PACKAGE – 9 NIGHTS IN KERALA

Day 1 – In Cochin Arrive Cochin International airport where you will be met , assisted and transfer to Hotel. In the afternoon proceed for a half day tour of the satellite towns of Kochi (Cochin) and Ernakulam comprises visits to the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue - (which remains closed on Fridays), St Francis Church and the Santa Cruz Basilica. While driving along the coastline, at the Harbour"s mouth, one can also view the unique and still-in-use "Chinese Fishing Nets" which were introduced by the Chinese traders in the 14th Century. The tour ends in the Fort Kochi area where you can walk through the historical Dutch and Portuguese buildings. Some parts of this nearly 500-year-old Fort are still amazingly well preserved. Later proceed for a Kathakali Dance Show. Witness India"s most spectacular Dance Drama based on stories from Ramayana and Mahabharata. The dancers are elaborately made up with paint and masks, accompanied by drummers and musicians. Overnight at Cochin Day 2 – Cochin / Munnar Today after breakfast drive to Munnar ( 127 kms approx 4 to 5 hrs drive ). Munnar is the forested High Ranges of Kerala there is a valley watered by three rivers. The slopes that rise out of it were once covered by dense jungles where elephants, and ancient men who built stone burial chambers, once lived. Today the mountains that hunch out of the valley are covered in manicured slopes of tea. And the little town in the valley is dedicated to growing, harvesting, curing and selling tea: the drink that cheers but does not inebriate. Arrive Munnar a cool hill station and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Munnar Day 3 – In Munnar This morning after breakfast visit the tea plantations, Enjoy visiting sections of Old Munnar, which includes the charming old Christ Church with its original fourteen rows of wooden pews. You will also visit the Mattupetty Lake which is flanked by steep hills and woods and has been created by the small hydro-electricity dam there. In the afternoon visit the Mattupatey Dam and Eravikulam National Park Overnight at Munnar Day 4 – Munnar/Periyar This morning after breakfast leave by road for Periyar 124 kms approx 3-4 hrs drive. Arrive Periyar and transfer to hotel. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary has very picturesque surroundings. The reservoir and the surrounding forests provide protection and a constant supply of water to the animals. The earliest sanctuary to be set up in 1934, it extends to 777 square kms & forms part of the high mountain ranges, the Western Ghats. Wild life can be seen while cruising on Periyar Lake in a motorboat amongst the animals that can be seen are Elephants, wild boar, sambar, wild dog, langur monkeys, wild buffalos and occasionally tigers. Evening free at leisure Overnight at Periyar Day 5 – In Periyar This morning go for a boat ride on Lake Periyar and later on visit the spice plantations. Evening free for independent activities. Overnight at Periyar Day 6 – Periyar / Aleppey Today after breakfast leave by road for Aleppey approx 4 hrs drive. Arrive and transfer to your resort.The rest of the day is free to absorb the serenity of your beautiful resort Overnight at Aleppey Day 7 – Leisure in Aleppey This morning excursion to a trekker"s delight, Vagamon 77 kms is surrounded by beautiful meadows, valleys and tea gardens, which are all spellbinding works of nature. Wagamon is engulfed by green tea gardens and deep puzzling valleys. All the trekking enthusiasts enjoy climbing this 1100 m tall hill. An ideal tourist spot, the place is famous for the unique rock formations at Thangal Para, the Indo-Swiss project and Kurisumala Ashram. 64 Kms From Kottayam or Opt for a House boat trip through the canals of the backwates Overnight at Aleppey resort Day 8 – Aleppey / Kovalam This morning leave by road for Kovalam approx 4hrs drive Arrive Kovalam transfer to hotel. Evening free to explore the beaches of Kovalam Overnight at Kovalam Day 9 – In Kovalam – excursion to Kanyakumari This morning after breakfast proceed for a full day excursion to Kanyakumari and back 100 kms approx 3 hrs drive. Cape Comorin is the land"s end of India where the three oceans meet. It is famous for its fabulous sunrises and sunsets and the rock on which Swami Vivekananda meditated. The new temple built on it draws visitors throughout the year and then drive back to you resort in Kovalam. Overnight at Kovalam Day 10 – Kovalam/Trivandrum/Mumbai Today after breakfast proceed to the airport to leave for your destination

Includes 1. Accommodation in 02 Double rooms on Bed and Breakfast basis. 2. Transfers and tours with surface transportation as per the itinerary 3. by an airconditioned Innova with English speaking guide/driver. 4. Porterage / Parking / Assistance. 5. All Taxes including Govt Svc Tax. EXCLUDES : 1. International airport departure tax. 2. International/Domestic airfares/railfares. 3. Entrance fees 4. Items of personal nature viz. telephone calls, drinks, laundry bills etc. Notes : 1. Rates subject to change depending on the room category/hotel getting confirmed at the time of initiating the reservation. 2. Bookings will be purely subject to availability at the time of initiating the reservation. Vehicle Used : AC Innova

Net Payable as follows: Per person on twin sharing basis – (Based on 4 pax travelling together) Cat A AED 3950 /- per person Extra Bed cost - AED 1820 Cat B AED 2970 per person Extra Bed cost - AED1100 Cat A USD 1080 /- per person Extra Bed cost - USD 500/- Cat B USD 810/- per person Extra Bed cost - USD 300/- Cat A RS. 47440 /- per person Extra Bed cost - RS. 21840/- Cat B RS. 35640/- per person Extra Bed cost - RS. 13200/-