| Day 1 : Cochin - Munnar [140 kms / 4 Hrs drive] |
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On arrival at Cochin Airport/ Railway station meet and transfer to Munnar. Munnar is famous for tea estates and is the biggest tea producer in south India. Located 1600 m above the sea level, this hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Govt. in south India. Sprawling tea plantations, picturesque towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Check in at Hotel for 02 nights. Over night at hotel. |
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After breakfast visit to Eravikulam National Park, the natural habitat of the ibex called Nilgiri Tahrs. You will also be visiting Munnar town; walk amongst the green tea plantations amidst the clouds, kissing the Blue Mountains. Evening back to hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 3 : Munnar - Kumarakom [180 kms / 4.5 hrs drive] |
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Breakfast at the restaurant. Drive down the valley to reach the small backwater village of Kumarakom.
Kumarakom slumbers on the banks of the famous Vembanad Lake, which is a part of Kuttanad ('granary' of Kerala). The Vembanad Lake with its majestic canals, streams and distributaries along its banks, weave an intricate and enchantingly beautiful web. Nature is at its beautiful best at this ecologically rich location. Local public life is attractive. Enjoy your afternoon leisurely. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 04 - : Kumarakom - Alleppey |
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Breakfast. By noon check out and embark on a houseboat for 01 night cruise through the palm-fringed canals of Kumarakom & Alleppey.
Watch the Paddy fields, village folk; relax on board hearing lullaby of the wind & waves. This mysterious strip of emerald green land is stuffed with endless miles of placid backwaters that appends to its charm. Unwind yourself watching the endless strips of greenery passing by you while the boat moves in a relaxing pace. |
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| Cruise till 18:00 hrs in the evening by when the houseboat halts in the lake for overnight stay. (Next day, cruising starts at 07:30 hrs). |
| Day 5 : Aleppey - Cochin [75 kms / 1.5 hrs drive] |
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Breakfast. Disembark at Alleppey and transfer to Cochin Airport / Railway station for your onward journey.
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| Inclusions |
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03 night's accommodation in standard room with bed and breakfast. |
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01 night houseboat cruise on full board basis. |
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All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary by A/c medium car. [Free days during the stay at Kumarakom] |
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Half day guided tour of Cochin. |
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All currently applicable taxes. (Any Govt. or State taxes subsequently introduced will be extra.) |
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| Excluded from the Cost: |
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Air Fare, meals other than specified, items of personal nature. i.e. drinks, laundry, tips & gratuities, entrance fee at monuments, still/video camera fees at monuments or any items not specified above. |
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Any increase in fuel costs. |
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| Package Tariff in Different Category Hotels : |
Category |
Destinations |
Hotel / Resort |
Rates |
4 star |
Munnar |
Tea Valley |
36400/- Per couple |
| Kumarakom |
Whispering Palms |
| Kumarakom - Aleppey |
A/C Houseboat |
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Category |
Destinations |
Hotel / Resort |
Rates |
3 star |
Munnar |
Deshdan |
26900/- Per couple |
| Kumarakom |
Cocobay |
| Kumarakom - Aleppey |
A/C Houseboat |
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Category |
Destinations |
Hotel / Resort |
Rates |
2 star |
Munnar |
Deshdan |
24600/- Per couple |
| Kumarakom |
Cocobay |
| Kumarakom - Aleppey |
A/C Houseboat |
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