Kerala Vacation Package (10 Days)
Cochin | Thekkady | Kumarakom | Houseboat | Kovalam
Day 01 : Arrive Cochin
Arrive
Cochin - Located in the beautiful state of Kerala, Cochin was built by the
Portuguese and is today the busiest port of the country and an important
tourist destination of the state. Evening attend the Kathakali Dance
Performance - A unique dance which has a 2000 year old history with more
than 100 different 'mudras' or gesture depicting deities, demons, heroes,
heroines and kings - each based on episodes from the Mahabharata and
Ramayana, the two epic Indian myths.. Overnight stay in Cochin.
Day 02 : City Tour
After breakfast visit the Bolghatty Palace - The palace is situated in the
Bolghatty island and was built by the Dutch. St. Francis Church - The Church
of St. Francis is another place that tourists must visit during their trip
to the beautiful city of Cochin. Jewish Synagogue - The Jewish Synagogue was
built in 1568 and is extremely beautiful. It is exquisitely ornate by
Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers. Mattancherry Palace - The
Mattancherry palace is also known as the Dutch palace, however, it was
originally built by the Portuguese. Evening is free. Overnight stay in
Cochin.
Day 03 : Drive Cochin - Thekkady (260 kms)
After breakfast drive to Thekkady - a landlocked district, is one of the
most nature rich areas of Kerala. High ranges & wooded valleys are
girded by three main rivers. As a tourist destination it offers diverse
attractions like wildlife sanctuaries, hill stations, spice plantation
tours, mountain treks & Elephant rides, etc. Arrive & check in.
Evening is free to rejuvenate yourself with ayurvedic massage. Overnight
stay in Thekkady.
Day 04 : City Tour
Early
today proceed on wildlife cruise on Periyar lake. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- lying close to the plantations, in the rich jungle of Periyar in Thekkady
is one of the world's most fascinating natural wildlife reserves & is
declared as Tiger Reserve in 1978. Later return to hotel. Afternoon proceed
on spice plantation tour covering cardamom, pepper, coffee & tea
plantations. Evening is free for leisure / relax. Overnight stay in
Thekkady.
Day 05 : Drive Thekkady - Kumarakom (150 kms)
After breakfast, drive to the coast and this melodically named town of
Kumarakom nature's best with its virgin forest backwaters on the banks of
lake Vembanda. An enchanting backwater destination offer visitors many other
leisure options. Boating and fishing facilities are available at Kumarokam.
Arrive & check into your backwater resort. Evening walk through the
village near by. Overnight stay in Kumarokam.
Day 06 : In Kumarkom
Day at leisure to relax at the resort. The resort offers comfortable
accommodation and exclusive leisure options like Ayurvedic message, yoga,
meditation, boating, fishing, angling and swimming or a cruise along the
Vembanad Lake to experience the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. At this idyllic
retreat, one can look forward to practicing the 'Art of Doing Nothing'.
Day 07 : On Houseboat
The
Kerala backwaters consist of a complex network of lagoons, lakes, &
canals and are best experienced while slowly punting down the labyrinth of
canals in a traditional thatch-roofed houseboat, known as 'kettuvallam'.
Embark your houseboat, a renovated cargo boat with either one or two
bedrooms, kitchenette and all modern conveniences. A 3-member crew will
cater for your comforts and meals. See life on the banks, lush green rice
fields, and coconut groves with occasional temple or church as you cruise
through the canals. An experience you will savour for a long time.
Day 08 : Drive Alleppey - Kovalam (100 kms)
After breakfast disembark your houseboat & drive to Kovalam - A groove
of coconut trees. This is a combination of three small beaches, the
sheltered natural bay, the azure blue waters and the sumptuous spread of
green palm groves, reefs and shoals, leisurely sailing wooden canoes, clear
waters at dawn, corals, shells, marine life, foliage and rejuvenating herbal
and body toning massages make it a tropical paradise. Arrive & check in.
Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay in Kovalam.
Day 09 : In Kovalam
Time at leisure to relax / ayurvedic activities at your resort. Enjoy the
beautiful surroundings and lavish comfort and pampering at spa. Overnight
stay in Kovalam.
Day 10 : Departure
After breakfast transfer to Trivandrum airport for flight to onward
destination.
End of a memorable tour !!!
Tariff Chart :
| Destination |
Standard Hotels |
Tour cost per person
Validity : May to Sep 2008
Request for rates valid Oct 2008 onwards |
Us $ 725
(twin sharing) |
| Kochi (Cochin) |
Abad Plaza |
| Thekkady |
Tree Top |
| Kumarakom |
Coco Bay |
| Kumarakom - Alleppey |
01 bedroom AC Houseboat |
| Kovalam |
Isola Di Cocco |
Package Includes :
- Accommodation for 10 days / 09 nights in well appointed double room
- Daily breakfast at all hotels on tour
- All meals during stay on houseboat
- Transportation by air conditioned Tata Indica car as per itinerary
- Services of local English speaking guide during sightseeing tour
- Services of Naturalist for visit to spice plantation, Thekkady
- Wildlife Cruise on lake Periyar, Thekkady
- Driver allowances, fuel, parking interstate permits, toll charges &
Govt taxes
Package Excludes :
- Any air / train fare to destination on tour
- Meals other then specified
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Items of personal nature viz, laundry, tele con, mineral water,
insurance, etc
- Anything not specifically mentioned under package includes section
