Resplendent Kerala

Kerala, India - View on map
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  • 7 Days
  • Max People : 12
  • Jan 18’ - Dec 24’
  • Min Age: 12+
  • Pickup: Car
Description
Kerala State is located in the southwest corner of India. It is surrounded by the Arabian sea from the south and west, Karnataka from the north and Tamil Nadu from the East. The capital of Kerala is Thiruvananthapuram. Though a small state with 14 districts, yet Kerala carries the Western Ghats, farmlands planted with various trees, most significant of which is coconut, the rivers Ponnani (Bharathapuzha), Periyar, Chalakudi and Pamba that flow to the Arabian Sea and a variety of flora and fauna as the land and hilly areas are covered with rainforests. Hills, valleys, waterfalls and beaches make Kerala a hot tourist destination.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

No of days:  6 Nights/7 Days    

                  

Overview of the trip

 

  • Day 1 Cochin
  • Day 2 to 3 Munnar
  • Day 4 Thekkady
  • Day 5 Alleppey
  • Day 6:Kumarakom
  • Day 7 Cochin

 

Glimpses of the tour

 

  • Eravikulam National Park
  • Periyar Lake
  • Breathtaking Backwaters of Kerala
  • Mattencherry Palace
  • Tata Tea Museum
  • Tea Gardens - Munnar
  • Old Spice Market
  • Santa Cruz Basilica
  • Jewish Synagogue
  • Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple
  • Kuthira Malika
  • Vivekananda Rock Memorial

 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

 

Travel to picturesque Munnar

 

  • Walk through the bustling Spice markets
  • Cruise on Backwaters
  • Walk around the tea gardens in Munnar

 

PRICE:

 

 
   
Economy  
Per person on Twin Sharing Basis 20,149.00
Cost per person on Twin Sharing Basis ( 4 Pax) 16,249.00
On Triple Sharing 15,949.00
Child (5 - 12 Yrs) with extra bed (or mattress) 7,549.00
Child (5 - 12 Yrs) with no bed (or mattress) 4,049.00
Per person on Single Occupancy with family 22,299.00
On Single Occupancy 39,349.00
   
Standard  
Per person on Twin Sharing Basis 22,199.00
Cost per person on Twin Sharing Basis ( 4 Pax) 18,249.00
On Triple Sharing 17,649.00
Child (5 - 12 Yrs) with extra bed (or mattress) 8,599.00
Child (5 - 12 Yrs) with no bed (or mattress) 5,399.00
Per person on Single Occupancy with family 26,399.00
On Single Occupancy 43,399.00
   
Deluxe  
Per person on Twin Sharing Basis 28,099.00
Cost per person on Twin Sharing Basis ( 4 Pax) 24,199.00
On Triple Sharing 23,049.00
Child (5 - 12 Yrs) with extra bed (or mattress) 12,949.00
Child (5 - 12 Yrs) with no bed (or mattress) 7,849.00
Per person on Single Occupancy with family 38,249.00
On Single Occupancy 55,249.00
   
Premium  
Per person on Twin Sharing Basis 37,049.00
Cost per person on Twin Sharing Basis ( 4 Pax) 32,449.00
On Triple Sharing 30,599.00
Child (5 - 12 Yrs) with extra bed (or mattress) 17,599.00
Child (5 - 12 Yrs) with no bed (or mattress) 10,849.00
Per person on Single Occupancy with family 54,799.00
On Single Occupancy 73,149.00

 

HOTEL

 

Economy    
City Hotel No. of Nights
Kochi Millennium Continental/ Cochin Seaport Hotel or similar 1
Munnar Green Ridge Holiday Home /Misty Mountain Resort or similar 2
Thekkady Peppervine Hotel/ Silver Crest or similar 1
Alleppey ATDC Houseboat/Aquaserene Houseboat or similar 1
Kumarakom Manor Backwater Resort / Royal Riviera Hotels and Resorts or similar 1
     
Standard    
City Hotel No. of Nights
Kochi The Dunes / Hotel Abad Plaza or similar 1
Munnar Deshadan Mountain Resort / Abad Copper Castle Resort/Grand Plaza or similar 2
Thekkady Spice Grove Hotels And Resorts / Holiday Vista Luxury Hotel /Abad Green Forest or similar 1
Alleppey Variant Houseboat /Soma Houseboat or similar 1
Kumarakom Abad Whispering Palms / Lakesong Resort or similar 1
     
Deluxe    
City Hotel No. of Nights
Kochi Casino Hotel /Dream Cochin or similar 1
Munnar Eastend Munnar /Devonshire Greens or similar 2
Thekkady Poetree Sarovar Portico / Oxygen Resorts or similar 1
Alleppey Lakes And Lagoons Houseboat or similar 1
Kumarakom Backwater Ripples / Royal Grove or similar 1
     
Premium    
City Hotel No. of Nights
Kochi Crowne Plaza Kochi / Le Meridien or similar 1
Munnar Chandys Windy Woods 5 Star Resort or similar 2
Thekkady Greenwoods or similar 1
Alleppey Punnamada Houseboat or similar 1
Kumarakom Coconut Lagoon / The Zuri Kumarakom Kerala Resort And Spa or similar 1

 

Note

 

  • Maqlaim Tours and Travels' Domestic Terms and Conditions Apply
  • Shopping would be on your own expenses
  • Please contact our Sales Staff to give you the best of flight deals
  • Do carry comfortable walking shoes
  • All sightseeing is subject to weather-conditions and political conditions at the destination
  • Stay in houseboat includes all meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
  • Houseboat air-conditioner will work only from 9pm to 6am for Economy and Standard Categories and 24 hours for Deluxe and Premium Categories
  • Pick-up for houseboat will be from respective houseboat jetty point.
  • All the prices are for Indian nationals only, unless specified
  • The hotel confirmed will be as per the itinerary or an alternate hotel of similar category
  • Tata Tea Museum is closed on Mondays and the Synagogue in Kochi is closed on Saturdays and Jewish Holidays.
  • For Travel Insurance, included in our package, cost is valid for the age up to 70 only. For the age-group beyond 70 years, rules, terms and conditions of the insurance company will apply. The same needs to be checked on case-to-case basis with the insurance company.
  • It is mandatory to carry a valid photo identity card (Passport / Driving License / Voter ID card).
Price Includes
Accommodation In The Hotels Listed or similar hotels
Transportation - Entire round-trip Ex. Kochi by an AC Indigo (2 - 3 adults) or AC Innova (4 - 6 adults) or similar for all categories as per the itinerary. Vehicle's availability is as per the itinerary and not on disposal basis. Please Note - AC will work only in the plains and will be switched-off during hill drives.
Meals - Daily Buffet Breakfast as per the itinerary. Stay in Houseboat includes all meals
Toll, Parking, Drivers' Fees, Inter-state Tax etc.
All prevailing taxes like Luxury Taxes, Service Taxes and Expenditure Taxes wherever applicable
Price Excludes
Any transport To / From Kochi
Air, Train or Bus Fare From/To your original destination, unless specified
Lunch and Dinner
Entry Tickets, Permit Fees, Boat/ Ferry Tickets etc. at various places of sightseeing
Any rides, safaris, boating charges, additional sightseeing tours other than the mentioned in Include Column
With any increase in fuel cost, government taxes, entrance fees, intra-&-interstate taxes etc,, the tour price will be amended in accordance.
Entrance Fees and Guide Charges, unless specified under inclusions
Personal expenses like Telephone, Fax, Internet, Laundry etc.
5 % Govt. Service Tax

Travel Styles

Cultural
Nature & Adventure
Marine
Independent
Activities
Festival & Events
Special Interest
Itinerary

Arrival at Kochi Airport in Ernakulam District or Ernakulam Railway Junction! You will be received by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Later, start your day by visiting iconic symbol of Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets! Chinese Fishing Nets are fishing nets that are fixed land-installations for fishing. While commonly known as Chinese Fishing Nets in India, the more formal name for such nets is Shore-operated Lift Nets. Then visit St. Francis Church at Fort Kochi! Originally built in 1503, It is one of the oldest European churches in India and has historical significance, depicting glimpses of past from European colonial times in the sub-continent. Located close to the renowned St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica in Fort Kochi serves as the cathedral church of the Diocese of Cochin, the second oldest Diocese of India. Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica is one of the eight Basilicas in India. Then move to visit Jewish Synagogue! More popularly known as the Paradesi Synagogue, this synagogue was built in the Mattancherry area of Cochin in 1568 to better-serve the Jewish community. The building has been constructed with European, Chinese, Middle Eastern and Indian designs. Later, go to Dutch Palace! The Mattancherry Palace, also known as Dutch Palace, has long and spacious halls and arches, with the ground floor carrying the ladies' room with a staircase to the kanithalam room. The square-shaped coronation hall, royal bed chamber, dining hall, assembly hall and the staircase room are situated on the upstairs. Overnight Stay at Kochi (Meals on your own)

Arrival at Kochi

This morning be on your way to Munnar! One of the most scenic journeys in Kerala is the one from Kochi to Munnar. As you wind your way up this picturesque hill station, you can enjoy some of the best scenery that Kerala has to offer, like rolling hills, forests, spice plantations, wildlife and waterfalls. Situated between Neriamangalam and Adimali, Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls in Munnar are often mentioned together due to their nearness to each other. After arriving at Munnar, make a check-in to the hotel! Later visit Tata Tea Museum And Tea Estates! Overnight Stay at Munnar

On to Munnar (127 kms / 4-hr drive)

Today get ready for full day sightseeing of Munnar! After Breakfast, go to Blossom Park! Spread over around 16 acres, Blossom Park is located at a short distance of 3 kms from Munnar. The park is situated close to Pallivasal Hydro Electric Project. The rare species of flowers make this place worth visiting. Located at a distance of 6 kms from Munnar, Pothamedu View Point is full of tea, coffee and cardamom plantations. Pothamedu is covered with hills and green mountains. Trekkers and hikers love this place. Located at a height of 1700 m above the sea-level, Top Station is the highest point in Munnar. Located on Kannan Devan Hills, one can view the tea valleys, rare species of Neelakurinji plants from Top Station. Views of the Western Ghats and the valley of Theni from the Top Station are just out of the world. Roughly 15 kms from Munnar, Echo Point is known for echoing voices from the nearby mountains. You should go to Echo Point, while making the trip to Top Station, Known as a home of rare species of Nilgiri Tahr, Rajamalai or Eravikulam National Park is located at a distance of 15 kms from Munnar. Eravikulam National Park has number of species of sambar deer, jackals, Indian bisons and a variety of mongoose. It has also been declared as the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located at a height of 2695 m, Anamudi Peak is the highest peak in South India. Anamudi Peak is situated inside the Eravikulam National Park. Carmelagiri Elephant Park is located about 5 kms away from Munnar. The elephant safari takes you through the lush forests and beautiful valleys that bring in an exciting experience. Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of 18 wildlife sanctuaries among the protected areas of Kerala. It is known for being the only rehabilitation centre for the Indian star tortoise in India. Devikulam is a wonderful picnic spot located 8 kms away from Munnar. The nearby Sita Devi Lake is frequented by visitors throughout the year. Situated at a distance of around 25 kms from Munnar, Kundala Lake is one of the best sightseeing places in Munnar. You must take a Kashmiri-style Shikara boat-ride at Kundala Lake. Located at a distance of 12 kms from Munnar, Mattupetty Dam is known for its beauty and weather. Visitors can enjoy a boat-ride in the lake of dam and also get involved in various activities. Overnight Stay at Munnar

Munnar

After Breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed for Thekkady! After reaching Thekkady, check in to the hotel! Take rest and later go to Kumily, located 4 kms from Thekkady, hidden away from the bustling tourist activities and extremely famous for spice and tea plantations! You can enjoy Martial Art/Kathakali Dance at Mudra Cultural Centre on your own expenses. Overnight Stay at Thekkady Breakfast & Dinner

Munnar – Thekkady (almost 100 kms- nearly 3-hr drive)

Today morning after Breakfast, visit Periyar National Park! It is one of the most bio-diverse regions in the world and one of the best-protected reserve areas in India. The park is a natural habitat for royal tigers and majestic elephants, apart from other reptiles, fishes and birds. The placid lake, located near the Periyar National Park, namely Periyar Lake is a famous tourist spot. You can go for boating and enjoy the serene beauty of the surroundings. You might see herds of elephants bathing on the lakeside. You can do hiking and rafting through some of the richest forest tracts of Periyar Tiger Reserve. During the Bamboo Rafting, you can catch a quick glimpse of the magnificent wildlife that thrives in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Later, hit the road for Alleppey! Alleppey, also known as 'Venice of the East', is known for its scenic charms and lovely natural aura. The tranquil beach life, the scenic sunset of Alappuzha beach, the lovely food and the fresh air makes Alleppey a heavenly place. Check-in to your houseboat! Holidaying in houseboats, floating over Kerala backwaters of Alleppey is like relishing life in completeness. Overnight Stay at Alleppey

Thekkady – Kumarakom/Alleppey (nearly 140 kms-nearly 4-hr drive)

Today after Breakfast, go to Vembanad Lake, India's one of the largest and longest lakes in Kottayam District! This is also called Punnamada. It is regarded as one of the most beautiful places in Kerala. Later, go for a village walk! Later, visit Kottayam city which is nearly 1.30 hr-drive! Splurge on some famous silk sarees! Come back and later in the evening, explore Ayurvedic Centres! Kumarakom is dotted with ayurvedic centres that provide treatments at reasonable prices. Alleppey offers a rich cultural heritage deeply rooted in Kerala's vibrant arts scene. You can relish shows of Kathakali Dance and Kalaripayattu, an Indian martial art that originated in Kerala. Overnight Stay at Kumarakom

Kumarakom/Alleppey

Today, be on your way to Kochi! You're dropped off at Kochi Airport in Ernakulam District or Ernakulam Railway Junction for your onward journey.

Departure to Kochi (nearly 50 kms / 1.5-hr drive)
Location
FAQs

Day 1 You're received at Kochi Airport in Ernakulam District or Ernakulam Railway Junction by our representative and transferred to your hotel.

Today, you'll be departing from Kumarakom for Kochi. You're dropped off at Kochi Airport in Ernakulam District or Ernakulam Railway Junction for your onward journey.

Transfers: Return Airport / Railway Station Transfer

This Tour has an Age Range of 12-70 years old, this means children under the age of 12 will not be eligible to participate in this Tour. However, if you're over 70 years, please contact us as you may be eligible to join the tour if you fill our Adventures Self-Assessment Form!

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