Day 01 - COCHIN
Arrive at Cochin met with and transfer to hotel.. Relax by the pool side.Overnight stay.
Day 02 - COCHIN
Morning city sight seeing includes Dutch Palace, Matan Cherry Palace, Jewish, Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Santacruz Basilica& Chinese fishing nets. Evening visit to a auditorium to enjoy traditional "Kathakali" Classical Dance Performance - to witness the -Face Mask Painting- of the artist - before the performance . Overnight stay.
Day 03 - COCHIN / ALLEPPY / BACKWATER CRUISE
Depart by surface to Alleppy 65 Kms 1 hrs30min. Drive approx. To board the Rice Boat Back Water -traditionally called Kettuvallam - for a Cruise - passing through the palm fringed back waters at a leisurely pace - where the still waters romance the blues!! In perfect harmony with nature - through coconut groves, quite lagoons, fishing hamlets & farming communities - experiencing the life style of the village people living on the riverbanks - a enchanting experience!! - The House Boat will be exclusively at your disposal - and two boatmen. The Kettuvallam has a queen-size bed with en-suite
bathroom. A comfortably furnished canopy covered sitting rooms-sits amidst - the sun deck at the bow.Enjoying a glimpse of the life style of the village people living on the river banks. Over night on the Rice boat.
Day 04 - BACKWATER CRUISE / KUMARAKOM
Disembark at Kumarakom and check-in to the "Coconut Lagoon" - it is in a superb setting on the Vembanad Lake, surrounded by the tropical greens of rice and paddy and coconut groves. The accommodation is in the old, traditional Kerala houses -swimming pool - the bathrooms are unique - have all the "Mod cons" placed in a open courtyard, complete with banana tree looking up into the open skies. Rest of the day relax by the pool side.
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You can enjoy a "Ayurvedic Massages" Professionally monitored by the Panchkarma doctors for relaxing, rejuvenation or detoxification. (On your own)
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Explore the nearby bird sanctuary (on your own.)
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Enjoy a cookery class - Traditionally South India cuisine. In the evening enjoy 30 minutes - "Sunset Boat Cruise" - accompanied by live sitar & flute recital Overnight at the Island Resort.
Day 05 - KUMARAKOM
Full day at leisure. Rest of the day relax by the pool side.
Or
You can enjoy a "Ayurvedic Massages" professionally monitored by the Panchkarma doctors for relaxing, rejuvenation or detoxification. (on your own)
Or
Explore the nearby bird sanctuary (on your own.)
Or
Enjoy a cookery class - Traditionally South India cuisine .In the evening enjoy 30 minutes " Sunset Boat Cruise" - accompanied by live sitar & flute recital.
Overnight at the Island Resort.
Day 06 - KUMARAKOM / COCHIN
Morning at leisure. Depart by surface to Cochin airport 85 Kms 2 hour drive approx. to connect flight for your onward destination.Tour Ends.
OR
Day 01 - COCHIN
Arrive at Cochin met with and transfer to hotel.. Relax by the pool side.Overnight stay.
Day 02 - COCHIN
St. Francis Church, Santacruz Basilica& Chinese fishing nets. Evening visit to a auditorium to enjoy traditional "Kathakali" Classical Dance Performance -
Day 03 - COCHIN / ALLEPPY / BACKWATER CRUISE
Depart by surface to Alleppy 65 Kms 1 hrs30min. Drive approx. To board the Rice Boat Back Water -traditionally called Kettuvallam - for a Cruise - passing through the palm fringed back waters at a leisurely pace - where the still waters romance the blues!! In perfect harmony with nature - through coconut groves, quite lagoons, fishing hamlets & farming communities - experiencing the life style of the village people living on the riverbanks - a enchanting experience!! - The House Boat will be exclusively at your disposal - and two boatmen. The Kettuvallam has a queen-size bed with en-suite bathroom. A comfortably furnished canopy covered sitting rooms-sits amidst - the sun deck at the bow.Enjoying a glimpse of the life style of the village people living on the river banks. Over night on the Rice boat.
Day 04 - BACKWATER CRUISE / MARARIKULAM
Disembark at Kottyam and proceed by surface to Marari 12 kms 20 min drive approx. . Arrive Mararikulam & check in to "The Marari Beach Resort" is in a superb location set in 25 acres of Coconut Palm groves leading down to the vast expanse of the Beach.The bathrooms are spacious and modern, built in traditional Keralan style with an open-air courtyard, complete with a banana tree!! Relax by the pool or beach. Over night stay..
Day 05 - MARARIKULAM
Full day at leisure. Relax by the pool or beach. Overnight at the Island Resort.
Day 06 - MARARIKULAM / COCHIN
Morning at leisure. Departure transfer to Cochin airport 82 kms 1 hrs. 30 min.drive approx. to connect flight for your onward destination.
Tour Ends.
We give below our net quote in US Dollar using 5 star hotels on Bed and Breakfast basis except Full Board on "Backwater Cruise".
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E/2 |
E/ 10-15 |
E/30 |
| Twin Sharing |
US$ 474.00 P.P. |
US$ 428.00 P.P. |
US$ 383.00 P.P. |
"Kerala Tour "can be a Extension to both the Golden Triangle & Rajasthan by a connecting flight to Cochin from Jaipur or Udaipur.
HOTEL USED:
Cost Includes :
01. Hotel accommodation on twin sharing on Bed & Breakfast basis except Full Board on Backwater Cruise.
02. Assistance and transfer at all airports and stations.
03. Transportation by chauffeurs driven Air-conditioned Car/ Mini Coach/ Large Coach - as per the number of persons travelling.
04. Sightseeing as per the itinerary with local English Speaking guide.
05. Entrance fees to the all monuments as per the itinerary.
06. Overnight backwater cruise.
07. Sunset Boat cruise in Kumarakom.
08. Service tax as applicable by the government (presently, it is 2.58%).
Cost does not include :
01. Personal expenses such as liquor, laundry, telephone calls, table tips etc.
02. Any other services than specified in the itinerary.
Important:
01. The standard check in/check out time in all hotels are 12.00 noon.
02. Rates are valid from 15th April to 30th Sept.2011 and are subject to change in case of fuel hike, air fare revision or any other taxes introduced by the government.
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