Kochi - Munnar-Thekkady(Periyar) - Houseboat -  
                      Kovalam - Trivandrum
                      (6 Nights 7 Days) 
                      Arrival at: Kochi Airport  / Ernakulam Rly Station  / Ernakulam bus Stand  
                      Departure From: Trivandrum Airport/ Trivandrum Rly Station / Kochi Airport (7hrs by road)  
 
 Day 1 : Kochi - Munnar. 145kms 4hrs 
  Arrival at Kochi, meet, receive and transfer to Munnar. Enroute visit  Valera water falls, Karadippara View Point &  Kallar Falls. Check in resort. Half day sightseeing of Munnar. Rajamalai and Eravikulam national park.  
  Rajamali national park: Entry Fee @ Rs 50 per person.  Open all days from 0900hrs to 1600hrs. Clossed from 01 Mar to 30 Apr every year.  
  Tea Musieum: Entry fee Rs 75pp. Open all days from 1000hrs to 1600hrs except Monday 
  Mattupetty dam Boating: Rs 350 upto 5 adults. 
  Water falls generally not available from Mar to Jun due to summer.
 Day 2. Munnar: 
  After breakfast Munnar sightseeing. Visiting  Mattupetti Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake, International blossom Park, Pothenmedu sunset view-, Tea museum etc. 
  Other Attractions
  -   Jeep Safari to Kudagumali View Point (cost approx Rs 1500 per person by Jeep)
 
  -     Elephant safari / Kerala martial Art / Kathakali etc
 
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    Stay in TREE House.
  
 
 Day 3. Munnar - Thekkedy. 120kms 4hrs.  
  After break fast transfer to Thekkady.  On the way visit  Lockhart Gap View and tea Plantation. Check in at Hotel. Afternoon Kathakali and Kalaripayattu (these are traditional art forms of Kerala.  Entry per person @ 250 per show). 
Options & Activities
  
    -   Bamboo rafting (6am to 6pm) and Trekking in forest with lunch. Armed Escort available.  @ Rs 1500 per person. Full day programme.
 
    -       Morning and evening trekking �?guide and armed guard avaiale
 
    -       Boating in Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary �?Cost Rs 200 per person (timing 7am, 10am, 12pm, 2 pm and 4pm), 
 
    - Plantation tour �?Rs 100 entry fee per person. (morning 6 am to evening 6 pm)
 
    -       Elephant safari �?approx Rs 600 per person. (morning 6am to evening 6 pm).
 
    -       Jeep Safari to GAVI Wild Life �?6am to 6pm @ Rs 1500 per person.
 
   
  Day 4. Thekkedy- Houseboat.  
  Check in Houseboat at 1200hrs. Cruise and sightseeing.  Cruise through vembanadu lake.  Visit R Block and C Block where paddy cultivated below sea level.  Cruise through canals of Aleppey.  The boat can stop some of the places and you can walk in the village to see and experience the village life - the best way to experience Aleppey backwaters in Houseboat.  Lunch, evening snacks, dinner and breakfast will be provided.  
      Options and Activities
  
    Fishing in the lake and backwaters.
     
    Day 5. Houseboat - Kovalam.  145kms 4hrs   
  After morning cruise and breakfast checkout from houseboat and proceed to Kovalam.  Arrival and transfer to beach resort.  Evening visit Kovalam beach, light house beach etc. Leisure at beach resort. 
   
  Day 6. Kovalam:  
  Trivandrum sightseeing.  Visit Sri Padmanabha swamy temple, Kuthiramalika palace, veli tourist village, museum etc. 
  Sri Padmanabha swamy temple (gents needs dothi �?no jeans permitted). 
  
Day 7.   Trivandrum:  
  Drop at  Trivandrum airport/rly station .  Tour ends.
 
  
  
  
  
  
    Destination  | 
    Budget   | 
    Luxury  
      4  			STAR  | 
    Premium 
      5  			STAR or Equal   | 
   
  
    Munnar 
       
      
  | 
    Las  			Palms 
      OR 
      Green  			Ridge 
       
      
  | 
    Grand  			Plaza 
      Or 
      Birds  			Valley  | 
    Swiss  			County  
      OR 
      Rivulet   | 
   
  
    Thekkedy  | 
    Silver Crest  | 
    Abad  			Green Forest 
      OR 
      Aranya  			Niwas  | 
    Green  			Woods  | 
   
  
    Lake  			View Houseboat 
      www.lakeviewhouseboat.com  
       
      
  | 
    AC  			Super Deluxe  | 
    AC  			luxury  | 
    AC  			Premium  
      Houseboat  			+ 24hrs AC+ Mosquito Free 
      JACUZI   | 
   
  
    Kovalam  | 
    Jasmine Palace 
      Or 
      Sagara Beach Resort  | 
    Estuary  			Island Resort  | 
    Turtle  			on the Beach   | 
   
  
    Local  			transportation  | 
    AC  			INDICA  | 
    AC  			INDICA  | 
    AC  			INDICA  | 
   
  
    Cost for couple  | 
    Rs 29,900  | 
    Rs 35,800  | 
    Rs 51,900  | 
   
 
Valid  			from 01 Oct To  			15 Dec and 15 Jan to 31 Mar  
                      Cost Not valid from 15 Dec to 15 Jan 
                                              TOUR COST INCLUDES 
                      
                        - A/c Accommodation except Hill Station on twin sharing basis with Daily Breakfast
 
                        -                           AC  Indica Car for all the transfers and the possible local sightseeing as per the given itinerary.
 
                        -                           Well experienced and bilingual driver till the departure
 
                        -                           All the expenses related to the vehicle (toll, tax, parking, permits, driver batta, etc)
 
                        -                           All the applicable taxes
 
                        -                           The above hotels are subject to availability, in case of non availability similar hotels will provide.
 
                        -                           Child below 5 yrs sharing same bed with parents will be complimentarily
 
                        -                           Hotel Check in and Check out at 1200hrs.
 
                       
                                              HOUSEBOAT
                      
                        -                         Cruise time from 1200hrs to 1730hrs with 1hr lunch break.  Next day 0800hrs to 0900hrs.
 
                        -                           Welcome drink, Lunch, evening coffee / tea and snacks, Dinner and Next day breakfast  & Mineral  water included.
 
                        -                           AC working time Deluxe and Luxury - 2100hrs to 0700hrs. 
 
                        -                           Premieum : 24hrs AC 
 
                       
                      TOUR COST DOES NOT INCLUDES 
                      
                        -                         The packages does not include Air/Train tickets, Airport tax, Entry fees , Monuments, Guide fees, Camera Charges, Massages, Elephant Safaris, Personal expenses like laundry, tips and  telephone calls, Optional Tours, Travel Insurance etc.
 
                        -                           Children’s above 5 yrs is chargeable
 
                        -                           Optional activities mentioned in the itinerary & anything not mentioned in the above package inclusion.
 
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