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Best of Kerala | Best of Kerala and Karnataka | Herbal Holidays
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BEST OF KERALA
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Cochin,Munnar,Thekkady with Kumarakom/Houseboat & Kovalam
7 Nights & 8 Days Package with Accommodation, transport, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Boating at Thekkady.
KERALA –gods own country. The National Geographic Traveler has selected Kerala as "one of the 50 must see destinations of a lifetime" among its millennium destinations. Among other destinations in India Kerala has become pocket-vibes of world destinations with stunning backwaters, hill stations, impossible greenery, a range of Ayurvedic massages, great beaches, food and culture.
The Sloth Bear Foundation is a non-profit, self-reliant and independent organization registered as a trust. Participation in tours and expeditions contributes the needed money to fund the SBF conservation and rehabilitation projects.
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| Day 01 | Arrive Cochin International Airport/Railway Station. Meet and Transfer to Royal Village / The Farm House. Day at leisure for shopping / sightseeing. Visit to Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing nets and Bolgatty Island. Optional Activity : Cochin Harbour cruise. Overnight at resort. |
| Day 02 | After breakfast drive to Munnar, a picturesque drive of four hours from Cochin. Check in at Fort Munnar. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 03 | At Munnar. After breakfast day free for Sightseeing and leisure activities. Entrance fees payable directly:Visit Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundalay Lake, Rajmalai Wild Life Sanctuary, Anayirangal Lake. Optional Activities : Lake Safari, Tribal Village visit, Tea factory visit, Plantation visit, Trekking and camping, Rock climbing/ or Rejuvanate yourself at 'Green Leaves' a speciality Ayurveda centre facing the Anayirangal Lake. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 04 | After breakfast drive to Thekkady, a scenic three hours drive from Munnar. Check-in at Carmelia Heaven. Day at leisure. Go for a plantation walk/ nature trail. Afternoon: Boat Safari on the Periyar Lake. Visit the Spice Market where you can pick up some fragrant spices or handcrafted jewellery. Overnight at resort. |
| Day 05 | After Breakfast, drive to Kumarakom, a three hours drive from Thekkady down to the backwaters. Check - in at Waterscapes – an exotic backwater resort amidst inland canals and coconut farms. Rest of the day at leisure. Entertainment options (At extra cost) : Visit to Vembanad Bird Sanctuary, Backwater cruise, Boat Cruise on the Vembanad Lake. Overnight at Resort.
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Drive to Alleppey, a four hours drive from Thekkady down to the backwaters, to board the Houseboat. Stay on board the Kettuvallam - traditional riceboats of Kerala, cruising in and around the backwaters of Alleppey (at extra cost). |
| Day 06 | After Breakfast, drive to Kovalam, a four hours drive along coastal Kerala. Check-in at Udaya Samudra Beach Resort. Rest of the day at leisure by the Beach. Overnight at Resort. |
| Day 07 | At Kovalam. After Breakfast, day free for local sightseeing at Trivandrum. Sightseeing Options (At extra cost if our transportation is not used). Entrance fees payable directly : Visit The Trivandrum Zoo & Museum, Kanakakunnu Palace, Padmanabha Swamy Temple etc.. OR go on a day trip to Kanyakumari. |
| Day 08 | After breakfast, drive to Trivandrum / Cochin airport or railway station for onward departure. |
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Participating Hotels :
Cochin – Royal Village/ Farm House – a rustic Heritage Village Resort.
Munnar – Fort Munnar - a Hill Station Luxury Hotel.
Thekkady – Carmelia Haven – a Plantation Resort.
Kumarakom – Waterscapes - an exotic Backwater Resort OR Houseboat – Alleppey round (at extra cost)
Kovalam – Udaya Samudra, a Beach Resort
Package Details :
STAY FOR : 01 Night at Royal Village / The Farm House ( A/C room) - Cochin, 02 Nights at Fort Munnar -Munnar, 01 Night at Carmelia Heaven -Thekkady / Periyar (Vandenmedu), 01 Night at Waterscapes (A/C room) – Kumarakom OR Houseboat cruise at Alleppey(with extra supplement) & 02 Nights at Udaya Samudra – (A/C room) Kovalam.
This Package can be extended on prorata basis.
Accommodation on twin sharing basis in standard room / cottage.
Complimentary accommodation for upto two children below 5 years in the same room (without extra bed).
Meal Plan - APAI : 07 Breakfast, 07 Lunch and 07 Dinner (fixed menu).
Package Includes :
Complimentary use of Activity Centre, Fitness Centre, Cycle where applicable
Free use of swimming pool where applicable
Free entry to "Screammm !!! " the discotheque at Fort Munnar
10% Discount at “Green Leaves” the Ayurvedic center at Fort Munnar
Boating at Periyar Lake.
A/C car at the guests disposal for the full length including pick up and drop from the airport/ railway station.
Package Excludes:
International airfare.
Personal or incidental expenses.
Beverages, alcohol, bottled water.
Tips, laundry, phone calls, extra rides or activities
Entrance Fees at all sightseeing spots are to be paid directly by the guests.
Service Tax applicable as per government rules.
Tour Cost : 1000 $ Per Head For A Minimum Group Size Of 2 Persons.
Supplements :
HOUSEBOAT : Non A/C $ 50 , A/C – $ 100 per couple per day.
EXTRA PERSON (above 5 years ) - $ 45 per head per day.
Room Upgradation to Lake View Room at Fort Munnar : $ 30 per room per night.
Check - in 12 noon & Check - out 11 am.
Budget And Customized Itineraries Also Available On Request
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