Highlights
Hotel
Breakfast included
Srikrishna Temple
Punnathur Kotta
Cheeyapara & Valara waterfalls
Eravikulam National Park
Mattupetty Dam
Echo point
Periyar National Park
Spice Plantation
Agriculture Farm Tour
House Boat
Transfers
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Cochin - Guruvayoor
On arrival at Cochin airport after you have cleared your immigration and customs formalities, our representative will meet you and you are driven to Guruvayoor, one of the famous temple towns in India. Arrive at Guruvayoor and check in to the hotel. Guruvayoor is famous for the Srikrishna Temple where thousands of devotees worship Lord Guruvayoorappan every day. Visit Punnathur Kotta; the Elephant sanctuary teeming with more than 60 elephants of different ages offered by the pious devotees of Lord Guruvayoorappan, the abode of the famous temple at Guruvayoor. Overnight stay at Guruvayoor.
Day 2
Guruvayoor - Munnar
Enroute visit the beautiful Cheeyapara & Valara waterfalls. Enjoy the breathtaking and glorious waterfall cascade down the seven steps. Arrive at Munnar and check in to the resort. Munnar - situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundale, Munnar is situated 1600 Meters above sea level. Once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India and the best hill station with sprawling tea plantations in the state. Blessed with a rich variety of flora and fauna with the most well-known Neelakurinji (botanical name: Strobilanthus) flowering once in 12 years. Balance of the day you are at leisure to enjoy on your own. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 3
Munnar
After breakfast proceeds to Rajamala. Visit the Eravikulam National Park, the 97 sq km park with its irresistible grace and beauty is home to the endangered Mountain goats. Enjoy a guided short trek in the beautiful hill station. Afternoon - Visit the Mattupetty Dam built in the mountains. Later visit Echo point, a very popular place for the natural phenomenon. The echo that reverberates after hitting the distant hills is fascinating. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 4
Munnar - Thekkady
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Thekkady. Situated within the confines of the Western Ghats in the southern Indian state of Kerala, Periyar National Park, and Tiger Reserve is one of the most captivating wildlife parks in the world. The picturesque lake in the heart of the sanctuary was originally 26 sq km but now spans an area of 55 sq km. This perennial source of water, which initially led to the submersion of large tracts of forestland, slowly attracted wild animals. It eventually resulted in the adjoining forests being granted protection. Post-1975 Periyar finds itself in the enviable position of being a protected tiger reserve. The terrain ranges from hilly to flat grassland areas at the edges of the lakes. The vegetation is of moist deciduous type. Arrive at Thekkady and check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Thekkady.
Day 5
Thekkady
You are at leisure on this day to enjoy various activities at Thekkady. Activities available are – boating on Periyar lake, spice plantation visit, Elephant safari, agricultural farm tour & sightseeing, nature walk, adventure trekking & camping, border hiking, bamboo rafting, jungle jeep safari, Kalaripayattu – the traditional martial art performance & Tribal art performance. Overnight stay at Thekkady
Day 6
Thekkady – Kumarakom
Check out from the hotel after breakfast and drive to Kumarakom. Kumarakom is a tiny backwater hamlet perched on the western banks of the Vembanadu Lake. Balance of the day you are at leisure to enjoy the backwater paradise at its best. Enjoy a visit to the nearby bird sanctuary; an ornithologist's paradise is a favorite haunt of migratory birds like the Siberian stork, egret, darter, heron, and teal. Overnight stay at Kumarakom.
Day 7
Kumarakom - Backwaters Cruise
You are at leisure in the morning. Check out from the resort and drive to Alleppey. Arrive at Alleppey and board the houseboat at noon for a backwater cruise and for an overnight stay. While cruising in these floating luxury villas, let your eyes settle for the rare and the unusual - skim past Chinese fishing nets, bowed-down paddy fields, and local inhabitants engaged in making coir products, rustic homes, ancient temples, and swaying coconut groves. Overnight stay in houseboat.
Day 8
Alleppey - Cochin - Departure
Disembark from the houseboat at 0900hrs after a refreshing breakfast on board and drive to Cochin airport. Board the flight to your onward destination feeling contented about a wonderful holiday you spent in the “God’s Own Country”. Our services end after dropping you at Cochin airport.
Package Includes
- 7 nights accommodation at the hotel.
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel or as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
- A representative for assistance on arrival and departure transfers.
- All transfers, city tours, and transport services by A/C vehicle with All India Tourist permit as per the above itinerary.
- Road taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, interstate taxes.
- All transfers and excursions as per itinerary by respective car as mentioned above.
Package Excludes
- Monument/Monastery/Park entrance fee.
- Services of English-speaking local guide.
- Elephant ride/Jeep ride/Boat ride/Jeep Safari/Camel ride/Amusement park rides.
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Anything which is not mentioned under the “INCLUDES” header.
- Optional Tours which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Expense of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic beverages, guide, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax, etc.
- The cost of PCR Test is not included and any medical examination will be treated as actual.
- Domestic airfare / Train fare / Bus fare.
- Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees.
- Government taxes / GST / Service charges.
- Mineral water on coaches/microbuses/cars.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Porterage fees.
- Drinks (unless otherwise indicated).
- Waiting or additional transfer fees.
- Heater, mattress, roll-away bed charges.
- Early check-in and late check-out charges.
- Use of vehicle other than the specified itinerary.
- Insurance.
Package Information
- Surcharges applicable for travel during peak season/block out dates/trade fairs/festivals/events.
- Compulsory High Season surcharges and Gala Dinner charges are applicable to festive seasons and long weekends.
- The above price is not valid for travel during peak season/block out dates/trade fairs/festivals/events.
- The tour price quoted is subject to change should there be any hike in the fuel and hotel rates.
- Tour price given is valid for Indian nationals only.
- The above price is based on a minimum of 2 Passengers travelling together.
- The maximum number of persons (adult/child) allowed per room depends upon hotel policy.
- The price for single occupancy is only valid if:
– 2 adults traveling together and occupying two separate rooms.
– Traveling as a third adult in the party occupying a separate room.
- Midnight surcharges apply for transfers between 2200 hrs – 0700 hrs.
- Kindly note that the drivers are not guides until and unless it is mentioned in the itinerary.
- Confirmation of hotels and other services are subject to availability
- Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability.
- Generally, check-in time is 1400 hrs and check-out time is 1200 Noon at all hotels but it may differ depending on hotel policy.
- The category of rooms may differ depending upon the availability at the time of booking.
- WIFI, Tea / Coffee making facility, etc. in the rooms cannot be guaranteed. (Supplement charges may apply for such services)
- Meals other than those specified (if any).
- Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as road blocks, accidents, and any medical evacuations, train delays or re-scheduling, etc.
- Please note, the names of hotels mentioned above only indicate that our rates have been based on the usage of these hotels. It is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until and unless we convey the confirmations to you on receipt of your acceptance. However in the event of any of the above-mentioned hotels not becoming available at the time of initiating the reservations, we shall book alternate accommodation at a similar or next best available hotel and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.
- For guests’ safety and security, we do not allow night driving, hence guests are requested to leave on time so they can reach their next destination before 2000 hrs.
- The driving duration mentioned in the itinerary may not be precise; it is the time that can be expected when strictly driving, depending on the present road conditions. Otherwise, the journey is conducted in such a way that we always stop midway for visiting villages, markets, photography, major landmarks of importance or interest depending on the guest’s interest.
- In case of any amendment in local Government taxes, or any fuel hike, we reserve the right to adjust the tour price accordingly.
- Any hike in the taxes, entrance fees, hotel rates, fuel, etc will be charged extra.
- Elephant rides are subject to availability and permission granted by the forest department.
- The offered itinerary is not a confirmation of the services and we shall proceed with your booking once we have received confirmation from you. And if rooms are unavailable in the original hotels, we shall provide equivalent/ alternative hotels.
- Please note that some of the sights/itineraries may change due to time limit, weather, national holidays, and special events. We maintain the right to alter the itinerary since tours are made in advance and unforeseen circumstances that mandate change may arise. Itinerary changes are made to improve your overall travel experience.
