Beaches and Backwaters of Kerela
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Beaches and Backwaters of Kerela 04 Nights / 05 Days 2N Kovalam –1N Marari – 1N Alleppey HB PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS: → Kovalam beaches, Napier Museum, Art Gallery & Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum → White sand beaches of Mararikulam → Stay in Alleppey backwater and cruise in Kerala backwaters → Sightseeing tours by private air- conditioned vehicle → Start in Trivandrum and End in Cochin ITINERARY: Day 01 Arrival in Kovalam Meet our representative upon arrival in Trivandrum and drive towards south of Kerala, Kovalam- located close to the state capital Trivandrum, it is internationally famed for its palm-fringed beaches and rejuvenating centers. This coastal town initially came to notice with the construction of Halcyon Castle by the last Maharani of Travancore - Sethu Lakshmi Bayi. With the arrival of hippies in 1970s, the place gained recognition as a tourist destination and is today renowned for its 17 km-long coastline, which is formed by three beautiful beaches - Lighthouse, Hawah and Samudra. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel and spend rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Kovalam. Day 02 Sightseeing Tour After breakfast, proceed for the sightseeing of Trivandrum, covering Napier Museum, Art Gallery and Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Return to Kovalam for overnight stay. Day 03 Kovalam – Mararikulam (175 kms / approx. 4.5 hour) After breakfast, drive to Mararikulam. Mararikulam is one of the best beaches in Kerala offering idyllic beach stay experience. Marari is a very relaxing beach retreat stays. Beaches are good for swimming and very private. Arrive and check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day leisure at the hotel. Overnight in Mararikulam. Day 04 Marari - Alleppey (30 kms / approx. 1 hour) Proceed to Alleppey by road after breakfast. After arrival, check-in at the houseboat in backwaters of Kerala. Alleppey is a charming emerald peninsula jutting into the picturesque Vembanad Lake dotted with innumerable traditional country rafts, boats and canoes. The fresh water of the lake flows into the mainland, making a labyrinth of lagoons, canals and waterways. Spend the rest of the day cruising through beautiful backwaters. Overnight at the Alleppey houseboat Day 05 Departure from Cochin (95 kms / approx. 2.5 hour) After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cochin airport for return flight back home. End of Services. HOTELS OFFERED: City Nights Category A Category B Category C Meal Plan Kovalam 2 Turtle on the Beach Travancore Heritage Spice Country Resorts Breakfast Marari 1 Abad Turtle Beach Marari Sands Beach Resort Marari Sands Beach Resort Breakfast Tamarind Global Dlx Alleppey 1 Tamarind Global Dlx Houseboat Tamarind Global Dlx Houseboat All 03 Meals Houseboat PACKAGE COST IN INR Category A Category B Category C Cost for Single Pax Travelling 54033 46044 38844 Cost Per Person when 2 Pax Travelling 27016 24714 20034 Cost Per Person when 3 Pax Travelling 20831 18996 15556 Cost Per Person when 4 Pax Travelling 23999 21696 17016 PACKAGE INCLUSIONS: • 4 night accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned below hotels or equivalent • Assistance at the airport • Sightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist AC vehicle • Drivers allowances, toll taxes and Govt. Service Tax PACAKAGE EXCLUSIONS: • Air tickets and airport taxes • Entry Fee at the Monuments • Services of English-speaking guide during sightseeing tours • Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides / drivers etc. • Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monuments NOTE : MONUMENT CLOSED ON Trivandrum - Padmanabhaswamy Temple – Non-Indians are not allowed. Dress code to enter at the temple is Dhoti for Men & Saree for Women Medium vehicle will be provided for 1-3 travelers and Innova will be provided for 4-5 travelers. If applicable, there will be mandatory supplement on Christmas and New Year Additional supplement will be charged for stay between 10 th Nov. to 02 nd Dec. & 15 th Dec. to 15 th Jan. These peak season supplements dates can be changed without any prior intimation Hotel Check in 1400hrs and check out 1200hrs This package is valid from 1 st October till 31 th March’17 For inquiries and bookings, please contact us at: Odyssey Tours and Travels 1/5 Gera Gardens, Koregaon Road, Pune 411001 Tel: 020-66442929 Email: [email protected] Website: www.odysseytravels.net .