Essential Kerala
Overview
Itinerary
Welcome to God’s Own Country! Upon your arrival at the Cochin International Airport, you will be warmly greeted and you will be driven to Munnar the Nature Lover’s Paradise also known as ‘Kashmir of South India’. Enroute visit Cheeyappara & Valara waterfalls and Karadipara View Point. Also you can enjoy Spice plantations, Rubber Plantations, Pineapple garden etc. Then check-in into the hotel and rest of the day at leisure, Overnight at Munnar.
Munnar has something special for everyone. The tea gardens are a part of any Munnar itinerary. Watch various steps of tea production in the tea factories right from plucking leaves to sorting, drying and grinding them. Rajamalai Wildlife Sanctuary — Around is 17 km from Munnar, the Sanctuary lodges deer, bison and elephants. You can opt for trekking in this sanctuary. Next, visit to Eravikulam National Park (open as per the directions by the forest authorities), sheltering endangered Nilgiri tahrs, which are seen only in Munnar and some isolated pockets along the Nilgiri biosphere. Mattupetty Lake, a man-made lake formed by a small hydro electricity dam is another popular tourist spot in Munnar. Tucked in steep slopes and thick woods, the dam draws a lot of tourists. Overnight in Munnar.
After breakfast checkout from hotel and drive to Thekkady also known as Periyar. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the world's most fascinating natural wildlife reserves. Enroute visit Gap Road, Anayirangal Dam, Spice Plantations etc. Arrive and check in to the hotel. Afternoon boating (on own) at man made lake and this is the only wildlife sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close from the safety of a boat on the lake. The probable animals to watch are Bison, Gaur, Wild Elephants, Sambhar and a wide variety of birds. Evening free for shopping. Overnight in Thekkady.
After the breakfast at the Thekkady hotel/resort, you will be checked-out and driven towards Alleppey, the Backwater Destination of Kerala. Also known as the ‘Venice of the East’. Take a cruise (Optional – Own Cost) through the backwater. You will be cruising along the village sides and paddy fields witnessing the core life of the Kerala villages. It will be a unique and exclusive experience in your lifetime. Overnight stay at Alleppey.
Morning after breakfast proceed to Cochin Airport or railway station for onward journey.
Here ends the memorable Kerala Trip.
- Arrival assistance
- Welcome Drink on arrival at all the hotels
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis
- Meal plan will be on CP (Room + Breakfast) at all the hotels.
- All transfers and sightseeing (At disposal - As per the itinerary from 08.00 AM to
- 07.00 PM)
- All toll, Parking fee, Driver bata & Fuel cost.
- Air fare or Train tkts
- L & D
- GSTa
- Advance Booking Fee for Normal Period
- 30 days or more before Arrival: 50% of total cost
- 29-16 days before Arrival: 80% of total cost
- Less than 15 days before Arrival: 100% of total cost
- Advance Booking Fee for peak period (Pooja, Diwali, Christmas, New Year Period and long weekends)
- At the time of booking/confirmation : 50 % of total cost
- After 05 - 07 days of booking/confirmation: 50% of total cost
- Less than 15 days before departure: 100% of total cost.
- FOR BOOKINGS ABOVE 5 ROOMS, PAYMENT POLICY AS PER THE HOTEL POLICY.
- Package can be cancelled with written mail from the person making the booking. The Cancellation charges per person applicable are as per the published cancellation policy below:
- Minimum Cancellation (Processing Fees) is Rs. 2000.00 Per head Per Tour.
- 45 -30 Days prior to Tour Start Date 25% of full tour cost.
- 29 -20 Days prior to Tour Start Date 50% of full tour cost.
- 19 -10 Days prior to Tour Start Date 75% of full tour cost.
- 09- 00 Days / No show 100% of full tour cost.
- No refund for unused nights or early check out.
- The Hotel is not responsible for room cancellation for the cancellation of flight /ferry /cruise.
- The hotel is not responsible for cancellation of reservation due to any climatic changes.
- (Pooja, Diwali, Christmas, New Year Period and long weekends)
