KOLORFUL KERALA

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CITY	NIGHTS	LUXURY	DELUXE	STANDARD	MEAL PLAN
MUNNAR	2	MOUNTAIN CLUB	TEA COUNTY KTDC	GRAND PLAZA	BREAKFAST
THEKKADY	1	THE ELEPHANT COURT	WILD CORRIDOR	TREE TOP	BREAKFAST
ALLEPPEY	1	TAMARIND GLOBAL HB	TAMARIND GLOBAL HB	TAMARIND GLOBAL HB	BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER
KUMARAKOM	1	ZURI KUMARAKOM RESORT & SPA	EASTEND LAKE SONG	WATERSCAPES KTDC	BREAKFAST
KOVALAM	2	TURTLE ON THE BEACH	TRAVANCORE HERITAGE	ABAD HARMONIA	BREAKFAST

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:

KashyapHolidays7 night accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned below hotels or equivalent
KashyapHolidaysSightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist vehicle
KashyapHolidaysDrivers allowances, toll taxes and Govt. Service Tax

PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS:

KashyapHolidaysAir tickets and airport taxes
KashyapHolidaysKalari Show in Thekkady
KashyapHolidaysBoat-ride in Periyar Lake
KashyapHolidaysGuide service as per the itinerary
KashyapHolidaysEntrance fee at Monuments as per the itinerary
KashyapHolidaysSpecial activities as per the itinerary
KashyapHolidaysItems of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides / drivers etc.
KashyapHolidaysCamera / Video camera fees applicable at monuments

NOTE:

Munnar - Eravikulam National Park will be closed in the month of February & March
Munnar - Tata Tea Museum will be closed on Monday
Trivandrum - Padmanabhaswamy Temple – Non-Indians are not allowed. Dress code to enter at the temple is Dhoti for Men & Saree for Women
Medium vehicle will be provided for 1-3 travelers and Innova will be provided for 4-5 travelers.
Hotel Check in 1400hrs and check out 1200hrs
If applicable, there will be mandatory supplement on Christmas and New Year
Additional supplement will be charged for stay between 10 November to 02 December and 15 December to 15 January
These peak season supplements dates can be changed without any prior intimation

Refund details in case of cancellation :

The guest requires to submit the cancellation request in writing. The cancellation charges (irrespective of reason for cancellation whatsoever) applicable are indicated in following table:

Prior to 45 days or more: 90% of tour cost
Between 44 and 31 days of departure : 80% of tour cost
Between 30 and 21 days of departure : 60% of tour cost
Between 20 and 14 days of departure : 50% of tour cost
4 days prior to date of departure: 10%
In case of no show : No refund

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Kolorful Kerala

(07 Nights / 08 Days 2N Munnar – 1N Thekkady – 1N Alleppey HB - 1N Kumarakom
– 2N Kovalam) (Kanyakumari Excursion)

PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS:

Trip to Eravikulam National Park, Tea Plantation & Museum, Munnar
In Thekkady, boating on Periyar Lake and Kalari Show
Stay in Alleppey backwater and cruise in Kerala backwaters
Optional – Sunset cruise in Vembanand Lake, Kumarakom
Kovalam beaches, Napier Museum, Art Gallery & Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum
Excursion to Kanyakumari
Sightseeing tours by private air-conditioned vehicle
Start in Cochin and End in Trivandrum

ITINERARY:

Day 01 : Arrival in Cochin & Drive from Cochin to Munnar (120 km/approx. 4.5 hours)

Meet our representative upon arrival in Cochin and drive to Munnar - derived its name from the confluence of the three rivers around which the town grew. Today, it offers beautiful vistas, cardamom and spice plantations, aromatic oil factories, sights of several endangered species and the purple-blue of the Neelakurinji flowers that bloom every 12 years. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and spend evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02 : Sightseeing in Munnar

Explore Eravikulam National Park, home to various elusive and endangered species. It is a great place to enjoy trekking and offers mind-blowing views of the tea plantations. Later, proceed towards Tea Museum (closed on Monday), which gives an insight to the history of tea plantations of this region. Later visit Mattupetty Dam, Eco Point and Flower Garden. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03 : Munnar – Thekkady (90 kms / approx. 2.5 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Thekkady (Periyar) and on arrival check-in at the hotel. Thekkady is synonymous to uninterrupted hills, rich biodiversity and spice plantations. The place is best known for the Periyar National Park. In the afternoon, proceed for boat-ride at Periyar Lake, and in evening watch traditional Kalari show. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 04 : Drive from Thekkady - Alleppey (140 kms / approx. 4 hours)

Proceed to Alleppey by road after breakfast. After arrival, check-in at the houseboat in backwaters of Kerala. Alleppey is a charming emerald peninsula jutting into the picturesque Vembanad Lake dotted with innumerable traditional country rafts, boats and canoes. The fresh water of the lake flows into the mainland, making a labyrinth of lagoons, canals and waterways. Spend the rest of the day cruising through beautiful backwaters. Overnight at the Alleppey houseboat

Day 05 : Alleppey – Kumarakom (33 kms / approx. 1 hour)

After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Kumarakom - a charming emerald peninsula jutting into the picturesque Vembanad Lake dotted with innumerable traditional country rafts, boats and canoes. The fresh water of the lake flows into the mainland, making a labyrinth of lagoons, canals and waterways. Enjoy a sunset cruise in vembanad Lake (On direct payments). Overnight at the backwater resort.

Day 06 : Drive from Kumarakom – Kovalam (180 kms / approx. 4.5 hours)

After breakfast, drive towards south of Kerala, Kovalam- located close to the state capital Trivandrum, it is internationally famed for its palm-fringed beaches and rejuvenating centers. This coastal town initially came to notice with the construction of Halcyon Castle by the last Maharani of Travancore - Sethu Lakshmi Bayi. With the arrival of hippies in 1970s, the place gained recognition as a tourist destination and is today renowned for its 17 km-long coastline, which is formed by three beautiful beaches - Lighthouse, Hawah and Samudra. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel and spend rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Kovalam.

Day 07 : Excursion to Kanyakumari, with Trivandrum sightseeing

After breakfast, take excursion trip to Kanyakumari – visit the Vivekananda Memorial, Gandhi Museum and southernmost point. While returning, also cover Napier Museum, Art Gallery and Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Return to Kovalam for overnight stay.

Day 08 : Departure from Trivandrum

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Trivandrum airport for return flight back home.