Kerala – Gods Own Country
7 Nights / 8 Days
Private Van Tour
Flight Not Included
₹27,800.00
Description
Accommodation
- 1 Night(s) in Cochin at Ginger Kochi MG Road/ Marine Inn Hotel or similar
- 2 Night(s) in Munnar at Falling Waters/ Elysium Gardens Hill Resorts or similar
- 2 Night(s) in Thekkady at Hotel Seasons Thekkady or similar
- 2 Night(s) in Kumarakom/ Alleppey at Kumarakom Park Resort or similar
Sightseeing
Cochin, India
- Mattancherry Palace
- Chinese Fishing Nets
- Museum of Kerala History
- Paradesi Syangogue
Munnar, India
- Mattupetty Dam
- Echo Point
- Tea Gardens & Museums
- Blossom Park
- Kundala Lake
- Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park
Thekkady, India
- Go for Periyar Boat Jungle Safari
- Spice Plantation
- Enjoy The Martial Art & Cultural Show
- Enjoy Kathakali Dance Show
Kumarakom, India
- Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
- Vembanad Lake
Transfers
- All Transfers & Sightseeings by Private AC Vehicle as per the tour itinerary. (Car at disposal) Total 800 Km covered.
Hotel Included
Sightseeing Included
Meal Included
Private Vehicle Included
Philosophy of the Kerala tour:
- Periyar Safari needs to be booked online in advance.
- Kumarakom / Alleppy are the backwater place. There are no sightseeing at this place. One has to enjoy the backwaters & its scenic beauty.
- Drivers of South India cannot communicate in Hindi at all. They will only co-ordinate in English but their English is not very fluent .They follow the tour itinerary & will communicate only for the schedule & sightseeing places. They will not be able to guide or give complete details about any sightseeing place. Basically they are drivers & not guides.
Note :
- These rates are not valid for Long weekends, Peak season & Festive dates.
- For Diwali, Christmas and New year Surcharge applicable plz check the rates with the team for the same.
For Standard Plan
Falling Water Munnar
- 24th December Gala Dinner 1000 per person.
- 24th December Gala Dinner 500 per child.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 1500 per person.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 750 per child.
Abad Green Forest
- 24th December Gala Dinner 2000 per person.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 2500 per person.
WGH- WORLD BACKWATERS, ALLEEPEY
- 24th December Gala Dinner 2500 per person.
- 24th December Gala Dinner 1500 per child.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 4000 per person.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 2500 per child.
Abad Harmonia
- 24th December Gala Dinner 2000 per person.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 2500 per person.
For Deluxe Plan
Gokulam Park Munnar
- 24th December Gala Dinner 1500 per person.
- 24th December Gala Dinner 1000 per child.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 2000 per person.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 1500 per child.
Mountain Courtyard
- 24th December Gala Dinner 1750 per person.
- 24th December Gala Dinner 1000 per child.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 3000 per person.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 2000 per child.
Lake Canopy
- 24th December Gala Dinner 2000 per person.
- 24th December Gala Dinner 1000 per child.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 2500 per person.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 1250 per child.
Uday Samudra Leisure beach resort
- 24th December Gala Dinner 4000 per person.
- 24th December Gala Dinner 2000 per child.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 6000 per person.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 3000 per child.
For Premium Plan
Blanket Hotels
- 24th December Gala Dinner 4500 per person.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 4500 per person.
Cardamom County
- 24th December Gala Dinner 3540 per person.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 4720 per person.
Uday Backwaters
- 24th December Gala Dinner 3000 per person.
- 24th December Gala Dinner 2000 per child.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 5000 per person.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 3000 per child.
Gokulam Grand (Turtle on the beach)
- 24th December Gala Dinner 3000 per person.
- 24th December Gala Dinner 1500 per child.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 6750 per person.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 3400 per child.
For Luxury Plan
Fragrant Nature Fort Kochi
- 24th December Gala Dinner 3500 per person.
- 24th December Gala Dinner 2000 per child.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 5000 per person.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 2500 per child.
Chandy windy woods Resort & Spa
- 24th December Gala Dinner 3000 per person.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 5000 per person.
Niraamaya Cardamom Club
- 24th December Gala Dinner 4000 per person.
- 24th December Gala Dinner 2500 per child.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 4000 per person.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 2500 per child.
Niraamaya Backwaters and Beyond
- 24th December Gala Dinner 5000 per person.
- 24th December Gala Dinner 3000 per child.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 5000 per person.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 200 per child.
Niraamaya Retreat Surya Samudra
- 24th December Gala Dinner 5000 per person.
- 24th December Gala Dinner 3000 per child.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 5000 per person.
- 31st December Gala Dinner 3000 per child.
- The Safari for the National Park is at optional cost & it needs to be booked by the clients themselves thru the concern government website of the particular national park.
- It is advisable to book the safari immediately after the hotel booking is done because the safari slots are subject to availability & during peak season it gets booked well in advance.
- Only the Nagarhole National Park ( Kabini Safari ) & Bandipur Safari has to be booked directly at the hotel at the time of check-in.
Day wise travel itinerary
Day 1 :Cochin
- Arrive Kochi (colonial name Cochin) meet the assistance and transfer to hotel.
- Kochi (colonial name Cochin) a vibrant city situated on the south – west coast of the Indian Peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as ‘God’s Own Country.’ Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala.On arrival check into the hotel.Dinner & Overnight stay at Cochin.
- Included Meals: Dinner
Day 2 : Cochin - Munnar - (130 kms , 5hrs)
- Today morning after breakfast check out and drive to Munnar.
- Munnar was the summer resort of the British and now is one of the most popular hill stations in Kerala. Enjoy the stunning view of the Cardamom hills & greenery of the Tea plantations. Near Munnar town photostop at Attukad waterfalls & Pothamedu view point. On reaching Munnar visit Tata Tea
- Museum : Tata Tea Museum is one of the significant sightseeing spots in Munnar. It is home to exclusive exhibits like traditional tea roller known as ‘Rotorvane’ used for processing of CTC tea; the biggest delight for tea lovers is the fascinating experience of plucking tea leaves and tasting different types of tea.
- Timings : 9:00 am – 4:00 pm All days (Closed on Monday)
- Entry fee : INR 75 per adult, INR 35 per child
- Later check into the hotel. Relax and enjoy the resort. Dinner & Overnight stay at Munnar.
- Included Meals: Dinner
Day 3 : Munnar
- Today morning After Breakfast, take a full day sightseeing tour of Munnar, Covering
- Eravikulam National Park : is located in the Kannan Devan hills of Munnar. The national park is famous for endangered Nilgiri Tahr. The Rajamalai region of the park is open to the public and from here; the exotic Nilgiri Tahr can be viewed. The Rajamalai region falls under the tourism zone of the area. The forest spread over an area of 97 sq km is divided into; core area, buffer area and tourism area. Core area and buffer area is not open to the public.
- Timings : 7:00 am – 6:00 pm All days
- Entry fee : INR 125 per adult, INR 95 per child, INR 420 for foreign nationals
- Its advisable to book in advance online - https://eravikulamnationalpark.in/landing (Note : Eravikulam National Park will be closed from February to March every year for the two months due to the calving season of Nilgiri Tahr.)
- Kundala Lake : Kundala dam is an artificial dam, Asia’s first arch dam. Though it pulls with its serenity and beauty, you could be lucky to spot the rare Neelakurinji flowers, which blossom once in 12 years in the adjacent hills and valleys of Kundala Lake. Boating in Kundala offers options of pedal boating, row boating and shikara rides. Shikara boat ride is famous here.
- Timings : 9:00 am – 5:00 pm All days
- Entry fee : INR 10 per
- (Boating charges : INR 350 for 15 minutes)
- Mattupetty dam : Mattupetty Dam and the lake are beautiful scenic spots of Munnar, located near Anamudi peak and surrounded by tea plantations, spice gardens and rolling hills. The dam area is also an ideal picnic spot and a lovely trekking path. The District Tourism Promotion Council runs boating facilities in Mattupetty Lake, you can choose from speedboats and motorboats.
- Timings : 9:00 am – 5:00 pm All days
- Entry fee : INR 10 per
- (Boating charges : INR 500 for 15 minutes in a speedboat shared by 1 to 5 people)
- Carmelagiri Elephant Park: How about an elephant safari, that too in the rocky topography of Munnar? It’s fun for kids and adults alike to have a ‘haathi mere saathi’ moment at Carmelagiri Elephant Park. Located on Mattupetty Road, the park is one of the popular Munnar tourist attractions and offers short elephant rides of 10-15 minutes.
- Timings : 9:00 am – 5:00 pm All days
- Entry fee : INR 1150 per adult for the elephant ride
- Blossom Park: This exotic piece of land has fresh flowers, Muthirappuzha river, lush green landscape, embracing migratory waterbirds, and mountain butterflies, It has a vast stretch of landscaped mounts, gardens, artificial waterfalls & lawns, that offer a wide range of facilities to make visitors feel relaxed and rejuvenated all at a same time. The facilities offered here are adventure trails, boating, nature walks, bird watching, roller skating, badminton, etc. The best time to visit this beautiful place is between the months of December and February, when the surroundings become more beautiful with a blanket of greenery layering every part of the hill station.
- Timings : 9:00 am – 7:00 pm All days
- Entry fee : INR 10 per adult, INR 2 per child (activity cost extra)
- Evening return to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at the Munnar.
- (The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)
- (Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable )
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 : Munnar - Thekkady - (110 kms, 4 hrs)
- Today Morning after Breakfast, check out and drive to Thekkady. As you wind your way up the road, the wooded terrain clears to reveal a breathtaking plantations, Fill your lungs with fresh mountain air; savour the rich fragrance of cinnamon and cloves. Thekkady is situated 2800 ft above sea level;
- Enroute visit Spice Plantation : The geographical and climatic peculiarities of Kumily such as the cool climate and its elevation from the sea level make it ideal for spice cultivation. One of the major spices produced in the area is cardamom. The variety, Cardamom Small, botanically known as Elettaria Cardamom, is the one that is mostly grown here. The thick shrub-like cardamom plant usually grows at an altitude of 600 to 1200 metres from mean sea level (msl). Kerala contributes about 70 percent of the national production of cardamom with the major chunk coming from the plantations of Kumily.The pepper plantations are something else that are worth seeing. The sunlight seeping through the shapely leaves of the pepper plants is an alluring sight. Entry fees : INR 200 to 300 per person
- On arrival check into hotel. Evening you can enjoy Martial art /Kathakali dance at Mudra Center at additional cost. The Mudra Cultural centre is popular for Kalaripayattu martial arts and Kathalkali performances.Kathakali shows at this cultural centre are highly entertaining. Make-up and costume starts 30 minutes before each show. Use of still cameras is free and welcome. Arrive early for a good seat. There also two Kalarippayattu performances every night
- Timings : 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, 6:00 pm - 7 :00 pm & 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
- Entry fee : INR 300 per person onwards
- Return to the hotel, Dinner & Overnight stay at Thekkady.
- (The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)
- (Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable )
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 : Thekkady
- Today Morning after Breakfast visit Periyar Lake.
- Periyar Lake : Lake Periyar South India’s most popular wildlife sanctuary. This is the only wildlife sanctuary in India that offers the unique opportunity of viewing wild life in their natural habitat at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake.
- Timings : 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Entry fee : INR 40 per person
- Boating Timings: 7:30 am - 9:00 am; 9:30 am - 11:00 am; 11:15 am -12:45 pm; 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm; 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Boat charges : INR 500 onwards per person
- Or
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Bamboo Rafting for adventurers :
A dawn to afternoon range hiking and rafting programme through some of the richest forest tracts of Periyar Tiger Reserve., a mosaic of habitats will be traversed before the party gets into rafts made of bamboos. By rafting you will get a panoramic view of forest-clad hills. Animals like elephant, gaur and sambar are sighted keeping close to the edges of the lake.
- Timings : 7.30am - 12.30pm & 9.30am - 2.30pm.
- Price : INR 2000 onwards per person (min. two person required)
- Periyar boat ride to be booked in advance online : http://www.ktdc-boating.com/#booking
- Rest of the day free for other activities like
- Visiting Elephant junction, jeep ride for 3 hours.
- Return to the hotel, Dinner & Overnight stay at Thekkady.
- (The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)
- (Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable )
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 : Thekkady - Kumarakom - (140 kms, 4hrs)
- Today morning after breakfast check out and drive to Kumarakom - It is popularly known as the ‘Venice of East’, this exotic backwater village consists of a cluster of island villages in and around the Vembanad Lake. Kerala offers some world best Ayurvedic treatments, giving you a complete relaxation of mind, body & soul. You can try the same at the resort at additional cost.On arrival at Kumarkom/Alleppey check into the hotel.Rest of the day at leisure or enjoy resorts facilities.Evening you can enjoy sunset cruise on Vembanad Lake. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel in Kumarakom.
- (The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)
- (Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable )
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 : Kumarakom
- Today Morning after Breakfast go for a village walk.
- Later visit Kottayam city for some shopping of famous silk sarees of south india. Afternoon return to the hotel. The peaceful glory of Kumarakom is enjoyed best by soothening of senses and relaxation of mind, body, and soul. Indulge in some good ayurvedic spa treatments in the hotel(at additional cost). In the evening enjoy the beautiful, charming and alluring sun setting on the horizon. Do not miss to see it in the evening time, the perfect sunset will be there for just five minutes, you got to see this on perfect timing.One can also enjoy the Kathakali Show and Kalaripayattu - a traditional martial art form of Kerala, performed by local artists.Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel in Kumarakom
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 : Kumarakom - Cochin - (100 kms, 2 hrs)
- This day after Breakfast, transfer to Cochin Airport for your flight to your home town.
- Before reaching Airport go for sightseeing in Cochin. Visit
- Chinese Fishing Net : The Chinese Fishing Nets in Kochi are often regarded as one of the most picturesque sights in Kochi. Legends tell that these nets were originally brought down from the royal courts of Kublai Khan, the great Chinese emperor and introduced in 14th century by Zheng He, a Chinese explorer to the local fisherman in Kochi.
- Fort Kochi : the ancient Fort Kochi is where you can get acquainted with Kerala’s rich history, culture, and heritage. This fort exhibits the traits of the different cultures of English, Dutch and Portuguese infused in its age-old architecture
- Jewish Synagogue : The Jewish Synagogue in Kochi is the oldest of its kind in the Commonwealth of Nations. The synagogue was originally built in 1568 and later restored by the Dutch. The synagogue has a gold pulpit as well as hand-painted, willow-pattern floor tiles that were imported from China. An exquisitely beautiful Belgian chandelier illuminates the synagogue and the unique clock tower further adds to its charm.
- Timings: 10 :00 am – 12 :00 pm & 3:00 pm – 5 :00 pm (closed on Saturdays)
- Entry fee : INR 10 per person
- Later drop to Cochin Airport. You return back with wonderful memories of Cool Kerala.
- Included Meals: Breakfast.
