Classic Kerala 2024
Cochin, India
Tour Type:
Honeymoon, Adventure, Beach, Family, Hill Station, Heritage, Culture
Durations
8 D | 7 N
Starting City
Cochin
Overview
Kochi (also known as Cochin) is a city in southwest India's coastal Kerala state. It has been a port since 1341, when a flood carved out its harbour and opened it to Arab, Chinese and European merchants. Sites reflecting those influences include Fort Kochi, a settlement with tiled colonial bungalows and diverse houses of worship. Cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, typical of Kochi, have been in use for centuries.
Munnar is a town in the Western Ghats mountain range in India’s Kerala state. A hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite, it's surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations established in the late 19th century. Eravikulam National Park, a habitat for the endangered mountain goat Nilgiri tahr, is home to the Lakkam Waterfalls, hiking trails and 2,695m-tall Anamudi Peak.
Thekkady is a town near Periyar National Park, an important tourist attraction in the Kerala state of India. The name Thekkady is derived from the word "thekku" which means teak. Temperatures are lowest in the months of December–January and highest in the months of April–May
Kovalam is a small coastal town in the southern Indian state of Kerala, south of Thiruvananthapuram. At the southern end of Lighthouse Beach is a striped lighthouse with a viewing platform. Palm-backed beaches also include Hawa Beach and Samudra Beach. Heading south, Vizhinjam Juma Masjid mosque overlooks the busy fishing harbor. Inland, Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium displays technology used in pearl production.
Alappuzha (or Alleppey) is a city on the Laccadive Sea in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It's best known for houseboat cruises along the rustic Kerala backwaters, a network of tranquil canals and lagoons. Alappuzha Beach is the site of the 19th-century Alappuzha Lighthouse. The city's Mullakkal Temple features a traditional design. Punnamada Lake's snake boat races are a well-known annual event.
Itinerary
We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience. From exploring historic landmarks to tasting delicious local cuisine, each day is packed with adventure and excitement. Join us as we take you on a journey through some of the most fascinating destinations in the world.
Upon arrival, our Driver will greet you at Cochin Airport/Railway Station. Then proceed to Cochin & Check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Later proceed to sightseeing. Visit Dutch Palace (Closed on Fridays), Jewish Synagogue (Closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays), St. Francis church, Santa Cruz basilica, Chinese Fishing Nets as time permits. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.
Hotel:
Any 3 Star Hotel
Room category :
standard
Meals at hotel :
MAP
Enjoy your breakfast with the new sunrise. Then after proceed to Munnar. On the way visit Neriyamangalam Bridge, Cheeyyapara water falls, Vallara water falls, Kallar water falls. Later, Check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Later Visit Blossom Garden. Explore the rest of the day at your own leisure. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.
Hotel:
Any 3 Star Hotel
Room category :
standard
Meals at hotel :
MAP
Enjoy your breakfast with the new sunrise. Later visit Tea museum. Then to Rajamala (Ervikulam National Park) - house of the highly endangered mountain goats - the Nilgiri Thars. Then to Echo point and Mattupetty Dam. Speed boating facilities are available here by extra cost. The dam is flanked by forests and vast expanse of grass land on one side and the Kundala dam, tea plantation on the other Etc… Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort. Optional activities by extra cost Elephant ride, Kathakali dance, Mattupetty dam speed boating
Sight Seeing :
Echo Point / Kundala Dam Lake / Mattupetty Dam / Rajamalai Sanctuary (Eravikulam National Park) / Tea Museum
Hotel:
Any 3 Star Hotel
Room category :
standard
Meals at hotel :
MAP
Enjoy your breakfast with the new sunrise. Then after proceed to Thekkady & Check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Later visit Periyar wild life sanctuary. Periyar Lake, around which the sanctuary is built, for boating. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing the wild life at close quarters from the safety of a boat. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort. Optional activities by extra cost (you can book in advance) https://www.periyarfoundation.online/ Bamboo rafting, Natural walk, Gavi jeep safari, Village safari
Hotel:
Any 3 Star Hotel
Room category :
standard
Meals at hotel :
MAP
Enjoy your breakfast with the new sunrise. Then after proceed to Kovalam & Check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Kovalam - breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace and tranquillity - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country. Kovalam offers an excellent diversity, with Kovalam beach to suit all desires and occasions. Visit lighthouse beach and Hawah beach. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.
Hotel:
Any 3 Star Hotel
Room category :
standard
Meals at hotel :
MAP
Enjoy your breakfast with the new sunrise. Then after proceed to Trivandrum for city tour covering Napier Museum, Sri Padmanabha Swami Temple., and Zoo. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.
Sight Seeing :
Napier Museum (Trivandrum) / Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Hotel:
Any 3 Star Hotel
Room category :
standard
Meals at hotel :
MAP
Enjoy your breakfast with the new sunrise. Then after proceed to Alleppey. The "Venice of India" noted for its winding waterways and canals. & Check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Explore the natural beauty of Kerala, the paddy fields, narrow canals, coir villages etc. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.
Enjoy your breakfast with the new sunrise. Then after transfer to Airport / Railway station for departure. Back to home with sweet memories of your tour.
Inclusions
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Hotel Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis as per itinerary
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Meals as per hotel plan
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All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air-conditioned vehicle on sharing basis
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Road taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, interstate taxes
Exclusions
- In case client wishes to prepone /postpone his or her travel dates, we request you to kindly reach us 15 days prior to journey date via e-mail/SMS. We will do the needful as per Hotel / Flight / Transportation policy.
- Note that few service providers (Hoteliers, Transporter etc.) may apply postpone/prepone charges even after meeting above requirement.
- In all prepone or postpone scenarios, the services and the costing will be subject to availability of Hotel/Flight/Transportaion and season/off season time.
- We are not doing any changes in plan within 15 days of travel date. However in rare cases like adverse climatic conditions or strikes, package can be postponed which will be intimated to you beforehand.
- The validity to utilize your Advance payment in prepone/postpone scenarios is 1 Year from the date of advance payment.
- Different Govt or local bodies have various road / trafic / Parking rules. So, according to that our vehicle will drive you till wherever it is possible. The further way should be travelled by own arrangements.
- In case of natural calamities (rain fall, snow fall, tsunami, cyclone, earth quake, flood, land slide etc) or uncertain events (strikes, riots, accidents, road blockage, flight delay or cancelation) , the additional cost for transportaion or hotel etc. will bw bourne by traveler only.
- 50% advance to be paid at the time of booking.
- Air fare is calcualted at the time of proposal creation and is subject to change at the time of booking.
- 100% payment is to be made for domestic packages before 15 days of departure date.
- 100% payment is to be made for international packages before 21 days of departure date.
- In case of cancellation standard cancellation policies will be applicable or may be changed as per the Hotels & Transportaion policies. Minimum Admin cost will be applicable on and above cancellation charges.
If you Cancel your Holiday
- Fixed Processing and Admin Cost / fees of Shayona Tours and Travels will be charged Rs.2000 + GST 18%
- 30 days or more before date of departure : Hotel & Transportation cost as per its policy
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29 - 16 days before date of departure : 25% of total cost
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15 - 7 days before date of departure : 50% of total cost
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7 days or less before date of departure : 100% of total cost
