Wednesday 26 March 2014

5 nights, 6 days package

 Day 1: Cochin
Pickup from Cochin Airport / Railway station, and check into the Hotel at Cochin (12 Noon).
Proceed for sightseeing of Ernakulam City in the afternoon.

    Jewish Synagogue: constructed in 1568, this is the oldest synagogue in the commonwealth.
    Jew town: the area around the Synagogue is the centre for spice trade & curio shopping.
    Fort Cochin
    St. Francis church: built in 1503 by Portuguese Franciscan friars, this is the oldest European
    church in India where Vasco da gama was buried  in 1524 before his remains were removed to
    Lisbon, Portugal
    Dutch palace: Also called Mattanchery Palace, built in 1555 by Portuguese.
    Chinese fishing nets: These huge cantilevered fishing nets are the legacy of one of the first visitors to the Malabar Coast.

Overnight at the Hotel in Cochin


Day 2: Cochin – Munnar
Transfer to Munnar, check-in to the Resort at Munnar. This beautiful hill-station is popular for its
cool climate and Tea plantations.

    Eravikulam National Park: this sanctuary provides close viewing of Nilgiri Tahr
    Rajmala
    TATA Tea Museum
    Pondenmedu View Point etc.

Overnight at the Resort in Munnar.


Day 3: Munnar
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing.

    Devikulam: known for its exotic Flora & Fauna
    Pallivasal: First Hydroelectric Project in Kerala
    Echo point
    Top station: famous for Neelkurinji-which blooms once every twelve years
    Mattupetty Dam
    Kundala Dam etc.

Overnight at the Resort in Munnar.


Day 4: Munnar – Thekkady
Transfer to Periyar (Thekkady). Thekkady has one of the world’s most fascinating natural wild life reserves – the Periyar wild life sanctuary (Tiger Reserve). Check in at Resort in Thekkady.

    Boat cruise: Avail boat cruise of the Periyar lake, incase you are lucky you can watch a herd of elephants in its natural habitat.
    Plantation visit

Overnight at the Resort in Thekkady.


Day 5: Thekkady – Alleppey (Houseboat)

    Transfer to the Houseboat at Alleppey. The Cruise through the backwaters of Vembanad Lake is truly exhilarating. This is the best way of seeing the backwater, which takes you on an Alleppey Round. On the way, overnight in the Houseboat.


Day 6: Alleppey – Cochin

After Breakfast transfer to Ernakulam Railway station / Airport

3 nights, 4 days package

Day 1: Cochin – Munnar
Pickup from Cochin Airport / Railway station, transfer to Munnar, check-in to the Resort at Munnar. This beautiful hill-station is popular for its cool climate and Tea plantations.

    Eravikulam National Park: this sanctuary provides close viewing of Nilgiri Tahr
    Rajmala
    TATA Tea Museum
    Pondenmedu View Point etc.

Overnight at the Resort in Munnar.

Day 2: Munnar
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing.

    Devikulam: known for its exotic Flora & Fauna
    Pallivasal: First Hydroelectric Project in Kerala
    Echo point
    Top station: famous for Neelkurinji-which blooms once every twelve years
    Mattupetty Dam
    Kundala Dam etc.

Overnight at the Resort in Munnar.

Day 3: Munnar – Alleppey (Houseboat)

    Transfer to the Houseboat at Alleppey. The Cruise through the backwaters of Vembanad Lake is truly exhilarating. This is the best way of seeing the backwater, which takes you on an Alleppey Round.On the way, overnight in the Houseboat.


Day 4: Alleppey – Cochin

After Breakfast transfer to Ernakulam Railway station / Airport.

6 days, 7 nights Honeymoon package

Cochin                                                   Day – 1
Pick up from Cochin airport. Drive to city hotel (35 kms).  Check in at hotel.  Relax at the hotel.

Munnar (135 kms-4 hrs)                              Day – 2
After breakfast proceed to Munnar, a small hill station located at 1600 M above sea level and which was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. . Here, more than 12000 hectares of lush, manicured tea fields form an irresistible canvas.   Check in at the Hotel/Resort. Afternoon visit the Tea Museum which houses an interesting array of relics and artifacts of the past.  At the adjacent tea processing unit one can see the various stages of tea manufacture and the intricacies of tea-tasting which is an educative experience. Open 10 am to 4 pm.  Evening return back to hotel.
                                                          Day - 3
After breakfast visit the Eravikulam National park in Rajamalai (18 kms) and home to the largest population of the endangered nilgiri tahr (wild goats). This 97 sq. Km park, a former hunting preserve of the British planters today exemplifies wildlife conservation at its best. The incredibly agile Nilgiri Tahr is today the pride of Munnar and its mascot.  Afternoon visit the Madupetty Dam, Echopoint & Kundale Lake. Night return back to resort.

Thekkady (110 km-3 hrs)                         Day – 4
Check out from hotel and proceed to Thekkady. Thekkady is situated in the southern segment of the Western Ghats in the Cardamom Hills at an altitude of 900 to 6000 ft. The Periyar Tiger Reserve is one of the 18 hot spots in the world recognized for their biodiversity. Check in at resort.  Early afternoon go on a guided plantation tour into a spice plantation where pepper, cardamom, vanilla, etc is grown. Evening back to the resort. Enjoy a boat ride in the lake to see wildlife in their natural habitat at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake.

Alleppey(160 kms – 4 hrs)                            Day - 5                            
After breakfast proceed to Alleppey.   At noon board the traditional houseboat and start the long and meandering ride through the unique backwaters of Kerala in a thatched roof houseboat. The houseboat is an improvisation of the large country barges, which were an essential part of the land's ethos in days gone by.  The kettuvalloms (houseboats) are comfortably furnished with an open lounge, bath attached bedroom and a kitchenette, and are extremely eco friendly. Every houseboat is manned by a crew - chef, guide and oarsman. Winding through the vast expanse of the paddy fields and tiny hamlets and palm fringed narrow canals is an unforgettable experience. Night at the houseboat.    

Cochin (67 kms- 1 ½  hrs)                           Day - 6
After breakfast, proceed to Cochin.  Check in at hotel.   Afternoon take a guided tour through the tree lined avenues and quaint little lanes of Fort Cochin and you will see the St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Chinese Fishing nets on the Fort Cochin Beach and the Dutch Cemetery. Then drive to Mattancherry (1 ½ kms) and see the murals at the Dutch Palace and the 400-year-old Jewish Synagogue.    Evening watch a cultural show of fort/art forms of South India.                                        
                                                                        Day - 7
After breakfast  free for shopping or other personal activities.  Late evening drop at Cochin airport

6 nights, 7 days package

Cochin                                                   Day – 1
Pick up from Cochin airport. Drive to city hotel (35 kms).  Check in at hotel.  Relax at the hotel.

Munnar (135 kms-4 hrs)                    Day – 2
After breakfast proceed to Munnar, a small hill station located at 1600 M above sea level and which was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. . Here, more than 12000 hectares of lush, manicured tea fields form an irresistible canvas.   Check in at the Hotel/Resort. Afternoon visit the Tea Museum which houses an interesting array of relics and artifacts of the past.  At the adjacent tea processing unit one can see the various stages of tea manufacture and the intricacies of tea-tasting which is an educative experience. Open 10 am to 4 pm.  Evening return back to hotel.

                                                          Day - 3
After breakfast visit the Eravikulam National park in Rajamalai (18 kms) and home to the largest population of the endangered nilgiri tahr (wild goats). This 97 sq. Km park, a former hunting preserve of the British planters today exemplifies wildlife conservation at its best. The incredibly agile Nilgiri Tahr is today the pride of Munnar and its mascot.  Afternoon visit the Madupetty Dam, Echopoint & Kundale Lake. Night return back to resort.

Alleppey(190 kms – 5 hrs)                            Day - 4                            
After breakfast proceed to Alleppey.   At noon board the traditional houseboat and start the long and meandering ride through the unique backwaters of Kerala in a thatched roof houseboat. The houseboat is an improvisation of the large country barges, which were an essential part of the land's ethos in days gone by.  The kettuvalloms (houseboats) are comfortably furnished with an open lounge, bath attached bedroom and a kitchenette, and are extremely eco friendly. Every houseboat is manned by a crew - chef, guide and oarsman. Winding through the vast expanse of the paddy fields and tiny hamlets and palm fringed narrow canals is an unforgettable experience. Night at the houseboat.    

Kovalam(170 kms-4 hrs)                            Day - 5
After breakfast proceed to Kovalam - an internationally renowned tourist destination.  Enroute sight seeing at Trivandrum – a city with lovely tree-lined avenues and red tiled roofs and bounded by the Arabian Sea in the West.  Visit the Kuthiramalika Palace, Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the Napier Museum and the Sree Chitra Art gallery.
 Check in at Resort. Evening watch the sunset on the Kovalam beach. The Kovalam beach is one of the best beaches in India.
                                                                         
Cochin (240 kms – 5 hrs)                               Day - 6
After breakfast, proceed to Cochin.  Check in at hotel.   Afternoon take a guided tour through the tree lined avenues and quaint little lanes of Fort Cochin and you will see the St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Chinese Fishing nets on the Fort Cochin Beach and the Dutch Cemetery. Then drive to Mattancherry (1 ½ kms) and see the murals at the Dutch Palace and the 400-year-old Jewish Synagogue.    Evening watch a cultural show of fort/art forms of South India.           
                                    
                                                                          Day - 7

After breakfast fre for shopping.  Check out at afternoon.  Evening drop at Cochin airport.

4 nights, 5 days package

Cochin                                                   Day – 1
Pick up from Cochin airport. Drive to city hotel (35 kms).  Check in at hotel.  Relax at the hotel.

Alleppey(70 kms –  1 ½ hrs)                          Day - 2                  
After breakfast proceed to Alleppey.   At noon board the traditional houseboat and start the long and meandering ride through the unique backwaters of Kerala in a thatched roof houseboat. The houseboat is an improvisation of the large country barges, which were an essential part of the land's ethos in days gone by.  The kettuvalloms (houseboats) are comfortably furnished with an open lounge, bath attached bedroom and a kitchenette, and are extremely eco friendly. Every houseboat is manned by a crew - chef, guide and oarsman. Winding through the vast expanse of the paddy fields and tiny hamlets and palm fringed narrow canals is an unforgettable experience. Night at the houseboat.    

Kovalam(170 kms-4 hrs)                            Day - 3
After breakfast proceed to Kovalam - an internationally renowned tourist destination.  Enroute sight seeing at Trivandrum – a city with lovely tree-lined avenues and red tiled roofs and bounded by the Arabian Sea in the West.  Visit the Kuthiramalika Palace, Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the Napier Museum and the Sree Chitra Art gallery. 
 Check in at Resort. Evening watch the sunset on the Kovalam beach. The Kovalam beach is one of the best beaches in India. 

Cochin (240 kms – 5 hrs)                             Day - 4
After an early breakfast, proceed to Cochin.  Check in at hotel.   Afternoon take a guided tour through the tree lined avenues and quaint little lanes of Fort Cochin and you will see the St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Chinese Fishing nets on the Fort Cochin Beach and the Dutch Cemetery. Then drive to Mattancherry (1 ½ kms) and see the murals at the Dutch Palace and the 400-year-old Jewish Synagogue.    Evening watch a cultural show of fort/art forms of South India.             
                                     
                                                                          Day - 5

After breakfast, relax at the hotel or do a bit of shopping.  Afternoon check out.  Evening drop at Cochin airport.