WINTER PACKAGE - 12 Nights & 13 Days
Cochin> Kothamangalam> Thekkady> Kumarakom> Houseboat> Alleppey> Cochin |
Highlights:- Fort Cochin visit, Home stay, Elephant orphanage visit and elephant feeding, boating at periyar to see wild animals, enjoy the backwaters, stay in a houseboat with Kerala food and 04 days relax at the end of the tour on the beach.
Special note: This package is available only if you book the package well in advance. |
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Cochin - Fishing Nets |
| Day 01 - Arrive Cochin |
You are greeted on arrival at the Kochi International Airport/Railway station by The Travel Planners representative and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free to relax in the Hotel and overnight in the Casino Hotel. |
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Jewish Synagogue - Cochin |
| Day 02 - Cochin |
Today morning after breakfast 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, Cantilevered 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 Casino Hotel.
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Rubber Tapping |
| Day 03 - Homestay |
This luxury home is only 13 km from the famous Thattekad Bird Sanctuary. You can see the tapping, procuring and preserving of rubber, see a lot of spices and enjoy different varieties of fruits in this plantation. Overnight at the Mundackal Estate Bungalow.
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Elephant's bath |
| Day 04 - Homestay |
Early morning, drive to the Kodanad Elephant Orphanage, where you can participate in the elephants’ bath and feeding. Elephant rides will also be possible later in the morning. Mundackal Estate Bungalow.
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Thekkady Wildlife Santuary |
| Day 05 - Thekkady (Periyar) |
Today morning after Breakfast drive to Thekkady the famous wildlife sanctuary of South India, home to nomadic tribes of wild elephant, boar, deer, the great Indian tiger and more. On arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight at Spice Village.
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Periyar |
| Day 06 - In Thekkady (Periyar) |
Today morning after breakfast go to see the rare species of plants and animals. Afternoon Visit spice plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. On your way back to the hotel, you could stop at the local market and pick up some fragrant spices. Overnight at Spice Village.
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Kumarakom |
| Day 07 - Kumarakom |
Morning drive to Kumarakom covering a distance of 125 kms / 04 hrs. On arrival check-into a beautiful backwater resort. Afternoon visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary(Optional). There you can spot King fisher, Wood peeker, Drongo, Egrets, Bee-caters etc. Relax and overnight stay at Coconut Lagoon.
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Kumarakom |
| Day 08 - In Kumarakom |
Full day relax and Over night at Coconut Lagoon.
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Houseboat |
| Day 09 - Houseboat |
Today morning after breakfast, 12 noon check in to a traditional house boat of Kerala style and cruise through the backwaters. (Traditional Kerala food will be served). The houseboats are giant country Crafts, measuring up to 80 feet length. It looks great skill and meticulousness to construct these giants by tying huge planks of jack wood together, without the use of a single nail. Today these are the most exciting tourism product in India, which usually has one or two bath rooms, an open lounge, deck, kitchenette and crew comprising oarsmen and a cook. Overnight stay in the Houseboat - A/C Deluxe.
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Alleppey Beach |
| Day 10 - Alleppey |
Today morning after breakfast disembark from the houseboat and drive to Alleppey Marrari Beach Resort for Overnight stay.
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Alleppey |
| Day 11 - In Alleppey |
Full day relax in the beach and stay overnight in Marari Beach Resort.
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Alleppey |
| Day 12 - In Alleppey |
Full day relax in the beach and stay overnight in Marari Beach Resort.
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| Day 13 - Departure |
Today morning after Breakfast departure transfer to Cochin Airport
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| Tour Cost |
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| Tour Cost For 02 Persons |
Valid from 1st Oct 2009 to 31st Mar 2010
*Not valid in peak season |
Rs 148552 |
| GBP 2063 |
| € 2475 |
| $ 3455 |
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| * Peak season: 1st Feb to 28th Feb |
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| Cost Includes |
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- Accommodation in mentioned Hotels
- Breakfast & Dinner at all Hotels
- All meals at Mundackal Home Stay
- Oil massage at Marari
- All meals at the Houseboat - Deluxe A/c Houseboat
- Transportation using A/C car as per itinerary
- Arrival assistance
- Service of an English speaking driver
- Driver’s expense, Parking, Toll
- All Taxes
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| Booking : travelplan@asianetindia.com | tour@ttpkerala.com |
| Contact : +91 9995809008 / +91 9995809003 |
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