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Spices of Kerala - 07 Nights/08 Days

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Spices of Kerala - 07 Nights/08 Days

Spices of Kerala offers you a chance to explore the inexhaustible natural beauty of the state of Kerala. The cherishing experience begins with a Cochin sightseeing tour, a city that has a colonial touch to it. It further takes you for some mesmerizing moments be it Munnar's or a Periyar boat cruise.

Arrive Cochin

You will arrive at Chennai airport. Following baggage collection, a YATRA representative will meet you as you EXIT the ARRIVALS TERMINAL and transfer to you at hotel for check – in (NORMAL CHECK – IN 1200 NOON). Begin your Kerala tour with Cochin (Kochi) is spread across islands and promontories in a stunning location between the Arabian Sea and the Backwaters. The city was founded in 1341 when a flood created a natural safe port, which became the principal harbour for Malabar Coast’s spice trade. Cochin was on the main trade route between Europe and China. The rulers invited people of various religions to settle here, attracting the Jews and the Christians who built places of worship and their own communities. Later embark on a Cochin sightseeing tour. You will first proceed to Mattancherry, where you will visit the Dutch Palace (Closed on Fridays & Saturdays) at Mattancherry, which was built in 1555, and its coronation hall and murals at Ramayana are noteworthy features, Jewish Synagogue (Closed on Fridays) in India, built in 1568; it was destroyed by the Portuguese and rebuilt by the Dutch a century later then visit to St. Francis’ Church, built in the year 1503 by Portuguese Franciscan Friars and known to be the oldest European church in India. It was restored in the year 1779 by the protestant Dutch, converted to an Anglican Church by the British in 1795. Vasco da Gama’s remains were buried here in 1524 & later moved to Lisbon, Portugal. While on this Cochin sightseeing tour, you will also visit Chinese fishing nets and Fort Cochin area. The cantilevered fishing nets line the entrance to the harbour mouth. Chinese traders are believed to have originally introduced them in the 14th century although, today parts of the nets are known by Portuguese names. In evening Kathakali Dance show Overnight at hotel, ending here the Cochin sightseeing tour. Read more

Cochin - Munnar

After the impressive Cochin sightseeing tour experience, take your breakfast at hotel and then drive to Munnar (approx 140 Kms/ 05 Hrs). Munnar situated at the confluence of three mountain streams – Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala, Munnar is 1600 Meter above sea level. This majestic hill station was once the summer resort of the British government in South India. Upon arrival check – in at hotel and later visit to Munnar city included Tea Museum, Eco Point and Srishti (A WELFARE CENTER FOR THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED – Run by Tata) Overnight at hotel Read more

Munnar - Periyar

Breakfast at hotel and then head for the Periyar boat cruise (approx 95 Kms/ 03 Hrs). Periyar: The very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice-scented plantations. In the Periyar forest of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks. Upon arrival, proceed for check-in at hotel and later embark on a Periyar boat cruise to the National Park to view the wildlife situated within the confines of the Western Ghats in the southern Indian state of Kerala. Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve is one of the most captivating wildlife parks in the world. The park has a picturesque lake at the heart of the sanctuary. Herds of elephant and sambar, gaur and wild pigs and wander down to the lakeside and can be observed from the launches that cruise the lake. Periyar also harbours the leopard, wild dog, barking deer and mouse deer. On the rocky outcrops along the lake, monitor lizards can be seen basking in the sun. Return to the hotel after your Periyar boat ride. Overnight at the hotel. Read more

Periyar - Kumarakom

After the Periyar boat cruise adventure, take your breakfast at hotel and drive to Kumarakom (approx 120 Kms/ 03 Hrs). In the lush backwaters of Kottayam in Kerala, lies a veritable paradise, which is called Kumarakom, or the ‘Venice of the East’. Palm fringed narrow canals winding through the vast expanse of paddy fields, and the neat tiny hamlets lined up along either side of the canals are panoramic sights one can never forget. Kumarakom is Keralas heartland of lagoons, palm fringed lakes, and paddy fields, inter-linked with hundreds of winding canals, with the typical low slung country boats that carry everything from people to fish, rice and coconuts to the milkman and newspaper boy, local politicians and priests to wedding parties. Upon arrival check – in at hotel and later free for independent activists Overnight at hotel Read more

Kumarakom - Alleppey

Breakfast at hotel and drive to Alleppey (approx 40 Kms/ 40 minutes) to board the overnight houseboat (Cruise) to enjoy the backwaters of Alleppey to observe & experience the daily life of the villagers along the backwaters. Houseboat ride gives one a fascinating insight into the life of a Kerala Backwater Village. As the boat glides along the backwaters one can see the daily life in the backwater villages. On the narrow strips of land, fisherman fishing, children swimming and playing in the water, women doing their daily chores, mobile shops in tiny canoes, the cultivation of paddy and it’s harvesting (during harvest season), huge country barges ferrying the coconuts, rice, coir etc. Lunch, Dinner & Overnight on houseboat Read more

Alleppey - Kovalam

Breakfast on board and disembark the houseboat and drive to Kovalam (approx 160 Kms/ 4.5 Hrs). Upon arrival check – in at hotel Later day at free (No Guide / No Vehicle) Overnight at hotel

Kovalam

Breakfast at hotel and later day at free (No Car/ No Vehicle) Overnight stay at hotel

Kovalam - Trivandrum

Breakfast at hotel and in time transfer to Trivandrum airport to board the flight for onward journey

ACCOMMODATIONS

Day in trip
Location
Hotel
Day 1
Location Cochin
Day 2
Location Munnar
Day 3
Location Periyar
Day 4
Location Kumarakom
Day 5
Location Alleppey
Hotel House Boat
Day 6
Location Kovalam
Day in trip
Location
Hotel
Day 1
Location Cochin
Day 2
Location Munnar
Day 3
Location Periyar
Day 4
Location Kumarakom
Day 5
Location Alleppey
Hotel Houseboat
Day 6
Location Kovalam

TRIP PACKAGE

Package includes

  • 07 night’s hotel/ houseboat accommodation on twin/ double sharing basis
  • Meal Plan is on bed & breakfast basis all the places except all meals are included on houseboat.
  • Services of English Speaking local guides (Cochin & Munnar only) as per the program
  • All transport and sightseeing tours by a/c Medium car for 02 Pax , a/c Toyota Innova for 03 Pax and a/c Tempo Traveler for 04- 6 Pax , including the charges of fuel, parking, toll & Road taxes for transfers, sightseeing/ excursions exactly as per the program .sightseeing/ excursions exactly as per the program .
  • Kathakali Dance show in Cochin
  • Boat ride on Lake Periyar (sharing basis)
  • Assistance on arrival/ departure at railway station/ airport
  • All applicable Government taxes

Package excludes

  • Any monument entrance fee
  • Any flight fare (Domestic/ International)
  • Any Lunch or dinner other than mentioned above.
  • Expense of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone / fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
  • Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

More information

  • The above given price is valid until 30 September 2021 [ Except 20 December 20- 10 January 21] on twin sharing basis.
  • In case on any currency fluctuations (more than 03%) or amendment in local Government taxes, or any fuel hike, we reserve the right to adjust the tour price accordingly.
  • CHILD POLICY :
  • Child below 06 yrs shall be on complimentary basis ( with out bed) , however child above 06 yrs on chargeable basis..
  • Price for Extra Bed for Child [ Economy USD 195 per child and Comfort USD 245 per child]
  • Please be informed that there is no triple room available in any of the hotels in India. Hotels just provide either 01 King Size or twin beds + 01 Folding Cot or a Roll away mattress for triple occupancy which is smaller in size or different than normal beds.

REVIEWS

2 Reviews

Sabrina Mante, Spain

I only can recommend this agency to organize your trip in India. Everything was perfect, from the driver to the hotels, the guides... really professionals and they took care really well of us. You can trust them

Mohammed Atba , France

Bonjour Varun, ​ ​ Nous sommes arrivés tôt ce matin à Paris, mais avec des regrets , il faisait 9°.​ Nous ne vous remercierons jamais assez pour le séjour que vous nous avez organisé.​ Désormais, nous connaissons un peu l'Inde grâce au dévouement et à la gentillesse​ de toute l'équipe.​ Nous ne manquerons pas de proposer la destination Inde à nos connaissances et aux clients de l'agence.​ L'Inde est un pays qui mérite d'être visité par beaucoup de touristes de tous les pays du monde.​ ​ Votre initiative de concocter un programme pour les musulmans de l'Europe et d'ailleurs est positive, et attirera j'en suis​ convaincu beaucoup de touristes , et notre désir est d'en être une partie prenante.​ ​ Encore une fois je te prie de remercier tout le staff pour la qualité de l'accueil.​ ​ Le guide Amer et le chauffeur ont été remarquables , ce sont de vrais professionnels.​ ​ En espérant te voir à ta venue en France, je t'adresse mes remerciements les plus chaleureux.​ Read more

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