Day
01: Arrival Cochin (35 km-1 hrs)
On arrival at the Airport/Railway Station in
Cochin, you will be met and transferred to Hotel. After lunch
go across the Cochin Harbour, which takes you to the gateway of
the Arabian Sea. On arrival at Fort Cochin, proceed on a sight
seeing tour, which includes a visit to the Dutch Palace, Jewish
Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing nets, etc. Rest
of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Cochin.
Day
02: Cochin - Munnar (150 km-4.5 hrs)
After an early morning breakfast, check out
from the hotel & embark on a fascinating journey to Munnar
enjoying the stunning panoramic view of the Cardamom hills &
green carpets of tea plantations enroute. On arrival, check in
at Hotel/ Resort. Spend the rest of the day at leisure trekking
around the estate. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day
03: Munnar
A morning sight seeing trip of Munnar; visiting
the Eravikulam National Park where you can see the very rare mountain
goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr, the Mattupetty Dam &
Dairy Farm, Old Munnar Town, the town market etc& Rest of
the day at leisure and enjoy another overnight stay at your hotel.
Day
04: Munnar - Thekkady (120 km-4 hrs)
After an early breakfast, check out from the
Hotel & proceed to the wildlife sanctuary at Periyar/Thekkady
and check in at the Hotel/Resort. Go on an evening game viewing
cruise on the Periyar Lake. Here you will be able to see a large
variety of wildlife, which include elephants, monkeys, deer, wild
boar etc, and quite a lot of unique birds can also be spotted.
Later, come back to the hotel; relax & enjoy your stay overnight.
Day 05: Thekkady - Kumarakom (130
km-4 hrs)
Early morning drive down to Kumarakom; view
the scenic picturesque landscapes on your way. Check in at the
Hotel/ Resort on the banks of the Vembanad Lake. Spend the evening
at leisure and stay overnight at the Resort.
Day
06: Kumarakom - Houseboat- Alleppey (40 kms-1 hrs)
After breakfast proceed to Alleppey. Checkin
to the waiting houseboat. Enroute you can see many romantic beauty
of the nature which will remind you that you are in the "Gods
Own Country". You can view coconut palm fringed canals and
local people going for a fresh catch of the day & Tapping
of toddy (Local beverages) from palm trees. Rest of the day at
leisure. Overnight stay at the houseboat.
Day
07: Alleppey - Cochin (100 kms-3 hrs)
Disembark from the house boat & proceed
to Cochin. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day
08: Departure Cochin (40 kms-1 hrs)
Depart as per schedule to the Airport/ Railway
station at Cochin for your onward journey.
TOUR ENDS
Hotels used
| Destination |
Nights |
Deluxe |
Superior |
Standard |
Economy |
| Cochin |
2 |
Taj Residency (C.P) |
Renaissance (C.P) |
Harbour View / Mermaid (C.P) |
Sealord/Riverdale (C.P) |
| Munnar |
2 |
Club Mahindra Village (A.P) |
Tea County / Tall Trees (C.P) |
Eastend / Oakfield (C.P) |
Whispering meadows (C.P) |
| Thekkady / Periyar |
1 |
Spice Village (A.P) |
Jungle Village (C.P) |
Silver crest (C.P) |
Michael’s Inn (C.P) |
| Kumarakom |
1 |
Coconut Lagoon / Lake Resorts (A.P) |
Backwater Ripples (C.P) |
Backwater Resort / Cocobay Resort (C.P) |
Sangamam Resorts (C.P) |
Meal Plan: CP= Breakfast only, MAP= Breakfast
& Dinner only, AP= Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner only
NOTE :
1. Supplement for A/c car is INR 3400/- per car.
2. Children below 6 yrs complimentary without extra bed &
meal.
3. There would be a surcharge of 20% on the above rates from
20Dec to 10 Jan 2007.
4. Christmas & New Year eve supplement charges would be
charged extra.
5. Services not utilized will not be refunded.
THE COST INCLUDES
1. Accommodation on twin sharing basis as per the meal plan
and hotels mentioned above or similar.
2. All arrival and departure transfers, sightseeing by N A/c
Indica / Ambassador.
3. All hotel taxes except service taxes.
