Package Info
Travelers and natives often elucidate Kerala as the Land of Gods own country and truly is a blessed by the nature .Kerala has some of the incredible attractions like backwaters, Waterfalls ,wildlife ,beaches ,forest etc ..On your arrival on airport, our representative is there for assist you throughout the journey .
Kumarakom is a cluster of islets on the eastern edge of the serene Vembanad Lake, a part of the Kuttanad region in Kerala. The backwater haven, Vembanad Lake is one of Asiaâs largest freshwater lakes and a major ecological resource. Set out on a boat ride towards the highly popular Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary on the eastern shores of the lake.
Here you can enjoy birding in the green canopy of the rubber plantation for the whole day. Spread across 14 acres, the sanctuary is an ornithologistâs paradise, being a favorite haunt of migratory birds such as the Siberian crane and other indigenous species such as egrets, herons, waterfowls, kingfishers and teal to name a few
Day 01: Cochin – Munnar
Pick up from the Airport/Train Station and head towards the hills. (120 km Distance from Cochin International Airport) After covering 1/3rd the distance notice the change in landscape with breath taking scenery, you get to see the mountain side interspersed with tea gardens. A brief stop over en route at Cheeyapara waterfalls and as evening approaches, stop once again at the Punarjani Traditional Village, an attraction which showcases Kerala’s art and culture Night halt at Munnar.
Day 02:Munnar – Munnar
Morning Drive to Eravilkulam National Park. Walk through the national park to see the niligiritragus hylocrius, (common name being Nilgiri Tahr an endangered species). Get to see flora in the park. Afternoon – Kannan Devan Tea Museum and get to know about the art of tea processing. You also get to know to the origin of Munnar through a short documentary film. (28 minutes) Night halt at Munnar.
Day 03: Munnar – Thekkady
Moving in a south easterly direction the long winding roads along the western ghats will lead to Thekkady and break off for a quick bite ! Afternoon– Proceed to Periyar Tiger Reserve and enjoy the boat ride in the Periyar Lake. Get to see the flora and fauna from the safety of the boat. Visit the Kadathanadan Kalari Centre and get treated to a show of art and culture of Kerala. Night halt at Thekkady.
Day 04: Thekkady – Kumarakom
Morning – (145 Kms. Distance from Thekkady .5 Hrs.) Drive down to Kumarakom and check into resort. Afternoon Take a walk in the Kumarakom bird sanctuary and enjoy the chirping of birds. Better still hop on to a watch tower and get a birds eye view of the surroundings. (Optional) – Visit the Ettumanor Mahadeva temple (Shiv Mandir) famous for its heritage and history. Night halt at Kumarakom resort.
Day 05: Kumarakom – Alleppey Backwater
Proceed to Alleppey and check into House boat in the afternoon. A day cruise along the backwaters to enjoy the country side. Over Night stay in the House Boat.
Day 06: Alleppey Backwater – Kovalam
Morning ( 160 Kms) 4 Hrs. Proceed to Kovalam along the MC Road (National Highway 220). Enjoy the picturesque country side. This road has less traffic than the National Highway 47. Evening Relax at the Kovalam Beach. Night halt at Kovalam.
Day 07: Kovalam – Kovalam
(Full Day) Sight seeing trip in Thiruvanthapuram and places of interest are the Secretariat, Museum, Mini Zoo, and the famous Padmanabha Temple (optional). Relax once again on the pristine Kovalam Beach. Night halt at Kovalam.
Day 08: Kovalam – Kochi
Check Out from Hotel and Proceed to Cochin. Forenoon to Fort Kochi. The unique Chinese fishing nets can be seen. You will need a bit of luck to see the fishermen harvesting the produce. Take a short walk through Fort Kochi, and see the architectural beauty of the Santa Cruz Basilica. Proceed to Mattancherry, and get to see the Dutch Palace. The palace showcases the history of the region in the 14/15th century A.D. A walk on the Jew Street will re live the nostalgic memories of the Jew settlers of that period. The Jew synagogue and the cemetery can also be visited, which has inscription from the Hebrew language. In the evening hours visit the Marine Drive. Enjoy a boat ride in the back waters. After sunset, spend the leisure hours at the Lulu Mall, perhaps one of the biggest (in area) in South India.Night halt at Cochin.
Day 09: Kochi – Cochin
Morning Check Out from Hotel – Proceed to Cochin Airport/Train Station for onward destination.
Inclusions
Above mentioned fare is appilicable for the base category room accommodation on twin sharing basis
Pickup and drop from Cochin Airport or Railway station or Bus station
All sightseeing, land transfer & inter hotel transfer.
Driver’s bata, tollfare, parking, road tax and fuel charges.
Transportation as mentioned with an English speaking friendly driver throughout your trip.
Accommodation as mentioned with breakfast.
Houseboat exclusively for you with all meals which includes welcome drink, snacks, tea, lunch, dinner, breakfast,
mineral water etc.
Houseboat check in at 12Noon and cruises till 5 PM, Boat will be anchored till 8 AM and cruises till 9AM for checkout
All houseboat related inclusions are applicable only if the Itinerary is including Houseboat stay
Candle light dinner, flower bed decoration & honeymoon cake in Houseboat only for honeymoon packages.
Exclusions
Entrance fees to Amusement parks & Boating charges.
Optional activities mentioned in the itinerary.
Compulsory Gala Dinner on X’mas & New year Eve if applicable
Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
Terms & conditions
Your accommodation is selected as per your budget.
The rate communicate to you on email is calculated on the basis of hotels and room type mentioned
We do not have any hidden charges except your lunch and dinner.
Any extra bed/ breakfast which are not mentioned have to be paid directly by guest as per hotel policy.
The above rates are valid for the mentioned period only.
In A/C Deluxe category Houseboat, A/C will be operational from 9:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M.
Rooms will be Non A/C at Munnar and Thekkady for all category of packages (if package has Munnar or Thekkady)
In case of any unexpected bandh or strike, we will make alternative arrangements, please bare with us.
Balance payment will not be accepted by Cheque or DD
We strongly suggest that you should check the reviews and location of hotels mentioned to make sure it is as per your preferences before confirming the package and change of hotel on arrival would charge retention
In case of non availability of rooms in the specified hotels, we will inform you the same and will give you different Options of hotels and rate will increase or decrease depends on the hotel selection. There will not be any change in the hotels specified without your concern.
The above package is only an offer and not a confirmation. We shall proceed with your booking only after we receive your confirmation and advance and on availability of hotels mentioned.
Cancellation fees will be applicable as per the hotel norms
Reservation step by step Procedure
Once you forward us the requirement with the date of arrival ,we will quote you packages as per your requirement based on no of days and your budget .
You can exclusively select your package from the list of package that we provide
Once you select the package inform us through email.So that we will be sending the link to transfer the advance amount through our payment gateway of our website. Our website accepts all major credit and debit cards.once you transfer the amount your booking is initiated
We will check the availability of rooms in the hotels you selected.if not available we will initiate you with alternative hotel with the cost difference.
Cab details will be forwarded to you one day before your arrival.
Please inform us the place of arrival in cochin to serve you better
On arrival at cochin airport or railway station or bus station you will be picked by the cab to our office where we meet you and discuss the package inclusions to make sure all our commitments are clear from both sides.
Pay the balance amount .we accept cash,DD and Net transfer.we donot accept cheque
If you don’t want to visit our office or your arrival is not in cochin, please inform us advance .In such cases you should pay the full amount before arrival.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations should be intimated through email and refund policy will be effective from the date of receipt of this email.
Cancellation & Refunds
30 days before the commencement of the tour: 10% of the tour cost will be levied
15 days before the commencement of the tour: 25% of the tour cost will be levied.
Less than 15 days before the commencement of the tour: 50% of the tour cost will be levied.
Less than 07 days before the commencement of the tour: 100% of the tour cost will be levied.
No refund is entitled “for no shows
In case of early departure because of any unforeseen incidents, we tries to withdraw all bookings there forth and refund will be solely depends on the amount, which can be recovered from unused services. We do not hold any responsibility for this refund, but will assist you in the best possible way