Kerala Backwater Tour Package $575* / per person (onwards)

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kerala backwater tour


Tour Highlights:

  • Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days
  • Destinations : Cochin, Munnar, Periyar, Alleppey & Kovalam
  • Stay at Deluxe Houseboat
  • Kathakali Dance Show in Cochin
  • A little about "God's Own Country - Kerala" The small state of Kerala, which represents just 1% of the land mass, is considered to be one of India's most beautiful and highest literate state of India. It is a very rural state with most of the population living in villages but is culturally and scenically diverse. Kerala has two national parks, ten wildlife sanctuaries and two bird sanctuaries. Kerala occupies a long (550 km), narrow strip of land in the far south of India. Its coastline is on the Arabian Sea (part of the Indian Ocean) and its eastern border with the neighboring state of Tamil Nadu is the top of the majestic western Ghat mountains. The landscape varies from long golden beaches to cool hill stations and dense green jungle to bustling cities. Its unique feature is the 1,900km of palm fringed backwaters. The people of Kerala are warm and friendly and interaction with them is often a highlight of a holiday to Kerala. Keralites have a strong culture and are fiercely proud of their state. Some of their art forms (eg Kathakali and Theyyam) and martial arts (kalaripayattu) are unique.

TOUR ITINERARY

- Arrive Cochin airport. After clearing your custom & immigrations you shall be met by our representative outside the exit gate of the arrival hall. After meeting/assistance and traditional welcome at the airport transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to acclimatize our weather conditions. Overnight stay in hotel.

- Morning breakfast at hotel and 09:00 hrs leave for sightseeing of Cochin "Queen of Arabian Sea" and "Venice of the East". Visiting The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry is renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the epic Ramayana. The Chinese fishing nets are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders and Jewish Synagogue This magnificent prayer hall was constructed in 1568 A.D. and is the oldest Synagogue in the Commonwealth. The original building was destroyed in 1662 A.D. due to shelling by the Portuguese. It was rebuilt a few years later.
- Evening visit one of the cultural center to see live dance and drama Kathakali Dance, performed by renowned artists.
- Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in hotel.

- Morning breakfast at the hotel and at 09:00 hrs drive to Munnar. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in hotel.

- Morning breakfast at hotel and at 09:00 hrs leave for sightseeing of Munnar visiting Pothamedu is located 6 km from Munnar and offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. The rolling hills, the lush mountain and the breathtaking scenery here is ideal for trekking and long mountain walks, visit Lockhourt Gap, Devikulam Tea Garden View, Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Dam & Top Station. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

- Morning breakfast at the hotel and at 09:00 hrs drive to Periyar - a scenic route dotted with plantations of rubber, cardamom, cocoa, green pepper and areca nut, to the wildlife reserve at Periyar. Upon arrival check in at hotel.
- After quick fresh n up and leave for enjoy boat ride in lake Periyar followed by other places of tourist interest.
- Periyar : With its matchless scenic beauty and the facilities offered by the Periyar lake, Thekkady attracts a large number of tourists. The sanctuary spreads over an area of 673 sq.km and is situated at a height of 900 to 1800 metres above mean sea level. Facilities are available for cruising in this lake.Wild animals seen here include elephants, bisons, sambar, monkeys and wild bear. Fortunate visitors can have a glimpse of the tigers foraging in this area. However on sunny summer days one can see herds of wild elephants bathing in the lake. Bisons are a wary and hardy lot and usually never allow any intruder to approach them and the sound of the motor boats scare them away. But a keen animal lover can stay in one of the few observation towers for a couple of days and luck will surely come his way. Some of the famous tea gardens are located around this place. Further Peermede, 43 k.m. below Thekkady, has a golf course and offers excellent facilities for stay.
- Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in hotel.

- Breakfast at hotel. Morning at leisure. At 11:00 hrs leave for Alleppey - Embarkment point for the Houseboat. Upon arrival board to House Boat and sail through many canals and waterways up to Alleppey. It is once a life time experience to have such a romantic and beautiful experience. House Boat passing through the Backwaters of Kerala and sail through many canals and waterways The journey will pass through the following areas Alleppey, Vattakkayal, Chambakulum, Ambalapuzha, Karumadi, Kayakulum, Kumarakom.
- (Lunch + Dinner and Breakfast is Included). - House Boat : The most memorable way to experience the true magic of the waterways and lagoons of the backwaters is to sail at your own pace - through jungles of palm and fruit trees, past green paddy fields and waterside villages - by a beautifully crafted traditional old rice barge or kettuvallam. Many of these have been converted to provide comfortable houseboat accommodation. Each has one or two bedroom, bathroom, sitting room and sun-deck, with a crew to look after you and serve delicious local Keratin fare during a leisurely one or two-night cruise. These house boats are known for their unique design and use of local materials like bamboo poles, coconut finer ropes, bamboo mats, carpets etc. They are a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauties of the Kerala backwaters. Overnight on the House Boat.

- Morning breakfast at the houseboat and 09:00 hrs drive to Kovalam. Upon arrival in Kovalam and check in hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

- Morning breakfast at the hotel and 09:00 hrs leave for local city tour of Kovalam visit and other places of tourist interest.
- Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in hotel.

- Morning breakfast at hotel. In time meeting at hotel and transfer to Trivandrum airport to board the flight for your home country.
..End of The Tour & let the pleasant memories of the past days linger on your mind for a long time.

- Morning breakfast at hotel. In time meeting at the hotel and transfer to Trivandrum airport to board your onward/return flight.

  • What´s Included
    • 7 nights Twin Sharing hotels with daily breakfast.
    • 1 night stay at one bedroom private AC Dlx Houseboat with all meals (B, L & D)
    • Air-conditioned medium sedan car (Toyota Etios/Dzire or similar) with good driver for all airport transfers, tours and intercity travel exactly as per itinerary.
    • Meeting/assistance at all airport transfers.
    • All presently applicable taxes including govt GST (5%).
    • Daily mineral water bottle
    • All applicable Govt. taxes.
    • All cost for minimum 2 person and valid till 31st March 2020
  • Not Included
    • Meals other than breakfast and as specified above.
    • Video camera/still camera fee applicable at various monuments. The same will be paid by you direct on spot on actual basis.
    • All entrances to the monuments as per itinerary applicable for Foreign Tourists.
    • English speaking guide in each city during the tour exactly as per the itinerary.
    • Kathakali dance show in Cochin
    • Shared boat ride in Periyar Tiger Reserve
    • One plantation visit at spice garden in Periyar
    • Items of personal nature like telephone calls, laundry, tips, hard/soft drink etc.
    • Any other Items is not included in " INCLUDES" heading.
  • IMPORTANT:
    - Above cost is based on good combination of deluxe 3 star category.
    - All the hotels are neat and clean, tastefully decorated air-conditioned rooms and of international standards with all modern facilities. We have been using these hotels regularly for our various overseas clients with excellent report in respective categories.
    - In case a particular hotel is stated in this travel proposal is not available, we will book you at an alternative hotel in the same category as the one stated with your consent and agreement.
    - Hotel check in and check out time is 12:00 noon, until specified.
    - Our cost is all inclusive and no any hidden taxes/charges.
    - Above cost is payable to us in advance through bank wire transfer. We will forward our bank details as and when required.
    - We sincerely hope that you will find above in order and exactly as per your requirements. Please do let us know your final acceptance in order to proceed further with tour arrangements accordingly.
    - We await to hear back from you and assuring you of our best of services during your forthcoming India Holidays. Looking forward for the opportunity to serve you.
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