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Day – 2 Cochin -
Munnar
After breakfast check out and travel by road to Munnar.
Munnar is situated at the confluence of three-mountain
streams-Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala.1600 M above sea level, this
hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British
Government in South India.Munnar's greenery and cool air mainly draws
well- heeled honeymooners from Mumbai and Delhi. Sprawling tea
plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make
this a popular resort town. Munnar also has the highest peak in south
India, Anamudi, which towers over 2695 M. Anamudi is an ideal spot for
trekking. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Trekking facilities is
available on request. Tourists are allowed to go on foot up to
Anamudi.This is also a place for adventure tourism.
Day – 3 Munnar
Munnar is particularly popular with young travelers who head up here for
the excellent off-road cycling; there are no official routes, just miles
and miles of hills to climb up and speed down. The hilling scene is also
growing as the countryside around Munnar offers walks for all levels of
fitness, from gentle rambles through the tea fields to mountain climbing,
including the scenic hamlet of
Top Station and
Eravikulan National
Park. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day -
4 Munnar - Vagamon
Travel by road to
Vanilla
County is special to those who would like a holiday to wish away their
worries & relax in the solitude of the mountains. The green canopy & the
gurgling streams that spout from these mountains act as a salve to the
tired mind and bodies. What is more, the friendly village will receive you
with open arms and make it a truly remarkable holiday. The excellent
cuisine carefully prepared in the Syrian Christian style using the locally
grown spices is a treat waiting for you!
Vanilla
County also offers many other activities to those who come here:
1) Spice garden Visit.
2) Visit nearby Ashram (a meditation centre).
3) Trekking through the nearby mountains.
4) Bathing in the mountain streams
5) Possibility of seeing elephants at work.
Day -
5 Vanilla county
Spend entire day at
Vanilla
County to explore the village life.
Day
- 6 Munnar –Thekkady
Morning travel by road on a scenic route dotted with plantations of
rubber, cardamom, cocoa, green pepper and areca nut, to the wildlife
reserve at Periyar. Arrive Periyar and check – in at hotel. Rest of the
day free for walk around in the peaceful town known for various Spice and
coffee plantations.
Day
- 7 Munnar – Kumarakom
After breakfast check out and travel by road to Kumarakom.Kumarakom is a
sleepy little village tucked away from the din and bustle of city life.
The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is an Ornithologist's paradise and a favorite
haunt of migrating birds like Siberian stork, darter, heron and teal to
name a few. Overnight at Kumarakom.
Day
- 8 Kumarakom –Alappuzha
Check into the houseboat at
12 noon for 1 Night / 2 Days riding in the backwaters &
small canals.
A glide in a houseboat through the enchanting backwaters is sure to rob
your heart. Palm fringed narrow canals winding through the vast expense of
panoramic sight one can never forgetting less than 15 minutes, the low hum
of the motor and the dazzling afternoon light have tuned out the noises in
your head, the deadlines, the telephone, the unfinished chapters. Watch
the white tire-tread clouds turn into wisps of animal fur and then
disappear. The isolation on a luxury houseboat is total.
Day
– 9 Alappuzha - Cochin
Breakfast on board. Disembark at Alappuzha.70 Kms from
Cochin), this unique backwater destination situated on the banks of the
Vembanad lake is considered as gateway to the backwater of Kuttanad, the
granary of Kerala.Travel by road to Cochin through green coastal belt.
In time transfer to airport/railway station. Tour concludes.
Suggested Hotels
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Kochi |
1 |
Hotel Grand |
Munnar |
2 |
Isaac’s Residency |
Vagamon |
2 |
Vanilla County |
Periyar (Thekkady) |
1 |
S N International |
Kumarakom |
1 |
Cocobay Resorts |
Alappuzha |
1 |
Non A/C Deluxe Houseboat |
Cost of the Package for One Person |
INR 24,000/- |
Tour Includes : |
- Hotel Accommodation in the above star hotels/resorts on twin sharing basis.
- All transfers to or from hotels, city tours, excursions, drives by A/c car.
- Exclusive Air-conditioned car for Sightseeing and excursions as per our itinerary.
- All toll, driver’s allowance and taxes.
- Daily Buffet / Fixed Menu breakfast in all hotels.
- All meals during the houseboat cruise.
- Meet and Assist services
- These rates are valid till 31 st of March, 2008 except from 15 th of December, 2008 to 15 th of January, 2008.
- All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in all hotels and Expenditure tax wherever applicable. |
Tour do not includes |
- Any Air/train fares.
- Any meals other then those specified in 'Cost Includes'.
- Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
- Any other item not specified in 'cost includes'.
- Guide, Entry ticket, permits fees, boat/ferry ticket, camera ticket at various places of sight seeing. |
Terms & Conditions |
- A minimum of 02 persons are required.
- Children above the age of 12 years will be charged the applicable adult rates.
- Children above the age of 05 years will be charged the applicable extra bed rates.
- In case of an extra person, the third bed is a rollaway bed or cot.
- All Rates & bookings subject to availability.
- All reservations are depending upon the availability of rooms at the time of your final confirmation.
- Reserve the rooms at an equivalent hotel, if the room is not available at hotels/resorts mentioned.
- Tour confirmation only on receipt of 25% of package cost.
- Full payment has to be made before the commencement of the tour.
- Cancellations received within 30 days of the scheduled arrival are not entitled to any refund. |
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