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01 : Arrival Cochin (80 Kms / 1.5 Hrs) |
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On arrival at Cochin airport, meet our representative
and transfer to hotel.
Cochin -the Queen of Arabian Sea,
undoubtedly the Commercial hub of Kerala,
where ancient civilization gracefully mingles
with the modern life. Right from the early
years, Cochin has had cultural trade and
relations with the outside world and had
also experienced pulsating episodes of European
Colonial rivalry.
Evening Witness Kathakali
Dance Drama the traditional and popular
art form of Kerala which has been referred
as "the first theatre of imagination"
with its elaborate costumes, ornaments and
facial make-up. (Overnight at hotel at Cochin)
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02: Cochin - Munnar (165 Kms / 4.5 Hrs |
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After breakfast check
out from the hotel and drive to Munnar -
"Nature lovers paradise" drive
through the picturesque countryside of Munnar,
a popular getaway retreat. Surrounded by
lush green tea estates, this picturesque
hill station boasts of exotic flora and
fauna. On arrival check into your hotel.
The Evening is at leisure to absorb the
beauty of this hill station. Dinner at Hotel
Over Night stay at Hotel.
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03 : Muunar |
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Breakfast at the Hotel
Munnar sight seeing
After Breakfast visit Eravikulam park (The
main inhabitant of the Eravikulam park is
Nilgiri Tahr. Now the park has the largest
known population of Tahrs existing in the
world. The park also shelters Atlas Moth,
Elephants, Sambhars, Gaurs, Lion-tailed
Macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Tigers and Leopards).
The sprawling Kundala tea plantations and
the Kundala Lake are other attractions in
the vicinity. Visit the tea museum afterwards
followed by a tea plantation visit. If possible
we can do a tea tasting also in between.
Overnight at Hotel, Munnar
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04 : Munnar- Thekkady (Periyar) (150 Kms
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After breakfast transfer
to Thekkady, one of the best-known wild
life Centers in India and spread across
the entire district are picturesque with
unending Chains of hills and spice-scented
plantations. The Periyar wild life sanctuary,
the only one of such kind in India where
one can have the experience of beholding
wildlife at close quarters in natural habitat
from the safety of a boat Boat ride at lake
Periyar-to see the wild animals in its natural
habitat.
O/N at hotel at Thekkady
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05 : Thekkady (Periyar) |
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Local visits - spice
plantations - Kerala history is closely
linked with its commerce, which in turn
was wholly dependent until recent times
on its spice trade. It is believed that
the spice trade dates back three thousand
years. Pepper still remains the king of
Kerala's spices, but the state also has
a very rich produce in cardamom, cinnamon,
nutmeg, ginger,garlic, vanilla, coffee,tea
etc. O/N at hotel at Thekkady.
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06 : Thekkady - Kumarakom (180 Kms / 5
Hrs) |
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After Breakfast check
out from the hotel and transfer to Kumarakom:
When nature is all you need to recuperate,
Kumarakom is undoubtedly the most invigorating,
fascinating paradise in Kerala, God's own
country. The slender coconut palms standing
here, there and everywhere, its never ending
paddy fields, meandering lagoons and backwaters,
mangroves nesting birds of a hundred varieties
can peacefully calm and invigorate your
mind with renewed inspiration for your vocation
and life. That is the pristine beauty of
Kumarakom.
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Kumarakom the charming
emerald peninsula jutting into the ever-effervescent
Vembanad Lake takes you into the heart of
the scenic lake where you'll come across
plenty of traditional country crafts, boats
and canoes. The fresh water of the lake
runs into the mainland making a labyrinth
of lagoons, brooks, canals and waterways.
The backwater houses a variety of species
of both fauna and flora. They are rich with
marine life namely the exclusive 'Kumarakom
Karimeen' (pearl spotted fish), Konju (tiger
prawns), Njandu (crabs), Chemeen (prawns)
and many more.
Overnight stay at Kumarakom
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07 : Kumarakom |
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Day at leisure for independent activities.
Overnight stay at Kumarakom
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08 : Kumarakom - Alleppey (40 Kms / 45
Mts) |
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After breakfast around
1200 hrs board House Boat from the hotel
Jetty Enjoy the backwater cruise from Kumarakom
to Alleppey. This journey is considered
to be one of the best attractions. The houseboat
is fully furnished with single / double
bedrooms, sundeck, private balcony and a
kitchen. It also comprises a chef, Oarsmen
& cabin assistant. The materials that
go into the making are all local and Eco
friendly bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes,
bamboo mats, coir carpets etc. Enjoy the
panoramic views of paddy fields, narrow
canal, cruise through Vembanad Lake, Visiting
Rani Chithira Marthanda R Block, Pallikayal,
Irumbanam Narrow cannal, Pallathuruhty River.
Lunch on board
Dinner & overnight at House Boat
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09 : Alleppey - Marrari (50 Kms/45 Mts) |
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After
breakfast around 0900 Hrs disembark from the
houseboat and drive to Marari.On arrival check
in to the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure with independent
activities.
Over night stay at Marrari. |
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10 - Departure transfer to Cochin Airport
(90 Kms 1 Hrs 45 mts) |
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breakfast, Check out from the Hotel and drive
to Cochin Airport to catch your onward flight
to the next destination. |
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Days
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Destination
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Hotel
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Meal Plan
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Cochin |
Hotel Brunton Boatyard
or casino-www.cghearth.com |
CP
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Munnar |
Ambady Estate-www.ambadyestate.com |
CP
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Munnar |
Ambady Estate-www.ambadyestate.com |
CP
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Thekkady |
Ambady Estate-www.ambadyestate.com |
CP
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Thekkady |
Spice Village |
CP
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Kumarakom |
Coconut Lagoon-www.cghearth.com |
CP
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Kumarakom |
Coconut Lagoon |
CP
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Houseboat |
01 bedroom Ac-Marvel
Cruise |
CP
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Mararikulam |
Marari beach Resort-www.cghearth.com |
CP
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Note:
- Meal Plan: AP - American Plan (Full
board) / CP- Continental Plan (Breakfast
only) MAP - Modified American plan (Breakfast
+Lunch/ Dinner).
- Kindly note
that the above is only a quote and doesn't
confirm any rooms or arrangements. Once
we receive your acceptance of the offer,
we will start making the booking and
all final confirmations would be subject
to availability at the time of booking.
Also kindly note that the quote
is inclusive of all present tax. Incase
the Government introduce any new taxes,
the same would be applicable. The pictures
used for the itinerary are just for
visual appearance.
- As per the government rules houseboat
will stop trailing from 6.00 Pm to 6.30
Am
- Houseboat Check in time: 1200 hrs
/ check out time :0900 hrs.
THE ABOVE TOUR
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Accommodation in 01 Dbl room at the
above mentioned hotels.
- Common Boat ride at Lake Periyar.
- Tours & transfers by Standard car
- Services of an English-speaking Chauffer.
- All taxes.
The Above Package
Excludes:
- The Above Package Excludes:
- Any other services not mentioned in
the above "Includes" section.
- Any Personal Expenses like tips, Laundary,
telephone.
- Flight tickets/ Train tickets
- Air fares(Supplement -Rs.9000 per pax
on DEL-COK-DEL on Jetlite/sahara)
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