Kerala Holidays - God's Own Country (ST 10/05)
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| Destination: |
Cochin, Munnar, Periyar, Kumarakom, Trivandrum. |
| Duration: |
13 Days - 12 Nights |
| Dates: |
Departure London:07 March 2010
Arrival London:19 March 2010 |
01 Day
Leave London Heathrow.
02 Day
Arrive Cochin
Upon arrival in Cochin International Airport you are met by our Representative and he will transfer you to your pre booked Hotel. In the Evening witness the famous Kathakali dance performance performed by professional artists in an A/C Auditorium. It is a highly stylised classical Indian dance-drama noted for its attractive make-up of characters, their elaborate costumes, detailed gestures and well-defined body movements presented in tune with the anchor playback music and complementary percussion
Overnight stay in Cochin
03 Day
Cochin
After breakfast city tour of Cochin where ancient civilization gracefully mingles with modern life right from the early years, Cochin has had cultural and trade relations with the outside world. It had also experienced pulsating episodes of European colonial rivalry.
Today we visit
Mattancherry Palace also known as the Dutch Palace. This palace is also famous for depicting Kerala mural paintings. The palace is built in the traditional style of Kerala architecture.
Jewish Synagogue Also known as Paradesi Synagogue. It is the oldest synagogue in the entire Commonwealth of Nations and was built in 1568 by the Malabar Yehudan people or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin.
Chinese Fishing Nets unique for their size and phenomenal construction.
 St. Francis Church is the oldest European church in India. The great Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama who discovered the sea route from Europe to India died in Kochi. His body was buried in this church.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
04 Day
Cochin – Munnar (By Private Coach 140 Kms, 3 ½ Hrs Drive)
After breakfast at the hotel drive by Private Coach for Munnar. Munnar also known as the Tea Town is the place of scenic beauty, and lush green Tea Estate’s. Upon arrival at Munnar check in at your pre booked Hotel,
Rest the day at leisure for your personal actitives
Overnight stay in Munnar
05 Day
Munnar
Morning after breakfast visit
 Mettupatty dam is a storage dam built in the mountains of Kerala to conserve water for hydroelectricity. Due to this dam many wild animals and birds flourish in this region. It is a site for scenic beauty.
Eravikulam national park is a park set up for the preservation of endangered Nilgiri Tahr, also known as Nilgiri Ibex is a rare species of mountain goat. Here you can also spot wild elephants, Malabar civet, phyhon etc. This Park is situated in the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
After breakfast visit the Tea Plantations in Munnar.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
06 Day
Munnar - Periyar (By Private Coach 150 Kms, 3 ½ Hrs Drive)
After breakfast at Hotel drive by Private Coach for Periyar. Also known as Thekkady. It is a National Park and one of the Tiger Reserves in India. Upon arrival in Periyar you are transferred to your pre booked Hotel.
Afternoon drive through the spice, cardamom, pepper, tea plantations
The spice plantation in Thekkady is one of the major spice plantations in Kerala.
Overnight stay in Periyar
07 Day
Periyar - Kumarakom (By Private Coach 140 Kms, 3 Hrs Drive)
Morning go for boat cruise in the Periyar lake to watch wild animals. After the boat cruise return to hotel for breakfast After breakfast drive to Kumarakom. Kumarakom is a tourist village in the backwaters of Kerala. Upon arrival check in to your pre booked hotel.
Overnight stay in Kumarakom
08 Day
Kumarakom
Morning visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary situated on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Here you can spot many migratory species of birds like waterfowl, cuckoo, owl, egret, heron, cormorant, moorhen, darter, brahminy kite, duck, as well as the migratory Siberian crane, Parrot, Teal, Lark, Flycatcher. Rest of the day at leisure for personal activities
Overnight stay at the Hotel
09 Day
Kumarakom – Start 01 Night Houseboat
After breakfast you are transferred to Kumarakom Jetty to board Houseboat. House boating can be the most relaxing experience for any age, size or type of people. Cruise through the back waters of Kerala along the palm fringed waterways and you would be able to breeze past the water lilies, lush paddy fields, coir villages, rustic homes, temples and coconut groves.
You can also witness the traditional Keralite village lifestyle unchanged for many years. You hear the merchants selling vegetables in a boat while the village people wait at the bank of Vembanad Lake. Here your crew will prepare delicious Keralite meals from freshly brought vegetables from the market.
Overnight stay at Houseboat
10 Day
Houseboat disembarks at Alleppey – Kovalam (By Private Coach 175 Kms, 4-5 Hrs Drive)
 Today Houseboat disembarks in Alleppey. Upon arrival in Alleppey drive by Private Coach for Kovalam.
Kovalam is a beach situated on the banks of Arabian Sea in Kerala. Kovalam in local language means a grove of coconut trees and true to its name the village offers an endless sight of coconut trees. It is located at 13 Kms from Trivandrum capital of Kerala.
Rest of the day at leisure for personal activities
Overnight stay in Kovalam
11 Day
Kovalam
Day at leisure for personal activities (No Transportation Available)
Overnight stay at the Hotel
12 Day
Kovalam
Day at leisure for personal activities (No Transportation Available)
Overnight stay at the Hotel
13 Day
Kovalam – Trivandrum (By Private Coach 20 Kms, ½ Hrs Drive) Trivandrum – London (By Flight)
Today drive by Private Coach for Trivandrum Upon arrival in Trivandrum you are transferred to Trivandrum International Airport to board flight for London
| Dates |
| Departure London |
Arrival London |
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| Cost |
Cost for the above mentioned Programme on Single Room Basis Sterling Pounds 1550 Per Person
Deduction for Twin Sharing Sterling Pounds 325
Group Size 08 – 15 Person |
| Tour Includes |
- Accommodation on Single Room basis with breakfast.
- One Night Air-Conditioned Houseboat on full board basis
- All transfers by Private Air-Conditioned Coach with Company Executive
- All city tours as mentioned
- Private Air conditioned Coach with driver for Round Trip
- Watch the Famous Traditional Kerala Dance Kathakali in Cochin
- Boat ride on Lake Periyar
- Entrances to Monuments.
- Local English speaking guide for city tours (No Guide in Kumarakom)
- Return International flight in economy class Ex London Heathrow
- Airport Taxes
- Use of Indian English Speaking Company’s Escort
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| Tour does not Includes |
- Travel Insurance of any kind
- Expenses of personal nature
- Meals: - Lunch and Dinner (Except Houseboat)
- Tips
- Video and Camera Charges
- Any other expenses that are not mentioned above
- India Visa Charges
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