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Spice Tour of Kerala - 9 days, Tour Packages, Luxury Medium Budget, Adventure
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Spice Tour of Kerala
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Spice Tour of Kerala
Duration
: 08 nights / 09 days
Route :
Cochin »
Munnar »
Periyar Tiger Reserve »
Kumarakom »
Alleppey »
Kovalam »
Trivandrum |
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Day 01:
COCHIN
Day 02: MUNNAR (HILL STATION)
Day 03:
THEKKADY (Periyar
Tiger Reserve)
Day 04: THEKKADY (Visit
Spice Garden)
Day 05: KUMARAKOM
Day 06: ALLEPPEY (LUXURY HOUSEBOAT STAY)
Day 07: KOVALAM
Day 08: KOVALAM
Day 09: DEPARTURE (TRIVANDRUM AIRPORT)
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Cochin |
Day 1 |
Cochin, the
commercial capital of Kerala, served by an international
airport, fine communication facilities, excellent
accommodation, modern amenities and a lot of attractive
tourist places gives a breathtaking experience for its
visitors and settlers. The district took its form on 1st
April 1958, by carving out the areas of erstwhile
Travancore, Kochi & Malabar kingdoms. The word Ernakulam
was derived from a Tamil word 'Erayanarkulam' which means
Lord Shiva's abode.
Activities
Visit Santa Cruz
Basalica, St Francis Church, Dutch Cemetry, Princess
Street, Waterfront, Mattanchery Palace, Indira Gandhi Boat
Race (Conducted in August-September during Onam), Bolgatty
Island, Willingdon Island, Kumbalangi, The Bishop’s House,
Cochin Carnival (in the last 10 days of the year), St
George’s Forane Church at Edapally, Kerala History Museum
at Edapally, St Thomas Mount, Malayattoor (10 kms) and
Hill Palace at Thripunithura (12 km). |
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Munnar |
Day 2 |
Munnar is
nestled in the undulating mountain ranges of the southern
Western Ghats and is unrivalled among the tourist
destinations of Kerala. Its inescapable natural beauty
lures scores of tourists each and every year from not only
India but also from abroad. The major highlights of Munnar
are its remarkable ambiance, lush green tea gardens,
mesmerizing lakes, dense forests and a cool salubrious
climate. Munnar is located at the confluence of three
mountain streams, Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala.
Once, Munnar was the summer resort of the British
government in South India.
Activities
Visit Pothamedu,
Devikulam, Mattupetty, Attukal, Nyayamakad and Eravikulam
National Park. |
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Periyar Tiger
Reserve |
Day 3-4 |
One of the
oldest wildlife sanctuaries in India, Periyar National
Park and Tiger Reserve was established in the verdant
stretches of Kerala in 1895 and declared a Tiger Reserve
in 1978. The Periyar Widlife Sanctuary covers an area of
777 sq km, out of which 360 sq km is under thick and dense
evergreen forests. Surrounded by the dense forests, it is
quite popular for the Periyar Lake.
Activities
Enjoy morning
and evening jeep safaris into the jungle. |
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Kumarakom |
Day
5 |
Kumarakom, a
cozy little island just 16 kilometer west of Kottayam in
India’s favorite destination – Kerala, is renowned the
world over for its exotic migratory birds, self sustaining
eco-system and hospital on arrival check into the hotel
after taking brief leisure visit Kumarakom bird sanctuary
at evening see the breathtaking view of lake during the
sunset leaves a spellbound.
Activities
Visit Vembanad
Lake is home to several types of marine life exclusively
the 'Karimeen' (Pearl Spotted Fish), the 'Chemeen'
(Prawns) and the 'Konju' (Tiger Prawns) and Kumarakom bird
sanctuary. |
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Alleppey |
Day 6 |
Washed by the
silvery waves of the Arabian Sea, Alleppey, the Venice of
the East welcomes you to the backwaters of kerala. The
Palm fringed canals and shores bustling with glimpses from
the day to day life in the country side, the mirror still
lagoons, picture book lakesides and its long sandy beach
has blessed Alappuzha, the water locked district, to
become one of the best Backwater tourism destinations in
God's Own Country.
Activities
Spend time at
Backwater Cruise, enjoy Boat Races (August-September),
visit Kuttanad Region, Mullakkal Rajeswari Temple,
Ambalapuzha Temple, Arthunkal Church, Champakulam Church, Chavara Bhavan and Mararikulam. |
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Kovalam |
Day 7-9 |
Thirty years
ago, Kovalam was a picture perfect tropical beach; a
traditional fishing village providing fresh fish, fruits
and toddy (coconut beer). Today this tiny beach is the
focus of a multi-million dollar business, drawing
thousands of tourists for a week dose of ozone, UV and a
refreshing Indian Experience. 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.
Activities
Visit beautiful
bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing, Sunbathing,
swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural
programmes and catamaran cruising. And also visit
Ayurvedic health resorts, convention facilities, shopping
zones, swimming pools, Yoga and Ayurvedic massage centres.
Transfer to Airport according to your departure schedule
on day 9 from Trivandrum Airport. |
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TOUR PRICE INCLUDES WITH FOLLOWING
SERVICES:- |
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This package tour is personalized &
individual and can be started at any time of the year. This
tour is based on private departures, where you are benefit
from having a private executive car and freedom to stop
en-route for breaks or for photographic opportunities. |
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Air-conditioned car with driver, all inclusive.
Fuel for car, Insurance, Road and State taxes, Toll taxes,
Parking fees and all transport related expense including
Driver's food and lodging. |
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Driver with
excellent skills and record, a good knowledge of the area you
are visiting and sufficient English to communicate with you. |
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The car will be with
you from your arrival to departure with as many stops to
sightseeing as you want enroute. |
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Double bed room with
breakfast and all taxes included. |
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Accommodation in
Double Rooms on twin sharing basis. |
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Transfers and land
transportation according to proposed itinerary. |
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Meeting and
assistance on arrival/departure at airports, hotels by our
company representative. |
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All meals
(breakfast, lunch dinner) during your stay at houseboat. |
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Complementary
tea/coffee with cookies during your houseboat tour. |
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Live Kathakali dance
performance at Thekkady. |
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A typical Kerala
Ayurvedic massage for rejuvenation therapy.
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Live performance of
Kalaripayattu martial art from ancient time at Thekkady. |
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Excursion to a spice
garden with naturalist/guide to explain about all the spices. |
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FOLLOWING SERVICES ARE NOT INCLUDED
IN THE PRICES:- |
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Tips, laundry, telephone bills,
portage and Beverages. |
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Meals unless specified. |
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Entrances to Monuments and other
specified destination. |
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Movie / video camera fee at
monuments. |
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Domestic or International airfare
unless specified. |
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Medical or baggage insurance. |
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Airport Departure taxes, Visa
Charges. |
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Tips and gratuities. |
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Any other service that has not
been specified |
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Your game safaris in the National
Parks unless specified above. |
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SPECIAL NOTE FOR YOUR HELP AND INFORMATION:- |
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Accommodation in
Double Rooms on twin sharing basis. |
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Hotels, train &
flight reservations are subject to availability. |
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Fares / rates
are subject to change. |
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Euro, British
Ponds and Dollars easily exchangeable in India. |
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Any other
service that has not been specified and you want to add,
please let us know. |
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If any above
hotel is sold-out then other similar level hotel is
guaranteed. |
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During travel if you want to change
any hotel, you have to inform us 7 days prior. |
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We are not
responsible for any political demonstration, Natural
calamity, Traffic jams etc. |
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We are not
responsible for any flight or
train cancellation or no show at the last moment. In such
situation the compensation and dealings will be between
you and the concerning company, we are not obliged to play
role as mediator. |
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