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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: IN PERIYAR / THEKKADY.
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 and rest. At 15.30hrs we leave for the most popular boat trip at the National Park - the best way to observe game in wild is by boat. There are many animals to see, including herds of elephants, bison's and packs of wild boars that roam through the woods and parade along the shores of the lake just before sunrise and sunset. You can also see also different species of apes. The golden langur monkey that lives here is rarely seen in the rest of India. Other animals in Periyar are otters and porcupines. Water turtles can often be seen sunning themselves on the pieces of wood that stick out of the water. Osprey and Cormorants belong to the most important species of birds in this area. (Overnight stay in Thekkady). |
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DAY 06: PERIYAR TO KUMARAKOM (125km / 3.5h).
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. (Overnight stay in Kovalam). |
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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. |
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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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Service of on spot English speaking tourist guide at Cochin, Munnar and Periyar only. |
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Kathakali dance performance visit at Cochin. |
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Boat trip at Periyar National park. |
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Sunset cruise while at Kumarakom. |
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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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Entrances at all sight seeing spots, Cameras Fee. |
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Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, etc. |
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Inland/international Flight ticket Charges. |
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All other than those listed in above inclusions. |
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| PRICE INFO AND VALIDITY: |
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The summer quote valid from 01st April 2009 to 30th of September 2009 only. |
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The winter quote valid from 01st Oct 2009 to 31st March 2010 only. |
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Peak season quote valid from 20th Dec 2009 to 15th Jan 2010 only. |
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For the Deluxe category peak season supplement will also be valid between 01 Feb'09 to 28 Feb'09. |
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Additional compulsory Christmas and New year eve supplements will be applicable. |
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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 LODGING MEALS: |
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Meals are not included except for those mentioned in the programme. In most places there is a vast selection of excellent Indian food available. Breakfast and light lunches cost US$ 3 5, while dinner in a more up market restaurant may cost US$ 7. Snacks like sandwiches, patties, samosas and pakoras can be bought on the streets easily for just a few rupees. |
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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 $ 932* Only. |
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| - Kathakali dance performance visit at Cochin. |
| - Boat trip at Periyar National park. |
| - Sunset cruise while at Kumarakom. |
| - 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 2009 |
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| Standard |
| Minimum of 02 Paying Pax on Twin Sharing Basis |
$ 932 per Person |
| Minimum of 01 Paying Pax on Single room basis |
$ 1701 Per Single |
| Supplement for Single Room |
$ 365 Per Single |
| Superior |
| Minimum of 02 Paying Pax on Twin Sharing Basis |
$ 1074 per Person |
| Minimum of 01 Paying Pax on Single room basis |
$ 1944 Per Single |
| Supplement for Single Room |
$ 459 Per Single |
| Deluxe |
| Minimum of 02 Paying Pax on Twin Sharing Basis |
$ 1371 per Person |
| Minimum of 01 Paying Pax on Single room basis |
$ 2552 Per Single |
| Supplement for Single Room |
$ 777 Per Single |
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TOUR PRICE: WINTER
Valid From 01st October 2009 To 31st March 2010 (Exept Peak Season*) |
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| Standard |
| Minimum of 02 Paying Pax on Twin Sharing Basis |
$ 1026 per Person |
| Minimum of 01 Paying Pax on Single room basis |
$ 1877 Per Single |
| Supplement for Single Room |
$ 439 Per Single |
| Superior |
| Minimum of 02 Paying Pax on Twin Sharing Basis |
$ 1214 per Person |
| Minimum of 01 Paying Pax on Single room basis |
$ 2241 Per Single |
| Supplement for Single Room |
$ 608 Per Single |
| Deluxe |
| Minimum of 02 Paying Pax on Twin Sharing Basis |
$ 2106 per Person |
| Minimum of 01 Paying Pax on Single room basis |
$ 4064 Per Single |
| Supplement for Single Room |
$ 1539 Per Single |
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TOUR PRICE: *PEAK SEASON
Valid From 20 Dec 2009 Till 10 Jan 2010 |
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| Standard |
| Minimum of 02 Paying Pax on Twin Sharing Basis |
$ 1195 per Person |
| Minimum of 01 Paying Pax on Single room basis |
$ 2174 Per Single |
| Supplement for Single Room |
$ 574 Per Single |
| Superior |
| Minimum of 02 Paying Pax on Twin Sharing Basis |
$ 1452 per Person |
| Minimum of 01 Paying Pax on Single room basis |
$ 2700 Per Single |
| Supplement for Single Room |
$ 830 Per Single |
| Deluxe |
| Minimum of 02 Paying Pax on Twin Sharing Basis |
$ 2903 per Person |
| Minimum of 01 Paying Pax on Single room basis |
$ 5021 Per Single |
| Supplement for Single Room |
$ 2187 Per Single |
| * Prices are Based on Per Person on Twin Share Basis. |
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