Family Holiday Tour

February 10th, 2011 @ Kerala

KERALA FAMILY HOLIDAYS 02 – 07 Nights & 08 Days
Cochin > Munnar > Thekkady > Houseboat > Poovar > Trivandrum drop

Day 01 – Cochin

You are greeted on arrival at Kochi International Airport/Railway station by The Travel Planners representative and thereafter transfer to Hotel. Afternoon you can go for the sightseeing of Cochin. Here you can see the St Francis Church, the oldest Church in India, 500 year old Portuguese Houses, Chinese fishing nets, 16th century Synagogue, Jew Town and Mattancherry Palace, built by Portuguese, this Palace contains some of India’s most beautiful murals. Evening go for shopping. Overnight at Hotel Wyte Fort – Standard Room.Day 02 – Munnar Morning drive to Munnar covering a distance of 130 kms / 4 hrs enroute visit Cheyyappara Waterfalls. On the way to Munnar you can see tea gardens spread like a green carpet over hundreds of kilometers, lush green hills, a place so difficult to describe, very low population too far from pollution, most of the area covered by Tata tea. On arrival check into the hotel. Overnight in  Deshadan Resort – Standard Cottage.Day 03 – Munnar sightseeing

Morning sightseeing in Munnar which includes Raja Malai, a top peak of Munnar where you may see Neel Thar (mountain goats), Pothamedu, Mattupetty, Eco-Point etc. You can also enjoy boating in the Lake (optional). Overnight stay in Deshadan Resort – Standard Cottage.

Day 04 – Thekkady

Morning drive to Thekkady covering a distance of 110 kms / 3.5 hrs through cardamom hills. Check into the Resort. After lunch visit spice plantation like cardamom, Pepper, Coffee, and tea estate etc… On way back to hotel you could stop at the local market and pick up some fragrant spices. Overnight at Tree Top Resort – Deluxe Room.Day 05 - Houseboat (Backwater Place) – Cruise from Kumarakom to Alleppey Morning proceed to Kumarakom (125 kms / 04 hrs) which has a panoramic backwater stretches, lush paddy fields, highlands. On arrival check into a Traditional Houseboat of Kerala Style and cruise through the backwaters is the fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of backwaters. Stay overnight in Houseboat – Deluxe A/cDay 06 – Poovar – Trivandrum Today morning after breakfast drive to Poovar (Trivandrum). On arrival check in to the Resort. Evening free to relax at the Beach. Overnight stay at Poovar Island Resort – Land Cottage.Day 07 – Poovar – Trivandrum Today morning after breakfast you can go for the sightseeing of Trivandrum [The Capital of Kerala]. Here you can see the 260 year old Sri Padmanabha Swami Temple, covers an area of 2400 sq Km, Puthan Maliga Palace Museum [200 year old Palace of the Travancore Maharaja's], Napier Museum [Which has an electric display of bronzes, temple carts, Ivory carvings etc..] and Sri Chitra Art Gallery. Evening relax at Resort and Overnight at Poovar Island Resort – Land Cottage.Day 08 – Departure Morning after breakfast departure transfer to Trivandrum Airport.

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Duration : 8 Nights/ 9 days
Destinations Covered : 1 night Kanyakumari +2 Nights Kovalam, , 1 Night Kumarakom, 1 Night houseboat, 1 Night Periyar, 2 Nights Munnar.
Tour Cost for 2 Adults- in INR

***. The above cost is not valid from 15Dec to 10 Jan

Costs of Children (between 5 and 12 yrs)
Child above 5 yrs without extra bed15% of theabovecost. Child with extra bed20% of the abovecost
Tours in keralaincludes: Note : In case of A/c not working due to any technical faults difference between A/c and Non A/c Charges will be refundedCost does not include
Any transportation which is not mentioned in the itinerary Lunch/Dinner at hotels ,Room service , Telephone calls laundry Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine, mineralwater, telephone charges, guide charges, boating charges, entrance fees and all items of personal nature
Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.Tours in kerala Itinerary

Day: 01:Kanyakumari
Tours in kerala starts on arrival in Trivandrum airport or Railway station, you will be greeted by our representative and we will transfer you to Kanyakumari (100 KM/ 3 hrs). Kanyakumari makes place in the minds of the visitors for its breathtaking sunrise and sunset. It is the ‘sanghamam’ of three ocean bodies and offers the view of charming natural, religious and historic points. Visit: Gandhi Memorial, Vivekananda Rock, Devikanya temple and return back to Hotel after seeing the sunset from the southern tip of India. Overnight stay is at Hotel.

Day: 02: Kanyakumari - Kovalam
After viewing sunrise in the early morning and after breakfast we will transfer you to Kovalam (90 Kms / 2 hrs Hrs). Enroute go for a visit to Padmanabhapuram palace. Kovalam beaches are beautiful and are natural. On arrival at Kovalam, check into Hotel. Enjoy with the Arabian waves touching your soul. Overnight stay is in Kovalam.

Day: 03: Kovalam -Trivandrum-Kovalm
AM: 0900 Hrs After breakfast you will experience a tour around Trivandrum:The Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika Museum, and Sri Padmanabha Temple. At afternoon you are transferee to the famous Kovalam Beachand you can relex your mind and body there., Overnight stay facility willprovided at Hotel in Kovalam.

Day: 04:Kovalm - Kumarakom
At 0900 A.m Hrsafter breakfast check out from Hotel and we drive to Kumarakom (175 Kms / 5Hrs). On arrival at Kumarakom visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and later checkin at hotel in Kumarakom  in the evening, You can relax your mind and body near the beautiful Vembanadu Lake,or go for Sun set cruise ride wich is a optional task.

Day: 05: Kumarakom- Houseboat
After breakfast checks out from Hotel and wedrive you to Alleppey which is famous for its beautiful backwaters. On arrival,board the houseboat which is also known as Kettuvallams, from the jetty. Rest of the day at leisure on the House Boat which is world tourist attraction. Sit back and relaxwhile the boat cruises through the narrow serene backwater canals of Kumarakom& Alleppey. We can see here in breathing green, the village slumbers by theVembanad Lake. On cruise scenery flashes up vividcontrasts of lush green and deep blues. As the boat glider along the gorgeousgreen of the fringed palms the ripples in the blue water blend in to littlewavelets. Lunch, Evening Tea/ Coffee with snacks, dinner all are provided inside the houseboat. Overnight stay will provide on House Boat.

Day 06: Houseboat- Periyar (Thekkady)
After breakfast enjoys a small cruise through the lake. Later at 0900 Hrs, boat arrives at Alleppey finishing point jetty. On arrival check out from houseboat and we drive through the surface to Periyar (Thekkady) 140 km 4 hrs. Thekkady is the place of famous Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary and which offers green forests, grass lands and various speciesof wild animals. On arrival at Thekkady, check into Hotel. Relax in the resort. In the afternoon enjoy the mind blowing view of calm and crystal clear Periyar Lake. Later go for spice plantation tour (optional). Overnight stay is at Hotel.

Day 07: Periyar -Munnar
After breakfast, check out from Hotel and we move towards Munnar (120 Kms / 4 Hrs)
Munnar is a picturesque hill station where the earth is dressed in green. Munnar is blessed with emerald green forests and tea plantations, small springs, small cascades, lakes and various species of wild animals. On arrival at Munnar, check into Hotel. Afternoon is for relaxation. Overnight stay is in Hotel.

Day: 08: Munnar
After breakfast we take you for a visit to the breathtaking attractions of Munnar - covering - Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai, Eravikulam Wildlife sanctuary & Tea Plantation. You will be back to the hotel with the ever shining memories of Munnar. Overnight stay is in Hotel.

Day 09: Munnar- Kochi Deprture
After breakfast check out from the hotel and we transfer you to airport/Railway station at Kochi( 140 Km /4 hrs).Back to your home with everlasting memories of the tour. End of Tours in Kerala.

Details of Cancellation Charges
If booking Cancelled before
15 days –5 % of the tour cost7 days -10 % of the tour cost2 days -25 % of the tour costLess than 2 days – 100 % of the tour cost

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