Kerala, made of backwaters, lakes, hills and wildlife, is one of the most-visited tourist destinations. Better known as Queen of Arabian Sea, Cochin is the site of the famous Chinese Fishing Nets and heritage churches. The enchanting backwater location of Kumarakom offers boating, fishing, houseboat cruising and other leisure options.
Itinerary (Cochin - Kumarakom)
Day 1: Cochin
On arrival at Cochin Airport/Ernakulam Railway Station, transfer to hotel. Later, proceed for a sightseeing of Cochin, covering places of interest, including Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jews Street, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Net and Indo-Portuguese Museum. In the transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2: Cochin - Kumarakom
In the morning, check out of the hotel and depart for Kumarakom (90 kms/2 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 3: Kumarakom
Full day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Departure
Spend the morning at leisure. Later check out fro the hotel and transfer to airport/railway station for onward travel.
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 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 luxury category package
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All sightseeing and excursions as per itinerary by respective car as mentioned above
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All applicable hotel taxes
Cost excludes
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Lunch/dinner at hotels
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Room service
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Telephone calls and laundry
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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
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Any service not specified in inclusions
Note
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Above rates are subject to availability
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Cancellation charges as per company policy
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The above rates are subject to change in case of travel during the festive season – 15th Dec 2010 – 15th Jan 2011
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Room category in all packages are the base category rooms
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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.