Kerala Pilgrimage and Leisure Tour

Package Overview

Train afre, Domestic / International flights
Entrance fees to all the monuments & museums, Guide Charges,
Services of a local English speaking Guides in India for the visits
Visa fees for India: compulsory to be obtained from the Indian Consulate of your country of residence; passport valid 6 months after return date)
Any meals except mentioned in the column prices includes.
Any expenses of personal nature such as tips beverages, laundry, telephone calls, photography and video fees, etc.
Any new taxes / fees imposed by the Government
Any other expenses not mentioned in the tour cost inclusion

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Cochin - Guruvayoor (96 Kms Approx 03 Hrs)

  Meeting and assistance on arrival, our representative will meet you at the airport and drive to Guruvayoor.
  
  On arrival transfer to hotel after freshen up proceed to visit Guruvayoor Temple. Later proceed for local sightseeing in and around Guruvayoor - a thriving township in Trichur district, Guruvayoor is known for its scenic beauty and serenity. The place is noted for the Guruvayurappan Temple, Anakotta - Guruvayur Devaswom elephant sanctuary - one of the largest elephant sanitarium in all over the world. Also known as Punnathurkotta, Anakotta is 3 km far from Guruvayur Temple. Evening Darshan at Guruvayoor Temple.
  Overnight Hotel - Guruvayoor.

  • Meals & Drinks : Room only

• Day 2 : Guruvayoor - Munnar (180 Kms 6 Hrs Approx)

  Today be prepared for a long drive for God’s own country called Kerala. Munnar located at the confluence of the mountain streams Muthirappuzha, Chanduvarai & Kundala. It is surrounded by wild Jungle, it is wet & cold for most of the season. During the British rule of India, it was developed to cultivate tea plants. It was a favorite place for those of the British who were in the know & it is sometimes referred to as the 'Switzerland of India' for its natural surroundings & Old World architecture. A picture book town, winding lanes, trekking & holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience.
  
  Overnight Hotel – Munnar
  

  • Themes : Trekking
  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 3 : Munnar

  Morning post breakfast, we take a tour visiting the tea estate spread like a green carpet over a large area. The rolling hills, the lush mountain & the breathtaking scenery here is ideal for trekking & long mountain walks.
  
  
  Later we visit Eravikulam National Park, set up for the preservation of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Park has the largest known population of Tahr existing in the world & also shelters Atlas Moth, Elephants, Sambhars, Gaurs, Lion-tailed Macaque, Nilgiri, Langur, Tiger & Leopard. It exhibits the breathtaking natural splendor of rolling grasslands & exotic flowers. Anamudi, the highest peak south of Himalayas, towers over the pride of the sanctuary (Closed - January to Mar). Local sightseeing of Munnar includes visit to Mattupetty Dam, Kundale Lake and Echo point.
  
  Overnight Hotel – Munnar.
  

  • Themes : Trekking
  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 4 : Munnar - Periyar (134 km - 04 hr)

  Morning post breakfast, we drive to Periyar (Thekkady), On arrival transfer to hotel after freshen up visit Periyar one of India's most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries, where one can watch wildlife at close range. The vegetation, the flora & fauna & the birds are uniquely rich, vast & 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. The very sound of the name conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hill & spice scented plantations. The sanctuary is one of the best in the country for watching & photographing wild life. Notable among the inhabitants are the tigers, majestic Asiatic wild elephants & distinctive Nilgiri Langur. A cruise through the waters of Periyar lake around which the wild -life sanctuary is situated, offers a soul stirring pleasant experience.
  
  
  
  Overnight Hotel – Periyar
  

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 5 : Periyar - Kumarakom (134 km - 2 Hrs)

  Post breakfast, we drive to Kumarakom, On arrival at Kumarakom transfer to hotel,
  Today explore Kumarakom birdwatcher's haven, the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, covers an impressive expanse of 14 acres. A large variety of different birds can be found at the sanctuary at any given time. Numerous migratory birds even from places like Siberia visit the sanctuary. It is common to see golden-backed woodpeckers, night herons, kingfishers, paradise fly-catchers and egrets. Rest od day is free for lesuire and relaxation on Kumarakom beach and backwater of Kerala can from Kumarakom to Alleppey, Evening back to hotel.
  
  Overnight Hotel – Kumarakom
  

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 6 : Kumarakom - Alleppey (45 km - 1½ hr)

  Post breakfast, we drive to Alleppey, known as 'Venice of the East', this region is famous for its beautiful backwaters & village life revolving around the banks of these backwaters. On arrival board the houseboat, locally called Kettuvallam, cruise around backwaters of Alleppey to Kumarakom to observe & experience the daily life of the villagers along the backwaters.
  
  Overnight Houseboat
  

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

• Day 7 : Alleppey - Cochin (52 km - 6 hr)

  Today morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Cochin, On arrival transfer to hotel in Cochin. Rest of Day is free at leisure.
  
  Overnight Hotel – Cochin
  

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 8 : Cochin

  After breakfast we visit Jew Town, synagogue, built in the year 1568, is magnificently decorated by Chinese tiles & Belgian chandeliers. Giant scrolls of the Old Testament can be found here. Also visit the spice market, where the air is filled with the pungent smell of spices & history that brought the world to its doorstep. Chinese fishing nets, (Cheenavala) are distinctly unique to Cochin. It is believed that traders from the court of the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan introduced these nets here.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 9 : Cochin/ Departure

  After breakfast checkout from hotel and morning free at leisure later checkout from hotel do some shopping later transfer to airport to board the flight for onward.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Transfers

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Exclusions

• Train afre, Domestic / International flights
• Entrance fees to all the monuments & museums, Guide Charges,
• Services of a local English speaking Guides in India for the visits
• Visa fees for India: compulsory to be obtained from the Indian Consulate of your country of residence; passport valid 6 months after return date)
• Any meals except mentioned in the column prices includes.
• Any expenses of personal nature such as tips beverages, laundry, telephone calls, photography and video fees, etc.
• Any new taxes / fees imposed by the Government
• Any other expenses not mentioned in the tour cost inclusion

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Package Start From

• Kochi, Kerala, India, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount * Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount. * Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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