| Day 1 : Arrival Cochin - Munnar Stay |
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Arrival Cochin, where you will be meeting our tour coordinator, later transferred to Munnar hills. This evening go on a short sight seeing tour of Munnar including visit to Pallivasal water falls, tea meausum and blossom park. Over night at Munnar.
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The Munnar hills are covered by tea plants which makes the feeling of seeing a wide green carpet.
Munnar is 1800 meters above sea level. Set at an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district. After Breakfast go on a full day sight seeing tour of Munnar visiting Mattupetty dam, Kundala,
Top station, Eco-Point etc.. Afternoon tour can be to Eravikulam national park and
rajamala. Return to your resort for dinner and over night stay.
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| Day 03 - : Munnar - Thekkady, Periyar wildlife sanctuary |
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Check-out and proceed to Thekkady ( approximately 110 k.m / 3 hours drive ) Periyar wildlife sanctuary in Thekkady is one of
the most popular wildlife sanctuaries of India. Arrive and check-in at the Hotel.
Afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Periyar to spot wildlife. Later this evening is
optional to visit Kumily town, the spice market, try ayurveda or be at a Kathakali theatre.
Over night at Thekkady. |
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| Day 04 - : Thekkady - Kumarakom backwaters. |
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After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Kumarakom. ( approximately 4 hours drive / 145 k.m )
Kumarakom -a charming village on the Vembanad Lake, enroute you will
stop at the Kuttikanam hills just to take a spectacular view of the hills.
Proceed to your island home - Kumarakom and check-in to your pre-booked
Water front Resort. This evening s optional to try some safe
water sports including speed boat ride, water skiing, banana boat ride etc.. or visit to the |
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| Kumarakom bird sanctuary or just relax at the water front resort. over night at Kumarakom. |
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After breakfast, transfer to the Houseboat Embarkation point.
The Kerala houseboats used to form an inseparable ingredient of the way of life
in Kerala, this traditional boat is locally called as Kettuvallom. Check-in to the
exclusive houseboat. Your private boat will be facilitated with bed rooms,
bath rooms, living area, sun deck, dining and beautiful corridor. The boat will also
have a Kitchen that prepares all your meals onboard. This full day cruise
will include all your meals and an overnight stay on board.
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| Day 06 - : Alleppey – Kovalam Beach |
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After Breakfast, Check-out from Houseboat and proceed to Kovalam beach.
4 hours drive, reach and check-in to your resort. Relax and over night stay at Kovalam. |
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| Day 07 - : Kovalam – Kanyakumari visit |
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Today, you shall be visiting India’s lands end at Kanyakumari. (2 hour drive) Sightseeing around
Kanyakumari will include visit to Gandi Mandapam, Sree Kumari temple
and Vivekananda rock memorial. Evening witness the spectacular
sunset at the horizon and you will also have time to pick some
shell collections while you shop at the shore. Return to your beach
resort at Kovalam for over night stay. |
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| Day 08 - : Trivandrum Departure |
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After Breakfast, In time transfer to Trivandrum /Cochin airport.
( 20 kms / 30 mins to Trivandrum airport ) Service ends. |
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| Package Tariff in Different Category Hotels : |
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Package cost Per Couple @ Rs. 29,400/- ( 2 star Resorts/ hotels)
Package cost Per Couple @ Rs. 38,300/- ( 3 star Resorts/ hotels)
Package cost Per Couple @ Rs. 57,000/- ( 4 star Resorts/ hotels) |
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Non- A/C Tata Indica car with English speaking driver.
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The car at complete disposal of the couple exclusively throughout the package tour for all transfers and sight seeing as mentioned in the package. |
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Driver bata, toll, parking expenses, night halt charges, fuel, and all applicable taxes included in the cost. |
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Every day stay at the best hotels among the specified category with bed and breakfast. |
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Houseboat, stay and cruise on an exclusive Non- A/C deluxe houseboat for 1night with bed, breakfast, lunch & dinner onboard. ( 4 star hotel option is with a/c houseboat & a/c car ) |
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Inclusive of all applicable taxes. |
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| Package Validity for 2008 - 2009 |
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The rates are applicable for all dates till 30/sept/2009. |
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A 7 % discount is applicable on the net package cost for availing this package for any dates before 30/sept/2008 and after 15/April/2009. |
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A surcharge of minimum 20% is applicable on the net package cost for availing this packages during the period 15/dec/2008 to 15/Jan/2009. |
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An extra suppliment charge is applicable for 24/dec/2008 & 31/dec/2008 based on individual hotel policy and eve programmes.
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All rates are net and there is no hidden charges on and above the tour tariff.
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Rates applicable for specified dates only. |
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Any extra services mentioned as optional including boating/ ferry tickets, water sports, ayurvedic massages, entry tickets to monuments or theme parks, camera tickets at various sightseeing spots, offerings at temples, churches etc.. not included in the tour cost. |
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Package does not include alcoholic /non alcoholic beverages, smoke, laundry or any other expenses of personal nature, or any meal that's not mentioned in the package inclusions. |
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| Booking & Confirmation : |
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All bookings have to be confirmed with 40% of the total package cost as advance. Balance payments upon arrival at cochin in exchange to your service vouchers. |
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Advance payments can be paid by cheque deposit/ Cash deposit or Fund Transfer, |
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Balance payments can be done by credit/debit card/ demand draft/ cash / Fund transfer or HDFC bank cheques. |
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| Payments : All payments should be in favor of " PALANQUIN TOURS & TRAVELS PVT LTD " payable at Cochin . |
| Bank details : H.D.F.C Bank Account number - 0295 83200 00065. |
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