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TOUR DURATION:
7 Nights /8 Days
COUNTRY VISITED:
India
DESTINATION COVERED:
Cochin, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Alleppey, Kovalam and Trivandrum.
TOUR DESCRIPTION:
This 7 Nights/08 Days tours gives you the complete insight of Kerala. Enjoy the Visit the visit to famous Old Town of Cochin, witness the Chinese fishing nets , the beautiful Dutch Palace, the serenity, peace and tranquility of the God’s Own Country with its magical backwaters, lush green tea estates, spice plantations, spend an overnight in Houseboat with your chef at your service to serve you with mouthwatering delicacies, experience the local culture , beautiful landscape scenery, waterfalls. The tour ends at Kovalam famous for its beaches where one can indulge, unwind and pamper themselves with Ayurvedic Massage therapies offered at the resort. A complete one week of serenity, peace, tranquility and much more.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
 Traditional Kerala Style Welcome.
Services of a local resident tour Manager throughout the tour.
Daily buffet breakfast , Dinners and One Lunch as per itinerary. In all total 15 Meals (7 Breakfast, 7 Dinners and 1 Lunch).
Harbour Cruise in Cochin.
Witness Kathakali dance performance in Cochin.
Boat ride at Thekkady.
Guided Jungle Walk in Thekkady.
Visit to Spice Plantation in Thekkady.
Spend an overnight in your private air conditioned Deluxe Houseboat with your chef on board to serve you with mouth watering delicacies.
Unwind yourself at the beautiful beach of Kovalam
(Optional) Indulge and pamper yourself with special Ayurvedic Massage therapies offered at your resort in Kovalam.
DETAILED ITINERARY:
DAY 1 :Arrive Cochin
Namaste! We are warmly welcomed the traditional Indian way with hands clapped together.
After immigration and custom formalities, we are transferred to our Hotel.
Rest of the day is free for rest Overnight: Casino Hotel (2 Nights) (Dinner)
DAY 2 :Cochin
In the morning we tour Cochin, the commercial capital of Kerala, with one of the finest natural harbors in the world. We visit the oldest European Church in India "St. Francis Church". Today it is governed by the Church of South India (CSI). Vasco De Gama was buried here before his remains were taken back to Portugal 14 years later. Next we visit the Santa Cruz Cathedral Built by the Portuguese in around the 16th century; this Roman Catholic Church is famous for the beautiful paintings on its ceiling. We visit the Jewish Quarter with its old synagogue, and the Dutch palace built by the Portuguese and given to the Raja of Cochin. Later we take a boat cruise to visit the Bolghatty Palace and observe the fascinating Chinese fishing nets in action.
In the evening we enjoy Kathakali Dance Performance. This dramatized presentation of a play usually based on the Hindu epics of Ramayana, Mahabharata and Puranas and has a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 3 :Cochin – Thekkady : (Drive: 195 Km / 5 Hrs)
In the morning after breakfast we drive to Thekkady. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Entry: 0600 to 1800 hrs): Lying close to plantations, in the rich jungles of Periyar in Thekkady is one of the world’s most fascinating natural wildlife reserves – the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Spread across 777 sq km, of which 360 sq. km is thick evergreen forest, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Noted for its geomorphology, diversity of wildlife and scenic beauty, the Reserve attracts visitors from all over the world. On arrival in Thekkady, we check in our Hotel. After lunch we leave visit the spice plantation. About 4000 Sq. KM of Idukki district is under spice plantations. The main occupations of the natives are spice farming and trading. The original produce was cardamom, pepper, ginger and turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, all spice, tea etc. This will give an excellent opportunity to the visitor to see the spice plants and ayurvedic medicinal plants and buy some garden fresh spices from the plantations. This is a guided Tour and it will take 1-1:30 hours. Later in the evening we return back to our hotel. Dinner & Overnight at Thekkady Wild Corridor (2 Nights) (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 4 :Thekkady
Our day starts with a Jungle walk at the Periyar Wild life Sanctuary. Later we return back to our hotel for breakfast. In the afternoon we take boat ride over the Lake Periyar to watch animals in their natural habitat on the water's edge. While cruising on Lake Periyar, we are likely to see animals like Wild Boars, Sambars, Wild Dogs, Langur Monkeys, Wild Elephants and water birds; darter, grey heron, egret and kingfisher. Evening is free to explore the local bazaars at Thekkday and time to purchase some local spices grown in that area. Dinner and Overnight is at hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 5 :Thekkady – Kumarakom: (Drive: 150 Km / 3 ˝ Hrs)
Today we drive to Kumarakom. An unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with white lilies. Situated on the Vembanad Lake, in this small water world you will come across plenty of traditional country crafts, boats and canoes which will take you into the heart of the scenic lake. On arrival in Kumarakom we board our traditional houseboat (rice boats - "Ketuvallam") and begin our journey through the picturesque backwaters and small lakes relaxing in the tranquility of Kerala's beautiful scenery -Experience the way of life and activity of the local people. Overnight: A.C. Deluxe House Boat (1 night) (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 6 :Alleppey - Kovalam: (Drive: 175 Km / 4 Hrs)
Breakfast on board. Sail to Alleppey & disembark at Puthenagady Jetty. A scenic comfortable drive conveys us to the beautiful Kovalam Beach on the Malabar Coast near Trivandrum. The palm-fringed bays in secluded coconut groves, promise a relaxed stay. The boundless blue waters of the Arabian Sea and miles of white sands washed away by the surf at the feet of the stalwart palms and the rocky promontories make this beach an incredible paradise. Overnight: Uday Samudra Beach Hotel (2 Nights) (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 7 :Kovalam
Day is free to relax on Beach. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 8 :Kovalam – Trivandrum – Home
Today we are transferred to Trivandrum airport for our flight to onward destination. (Breakfast)
Prices Based on Two Adults Sharing Room (Per Person on Twin Sharing):
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DEPARTURE DATES
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11/06/2010 |
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11/22/2010 |
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12/20/2010 |
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01/17/2011 |
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02/21/2011 |
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03/21/2011 |
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04/18/2011 |
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Supplement
for One Adult
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USD 619
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AVAILABILITY :  : Online Booking Available  : Booking Closed |
  Accommodation on twin share basis in the mentioned hotels for 07 Nights with daily buffet Breakfast as per the itinerary.
(Total 15 Meals)07 Breakfasts, 07 Dinners & 1 Lunches as per the itinerary
Transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary by air-conditioned Vehicle.
All entrances to Monuments of visit as per the itinerary, excluding camera / Video Camera Charges.
Road tax, Toll Charges, parking fees and driver’s overnight wages.
Services of an English speaking tour Manager.
Harbor Cruise in Cochin (Common)
Kathakali Dance performance - Cochin
Boat Ride at Lake Periyar –Thekkady
Guided Jungle Walking Tour -Thekkady
All presently applicable taxes.
PRICE DO NOT INCLUDE :
Any personal expenses such as laundry bills, telephone bills, alcoholic / Non Alcoholic beverages
Tips and other such cost which is to be paid to the drivers, guides, porters etc.
Visa fees or International flight tickets and insurance.
Any other services not mentioned in the cost inclusions.
GENERAL CONDITIONS :
The prices are on Per Person on Twin Sharing basis in US$.
All prices are subject to any revision of tax and tariff structure.
In case there is a further fuel hike we will be forced to charge a fuel surcharge.
Jewish synagogue -Cochin is closed on Friday & Saturday.
If the US $ devalues by 5 % or More, BTS – India reserves the right to re-invoice for the correct price or service. A Refund after deducting the administration charges and any kind of cancellation charges towards air, rail tickets, will be made to passengers who choose not to pay an increase, provided BTS-India receives a written cancellation within five days of the price increase notification.
Please Note that Smoking is prohibited in Public and all parts of the hotels except in designated bedrooms, where smoking is permitted. Should you desire a smoking bedroom, please let us know. The fulfilment of this request is subject to availability.
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