9 Days / 8 Nights

Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Alleppey - Kovalam

Tour Itinerary:-

Day 1 : Cochin (arrival)
Arrival at Cochin Airport and transfer to hotel . Check in at Hotel . Overnight at hotel.

Day 2 : Cochin
After breakfast proceed for Sightseeing, Cochin, the commercial hub of Kerala, is a town of great historical importance. It has a fine natural harbour around which the city has grown. The Fort Cochin area, where the Portuguese settled in the 16th century, has been declared as Heritage Zone. Places Of Interest: Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St.francis Church, Bolghatty, Gunda and Willingdon Islands, Kerala History Museum, Hill Palace Museum, Parishath Taamburan Museum, Chinese Fishing Nets, Santacruz Cathedral (basilica).over night stay at Hotel

Day 3 : Cochin - Munnar (150 Km/ 04 Hrs)
Arrival at Cochin and transfer to Munnar. Munnar is 1800 mts above sea level and also the home of South India's highest peak (anamudi-2695 mts). On the way to Munnar visit Vaplara, Cheeyappara waterfalls and Tea Plantations. Upon arrival at Munnar transfer to Hotel. Check in at Hotel. Afternoon visit Rajamala (eravikulam National Park - open as per the directions by the forest authorities ), the best place to see Nilgiri Tahr (hermitragus Hilarious)- the mountain goat of South India. You may visit the Tea Museum surrounded by tea Gardens- the only Museum of its kind; which illustrates the timeworn method of Tea production. Evening have a short visit at Munnar town. Overnight stay at Munnar

Day 4 : Munnar
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Munnar. Mattupetty dam, Echo Point, Kundala Dam, Pothenmedu View Point, Blossom Park etc are some of the highlights of the sightseeing. Shopping & overnight stay at Munnar

Day 5 : Munnar – Thekkady
Morning have breakfast at resort later check out resort and drive to Thekkady. Thekkady is a world famous wildlife sanctuary and it is also called as Periyar. On arrival check in Hotel Afternoon proceed for a game viewing cruise on the Periyar Lake. Here you will be able to see a large variety of wildlife, which include elephants, monkeys, deer, wild boar etc evening you can take a Elephant ride at Periyar wild life and rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 6 : Thekkady - Alleppey (houseboat)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to houseboat . Around 1200 hrs check in at the Houseboat and start your cruise through the rich and splendid backwater. Just relax at the deluxe houseboat. It will be a unique and exclusive experience in your lifetime. You will be cruising along the village sides and paddy fields witnessing the core life of the Kerala villages for the whole day. The house boat is fully furnished with bedrooms and a kitchen. Dinner and overnight at the houseboat.

Day 7 : Alleppey – Kovalam
Alleppey - Kovalam - After breakfast check out from the hotel / houseboat and transfer to Kovalam. Check in at Hotel. Kovalam is an evergreen and pleasant climatic beach resort. Kovalam is a dreamland for tourists all over the world. With high rock promontory and a calm bay of blue waters, this beach paradise creates a unique aquarelle on moonlit nights. Kovalam was brought to the public eye by the Maharaja of Travancore. Over the past three decades, the place has been well developed, and now figures prominently on the world tourism map. The warm and clean atmosphere by the coconut trees and the white sandbed are perfect for relaxing holidays, as the seabreeze gently plays with the waves. Relax at the hotel and overnight stay

Day 8 : Kovalam- Trivandrum –kovalam
After breakfast proceed for Sightseeing. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9 : Kovalam - Trivandrum (tour Ends)
Morning have breakfast at resort later check out Hotel and drive to Airport / Railway Station for departure

Hotel To be Used:-
Cochin    Ima House
Munnar    The Club Munnar
Thekkady    Spice Valley
Alleppey    Ac Deluxe Houseboat
Kovalam    Treasure Cove Country Spa

Package Inclusion:- -                            

•  Accommodation On Twin Sharing Basis.
• Meal Plan Will Be On Cp (room + Breakfast).
• All Transfers And Sightseeing By Ac Vehicle As Per The Itinerary From 08.00 Am To 07.00 Pm.
• All Toll, Parking Fee, Driver Bata & Fuel Cost.

Package Excludes

• Meals Not Mentioned In The Itinerary.
• Entry Fees To Monuments And Palaces.
• Anything Not Mentioned In The Inclusions.
• Porterage At Hotels And Airports, Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Liquors, Wine, Etc.
• All Items Of Personal Nature.
• Any Cost Arising Due To Natural Calamities Like Landslides, Roadblocks, Etc.
• Any Increase In Taxes Or Fuel Leading To An Increase In Surface Transport.
• Ayurveda Charges.
• Only Non Ac Rooms Are Provided In Munnar And Thekkady As They Are Hill Stations.
• Mandatory X- Mas / New Year Eve Supplementary Charges , That Should Be Paid By The Guest Directly To The Hotels Concerned.

AC DELUXE HOUSEBOAT
Check in Time: 12 noon and Checkout 09 AM
Houseboats are for Exclusive usage and not shared
Houseboats are accompanied by navigator and cook
Meal plan - start with Lunch and ends with Breakfast (Typical Kerala Cuisine ,if you require any other cuisine inform us in advance)
6 PM till 8 AM Houseboat will be stationed , and cruise will start again from 8AM .
AC Houseboats - AC is operational only from 8 PM to 6AM .( if you require 24 hour AC, it will be charged extra )

PREMIUM HOUSEBOAT
Check in Time: 12 noon and Checkout 09 AM
Houseboats are for Exclusive usage and not shared
Houseboats are accompanied by navigator and cook
Meal plan - start with Lunch and ends with Breakfast (Typical Kerala Cuisine ,if you require any other cuisine inform us in advance)
6 PM till 8 AM Houseboat will be stationed , and cruise will start again from 8AM .
AC Houseboats - AC is operational only from 8 PM to 6AM .( if you require 24 hour AC, it will be charged extra )

Notes:-

• PLEASE NOTE STANDARD CHECK IN TIME IS 1300 HRS & CHECK OUT TIME IS 1000 HRS.
• HOTEL CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT POLICY
• Please carry a valid identity proof (Passport, Driver's License PAN Card etc.) as they are required during check in.
• You are requested to provide the hard copies of the hotel vouchers at the time of Check in
• Check-In time is 12:00/1400 hours and the Check-Out time is 10:00/1200 hours. Early arrival and late departure are subject to availability of rooms.

Reservation Policy:
1.-Confirmation of Hotel Rooms / House boat is subject to the availability.
2.-Confirmation of the Packages is subject to receipt of 100% payment i.e..., 50 % of the payment as advance & balance on or before arrival.

Cancellation Policy:
1.-Cancellation within 30 Days prior to the arrival date of the tour packages / Hotel Booking / Transportation: No retention charge.
2.-Cancellation within 15 Days prior to the arrival date of the tour packages / Hotel Booking / Transportation :50 % retention
3.-Cancellation within 10 Days prior to the arrival date of the tour packages / Hotel Booking / Transportation or Non Utilization of the same : 100 % Retention.
4.-There will be no retention charges for Hotel Bookings/Transportation if cancellation is done within 40 days prior to arrival of guests. After that 100% retention . This Cancellation Policy will be applicable only during Diwali and Christmas Periods for the groups.

Terms & Conditions
1.-The above itinerary is suggested Tour Plan. The Company is responsible for only those services which are charged from the guest. All other services which are not paid by the guest to the Company are Suggested services and Company is nowhere bound to provide that service or pay the cost for the same.
2.-Check in and Checkout Timing of the Hotel will be according to the timing of the respective Hotels.
3.-Company is not responsible for compensating any loss or additional cost incurred by the guest while taking the tour.
4.-Company is not responsible, nor liable for any damage, loss or injury caused to any passenger while taking the tour.
5.-Dollar rates are applicable only to Foreign nationals & Indians possessing foreign passports, while the INR package rates will be applicable to Indian nationals.
6.-All the disputes are subject to Ernakulum Jurisdiction only.
7.-Any Claim related to the Package must be brought to the notice of the Company within a week.
8.-If the Company is unable to provide accommodations at the booked hotels due to natural or unavoidable circumstances that interrupt the expected course of events, the clients will be provided with