Discover Best Of Kerala

( 5 Star )

Visit: Kochi - Munnar - Alleyppey - Kumarakom

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The Marvel Called Kerala..- destination of a lifetime. The timeless beauty of the palm fringed beaches , the majesty of the undulating hills, the serenity of the pristine backwaters and the enchanting woods and forests will have you enchanted.

On arrival in Kochi & transfer to Hotel. (Room will be from 12 Noon) After breakfast at hotel, proceed for sightseeing of Kochi visiting the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue - (which remains closed on Fridays) St. Francis Church and the Santa Cruz Basilica. While driving along the coastline, at the Harbour's mouth, one can also view the unique and still-in-use "Chinese Fishing Nets" which were introduced by the Chinese traders in the 14th Century. The tour ends in the Fort Kochi area where you can walk through the historical Dutch and Portuguese buildings. Some parts of this nearly 500-year-old Fort are still amazingly well preserved. Evening: Witness India's most spectacular Kathakali Dance show drama based on stories from Ramayana and Mahabharata. The dancers are elaborately made up with paint and masks, accompanied with drummers and musicians. Overnight at the hotel in Kochi (Breakfast).

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel & travel by road to the hill station of Munnar this afternoon, an idyllic haven of crisp mountain air, and tea. Upon arrival check-in at Hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Munnar (Breakfast, Dinner).

After breakfast take a stroll through one on the many tea plantation with guide. Who will give explanation about different varieties of tea and its process. Also visit Tea Museum. Afternoon free for local market visit. Overnight at the hotel in Munnar (Breakfast, Dinner).

Drive to Alleppey & check-in to Houseboat, Your house boat carries you slowly down palm-hung waterways, past backwater settlements of thatched and tiled cottages, bright with cartons and hibiscus. You set your own pace: stopping where you like, resting when you like, and indulging yourself with the freshest of foods bought from the farmers and fishermen on the banks of the backwaters. You are always within the reach of other people & yet no one can intrude into your lives if you don’t want them to. Overnight at the hotel in Alleppey Houseboat (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).

After breakfast disembark at Jetty point and drive to Kumarakom. Kumarakom perched sleepily amongst a tangle of lush tropical waterways known as the Keralan backwaters. Kumarakom is technically a cluster of Islands on Lake Vembanad – one of Asia’s largest fish water lakes. Upon arrival check in the hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel (Breakfast).

Day free to explore and enjoy activities at resort. Kerala is also famous for its Ayurveda Massage. Take time out and enjoy spa on this relaxed day – On direct payment basis. (No Transportation / No Guide) Overnight stay at Hotel (Breakfast).

After breakfast transfer to Cochin airport to connect flight for onward destination.

Inclusion

06 Night’s accommodation on Twin/Double occupancy on Bed & Breakfast Basis except Houseboat where plan will be on full board basis ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner )
02 Dinner in Munnar Hotel ( On Fix Menu Basis )
All transfers, excursions and sightseeing tours to be by air-conditioned Toyota Innova
Monument entrance fees as per itinerary (1 visit per monument)
Service of Local English Speaking Guide as per program.
Assistance at airports by our representatives
Kathakali Dance in Kochi
All presently applicable Governments taxes

With Best compliments

Two bottles of mineral water daily in the vehicle
Traditional Indian welcome by flower garlands on arrival

Exclusion

Any item of personal nature such as table drinks, Laundry, Telephone calls.
Camera fees (Still/video) at any monuments
Any tipping, gratuities or porterage anywhere
Lunches, Dinner unless specified
Any International airfare/Visa Fees
Any Domestic air fare

Note

Hotels Used Or Similar
Cochin
Abad Plaza (4*)
Brunton Boatyard (5*)
Munnar
Tea County (4*)
Fragrant Nature Resort (5*)
Alleppey
AC Deluxe Houseboat
AC Deluxe Houseboat
Kumarakom
Lemon Tree (4*)
Taj Kumarakom Resort & Spa (5*)

IMPORTANT:
1. Standard check in and check out time at hotels is 1400 hrs.

2. Kindly note that names of hotels mentioned above only indicate that our rates have been based on usage of these hotels and it is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until and unless we convey such confirmation to you. In the event of accommodation not becoming available at any of the above mentioned hotels we shall book alternate accommodation at a similar or next best available hotel and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.

3. Our offer is based on usage of base category rooms at the mentioned hotels (unless specified otherwise) and if this category of rooms is not available we shall try to confirm accommodation in next available higher category of rooms and shall advise supplementary cost involved while conveying the status.

4. GGTS shall not be liable for any non-performance of any obligations hereunder arising from acts of God: acts of a public enemy, acts of any governmental authority or any political subdivision or any department or regulatory agency there of or entity created thereby; acts of any person engaged in subversive activity or sabotage; fires, floods, explosions, or other catastrophes; strikes, embargoes or any other act or circumstance beyond the reasonable control of GGTS. The failure of either Party to act upon any right or remedy it has or upon any breach by the other
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