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Proposed Kerala Package Visit Munnar, Thekkadi PROPOSED KERALA PACKAGE Tour Name : KERALA WITH ABAD HOTELS Departure Date : TBA No of Nights : 04 NIGHTS / 05 DAYS VISIT MUNNAR, THEKKADI & KUMARAKAM ROUTE MAP TOUR ITINERARY DAY 01 | COCHIN – MUNNAR (B) DAY ACTIVITY : TRANSFER TO MUNNAR (107 KM/APPROX. 3.20 HOURS) Meet our representative upon arrival in Cochin and drive to Munnar - derived its name from the confluence of the three rivers around which the town grew. Today, it offers beautiful vistas, cardamom and spice plantations, aromatic oil factories, sights of several endangered species and the purple-blue of the Neelakurinji flowers that bloom every 12 years. Upon arrival, check- in at the hotel and spend evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. DAY 02 | MUNNAR (B) DAY ACTIVITY : LOCAL SIGHTSEEING Explore Eravikulam National Park, home to various elusive and endangered species. It is a great place to enjoy trekking and offers mind-blowing views of the tea plantations. Later, proceed towards Tea Museum (closed on Monday), which gives an insight to the history of tea plantations of this region. Later visit Mattupetty Dam, Eco Point and Flower Garden. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay. ERAVIKULAM NATIONAL PARK MATTUPETTY DAM ECHO POINT FLOWER GARDEN DAY 03 | MUNNAR – THEKKADY (92 KM/APPROX. 3.15 HOURS) (B) DAY ACTIVITY: PERIYAR SIGHTSEEING After breakfast, drive to Thekkady (Periyar) and on arrival check-in at the hotel. Thekkady is synonymous to uninterrupted hills, rich biodiversity and spice plantations. The place is best known for the Periyar National Park. In the afternoon, proceed for boat-ride at Periyar Lake, and in evening watch traditional Kalaripayattu show. Return to the hotel for overnight stay. BOAT-RIDE AT PERIYAR DAY 04 | THEKKADY –KUMARAKAM (133 KMS / APPROX. 4 HOURS) (B) DAY ACTIVITY: KUMARAKAM SIGHTSEEING After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Kumarakom - 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. Enjoy a sunset cruise in Vembanad Lake. Overnight at the backwater DAY 05 | KUMARAKAM TO COCHIN (83 KMS / APPROX.2.20 HOUR) (B) After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cochin airport for return flight back home. END OF SERVICE. HOTEL DETAILS STAR CITY HOTELS NIGHTS CATEGORY MUNNAR ABAD COPPER CASTLE HILL VALLEY RESORT 3 STAR 02 THEKKADY ABAD GREEN FOREST 3 STAR 01 ALLEPPEY ABAD WHISPERING PALMS 3 STAR 01 HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES 1. 4 Night accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned above hotels or equivalent 2. Meal plan as mentioned above. 3. Boat-ride in Vembanand Lake Kumarakom 4. Sightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist vehicle 5. Drivers allowances, toll taxes and Govt. Service Tax HOLIDAY PRICE EXCLUDES 1. Flight Tickets 2. Kalaripayattu show in Thekkady. 3. Boat-ride in Periyar Lake. 4. Guide service as per the itinerary. 5. Entrance fee at Monuments as per the itinerary 6. Special activities as per the itinerary. 7. Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides / drivers etc. 8. Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monuments. 9. Any items or services not specified in the itinerary 'PACKAGE INCLUDES' head. CALL US TO CUSTOMIZE THE TRIP: 7397790259, 9840306383 .
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