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Kerala Backwaters

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Type:
Nature / Eco
Price from:
1470 USD /person
Phone:
917614004023
Fax:
917612412253
Payment Types:
  • No Cash
  • No Credit Card
  • No Cheque
  • No Travellers cheque
  • No Paypal
  • No Wire Transfer
Duration:
10 days
Location Start:
Cochin
Location Finish:
Cochin
We Speak:
English
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Last updated: 09/12/2008

With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500-2700 ms in the east and networked by 44 rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1
You arrive in the morning, our executive will meet you and take you to BOLGATTY PALACE The rest of the day is at leisure. In the evening we will have a Welcome Dinner.
Meals: D

Day 2

Day 2
Cochin is built around a saltwater lagoon of the Arabian Sea and is one of India�s most attractive cities. Founded by the Portuguese as a trading station, Cochin has also been influenced throughout the centuries by the Arabs, Chinese, Dutch and British, and has a rich maritime history. We explore the old city this morning, visiting the 16th century Church of St. Francis, the Paradesi Synagogue in the heart of Cochin�s Jew Town, the Mattancherry Palace, and the enormous cantilevered Chinese fishing nets characteristic of the Kerala coast. Afternoon free.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 3

Day 3
Today we drive inland and up the winding roads to the picturesque town of Munnar, located amongst tea plantations in the Cardamon Hills at 5.906ft. We spend the afternoon in this delightful spot and stay overnight at the TEA COUNTY HILL RESORT or similar.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4

Day 4
This morning we drive down from the hills and continue through coffee and pepper plantations to Periyar, where we stay at the Spice Village. Afternoon boat trip on Lake Periyar, a haven for birdlife, including herons, hornbills and egrets. There are also approximately 800 elephants in the Periyar Reserve, and we hope to see some at the water�s edge
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

Day 5
This morning we will have fascinating visit to a small spice plantation, where we will learn about the many uses of the spices, both in medicine and local cuisine. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

Day 6
This morning we journey by road to Kumarakom, where we take a short boat ride.Overnight WATERSCAPES BACKWATER RESORT
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 7

Day 7
A full day at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 8

Day 8
After breakfast we board our private houseboats or �kettuvalloms� for a memorable day of cruising through the peaceful palm-fringed backwaters of Kerala, passing local farming and fishing communities along the banks of the narrow canals. Each houseboat has two comfortable twin bedrooms with ensuite facilities. We spend overnight on board. Please Note: Each houseboat has a variable number of twin bedrooms with ensuite facilities. There is a large open-sided sitting area where meals, using local fish and vegetables (prepared on board) are served. Your houseboat is fully staffed, with a captain, his mate and a butler, who will accompany you on land for short excursions to local churches, temples and other attractions.
Meals: B, L, D

Day 9

Day 09
In the morning disembark at Alleppey and drive back to Cochin for an afternoon and overnight at the BOLGATTY PALACE Hotel. A farewell dinner has been arranged.
Meals: B, D

Day 10

Day 10
Morning departure by Emirates via Dubai to London Heathrow, arriving in the early evening.
Meals: B

Extra Information

Extras -
TOUR ITINERARY:
02 NIGHTS: COCHIN: ON MAP

01 NIGHT : MUNNAR:ON MAP

02 NIGHTS: THEKKADY: ON CP

02 NIGHTS: KUMARAKOM: ON MAP

01 NIGHT : ALLEPPEY: LUXURY AC HOUSE BOAT ON APAI

01 NIGHTS: COCHIN: BOLGATTY PALACE ON MAP

Tour Cost: 1470.00 US$ per person based on a minimum of two pax.

What the tour includes
All local sight seeing
All road transfers by AC car,with english speaking driver
Airport pick up & Drop

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