Green Kerala Tours 10N /11D

Description

Tour Timeline

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    Day 01 : Arrival Cochin Airport - Overnight Stay

    On your arrival at the Cochin International Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative who will assist and escort you to your waiting vehicle. Later on drive to city hotel. Upon arrival check into hotel & take proper relax. Overnight stay in Cochin.

    ActivityEvening go for Kathakali Dance Show. (Inclusive)

    Note: If you do not have time for this day then you can see it next day.

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    Day 02 : Cochin City Tour

    After an early breakfast, proceed for a half-day city tour of Cochin as visit the famous places Fort Cochin, your first stop, where the Portuguese flag was first hoisted is also believed to be the oldest settlement in India. Thereafter, visit the St. Francis church, built in 1510 by friars brought to India by Asco da Gama.

    The gorgeous view of the ocean from the beach enhanced by the Chinese fishing nets, first erected between 1350 and 1450 AD makes extremely picturesque sight only to be followed by a visit to the Jewish Synagogue. Depart for the Dutch Palace, which contains mythological murals and traditional Keralite flooring. Return back to hotel and overnight stay in Cochin.

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    Day 03: Cochin - Athirapally Waterfalls - Munnar ( 140 Kms/ 04 Hrs Drive Approx

    Check out from hotel and drive directly to Munnar. Enroute visiting Athirapally waterfalls. Enjoy the beautiful scenic streams of water falls,Rubber, Pepper, Cardamom, Tea plantations and thick forests. On arrival, check-in at the hotel and overnight stay.

    Munnar - breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country. Set at an altitude of 6000 ft in Haiduk district, Munnar was the favored summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. Unending expanse of tea plantations - pristine valleys and mountains- exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests - aroma of spice scented cool air. Water Fall & Tea Plantation, Munnar.

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    Day 04: Munnar City Tour  

    After breakfast start for a full day sightseeing of Munnar watch beautiful mist kissing romantic green meadows- mind-blowing hills sleeping under green carpet(Tea Gardens) visit Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Blossom Garden, Eravikulam National Park (closed in winter – due to calving season) which is famous for endangered mountain goats. Later on visit Tea Estates and Tata Tea Museum. Overnight stay at Munnar.

    Activity: English Speaking Guide Services

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    Day 05 : Munnar - Thekkady/Periyar (110 Kms/04 Hrs Drive Approx.)

    Today morning, check out from hotel and drive towards Thekkady. Upon arrival check in to hotel. Day free on leisure. Overnight stay at Thekkady.

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    Day 06 : Thekkady/Periyar National Park - Thekkady

    Today morning, explore Thekkady and Periyar Lake. It is one of India's most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries, where you can watch wildlife at close range. The vegetation, the flora and fauna and the birds of Thekkady are uniquely rich, vast and varied that it does not bear semblance to any other wildlife sanctuaries in the world.

    Even a casual visitor to this place will not fail to observe the special ecological pattern of Thekkady. See Periyar and visit Spice Plantation. Later enjoy a Shared boat ride to see wildlife in their natural habitat .Overnight stay at Thekkady.

    Note - Sharing Boat Ride is depend upon entry ticket so you can go for day first of second.***

    Activity: English Speaking Guide Services

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    Day 07: Thekkady - Kumarkom (130 Kms/04 Hrs Drive Approx)

    After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Kumarkom. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on Vembanad Lake, which shelters the bird sanctuary. An ornithologist's paradise, the sanctuary is spread across 14 acres, and is the favorite haunt of local birds like waterfowl, cuckoo, owls, egrets, herons, water ducks, parrots, teal, larks, flycatchers and wood beetle.

    The Island of Pathiramanal (meaning Sands of night), with its lush acres of wooded land, attracts a variety of migratory birds that flock in thousands, some from the Himalayas, some even from as far as Siberia, including the Siberian Crane. Enjoy a walk inside the Bird Sanctuary. Rest of the day on leisure at hotel. Overnight stay at Kumarkom.

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    Day 08 : Kumarakom - Alleppey - Overnight stay at Houseboat

    Morning after breakfast, drive to Alleppey, on arrival board on to the deluxe houseboat. Kerala has always been its Backwaters, and no place in the world is blessed with this mesmerizing beauty. It’s the reason; this heaven is called “GOD‘S OWN COUNTRY!!” Sail along the meandering network of Kerala backwaters, witness the exceptional water world and experience its countless gems.Lunch on-board. Just before sunset, houseboat tie up for the night & dinner serve on-board.

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    Day 09 : Alleppey - Kovalam (160 Kms/05 Hrs Drive Approx)

    Disembark the houseboat in Alleppey and drive to drive towards Kovalam. Upon arrival check in to the hotel and day free for leisure. Overnight stay in Kovalam.

    Kovalam:

    You may spend time in harmony, relaxation and rejuvenation at the Kovalam beach town. In proximity with the Arabian Sea, the Kovalam Beach is one of the most popular tourist attractions adjacent to three beaches. Make the most out of your free time and indulge into your favorite activities. Enjoy the verdant surroundings and surf at the Kovalam Beach and rejuvenate your senses at the Ayurveda resorts. Rejuvenate your mind, body and soul with some traditional Ayurveda treatments, the healing techniques that originated in Kerala 5,000 years ago

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    Day 10 : Kovalam - Trivendurm International Airport - Departure

    Post breakfast get ready for day visit to Kovalam and Trivandurum. Reach to sea side of Kovalam Beach and explore Hawa Beach, Lighthouse Beach and others. Later on drive towards Trivandrum City. It is the state capital of Kerala. The place is known for its rich culture because of which it draws tourists from all over the country. Trivandrum is also one of the cleanliest cities in India and one of the most developed cities of the state it is still a far call from the maddening rush of the metropolitan. Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple(from outside, for a photo-stop)a heritage marvel and famous for excavated gold trillion. Also visit Horse Palace, Napier Museum, Sree Chitra Art gallery. Resuming drive back to Kovalam. Overnight stay at Kovalam.

    Activity: English Speaking Guide Services

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    DAY 11:

    Today morning, check-out from the hotel, where our driver will report you on a appropriate time. Then directly drive to Trivendurum City. Upon arrival directly departure transfer to airport to board on to the flight for onward destination...

    Note: If you are booking you returning flight from Cochin itself then you have to drive back to Cochin.

Inclusions:

Includes
  • 10 Nights’ accommodation in 01 Double Occupancy room with breakfast in the hotels .
  • All Meals will be served on board in Houseboat as: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast.
  • All Assistance by The Signup Group representatives on arrival & departure.
  • Kathakali Dance Show in Cochin.
  • Spice Plantation visit in Thekkady.
  • Sharing Boat Ride in Periyar Lake, Thekkady.
  • English speaking guide for sightseeing in Cochin & Munnar, Thekkady & Trivandrum for 01 day as mentioned in this itinerary.
  • A Bottle of water per person, every day during your Tour.
  • All sightseeing and transfer by private AC Toyota Car as per the itinerary .
  • Profession & well-dressed English speaking (Manageable) driver for entire trip.
  • All applicable government tax, toll tax, parking, interstate tax etc.
Excludes
  • Flight Ticket.
  • Any personal kind of expenses like laundry, telephone bills etc.
  • Meals unless specified.
  • Camera fees at monuments and other places of interest.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Monuments entry fees.
  • Insurance of any kind.
  • Any air fare (Domestic & International).
  • Indian Visa (https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html).