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Best of Kerala Best of Kerala From - To Kochi - Kochi Duration : 06 Days Inclusions : – 02 nights accommodation in Munnar, 01 night in Thekkady, 01 night in Kumarakom, 1 night in Kochi – Daily Breakfast – Transfers & Sightseeing by AC vehicle – Hotel & Transportation taxes Itinerary : Day 1: Kochi – Munnar (130Kms/ 4Hrs): On your arrival at Cochin International Airport/ Railway station, meet our executive to Welcome & receive you. Later drive to Munnar hills (130 Kms), the green Paradise of Kerala with unending expands of Tea plantations, Spice plantations and a variety of flora and fauna. On the way visit two beautiful waterfalls called Cheeyappara and Valara. Check in your hill resort and after noon at leisure/ you can go to visit Munnar town and nearby places. Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 2: Munnar: Today after breakfast, go for sightseeing at Mattupetty Dam; a beautiful spot for viewing the picturesque Munnar, Kundala Lake – a natural lake with recreational facilities like boating and having excellent view of Western Ghats as well as the forest surrounded with. Also visit Eco point and tea plantations. Afternoon you can visit Eravikulam National park; where the endangering Nilgiri Thar is conserved. Later drive back to your hotel for overnight stay. (B) Day 3: Munnar – Thekkady (90Kms/4Hrs): After breakfast check out your hotel and drive towards Thekkady, the Wildlife destination of Kerala. It’s also known as the spice bag of the state. You can enjoy a beautiful journey through the hills and valleys of Wastern Ghat to reach this jungle destination. Check in your hotel and later go for an optional Kathakali show, Spice plantation visit, elephant ride, or an Ayurvedic massage treatment there. Also have an amazing boat ride in Periyar Lake which flows through the Periyar tiger reserve. You will have chance to watch the wild animals like Elephant, Bison, Sambar, Deer etc are roaming the both shore. Overnight stay at the hotel. (B) Day 4: Thekkady – Kumarakom (130Kms/ 5Hrs): After having breakfast, Check out your hotel & drive towards Kumarakom, the Icon of Kerala’s tourism prosperity. Today, Kumarakom is world’s best-known back water destination and recognized by many international tourism organizations and travel magazines. Check in your resort and later visit Kumarakom bird sanctuary and nearby waterscapes. Overnight stay at the hotel. (B) Day 5: Kumarakom – Kochi (49Kms/2Hrs): Today after breakfast check out from hotel and drive towards Kochi, On your arrival check into hotel. After fresh-n-up proceed for the sightseeing in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry. The major tourists attractions includes St.Francis Church, Vasco House, Santa Cruz Basilica, Chinese fishing nets, beach walkway in Fort Kochi and Jewish Synagogue, Palace and Jew town of Mattancherry. Evening visit to Marine Drive. It is a popular hangout place which is built facing the backwater. You can enjoy the sunset cruise in a boat. Come back to the hotel and overnight stay over there. Overnight stay at the hotel. (B) Day 6: Departure: After Breakfast check out and drop at Cochin Airport / Railway station for your onwards journey. Tour Ends. (B) Meal Plan & Specification : B: Breakfast Hotel Used : Standard: Munnar: Eastend Munnar or similar; Thekkady: Spicegrove by Mandharaa or similar; Kumarakom: Renai Green Feilds or similar; Kochi: Hotel Airlink Castle or similar Superior: Munnar: Abad Copper Castle or similar; Thekkady: Abad Green Forest or similar; Kumarakom: Lakesong or similar; Kochi: Abad Plaza or similar Deluxe: Munnar: T & U Leisure Hotel or similar; Thekkady: Forest Canopy or similar; Kumarakom: Abad Whispering Palms or similar: Kochi: Le Meridien or similar Note : CXB: Child with bed; CNB: Child without bed Package Excludes : GST, Tips of personal nature, Laundry, Beverages, etc, Any other optional tour/trip rather than mention in the itinerary, Unforeseen Eventualities Child Policy : Child below 5yrs complimentary & Child rates will be applicable between 5-11yrs of age sharing room with parents. Remarks : Rates are in INR. Rates are subject to change without prior notice and subject to availability. No refund on any unutilised services. Surcharges will be applicable during Peak season. .
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