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Kerala Holidays"Kerala - "God's Own Country" The complex network of lagoons, lakes, rivers and canals fringing the coast of Kerala forms the basis of a distinct regional lifestyle, and travelling by Houseboat along these backwaters is one of the highlights of a visit to the state."The backwaters refer to the large inland lakes of Kerala. Today these backwaters act as vital water ways for the transport of people and produce. They are often the only link between remote, isolated villages and crowded town pockets. Our Kerala tourism section highlights the history, culture, cuisine, wildlife, hill stations and eco tourism of Kerala. It showcases the best aspects of Kerala tourism so you can know more about the tourist attractions of Kerala and enjoy Kerala tours with Kerala Backwater.


Duration: 03 Nights / 04 Days
Places to Visit: Cochin - Kumarakom - Houseboat - Kovalam
Package price in INR (All prices are per person)
Rates are valid Upto 31st March -2009
Per Person Rates
Category
( 2 Persons )
( 4 -6 persons)
Extra bed
Economy
7,939.00
6,986.00
2,382.00
Standard
9,253.00
8,143.00
2,776.00
Superior
12,011.00
10,810.00
4,204.00
Deluxe
20,001.00
19,001.00
7,000.00
Note: The above rates are subject to availability at the time of booking.
HOTEL USED
Destination
Nts.
Deluxe
Superior
Standard
Economy
Cochin
1
Ramada Lake View / Le Meredien (C.P)
Renaissance / Travancore Court (C.P)
Harbour View / Nyle Plaza (C.P)
Mermaid / Sealord (C.P)
Kumarakom
1
Coconut Lagoon (AP) / Kumarakom Lake Resort (CP)
Backwater Ripples/Lakesong (C.P)
Paradise Resort / Waterscapes (C.P)
Arcadia-Kottayam (C.P)
Houseboat
1
A/c Houseboat (A.P)
A/c Houseboat (A.P)
N A/c Houseboat (A.P)
N A/c Houseboat (A.P)

Meal Plan: E.P = Room only, CP= Breakfast only, MAP= Breakfast & Dinner only, AP= Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner only

NOTE

  • Children below 6 yrs complimentary without extra bed & meal.
  • There would be a surcharge of 20% on the above rates from 20Dec to 10 Jan 2008.
  • Christmas & New Year eve supplement charges wherever applicable would be charged extra.
  • Festive season supplement would be applicable from 20 Oct to 10 Nov & 01 Feb to 28 Feb at some hotels.
  • Indica is used for 2-3 person & Tavera/Qualis is used for 4-6 persons.
  • Services not utilized will not be refunded.

Tour Includes:-

  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis as per the meal plan and hotels mentioned above or similar.
  • All arrival and departure transfers, sightseeing by N A/c Vehicle.
  • For Superior & Deluxe Package A/c Vehicle is used.

Kerala Holidays- CochinTour Excludes:-

  • Any meals other than those mentioned above.
  • Any air fare or train fare.
  • All optional are charged
  • Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, guide charges, boating charges, entrance fees and all items of personal nature.
  • Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
  • Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances, taxes etc.


COMPLETE ITINERARY

Day 01: Cochin (40 km-1 hr)
On arrival at the Airport/Railway Station in Cochin, you will be met and transferred to Hotel. After lunch go across the Cochin Harbour, which takes you to the gateway of the Arabian Sea. On arrival at Fort Cochin, proceed on a sight seeing tour, which includes a visit to the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing nets, etc. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Cochin.

Kerala Holidays-KumarakomDay 02: Cochin - Kumarakom (90 km - 2 Hrs)
Today after breakfast you will be driven to Kumarakom; view the scenic picturesque landscapes on your way. Check in at the Hotel/ Resort on the banks of the Vembanad Lake. Spend the evening at leisure and stay overnight at the Resort.

Day 03: Kumarakom - Houseboat
After Breakfast at the hotel board the houseboat. Staying in this moving palace is breathtakingly stimulating experience. While sailing down a maze of canals one sees different scenes from the villages, paddy fields, coconut palms, fisherman and local life. Lunch, dinner next day breakfast and tea snacks will be provided in the boat. The cool breeze from the Lake make you sleep early in the night after anchoring in a fancy place. Dinner and Overnight in the houseboat.

Day 04: Departure Alleppey - Cochin (30 Km-1 hr)
After breakfast in the houseboat disembark at Alleppey. Alleppey is also known as Vinice of the East because of the narrow canals and backwaters. Transfer to Cochin Airport / Railway station for your onward journey. TOUR ENDS

 

 
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