Day 01: Arrival Cochin (40 km- 1
hr)
On arrival at Cochin International Airport/Railway
Station, you are greeted and whisked away to historic Willingdon
Island. In Cochin, explore this ancient harbour, with its rich
colonial past. Explore the old spice market at Mattancherry, the
antique shop on Jews street, the Synagogue, the Dutch palace and
of course, the famous Chinese fishing nets followed by harbour
cruise. Overnight at Casino Hotel.
Day
02: Cochin - Thekkady (170 km- 5 hrs)
You leave the coastal plain, traveling winding
hill roads with plantations of rubber, spice and tea. Enroute
stopover for lunch at the Plantation House. After checking in
at Spice Village the afternoon is reserved for a boat safari in
the Periyar Sanctuary. Engage in activities like Cooking demonstration
and cultural programme followed by dinner. Overnight at Spice
Village.
Day
03: Thekkady
Early mornings are the best time for sightings
and you can expect to spot herds of elephants, bison, deer and
spectacular bird life. Not to mention some of the 140 species
of orchid that thrive here. A trip to Periyar is not complete
without visiting the spice plantations. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at Spice Village.
Day
04 : Thekkady - Kumarakom (130 Km-4 hrs)
After breakfast, depart for Kumarakom. On arrival
check into resort. Spend the day at leisure. In the evening, enjoy
a sunset cruise on the Vembanad Lake. Stay overnight at the resort.
Day
05 : Kumarakom
Early morning go for bird watching at the bird
sanctuary. Later come back to the resort. After breakfast visit
to the farm house. Rest of the day at leisure. Over night stay
at Kumarakom.
Day
06 : Kumarakom - Marari (30 Km 1 hr)
After breakfast, enjoy a session of Yoga. Thereafter,
depart for Alleppey and on arrival, check into hotel. After lunch,
enjoy the day at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day
07 : Marari
In the morning, enjoy a session of Yoga. After
breakfast, explore the area and its fishing villages nearby on
a bicycle or take a dip in the sea.. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day
08: Departure Marari - Cochin (80 Km-2 hrs)
Depart as per schedule to the Airport/ Railway
station at Cochin to connect onto your flight back home.
Hotels used
| Destination |
Nights |
Deluxe |
Superior |
Standard |
Economy |
| Cochin |
1 |
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.
