |
| Minimum of 02 Paying Pax on Twin Sharing Basis |
$ 1870 Per Person |
| Minimum of 01 Paying Pax on Single room basis |
$ 3618 Per Single |
| Supplement for Single Room |
$ 1337 Per Single |
| * Prices are Based on Per Person on Twin Share Basis. |
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