Day 1 Deluxe - Fragrant Nature or similar in Kochi Premium - Crowne Plaza or similar in Kochi Dinner Arrive Kochi Welcome to your Kochi, popularly known as "THE QUEEN OF ARABIAN SEA". Upon arrival at the Kochi Welcome to your Kochi, popularly known as "THE QUEEN OF ARABIAN SEA". Upon arrival at the Kochi international airport start 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 breathtaking scenic beauty and age-old charm of the state. Once you reach Kochi Hotel, complete the check-in formalities at the hotel. Thereafter, the remaining day is free for leisure activities in hotel. Overnight at Kochi Hotel
Day 2 Deluxe - The Tall Trees Resorts or similar in Munnar Premium - Chandy's Drizzle Drops or similar in Munnar Breakfast and Dinner Kochi To Munnar [Approx. 140 Kms / 4.5-Hour Drive] Kochi To Munnar [Approx. 140 Kms / 4.5-Hour Drive] After delicious breakfast, check out from the hotel and Set out on a sightseeing tour in Kochi. Your itinerary here will include places like Fort Kochi, Mattancherry palace (Closed on Friday, Saturday and Public Holidays), St. Francis Church and the Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi beach are the must see . Late in Afternoon driver to Munnar. Munnar is a beautiful hill town which is located in the Western Ghats. The place is full of rolling hills, stunning tea plantations, spice plantations and much more. It is the ideal holiday destination to unwind all your stress. Enroute visit Cheeyappara Waterfall and Valara Waterfalls. Upon your arrival in Munnar, check into your hotel and then unwind yourself. Rest of the day is at Leisure. Overnight at Munnar Hotel
Day 3 Deluxe - The Tall Trees Resorts or similar in Munnar Premium - Chandy's Drizzle Drops or similar in Munnar Breakfast and Dinner Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Munnar After a satisfying 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, 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 at Munnar Hotel
Hotel: Day 4 Deluxe - Carmelia Haven or similar in Thekkady Premium - Hills and Hues or similar in Thekkady Breakfast and Dinner Meals: Breakfast and Dinner 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. Later In evening be mesmerized by a live show of Kalaripayattu (Kerala Martial arts). (On Direct Payment basis). After a joyful day return back to hotel for dinner. Overnight at Thekkady Hotel
Hotel: Day 5 Deluxe - Uday Backwater Resort or similar in Alleppey Premium - Uday Backwater Resort or similar in Alleppey Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Thekkady - Alleppey (130kms/4hrs) After a wholesome breakfast in the morning drive to Alleppey. A captivating backwater terminus, which offer visitors many leisure options. Upon arrival in Alleppey, check-in to the resort and make yourself at home. After a while, step out and enjoy evening Sunset boat ride for 1 hour. 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 Alleppey Hotel.
Hotel: Day 6 Deluxe -Estuary Sarovar Portico or similar in Kovalam Premium - The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel or similar in Kovalam Breakfast and Dinner Alleppey - Kovalam [approx. 180 kms / 5-hour drive] Alleppey - Kovalam [approx. 180 kms / 5-hour drive] After a sumptuous breakfast, drive from Alleppey and reach Kovalam. 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, Checkin to the hotel. Overnight stay in Kovalam.
Day 7 Deluxe -Estuary Sarovar Portico or similar in Kovalam Premium - The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel or similar in Kovalam Breakfast and Dinner Kovalam - Excursion to Kanyakumari Savour the delightful breakfast and get ready to visit Shri Padmanabhswamy Temple. The beautiful temple Savour the delightful 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 Kovalam. 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
Day 8 N/A Breakfast Kovalam - Thiruvananthapuram [approx. 20 kms / 45- minute's drive] Kovalam - Thiruvananthapuram [approx. 20 kms / 45- minute's drive] Devour your breakfast and then check-out from the hotel. A unique experience of soul probing expedition through the lush State with this 8 days Kerala package ends today. You'll be transferred to the Airport in Thiruvananthapuram for your onward journey as it's time to say goodbye.
Full Body Message for 1 Hour once during the stay.
Candle Light dinner once during the stay.
Half Kg Cake once during the stay.
Flower Bed Decoration once during the stay.
Fruit Basket once during the stay.
Enjoy Evening Sunset Boat ride on Backwaters for 01 Hour.
Meals – Breakfast and Dinner.
Visit Mattancherry Palace, St. Francis Church, Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets.
Visit Eravikulam National Park, Tea Estates Rose Garden, Mattupetty Dam, Eco Point.
The Blossom Hydel Park, Munnar Botanical Garden.
Visit Spice Plantation at Thekkady.
Meals
Breakfast and Dinner Included as per the Inclusions
Inclusions
Accommodation in the mentioned or similar hotels.
Daily Breakfast and Dinner at all places. (Expect Breakfast on day 1 and dinner on day of departure)
Candle Light dinner once during the stay
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
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;
Candle Light dinner once during the stay
Half Kg Cake once during the stay
Flower Bed Decoration once during the stay
Fruit Basket once during the stay.
Evening Sunset Boat ride on Backwaters Alleppey
All transfers and sightseeing by AC Vehicle. (Please note that AC will be switched off during hills )
All toll taxes, parking charges, driver allowances.
All currently applicable hotel taxes except GST @ Current Rate Exclusions
Any Air or Rail fare.
Any other meal not mentioned in price includes.
Any other destination not mentioned in itinerary.
Any monument entrance fees, camera fees, guide charges.
Any expenses of personal nature.
GST @ Current Rate 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
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.
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
pleasant, sometimes it may disrupt the itinerary.
Food in Kerala: Vegetarian, North Indian, South Indian, Continental and Chinese dishes are available at all
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.
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. Jai Hind!
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