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Duration:07 Nights / 08 Days
Destination:Cochin – Thekkady - Kumarakom – Mararikulam - Kochi |
| Come & explore the pure nature, dense forest & rich wildlife of Kerala with Vardhman. |
| Day 1: Kochi/Cochin
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Begin your tour
Land Cochin railway station/airport
Welcome to your "Kerala & Wildlife"
Vardhman's representative will meet & greet you & then transfer to your hotel. Relax for the remaining part of the day. Relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Later proceed for the half day sightseeing. Visit Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Jewish Synagogue, and Mattancherry Palace/Dutch Palace.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 2: Kochi – Thekkady (06 hrs drive)
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Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed to Thekkady which offers diverse attractions like Wildlife Sanctuary, Hill Station and Spice Plantation. Natures own little hideout nestled in the hills of Thekkady. Reach & check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Visit the local spice market for some garden fresh spices and handicrafts.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 3: Thekkady |
Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast at the hotel. Day free to explore Periyar Wild life Sanctuary. The place where one can go for a Wildlife cruise to view a large variety of wildlife like Wild Elephants, Nilgiri Langur, Sambar Deer, Wild Bison, Wild Boar etc, and quite a lot of unique birds can also be spotted.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: You can recreate yourself by having Optional activities like spice plantation Tour, Bamboo Rafting, Trekking and Elephant ride.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 04: Thekkady – Kumarakom (03 hrs drive) |
After a leisurely breakfast drive down to Kumarakom. Reach & check-In at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Kumarakom is one of the few places in the world where the means for transportation is through boats. Kumarakom is blessed with the Vembanad Lake which has its majestic canals, streams and distributaries along its banks weave an intricate and enchantingly beautiful web. Explore the rest of the day at your own leisure.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 05: Kumarakom |
Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast. The major attraction of Kumarakom is the Bird Sanctuary which lies at the edge of the grounds of an old estate where a profusion of all kinds of birds can be observed. Domestic birds such as cuckoo, wild duck, egrets, darters, herons, teal, and water fowl can be seen in abundance here, and the Siberian storks which migrate to this place each year. Explore the rest of the day at your own leisure.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 06: Kumarakom – Mararikulam (1 hr drive)
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After a leisurely breakfast proceed to Mararikulam, the place which is not changed with the passage of time. Reach & check in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Mararikulam is a typical fishing village with beautiful swaying palm trees, coconut trees and the vast expanse of the sea in a tranquil environment. Mararikulam or Marari would give a completely new experience to a traveler as it offers an unblemished and pristine shoreline, extolled as Kerala's cleanest sandy beach. Explore the rest of the day at your own leisure on the beach.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 07: Mararikulam |
After a leisurely breakfast with the new sunrise in Mararikulam. Full free to explore the beaches by playing with the sun-kissed shimmering sands and take a leisurely walk. The beach is known for nature's bounteous beauty with stunning backwaters, the tranquility of the village and the spectacular sceneries, glistening sands and the everlasting blue water will fill your soul and mind with joy.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 08: Mararikulam - Kochi (02½ hrs drive) |
After a leisurely breakfast transfer to Cochin airport/railway station to catch flight/train for your onward destination with sweet and unforgettable memories of "Pilgrim Kerala" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
END OF VARDHMAN SERVICES |
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Hotel's Check-in & check-out time: 12.00 Noon
- Reservations not yet made
- Arrange your VISA in advance
- For terms and conditions visit our website http://www.vardhmanvacations.com/
- Rates are valid from 01st October 2011 to 31st March 2012 EXCEPT 20th Dec 2011 to 10 Jan 2012.
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Holiday price includes:
- Airport - hotel - Airport transfers + Sightseeing & excursion exactly as per the itinerary by air-conditioned car
- Accommodation on Twin sharing basis
- Daily Buffet Breakfast in the hotels
- Hotels mentioned are subject to availability
- Meet and assist services on arrival/Departure
- All Excursions and Sightseeing
- All parking, road taxes, government taxes and driver allowances
- 24 hour mobile phone contact with tour manager
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Holiday price Excludes:
- Any Air Fare /Train Fare
- Any meal i.e. Lunch and Dinner at any place/hotel
- Guide fee & Entrance fee at the monuments/Parks/Sanctuary/Temples
- Any Optional activity/ tour
- Government service tax as applicable
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation, strike or any other natural calamities.
- Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry expenses, wines, mineral water, food & drink not in the regular menu provided by us, tips to hote
l waiters, drivers, etc are to be borne by the passengers.
- Any type of Insurance.
- Camera and video fee at the monuments.
- Anything Not mentioned under the head "Holiday Price Includes"
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| PACKAGE COST & HOTEL DETAILS: |
| PLACE |
STANDARD/BUDGET
HOTELS OR SIMILAR |
3* HOTELS
OR SIMILAR |
LUXURY/5* HOTELS
OR SIMILAR |
| COCHIN |
YUVARANI RESIDENCY |
ABAD PLAZA |
BRUTON BOATYARD BY CGH |
| THEKKADY/PERIYAR |
PERIYAR HOUSE |
ABAD GREEN FOREST RESORT |
CLUB MAHINDRA TUSKAR TRAIL |
| KUMARAKOM |
ILLIKKALAM LAKE RESORT |
ABAD WHISPERING PALMS |
KUMARAKOM LAKE REOSRT |
| MARARIKULAM |
POZHIYORAM BEACH RESORT |
ABAD TURTLE BEACH REOSRT |
MARARI BEACH RESORT |
| TOUR PRICE PER PERSON [MINIMUM 2 PAX] |
INR 19,750.00 |
INR 24,500.00 |
INR 59,000.00 |
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