Best of Kerala Group Tours 2010 - 10 days

 
Day 1
Arrive Kochi
Arrive Kochi, the gateway to 'God's Own Country'. This afternoon you will visit the Jewish Synagogue, the Dutch Palace and the Chinese fishing nets. End your tour with a visit to a local theatre to witness a Kathakali dance performance. Overnight at the hotel.

 
Day 2
Kochi – Munnar (130 kms / 4 hrs)
day you will be transferred by road to Munnar, one of southern India's most popular hill stations. Overnight at the hotel.

 
Day 3
Munnar
Morning you will proceed on a sightseeing tour of the picturesque Mattupetty Dam, where you have an opportunity to go boating. Continue your tour to Echo Point. Overnight at the hotel.

 
Day 4
Munnar – Thekkady (120 kms / 3.5 hrs)
Transfer to Thekkady, set in the heart of the Cardamom Hills of Kerala, is the Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve, offering a rare opportunity to enjoy south India's wildlife. Enjoy a boat safari on Periyar Lake to view the varied wildlife of this region. Overnight at the hotel.

 
Day 5
Thekkady – Kumarakom (130 kms / 4 hrs)
Today you will be transferred by road to Kumarakom, a charming village on the Vembanad Lake, enroute stop to see the spice plantations. Proceed to your island home in time to view the spectacular sunset. Overnight at the hotel.

 
Day 6
Kumarakom – Kettuvalam (Houseboat)
Today you will board a Kettuvalam, the famous houseboat of Kerala. Cruise through the unique web of lakes, lagoons, canals and rivers. Overnight onboard the houseboat.

 
Day 7
Kettuvalam – Alleppey – Kovalam (140 kms / 3-4 hrs)
This morning disembark at the Alleppey boat jetty and transfer to Kovalam. Arrive and proceed to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure for individual activities. Overnight at the hotel.

 
Day 8
Kovalam – Kanyakumari
Today proceed for a full day excursion to Kanyakumari, The Lands End of India. Visit the Vivekanand Rock Memorial to see the spectacular sunset in the Arabian Sea. Overnight at the hotel.

 
Day 9
Kovalam
This morning you will proceed for a city tour of Trivandrum where you will visit the Padmanabhaswamy temple and Palace Museum. Overnight at the hotel.

 
Day 10
Depart Kovalam – Onto Trivandrum (13 kms / 30 mins)
Transfer by road to Trivandrum airport / railway station for your onward journey back home.

Highlights

Kochi
 
bulletgateway to 'God's Own Country', visit the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Chinese fishing nets and end your tour with a visit to a local theatre to witness a kathakali dance performance
Munnar
 
bulletsprawling tea gardens, tour of the picturesque Mattupetty Dam, -Boating & visit the Echo Point
Thekkady
 
bulletNestled in the heart of the Cardamom Hills of Kerala, is the Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve, offering a rare opportunity to enjoy south India's wildlife, Enjoy a boat safari on Periyar lake to view the varied wildlife of this region
Kumarakom
 
bulletA charming village on the Vembanad Lake, enroute visit the spice plantations. Enjoy the spectacular sunset On board a Kettuvalam, the famous houseboat of Kerala. Cruise through the unique web of lakes, lagoons, canals and river
Kanyakumari
 
bulletKanyakumari, which is the lands End of India to visit the Vivekanand Rock Memorial to see the spectacular sunset in the Arabian Sea
Thiruvanthapuram
 
bulletCity tour of Trivandrum, visit the Padmanabhaswamy temple and Palace Museum
 

        Departure Dates
 

bulletNovember 21, 2010
bulletDecember 11, 2010
bulletJanuary 11 & 24 , 2011
bulletMarch 7 & 21, 2011
Hotel Type Price per Adult Child with Bed Child no Bed
Twn / Dble Triple Sgl
Superior 1133 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Premium N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
 

Tour price rate may differ based on Nationality and Date of Departure.
*Costs indicated are based on the hotels envisaged. Owing to space constraints you might be offered hotel of equivalent category with additional or reduction on price there of. Write to us for choice of any specific hotel/ resort, the same can be arranged on request
 

Hotel Envisaged*

Hotel Type Hotels
City No. of nts. Superior Premium
Kochi 1 Casino Hotel  
KOVALAM 3 Uday Samudra  
KUMARAKOM 1 Kayal Resort  
KUMARAKOM 1 Kettuvalam (Houseboat)  
MUNNAR 2 Silver Tips  
THEKKADY 1 Wild Corridor  
Service accomodates
bulletNine nights accommodation in twin sharing basis as per hotels mentioned above and similar
 
bulletMeal plan as details above
 
bulletAir conditioned coach for airport transfers, sightseeing, excursions road journeys as per itinerary
 
bulletServices of local English speaking guide for sightseeing and excursions as per itinerary
 
bulletEntrance fees to the monuments
 
bulletAccompanying SOTC tour Manager from Kochi to Trivandrum
 
bulletKathakali Dance performance at a local theater
 
bulletBoat cruise in Periyar Wild life sanctuary
 
bulletAssistance on arrival/departure
 
bulletCurrently applicable taxes
Service does not accomodate
bulletAny tips, laundry, telephone , drinks or any other expenses of personal nature
 
bulletAir fare/train fare
 
bullet2.58% Government Service Tax
 
bulletAny other items not specified above

Important Points
bulletAll tours are subject to terms and conditions mentioned on the booking form in our brochure.
 
bulletCosts indicated are based on the hotels envisaged. Owing to space constraints you might be offered hotel of equivalent category with addition or reduction on price there of.
 
bulletAll distance / timing featured are approximate.
 
bulletSingle cost given above is only valid when 2 or more pax are traveling together.