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The Spice Route  

Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Allepey - Kovalam - Trivandrum

Back Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days
 
ITINERARY
Day 01 : Cochin
On arrival at Cochin, you would be met by our representative and escorted to the hotel. Check into the hotel, rest for a while and later in the day you would be taken for a sightseeing tour of Cochin which includes a visit to Fort Cochin, Santa Cruz Basilica, Dutch Palace at Mattancherry, St. Francis Church and Chinese fishing nets. Return to hotel in the evening for overnight stay.
 
Day 02 : Cochin - Munnar (4½ Hrs)
After breakfast, you check out from the hotel and you are driven to Munnar, the beautiful hill station of Kerala. Check into the hotel on arrival. Spend the remaining day at leisure, you may visit the aromatic tea plantations or indulge in thrilling sport activities like paragliding or just choose to take a leisurely stroll to enjoy the picturesque landscapes. Overnight stay at the hotel.
 
Day 03 : Munnar
Today you embark on a sightseeing tour of Munnar and surrounding regions. Enjoy the panoramic views of Anaimudi, the highest peak of South India at 2695 m, visible from Munnar. Visit the Christ Church and proceed for wildlife watching at Eravikulam National Park (16 km). Continue onto Rajamala Hills lying adjacent to the park and stop by at Madupetty Dam, a famous picnic spot for boating and horse riding en route to Top Station. Late evening you return to hotel for overnight stay.
 
Day 04 : Munnar - Thekkady [Periyar] (4 Hrs)
In the morning, check out and depart for Periyar. Check in to the hotel at Periyar on arrival. You may opt for a pleasant boat ride along the Periyar Lake in the evening. Enjoy watching varied birds and animals like tigers, elephants, wild boar, deer, etc at the Periyar/Thekkady National Park. You can also visit a few tribal villages around Periyar and witness fascinating activities of tribals collecting honey from dangerous hill bees. Return to hotel at night.
 
Day 05 : Thekkady - Kumarakom (3½ Hrs)
Proceed for Kumarakom today. Check in at the backwater resort on arrival. Spend the rest of the day at leisure at the picturesque backwaters that form one of the major attractions of Kerala. Overnight at the resort.
 
Day 06 : Kumarakom
Today you have the entire day free for leisure activities. You may opt for a boat ride into the countryside, visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, adventure thrills in water sports like wind sailing and water skiing or canoeing at the lake. Overnight at the resort.
 
Day 07 : Kumarakom - Alleppey
Today you get to enjoy the famous and enthralling overnight houseboat cruise. You are driven to Kottayam where you board the luxurious houseboat for an overnight journey along the tranquil Kerala backwaters to Alleppey.
 
Day 08 : Alleppey - Kovalam (4 Hrs)
Disembark from the houseboat at Alleppey in the morning and drive to Kovalam. Check in to hotel upon arrival. The day is free to spend at leisure on the beach. Options vary from taking a swim in the shallow water to a soothing sunbath. You can also indulge in thrilling beach sports or an Ayurvedic massage for relaxation. Overnight at the hotel.
 
Day 09: Kovalam
Today you are visit Cape Camorin where you get to see the Padmanabhapuram Palace and the Archeological Museum. In the evening you get back to your hotel in Kovalam for an overnight stay.
 
Day 10: Kovalam - Trivandrum
After breakfast, check out and depart for a sightseeing tour of Trivandrum. The main attraction here is the Padmanabhaswami Temple, one of the 108 pilgrimage sites for the Vaishnavites. The exquisite carvings on its 400 pillars are notable. The sightseeing tour is the last tour on your itinerary; you would then be escorted back to the Trivandrum airport for your onward journey.
 
Category
City
Hotel
Rate Starting From
Bronze
Cochin
 
Munnar
Thekkady Silver Crest
Kumarakom/Allepey Houseboat
Kovalam Uday Samudra
Silver
Cochin
 
Munnar
Thekkady Aranya Niwas
Kumarakom/Allepey Houseboat
Kovalam Hotal Samudra
 
 Inclusions:      
 
Accomodation on twin sharing basis as per details below :
01 Nt accommodation in Cochin.
02 Nts accommodation in Munnar.
01 Nts accommodation in Thekkady.
02 Nts accommodation in Kumarakom.
01 Nt accommodation on the houseboat.
02 Nts accommodation in Kovalam.
Daily breakfast for 2 people for 09 days.
Transportation by air conditioned vehicle.
Hotel & Road taxes.
 
 Exclusions:
 
 Any Airfare for International or Domestic Travel
 Any Train fare
 Any meals other than those mentioned above
 Any expense of personal nature like mineral water, courier, tips, room service etc
 Any Still or Video Camera fees, guides & entrances during sightseeing not included.
 Any other service not mentioned in the " Inclusions "
 
 Terms and Conditions:
All the above rates are per person on twin share basis in GBP.
Accommodation at all places is in Standard room unless specified.
The normal check in and check out time at all hotels in India is 1200 hrs noon.
All Government taxes, hotel services charges etc have been calculated as currently applicable and subject to     change  if  revised by the concerned authorities.
Entrances to monuments are determined by the Archaeological Survey of India and any increase in the same will     be payable by the clients.
Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Above rates are applicable for Foreign Nationals & Non residents of India only.
 
Speak to one of our consultants on 0844 482 0544 and we will be happy to design a tailormade itinerary, taking into account the time you have and your individual requirements.
 
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