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Kerala Cochin Tours

Kerala, a destination which is dotted with lakes, reservoirs, forests, jungles and beaches is an enthralling and an exciting place to visit. Cochin Tours Packages provides you a chance to relax on the serene beaches of Kovalam along with the boat ride through the famous backwaters makes for a fun-filled trip. A visit to Munnar, a famous tourist hot-spot in the south with sprawling tea estates is also included in Cochin Tours Packages. With cool climate, green surroundings and soul soothing Ayurvedic massage, experience the most wonderful holidays on the most magical lands, Kerala when on Cochin Tours.
 
   
 
Itinerary (Munnar - Kumarakom - Houseboat - Kovalam)
Day 1: Cochin - Munnar
On arrival at Cochin Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station, transfer to Munnar (140 kms/4 hrs). En route enjoy beautiful streams, small waterfalls, rubber, pepper, cardamom and tea plantations and thick forests. On arrival at Munnar, check into hotel for overnight stay.

Day 2: Munnar
In the morning, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Munnar covering Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai and Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary famous for the Nilgiri Tahr and tea gardens. Return to hotel in the evening for overnight stay.

Day 3: Munnar - Kumarakom
In the morning, check out of the hotel and depart for Kumarakom (Approx: 200 kms / 5 hrs). En route visit the rubber and tea plantations. Arrive at Kumarakom and visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (famous for migratory and local birds). Later, check into hotel. In the evening, enjoy a sunset cruise (optional) or relax near the Venbanad Lake. Stay overnight at Kumarakom.

Day 4: Kumarakom - Alleppey - Houseboat
After breakfast, depart for Kumarakom by road. On arrival, check into houseboat and spend the day at leisure. Houseboat cruise is the best way to explore the beauty of backwaters. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy lunch, evening tea/coffee with snacks and dinner on it. Stay overnight in houseboat.

Day 5: Houseboat - Alleppey - Kovalam
Spend the morning at leisure on the houseboat. Later, disembark houseboat at Alleppey and transfer to Kovalam (190 kms/4.5 hrs). En route visit the coastal areas with the coconut trees and a view of lagoons and palm-fringed Arabian Sea. On arrival at Kovalam, check into hotel. Spend the rest of the day at lesiure. Stay overnight in Kovalam.

Day 6: Kovalam - Trivandrum - Kovalam
After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing trip of Trivandrum (Approx: 15 kms / 30 mins one way). Visit places of interest including Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika Museum and Sri Padmanabha Temple. In the afternoon, relax on the beach. Stay overnight in Kovalam.

Day 7: Departure
Spend the morning at leisure. Later check out fro the hotel and transfer to airport/railway station for onward travel.
Tour Cost Validity: Till 31st March 2012
Cost per person Standard hotels Deluxe hotels Premium hotels Luxury hotels
2 passenger Rs. 16,539* Rs. 20,019* Rs. 27,269* Rs. 42,349*
4 passenger Rs. 14,799* Rs. 18,279* Rs. 23,349* Rs. 38,429*
*Above rates are on per person basis for 2 pax / 4 pax traveling together for entire package

Hotels to be used or similar
Cities Standard Deluxe Premium Luxury
Munnar Hotel Green Ridge Clouds Valley Resort Tea County Resort Club Mahindra Lake View Resort
Kumarakom Puzhayoram Resort Royal Riviera Kayal Resort The Zuri Kumarakom Resort & Spa
Alleppey AC Deluxe Hosueboat AC Deluxe Hosueboat AC Deluxe Hosueboat Premium Houseboat
Kovalam Treasure Cove Uday Samudra The Travancore Heritage Vivanta by Taj Kovalam

Package includes
• Accommodation at all places on twin sharing basis
• Transportation from Cochin to Cochin by –
- AC Indica incase of 2 pax traveling in standard & deluxe category of package
- AC Indigo incase of 2 pax traveling in premium & luxury category of package
- AC Tavera incase of 4 pax traveling in standard and deluxe category package
- AC Innova incase of 4 pax traveling in premium & luxury category package
• All sightseeing and excursions as per itinerary by respective car as mentioned above
• Daily breakfast
• House Boat cruises - Overnight (A/c Houseboat)
• All meals in houseboat
• All applicable hotel taxes
Cost excludes
• Lunch/dinner at hotels
• Room service
• Telephone calls and laundry
• Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine mineral water, telephone charges, guide charges, boating charges, entrance fees and all items of personal nature
• Any service not specified in inclusions
Note
• Above rates are subject to availability
• Cancellation charges as per company policy
• Peak season surcharge applicable from 15 Dec – 15 Jan’ 11
• Room category in all packages are the base category rooms
• In case we are not able to provide the same hotels as mentioned, then we shall provide similar alternate properties, change in the cost if any will be advised.

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