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8 Nights

9 Days

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 Standard-Abad Plaza / JVK Park Kochi / Starlit Suites or Similar Deluxe-Olive Downtown / Luxo Kochi / Hotel Airlink Castle or Similar Premium-Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive / Fragrant Nature Kochi or Similar N/A Arrival Kochi Arrival Kochi Welcome to your Kochi, popularly known as "THE QUEEN OF ARABIAN SEA". Upon arrival at the Kochi international airport / Ernakulam Railway Station start on your journey to the hotel in Kochi. Kochi is a major port city, situated on the west coast of Peninsular India. It is surrounded by the Arabian Sea on the west and Western Ghats on the east. It is an ideal starting point for exploring the breath-taking scenic beauty and age-old charm of the state. Reach hotel and complete check-in formalities. Evening is at leisure. Overnight stay in Kochi. Hotel:

Day 2

Day 2 Standard-Abad Copper Castle / Gokulam Park Munnar / Falling Waters / Clouds Valley Leisue Hotel / Eastend Munnar / Aranyaka Resorts or Similar Deluxe-The Fog / Sterling Munnar / The Leaf Munnar / The Planet Munnar or Similar Premium-Fragrant Nature / Tall Trees or Similar Meals: Premium-Fragrant Nature / Tall Trees or Similar Breakfast Kochi - Munnar (135kms/5hrs) Relish delicious breakfast at the hotel and post check-out formalities let us explore a few nearby tourist attractions of Kochi like, Mattancherry Palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Net and Kochi Marine Drive. Later start your journey to the hill station of Munnar. Cosseted by lush greeneries, guarded by captivating hills and mountains, and fringed with never-ending tea plantations, Munnar is also known as the 'Nature Lover's Paradise' and will surely hold you captive throughout your stay. On the way you can visit Cheeyappara Waterfalls and Valara waterfalls. Arriving in this hilly retreat, you will be checked-in to a hotel or a resort. Overnight stay in Munnar Meals: Hotel:

Day 3

Day 3 Standard-Abad Copper Castle / Gokulam Park Munnar / Falling Waters / Clouds Valley Leisue Hotel / Eastend Munnar / Aranyaka Resorts or Similar Deluxe-The Fog / Sterling Munnar / The Leaf Munnar / The Planet Munnar or Similar Premium-Fragrant Nature / Tall Trees or Similar Breakfast Munnar After a delightful breakfast, get ready to leave for a full day sightseeing tour of Munnar. Smell the aroma of tea plantations in Munnar and spot the elusive Nilgiri Tahr at Eravikulam National Park, or Visit Tea Museum enroute visit Tea Estates. Head to Rose Garden and Mattupetty Dam. Later visit Eco Point, The Blossom Hydel Park and Munnar Botanical Garden. After visiting the attractions, you will be driven back to the hotel for a comfortable stay. Overnight stay in Munnar Meals: Hotel:

Day 4

Day 4 Standard-Holiday Vista / Abad Green Forest / Peppervine / Spices Lap Resort / Merryweather Resort Thekkady / Hotel Treetop or Similar Deluxe-Cardamom County by Xandari / Oxygen Resort / The Mountain Courtyard or Similar Premium-Elephant Court / WGH Poetree Thekkady / Greenwoods Resort or Similar Breakfast Munnar - Thekkady (110kms/3.5hrs) Relish the lip-smacking breakfast at the hotel, check-out and we will drive you to a next highly picturesque destination Thekkady. Enroute visit Spice Plantation. On arrival, check-in at the hotel and relax for some time. Later walk on the street on Thekkady and visit Elephant Junction to enjoy Elephant Ride and watch Elephant Bathing in evening be mesmerized by a live show of Kalaripayattu (Kerala Martial arts) (On Direct Payment basis) After visiting the attractions, you will be driven back to the hotel for a comfortable stay. After visiting the attractions, you will be driven back to the hotel for a comfortable stay. Overnight stay in Thekkady Meals: Hotel:

Day 5

Day 5 Standard-Classic Regency / Haveli Backwater Resort or Similar Deluxe-The World Backwater / Punnamada Backwater Resorts / Paloma Back Water Resort or Similar Premium-Sterling Lake Palace / Uday Backwater Resort / Lake Canopy / Ramada or Similar Breakfast Thekkady - Alleppey (130kms/4hrs) This morning after a pleasant breakfast, proceed for a wildlife expedition in the jungles of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Note: Entry tickets to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and boat ride charges are to be borne by the guests. Later you Note: Entry tickets to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and boat ride charges are to be borne by the guests. Later you will be driven to the hotel in Alleppey. Alappuzha (Alleppey) is famous as 'the Venice of the East'. On arrival check-in at hotel and relax for a while. In evening enjoy sunset boat ride on backwater. (On Direct Payment basis) Overnight stay in Alleppey Meals: Hotel:

Day 6

Day 6 Standard-Kumarakom Park Resort / Renai Green Fields or Similar Deluxe-Abad Whispering Palms / Lake Song or Similar Premium-Gokulam Grand Resort and Spa Kumarakom / Rhythm Kumarakom / Backwater Ripples or Similar Breakfast Alleppey - Kumarakom [30 kms / 1-hr] After a wholesome breakfast in the morning drive to Kumarakom. A captivating backwater terminus, Kumarakom After a wholesome breakfast in the morning drive to Kumarakom. A captivating backwater terminus, Kumarakom offers visitors many other leisure options. Upon arrival in Kumarakom, check-in to the resort and make yourself at home. After a while, step out and explore few of the sights encompassing of Kumarakom, visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Vembanad Lake At the end of the day after visiting the lovely sights, you will be driven back to the hotel for a comfortable stay. Overnight at Kumarakom Meals: Hotel:

Day 7

Day 7 Standard-Abad Harmonia Resort / The Terrace Hotel by Ladder / Aadisaktthi Leisure Resort or Similar Deluxe-Isola Di Cocco / Uday Suites / Hycinth Hotels or Similar Premium-Vivanta Thiruvananthapuram / Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel / The Travancore Heritage / Gokulam Grand or Similar Breakfast Meals: Breakfast Kumarakom - Trivandrum / Kovalam / Poovar (190kms/4.5hrs) After a tantalizing breakfast, drive towards Trivandrum. Enroute visit world's largest Bird sculpture, which is of Jatayu. Jatayu Earth Center, also known as Jatayu Nature Park or Jatayu Rock, is a park and tourism centre at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district of Kerala. Later driver to Kovalam the beach town located by the beautiful Arabian sea can be found situated within the boundaries of Thiruvananthapuram city of Kerala. As you reach Kovalam, visit Lighthouse Beach one of the main attractions, and Samudra Beach which is the Jewel in the already heavily ornate crown of Kovalam. After exploring Kovalam, drive to the hotel through picture perfect scenery. Check into the Hotel. Overnight stay in Trivandrum / Kovalam / Poovar Hotel:

Day 8

Day 8 Standard-Abad Harmonia Resort / The Terrace Hotel by Ladder / Aadisaktthi Leisure Resort or Similar Meals: Hotel: Standard-Abad Harmonia Resort / The Terrace Hotel by Ladder / Aadisaktthi Leisure Resort or Similar Deluxe-Isola Di Cocco / Uday Suites / Hycinth Hotels or Similar Premium-Vivanta Thiruvananthapuram / Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel / The Travancore Heritage / Gokulam Grand or Similar Breakfast Trivandrum / Kovalam / Poovar Excursion to Kanyakumari After appetizing breakfast and get ready to visit Shri Padmanabhswamy Temple. The beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is more than a century old and is amongst the must-visit places to visit in Trivandrum. The architecture of the temple is eye-catching and represents the Dravidian and Keralite culture. After sightseeing we will drive further to Kanyakumari and visit Kanyakumari Temple and Vivekananda Rock Memorial. After visiting the attractions, you will be driven back to the hotel for a comfortable stay. Overnight stay in Trivandrum / Kovalam / Poovar Meals: Hotel:

Day 9

Day 9 N/A Breakfast Depart Trivandrum / Kovalam / Poovar Savour the flavourful breakfast and then check-out from the hotel. A unique experience of soul probing expedition through the lush state with this breath-taking Kerala package ends today. You'll be transferred to the Thiruvananthapuram Airport / Railway Station as it's time to say goodbye to Kerala with truckloads of memories.

Highlights

Travel around the foremost highlights of Kochi.
Explore the scenic beauty and attractions of Munnar.
Pass through the fragrant Spice Gardens of Thekkady.
Spend time bathing the baby elephants at the Elephant Camp.
Experience the moving ether of Alleppey.
Roam around the scenic sights of Kumarakom.
Tribute world’s largest bird sculpture Jatayu.
Wander almost all foremost highlights of Thiruvananthapuram.
Travel around the prominent highlights of Kovalam.
Experience the inspirational ether of Kanyakumari

Inclusions

Meals
Daily Breakfast except on Day 01
Inclusions
Inclusions
Accommodation in the mentioned or similar hotels.
Daily Breakfast. (Expect on day 01)
All transfers and sightseeing by AC Vehicle. (Please note that AC will be switched off during hills ) All vehicles
are Air Conditioned Sedan (Indigo/Etios/Dzire/Xcent/Aura etc) for 2-3 Adults; MUV (Ertiga /Kia Carens /
Marazzo / Xylo/ Innova etc) for 4-5 Adults, Tempo Traveller for 6-09 Adults.
All toll taxes, parking charges, driver allowances.
Travel Insurance (for age below 69yrs).
All currently applicable hotel taxes except GST @ Current Rate
Exclusions
Any transport services to or from your originating place to Ex hub as per itinerary.
Any Air, Train, Bus or Cruise fare from / to your originating city of stay, unless specified.
Any other meal not mentioned in price includes.
Any other destination not mentioned in itinerary.
Supplement hike of Long weekend / Festive period / Blackout date
Christmas and New Year Gala Dinner.
Entrance fees of all sightseeing places to be visited from inside.
Any increase in Fuel Price and any applicability of new taxes from the Government.
Any upgrade in the hotel or its room category and cost of pre or post tour hotel accommodation.
Any extra expense such as route change, airline change, travel date change, accommodation facilities, etc.
incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeure circumstances during the tour.
Porterage (coolie charges), tips, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, Sanctuary Park Fees, Camera Fee,
Elephant / Horse / Pony Ride, Boat Ride, wines and alcoholic beverages, mineral water, items of personal
nature and food or beverages.
Things to Note
Basics
Price is subject to change
Price is based on the “Base” Category of Hotel Room/Airlines Seats/Ferry Seats. This is Irrespective of the
nature and food or beverages.
Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalisation, or any personal
emergency.
Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column.
Any extra sightseeing, services or activity charges other than those included in itinerary. Any cost incurred for
such requirements should be borne by the guests
Supplement
Note: Rates are tentative and are subject to change as per the Hotel policy
Supplement Standard Deluxe Premium
Dinner [Per Person/ Child] 6824 9647 13182
Upgrade from Sedan to MUV [Per
Vehicle] 10800 10800 10800
Note: Accommodation in the Kerala houseboats is purely for the experience. Houseboats have limited facilities and
resources and may not be comparable to city hotels. AC on the houseboat is operational only between 2100 hours
to 0600 hours and not during sailing, due to operational constraints. If you have opted to stay in a houseboat,
sightseeing will not be included. Houseboat covers the Alleppey round only.
Add-onSupplements @Alleppey
Supplements cost for ATDC Houseboat or Similar for all
categories Standard Deluxe Premium
Private Houseboat [Per Room] [AC Full Time] 13000 12000 9000
Backwater Boat Ride [Per Boat/Per Hour up to 8 Pax] 2500 2500
2500
Price is based on the “Base” Category of Hotel Room/Airlines Seats/Ferry Seats. This is Irrespective of the
Package Category Chosen. Upgrade to Higher Category is available at an extra cost.
All domestic Hotels/Transport rates are based on current tariff and subject to change without prior notification;
the revised rates will be charged extra.
Hotels
Many regions do not have star category hotels. Generally there isn’t any star categorization in this sector,
however the same is demarcated as per prices and put into slabs of 2*/ 3*/ 4*or STD/ DLX/ PRM or equivalent.
Packages are based on base category rooms, irrespective of the Hotel category opted.
Quote based on Non-Ac Rooms on Hills. AC Rooms on Extra Charges
Please be reminded that all special requests like early check-in, smoking, non-smoking, views, floors, king, twin,
adjoining and/or interconnecting rooms are strictly subject to availability upon arrival and cannot be guaranteed
prior. Any expenses arising out of this is to be borne by the customer.
Only 01 extra bed/mattress is allowed per room. This extra bed means a Mattress / Roll over Extra mattress on
floor provided where proper extra bed isn’t available.
In case of guests cannot climb the higher floors, we request you to update this at the time of booking so that we
may take appropriate action and try for rooms in the Ground floor. This is again subject to availability and
difference if any will have to be settled directly before check out.
In hilly areas, scarcity of water and electricity may happen. To overcome the water crisis certain hotels have
fixed schedule for supplying hot and cold water. We strongly regret the inconvenience and look forward for your
cooperation.
A/c in Houseboat (Alleppey): Only between 21:00 hr to 06:00 hrs in Deluxe Houseboat; AC for 24 hrs. in
bedroom in Premium Houseboat; AC for 24 hrs in Rooms and Lobby;
Houseboat for the Budget Category is provided on Sharing Basis by us. Houseboat for Standard and Higher
Categories is provided on exclusive private basis by us.
Houseboat covers the Alleppey round only
In hills, hotels may be located in a way where the view might be of a building in the front, beside or behind it.
There will not be any refund in cased any of the sightseeing is missed/uncovered during the trip.
The Hotels may/may not have some of following amenities as per its policy. Tea/coffee maker/ mini fridge/
enhanced toiletry kit (with moisturizer, tooth paste, brush, shaving kit, lufa, bathroom sleepers, bath-robe) etc.
For meal plans, menu will be on fixed plan/ buffet basis and not on A-la-Carte basis. MAP and AP Meal plans do
not include Evening snacks and cold drinks / liquor, Soups or Deserts. For order on A-la-Carte basis, guests are
requested to make direct payment for additional items.
requested to make direct payment for additional items.
Transportation
All transfers and sightseeing by AC Vehicle. (Please note that AC will be switched off during hills ) All vehicles
are Air Conditioned Sedan (Indigo/Etios/Dzire/Xcent/Aura etc) for 2-3 Adults; MUV (Ertiga /Kia Carens /
Marazzo / Xylo/ Innova etc) for 4-5 Adults, Tempo Traveller for 6-09 Adults.
Transfers as per itinerary only for the mentioned Sightseeing only.
A/c in Vehicle will be switched off during hilly drive.
Please consult driver / local representative for next day’s sightseeing schedule / Transfers timings.
Due to unforeseen situations (force majeure/ traffic jams / traffic halts/ diversions/ Bandh/ curfew, Union strike,
VVIP movement, etc.) the program may get delayed/shuffled. We will request you to bear with us and as soon
as vehicle arrives you will have to get in ASAP.
Monument will remain closed on Public holidays and Sundays. Eravikulam national Park in Munnar is Closed
Around Jan- March for the Breeding of endemic Mountain Goat Species;
Incidental Charges Due to Unforseen Situations
All arrangements made by TCIL are in the capacity of an agent only. TCIL will not be liable for claims or expenses
arising from circumstances beyond our control such as accidents, injuries, delayed or cancelled flights and acts of
Force majeure/ traffic jams / traffic halts/ diversions/ bandh/ curfew, Union strike, VVIP movement, etc. – We will
request you to bear with us the situations beyond our control. We will arrange for alternate sightseeing. In case of
discontinued itinerary due to these reasons no refund on the hotel booking will be provided and alternate
accommodations (as per availability) are managed in the place where you have to stay back. While it is our
endeavor to manage the alternate arrangements during such scenarios, please note the difference may be charged
for the same.
Other On Tour and Pre Tour Expectations
Carry comfort clothing – Shorts, T Shirts, Open Footwear, Cap or Hat, Sunglasses, Sun screen lotion, Rubber
soled shoes; Pullovers or Light Jackets for Hills
Guests Photo ID to Shared while booking and Carried on tour: Passport/Voter ID/DL/Aadhar are valid photo ids
((except Pan Card)
Please follow the stipulated timings for the sightseeing trips / activities as informed by our representative. It
helps manage the tour in a destination low on vehicles and dependent on ferry timings.
No refund for Complimentary Activities cancelled or unutilized due to reasons beyond our control
(natural/technical)
Weather in Kerala: Different Geographies from 0 meter to 1500 meters in Altitude means Kerala has beach side
warm climate to pleasantly cold hill climate. Also, Expect Light Showers in Kerala anytime of the year. Mostly
warm climate to pleasantly cold hill climate. Also, Expect Light Showers in Kerala anytime of the year. Mostly
pleasant, sometimes it may disrupt the itinerary.
Food in Kerala: Vegetarian, North Indian, South Indian, Continental and Chinese dishes are available at all
restaurants and hotels. In hotels, buffet is provided based on occupancy.
Please follow the stipulated timings for the sightseeing trips / activities as informed by our representative. It
helps manage the tour in a destination low on vehicles and dependent on ferry timings.
Itinerary can be shuffled but in all cases we manage to provide all the inclusions as mentioned or similar or
alternate.
No refund for Complimentary Activities cancelled or unutilized due to reasons beyond our control
(natural/technical)
Water Sports, Precaution and Doctor’s advice: You Can Do Diving and Sea Walk, even if You have never tried
them before or You do not know how to swim or You have no underwater experience but Diving and Sea Walk
require good fitness and an age between 10 -60 years. Seek Doctor’s advice for water activities like SCUBA and
Sea Walk. Please Consult Doctor if you have High BP, Sugar, Asthma, Ear Pain, past Surgery, or Pregnancy.
Glasses or contact lenses may be worn during this Underwater Sea Walk (you will not get your head wet). The
Risk for Any Activity is that of the Guest undertaking it.
Five Things to Avoid till next 24 Hours after Scuba Diving: Fly, Heavy Drinking, Massage, Zip-Lining, Mountain
Climbing
Being Responsible and a Better Guest in Someone else’s Land
While some of the pointers require Self-awareness, some actually are strictly prohibited.
Take a Little Consent before taking pictures of people and their materials;
Respect things local including Drivers, Guides, and Staff. Pls. Do not misbehave or manhandle.
Do Not Be loud during any part of the journey. If anything not up to the mark, please inform the helpline number
and check with local representative
A little bargaining is expected but not too much haggling;
Bother to learn/understand the local language – it helps a lot. This helps differentiate ‘rude’ from ‘local tone’ and
also helps your bargaining J
Maintain Cleanliness. Pls. use dustbins or take back the days litter to your hotel’s bin.
Do not Drink or Smoke in Public Places;
Do check with crew/representatives before taking away things from Flight, Hotels and Cabs. Usually, Toiletries
(soap/shampoo/moisturises/comb/dental kit/ loofah/slipper) are free takeaways in Hotels if they are placed in
small pouches for one person consumption.
small pouches for one person consumption.
Do not enter restricted areas or off-road where you please. Pls. consult.
Take Proper permits are required to take video or film;
Do not dirty and damage vehicles, hotels; property; place; habitats and vegetation
Leave Places Better than you found it!
Most leisure holiday destinations are relaxed, remote places. They may look less on professionalism but are high
on humility. Let us be respectful of locals and the ‘culture’ that we have paid to experience. Let us all be The “Great
Guests” that we expect from others visiting our homes.

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