KERALA

PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS:

Athirappilly Falls - waterfall visit
Trip to Eravikulam National Park, Tea Plantation & Museum, Munnar
Boat-ride in Vembanand Lake, Kumarakom
In Cochin visit Mattancherry palace & Jewish Synagogue
Sightseeing tours by private air-conditioned vehicle
Start and End in Cochin

ITINERARY:

Day 01 Arrival in Cochin& Drive to Munnar (120 km/approx. 4.5 hours)

Meet our representative upon arrival in Cochin and drive to munnar enroute visit Athirapally waterfalls. Munnar - derived its name from the confluence of the three rivers around which the town grew. Today, it offers beautiful vistas, cardamom and spice plantations, aromatic oil factories, sights of several endangered species and the purple-blue of the Neelakurinji flowers that bloom every 12 years. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and spend evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02 Sightseeing in Munnar

After breakfast explore Eravikulam National Park, home to various elusive and endangered species. It is a great place to enjoy trekking and offers mind-blowing views of the tea plantations. Later, proceed towards Tea Museum (closed on Monday), which gives an insight to the history of tea plantations of this region. Later visit Mattupetty Dam, Eco Point and Flower Garden. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 03 Munnar – Thekkady (90 kms / approx. 2.5 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Thekkady (Periyar) and on arrival check-in at the hotel. Thekkady is synonymous to uninterrupted hills, rich biodiversity and spice plantations. The place is best known for the Periyar National Park. In the afternoon, proceed for boat-ride at Periyar Lake, and in evening watch traditional Kalaripayattu show. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 04 Drive from Thekkady - Kumarakom (130 kms / approx. 3.5 hour)

After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Kumarakom - a charming emerald peninsula jutting into the picturesque Vembanad Lake dotted with innumerable traditional country rafts, boats and canoes. The fresh water of the lake flows into the mainland, making a labyrinth of lagoons, canals and waterways. Enjoy a sunset cruise in Vembanad Lake. Overnight at the backwater resort.

Day 05 Kumarakom - Cochin (50 kms / approx. 1.5 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Cochin. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Later, Enjoy city tour covering Mattancherry Palace- gifted to the king of Cochin, by Portuguese in 1555, about 500 year old Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing nets, local spices market followed by colorful performing art – Kathakali Dance. Later in the evening, return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 06 Departure from Cochin

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cochin airport for return flight back home.

End of Services.

HOTELS OFFERED:

City	Nights	Category A	Category B	Category B	Meal Plan
Munnar	1	Tea County KTDC	Grand Plaza	Spice Country Resorts	Breakfast
Thekkady	1	Poetree Sarovar Portico	Mountain courtyard	Treetop	Breakfast
Kumarakom	1	Aveda Kumarakom Resort	Eastend Lake Song	Manor Backwater Resort	Breakfast
Cochin	1	Radisson Blu	Olive Downtown	Cochin palace	Breakfast

PACKAGE COST IN INR	Category A	Category B	Category C
Cost Per Person when 2 Pax Travelling	24183	18429	15000
Cost Per Person when 4 Pax Travelling	21180	15426	11697
Cost for Extra Adult / Child with Bed (Hotel cost only)	10142	6648	5460

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:

5 night accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned above hotels or equivalent
Assistance at the airport
Meal plan as mentioned above
Boat-ride in Vembanand Lake - Kumarakom
Sightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist vehicle
Drivers allowances, toll taxes and Govt. Service Tax

PACAKAGE EXCLUSIONS:

Air tickets and airport taxes
Kathakali Show in Cochin
Kalaripayattu show in Thekkady
Boat-ride in Periyar Lake
Guide service as per the itinerary
Entrance fee at Monuments as per the itinerary
Special activities as per the itinerary
Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides / drivers etc.
Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monuments