SPICY KERALA
14 Nights/ 15 Days
Kochi - Munnar - Periyar - Teekoy - Kumarakom - Houseboat Cruise - Alappuzha - Cherai
14 Nights/ 15 Days
Kochi - Munnar - Periyar - Teekoy - Kumarakom - Houseboat Cruise - Alappuzha - Cherai
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Day1 - Kochi You are picked up from the airport / railway station or from any location in Cochin by the representative of Halo for your journey in Kerala.Like a bashful bride, she blushes when you call here the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’. She offers an enchanting vista of old Kerala, along with mementos of her European guests. After relaxation takes a harbour cruise to explore the Cochin backwaters and harbour.The backwaters are fed by perineal rivers and streams and opens out into the sea. In the evening visit Kathakali center to witness Kathakali dance presentation. Overnight at the hotel in Cochin. |
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Day2- Kochi Day for sightseeing in Cochin Fort Kochi, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jew Town, Old spice market, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica and Chinese fishing net. Overnight at the hotel in Kochi. Day3 - Kochi - Munnar Get ready after breakfast for your morning drive to Munnar, where sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make it a unique experience. Check in to your resort and get ready for the special trip to Pothamedu for an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. The breath taking scenery here is ideal for trekking and long mountain walks. Return to your resort in the evening. |
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Day4 - Munnar Munnar gets its name from the Malayalam and Tamil phrases for ‘three rivers’ - as the town is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams, at a height of 5,250 ft above sea level. This morning after breakfast, visit Mattupetty famous for its highly specialized dairy farm, the Indo-Swiss live stock project. Proceed to Mattupetty lake and dam, which is a very beautiful picnic spot. You could enjoy boating in the lake and view mountains and landscapes from afar. Onwards proceed to Echo point famous for the natural echo phenomenon and then to Top Station offering marvelous views of Munnar valley below. Return to the resort and enjoy the facilities at your resort. |
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Day5 - Munnar Munnar is cradled in a valley hemmed in by hills. Many of its attractions are to be found on its outskirts, within a radius of 10 to 40 km from the town. Say hello to the Nilgiri Tahr.Half the world population of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr lives in the Eravikulam National Park at Munnar.Friendly as they are, you can pat them or pose for pictures with them. So meet them and have plenty to brag about back home. Then you will drive down to the state -owned sandal plantation at Maryoor. The location of the sanctuary offers the unique advantage of watching its fascinating wildlife at close quarters from the road without venturing deep into the jungle. Return to your resort in the evening. Overnight stay at Munnar. Day 6 - Munnar Drive to Athukad waterfall.Locaed deep in a valley 8 km from Munnar,just off the Kochi Road, is one of Munnar’s major lures - the Athukad Falls, which becomes a roaring, untamed cascade when the monsoon peaks in July - August. Overnight stay at Munnar. |
Day 7 - Munnar - Periyar Get ready after breakfast for your morning drive to Periyar nestled in spice and rubber plantations. Known to be Kerala’s pride and testimony to nature’s splendor, Periyar has a lot to offer in terms of wildlife. Periyar is famous for its rare habitat of birds and animals and is one of the most popular destinations for nature lovers. Check in to your resort and get ready for your trip to cardamom hills where you could have a closer look at the spice plantations. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the places where the chances are pretty high that you will spot an elephant in the wild at close quarters and from the safe confines of a boat. Rest of the day at leisure. |
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Day 8 - Periyar After breakfast, we enter the Periyar wild life sanctuary. Lying close to the plantations, in the rich jungles of Periyar in Thekkady is one of the world’s most fascinating nature wildlife reserves. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charms of the park. The greatest attractions of Periyar, however, are the herds of wild elephants that come down to play in the lake. The day is free for you to explore the sanctuary and surrounding area to your heart’s content. Overnight stay at Periyar. Periyar ? Teekoy Day 9 -Periyar - Teekoy Travel by road to Vanilla County is special to those who would like a holiday to wish away their worries & relax in the solitude of the mountains. The green canopy & the gurgling streams that spout from these mountains act as a salve to the tired mind and bodies. What is more, the friendly village will receive you with open arms and make it a truly remarkable holiday. The excellent cuisine carefully prepared in the Syrian Christian style using the locally grown spices is a treat waiting for you! Vanilla County also offers many other activities to those who come here: 1) Spice garden Visit. 2) Visit nearby Ashram (a meditation centre). 3) Trekking through the nearby mountains. 4) Bathing in the mountain streams 5) Possibility of seeing elephants at work. Day 10 - Teekoy Spend entire day at Vanilla County to explore the village life. Day 11 - Periyar - Kumarakom After breakfast check out and drive to Kumarakom.Kumarakom is a sleepy little village tucked away from the din and bustle of city life. The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is an Ornithologist's paradise and a favorite haunt of migrating birds like Siberian stork,darter,heron and teal to name a few. Overnight stay at Kumarakom.
Day 13 - Alappuzha Breakfast on board. Disembark at Alappuzha.70 Kms from Cochin, this unique backwater destination situated on the banks of the Vembanad lake is considered as gateway to the backwater of Kuttanad, the granary of Kerala.Overnight stay at Alappuzha. Day 13 - Alappuzha - Cherai After breakfast travel by road to Cherai Beach. This lovely beach bordering Vypeen Island is ideal for swimming. A typical Kerala village with paddy fields and coconut groves nearby is an added attraction. Overnight stay at hotel in Cherai Beach. Day 13 - Cherai - Airport After breakfast transfer to Kochi airport. On departure the tour concludes with happy memories. Tour Concludes. Suggested Hotels
Tour Includes : - Hotel Accommodation in above star hotels/resorts on twin sharing basis. - All transfers to or from hotels, city tours, excursions, drives by A/c car. - All toll, driver’s batta and taxes. - Daily breakfast. - All meals during the houseboat cruise. - Boat ride at Periyar. - Kathakali Dance presentation at Kochi. - Meet and Assist services. - Valid from 1st of April, 2010 to 31st of March, 2011 except from 15th of December, 2010 to 15th of January, 2011. - All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in all hotels and Expenditure tax wherever applicable. - Service Tax of 4.99 % as per Govt.rules. Tour do not include - Rates are not valid in between 15th of December, 2010 and 15th of January, 2011. - Any Air/train fares. - Personal expenses like telephone, fax, internet, laundry. - Entry ticket, permit fees, boat/ferry ticket, camera ticket at various places of sight seeing. |
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DESTINATIONS
Kerala offers the traveller a throng of choices, from famous beaches to big metropolises to quiet secluded islands. The beauty of it says it all, you don't need to spend a lot of time or
money - the places we have selected can be just a weekend getaway to soothe those
tensed nerves.
Kerala offers the traveller a throng of choices, from famous beaches to big metropolises to quiet secluded islands. The beauty of it says it all, you don't need to spend a lot of time or
money - the places we have selected can be just a weekend getaway to soothe those
tensed nerves.
