Kerala – The Green Paradise Tour

February 7th, 2011 @ Kerala

Places Covered :  Cochin – Munnar – Thekkady /Periyar – Kumarakom – Kovalam – Trivandrum

Days: 6Nights / 7 Days

Day 01
On your arrival at the Cochin Airport our representative will receive you and take to the hotel. Spend the afternoon with local sightseeing in and around Cochin – the “Queen of Arabian Sea”, this is one of the finest natural harbors in the World and was one of the major centers for commerce and trade with British, Chinese, Portugese, Dutch, etc. Sightseeing attractions in Cochin include Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jewish Street, St. Francis Church and Chinese Fishing Nets. Overnight stay is arranged in Cochin.

Day 02
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Munnar (140 KM – 4 Hours drive), on arrival check into the hotel. Spend the day at leisure. Overnight stay is arranged in Munnar.

Day 03
Spend the day with local sightseeing. Situated at the confluence of three mountain streams – Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundale, Munnar is 1600 Meter above sea level. This hillstation was the summer resort of the British Raj.Local sightseeing of Munnar includes visit to Mattupetty Dam, Kundale Lake and Echo point. Afternoon proceed to Rajamalai were the rarest species of mountain goat, “Nilgiri Thars”, can be spotted. Overnight stay is arranged at Munnar.

Day 04
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Thekkady (200 km, 6 Hours drive), on arrival check into the hotel. Proceed for the sightseeing tour of Thekkady – one of the world’s most fascinating wild life reserves. The Periyar wild life sanctuary in Thekkady is spread across 777 sq km of which 360 sq km is thick ever green forest. Noted for its geomorphology, diversity of wild life and scenic beauty, the sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Optional activities like Boating at Periyar Lake, Spice Plantation visit, Bamboo Rafting, Trekking and Elephant Ride can be done at an extra cost. Overnight stay is arranged in Thekkady.

Day 05
After breakfast proceed for local sightseeing in and around Kumarakom – a tiny backwater hamlet perched on the western banks of the Vembanadu Lake. The stretch of backwater is spread over 900 sq. km. Choose a canoe, motor boat or a houseboat and devour the beauty of this backwater paradise at its best. Overnight stay is arranged in Kumarakom.

Day 06
After early breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Kovalam (180 KM – 04 hours drive), on arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon proceed for the sightseeing tour of Trivandrum – an ancient city with a tradition dating back to 1000 BC. This capital city of Kerala is a beautiful seaside metropolis built on seven hills. It is located on the west coast of India spreading over a total area of 2,192 sq.km. Sightseeing tour is comprehensive with the visits to Padmanabhaswami Temple, Srichitra Art Gallery, Napier Museum and Zoo. Overnight stay is arranged in Kovalam.

Day 07
After breakfast check out from the Hotel and drive to Trivandrum Airport (15 KM) for onward journey.

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Kerala Backwater Tour, Backwater Tours of Kerala, Ayurveda in Kerala

Duration : 6 Days / 5 Nights
Destinations Covered : Cochin, Chamundi Hill Ayurveda Resort, Kumarakom
1night Cochin + 3Nights Chamundi hill Ayurveda resort +1 Night Kumarakom
For Tour Cost contact our local Office
Costs of Children (between 5 and 12 yrs)
Child above 5 yrs without extra bed 15% of the above cost. Child with extra bed 20 % of the above cost
The above cost includes Transportation using A/C Car (Indica) as per the itinerary below, inclusive of fuel, parking Toll Driver allowanceAccommodation at all places on Twin Sharing basisAll Meals in Ayurveda resortAyurveda massage in Ayurveda resortDaily breakfastAll applicable Taxes The above cost does not includes 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, mineral water, telephone charges, guide charges, boating charges, entrance fees and all items of personal nature Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
Itinerary

Day: 01: Cochin
On arrival at Cochin airport / Ernakulam Railway station, you will be greeted by our representative and will transfer you to Hotel. PM: We take you for a half day sightseeing of Cochin, where you can enjoy the heritage monuments like The Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jews Street, St.Francis church, Chinese fishing net & the indo-Portuguese Museum. After the sight seen you will bring back to Hotel. Evening you can experience the famous ancient dace of karala the KATHA KALI dance which is aoptional task. That night stay at the hotel at Cochin.

Day: 02: Cochin- Chamundi Hill (Ayurveda)
On 2nd day after breakfast depart Cochin and transfer to Chamundi hill130 Km 4 Hrs), Check in at resort Lunch. On evening the famous Indian treatment Ayurveda Massage" abhyangam treatment" will make you fill your body and mind refresh. This is an ancient Indian treatment process where there is a gentle but firm whole body Ayurveda massage from head to toe using warm medicated oil. Oils are chosen by the Ayurveda expert according to the prakruti the ingredients for the Abhyanga body Massage are prepared together with soothing oils. The massage is done in a soft rhythmic way with one or two persons massaging at the same time for forty five to sixty minutes. Ladies are treated by a female therapists; gentlemen by male therapists.

Day: 03: Chamundi Hill palace
Abhyangam treatment will continue at  Ayurveda resort after breakfast. In the afternoon you can experience the green beauty of the neighboring Tea gardens, overnight will provided at Resort.

Day: 04: Chamundi Hill palace
Ayurveda resort after breakfast continue abhyangam treatment afternoon at leisure, overnight at Resort.

Day: 05: Chamundi hill palace - Kumarakom 0900 Hrs
After breakfast check out from Hotel and we drive down to Kumarakom. On arrival at Kumarakom visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and later check in 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: 06: Kumarakom- Departure
AM after breakfast and we transfer you to -Cochin airport. End of Tour / services

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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Kerala Package Tours, Tours to Kerala, Kerala Tour Packages, Kerala India

Tour Cost for 2 Adults- in INR

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

Kerala Package tours includes :

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 :
laundry, Telephone etc at hotel, personal Entry fee during sight seeing, boat charges at Munnar/Periyar or anything, which is not mentioned in the clause “cost includes”Kerala Package tours Itinerary

Day : 01 Kochi- Munnar
Our representative will come down to receive you on arrival at Cochin airport / Ernakulam Railway station, and will transfer you to Munnar (140 Kms / 04 Hrs). Throughout the journey enjoy beautiful streams small water falls, Rubber, Pepper cardamom and Tea plantations and thick forests, God has blessed his own country with incomparable beauty on arrival at Munnar check in to Hotel. Evening time spent at leisure. Overnight stay will be in the Hotel, Munnar.

Day: 02 Munnar
On day 2nd day after breakfast we take you for a full day sightseeing trip of Munnar –which will give you an un forgettable mental pleasure by covering - Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai – offering a spectacular view, Eravikulam Wildlife sanctuary, home of Nilgiry Thar( very rare mountain goat), considering the ecological faunal, floral, geo- morphological and zoological significant & Tea Plantation. Later return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day: 03 Periyar (Thekkady)
AM: 0900 Hrs checks out from Hotel after breakfast and move to Thekkady (120 kms / 4 Hrs). Check into Hotel at Thekkady. Thekkady is mainly known for its tea state.After refreshing go for a spice plantation Tour to see crops of cardamom cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estate (Optional) & after this you will taken to boating in the Periyar lake- its centre piece of Periyar Wildlife sanctuary also Periyar Tiger reserve, This is an man made lake of the height of 2000 ft, Hear you can experience the wildlife at the Periyar tiger reserve (Optional). Later return to hotel for overnight stay in hotel.

Day: 04: Periyar – Alleppey (Houseboat)
After breakfast checks out from Hotel and we drive you to Alleppey (145 KM /4 hrs) which is well known for its beautiful backwaters. On arrival, board the houseboat at 1230 hrs which is also known as Kettuvallams, from the jetty. Sit back and relax while the boat cruises through beautiful rivers and canals with palm trees, coconut trees, villages, paddy fields, churches etc. on either side. Experience the toddy outside. Enjoy the delicious and traditional Kerala food. Overnight stay is in houseboat.

Day: 05: Kochi Departure)
After breakfast, enjoy 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 to Kochi Airport/Railway Station. End of Kerala Package tours.

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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Kerala Holiday Tour, Kerala Holiday Tours Package, Budget Vacation Trip to Kerala, Tours to Kerala Houseboats

Duration : 6 Days / 5 Nights
Destinations Covered : 2 Nights Munnar + 1 Night Periyar, 1 Night Kumarakom ,1 Night Houseboat

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 bed 15% of the above cost. Child with extra bed 20 % of the above cost

Kerala Holiday tour includes : Note : In case of A/c not working due to any technical faults difference between A/c and Non A/c Charges will be refundedThe above cost does not includes 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, mineral water, telephone charges, guide charges, boating charges, entrance fees and all items of personal nature Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
Itinerary

Day: 01: Cochin - Munnar
Our representative will come down to receive you on arrival at Cochin airport / Ernakulam Railway station, and will transfer you to Munnar (140 Kms / 04 Hrs). Throughout the journey enjoy beautiful streams small water falls, Rubber, Pepper cardamom and Tea plantations and thick forests, God has blessed his own country with incomparable beauty on arrival at Munnar check in to Hotel. Evening time spent at leisure. Overnight stay will be provide in Hotel, Munnar.

Day: 02: Munnar
On day 2nd after breakfast we take you for a full day sightseeing trip of Munnar –which will give you an un forgettable mental pleasure by covering - Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai – offering a spectacular view, Eravikulam Wildlife sanctuary, home of Nilgiry Thar( very rare mountain goat), considering the ecological faunal, floral, geo- morphological and zoological significant & Tea Plantation. Later return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day: 03: Munnar - Periyar
AM: 0900 Hrs checks out from Hotel after breakfast and move to Thekkady (120 kms / 4 Hrs). Check into Hotel at Thekkady. Thekkady is mainly known for its tea state.After refreshing go for a spice plantation Tour to see crops of cardamom cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estate (Optional) & after this you will taken to boating in the Periyar lake- its centre piece of Periyar Wildlife sanctuary also Periyar Tiger reserve, This is an man made lake of the height of 2000 ft, Hear you can experience the wildlife at the Periyar tiger reserve (Optional). Later return to hotel for overnight stay in hotel.
Day: 04: Periyar - Kumarakom
On 4th day at 0900 A.M after breakfast checks out from Hotel and we drive down to Kumarakom (145 Kms / 4 Hrs). The lush green vegetation and the cool climate of this location attract a number of tourists to this place. On arrival at Kumarakom you will bring down to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and later check in at hotel, Evening go for Sunset cruise which is a optional task or enjoy the beauty of backwater with lovely views all around by just relaxing near Vembanadu Lake and overnight stay in hotel.

Day 05: Houseboat
Morning at leisure at resort you will transfer to the houseboat.The checks in timing is 1230 hrs. Rest of the day at leisure on the House Boat which is world tourist attraction. Sit back and relax while the boat cruises through the narrow serene backwater canals of Kumarakom & Alleppey and seen in breathing green, the village slumbers by the Vembanadu Lake. Houseboats are also known as Kettuvallams On cruise scenery flashes up vivid contrasts of lush green and deep blues. As the boat glider along the gorgeous green of the fringed palms the ripples in the blue water blend in to little wavelets. Lunch, Evening Tea/Coffee with snacks, dinner and Overnight.

Day 06 Departure
In the morning leisure on House Boat. Later at 0900 Hrs boat arrives at Alleppey finishing point jetty. On arrival check out from house boat after breakfast and we transfer you to Cochin - airport / Railway station. End ofTour / services.

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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Car Coach Rental in Kerala: Kerala Car Rentals, Car Hire Services Kerala India

Home » Car & Coach Rental Kerala Global Vision Tours Operate a reliable fleet of new cars , with unmatched services of efficient and Multilanguage speaking drivers with good knowledge of local tourist places and excels in their service to visitors of Gods own country.
Transport rate In Kerala

The cost inclusive of Fuel, Parking ,Toll, Driver Allowance etc.Service tax will be additional

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