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Kerala Memorable Days KERALA MEMORABLE DAYS Starting From :Rs.:18999 Per Person 7 Days / 6 Nights Munnar | Thekkady | Alleppey | Kovalam .......... Package Description KERALA MEMORABLE DAYS “If you are yearning to witness the magical beauty of Mother Nature, you must visit Kerala! Adorned by the enchanting beauty of the might Arabian Sea and the charismatic Malabar Coast, it is among the most gorgeous tourist destinations in the entire country! Within this Magical Kerala Tour of 7Days and 6Nights, you will get ample of opportunities to witness, discover and enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of Kerala. You will also allow get to enjoy Kerala’s rustic culture, warm hospitality and scenic locales of Kerala within this Magical Kerala Tour. “ .......... Itinerary Day.1 Arrival in COCHIN (KOCHI) Transfer to MUNNAR - 150 Kms - 4 hrs On Arrival at Cochin Airport - Meet and greet by our tour manager. Transfer to Munnar , The Queen of Tea Gardens. On the way visit Cheeyapara Water falls, Vallara Water falls, Tea Gardens. Later Check into hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Munnar Meals:No Meal Day.2 Copyright © www.lotustravelsonline.com Munnar Full Day Sightseeing After breakfast proceed for the full day sightseeing of Munnar – Rajamalai , Mattupatty Dam , Boating in Dam , Shooting point , Eco Point , Kundale Lake , etc . Return to Munnar town for shopping of Tea , handicrafts , Overnight at Hotel in Munnar. Meals:Breakfast Day.3 MUNNAR to THEKKADY - 125 Kms - 4 to 5 Hrs After Breakfast proceed to Thekkady - The land of Tigers. Check into Reosrt . Later proceed for Sighting of animals in boats. Visit the wildlife scanctury. Spice Plantation Visit, Marshal Program, Kathakali, Shopping of Spice. Overnight at Thekkady Meals:Breakfast Day.4 THEKKADY to ALAPPUZHA BACKWATERS ? - 170 Kms - 4 to 5 Hrs After breakfast proceed to Alleppey The Vinece of East. Indulge in the sceinc beauty of the backwaters and lush green paddy fields. Check into house boat , enjoy the on board lunch, cruise tru the canals and backwaters. Overnight dinner stay with dinner on board. Meals:Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner Day.5 Alleppey to Kovalam - 170 kms - 4 Hrs After breakfast transfer to Jatayu Erath Center Later to Kovalam - The world famous beach destination.Check into Hotel. Later Proceed for the sightseeing of Kovalam Beach, Hawa Beach, Light House. Overnight at Kovalam Meals:Breakfast Day.6 Kovalam to TVM Back to Kovalam After breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of Trivandrum City, Sri Padmanabha Swami Temple, Ganapathy Temple, Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika,Zoo, shangumukham Beach Etc . Overnight at Kovalam Meals:Breakfast Day.7 Kovalam to Trivandrum Drop After Breakfast Proceed for the sightseeing of Sri PAdmanabha Swami Temple, Napier Museum, Etc Later Transfer to Trivandrum Airport / Railway Station. Trip Ends with Sweet Memories Meals:Breakfast .......... Inclusions *Accommodation in Deluxe Rooms on CPAI.. .......... Exclusions *Air / Train Ticket. *All meals. Copyright © www.lotustravelsonline.com *Entrance fee. *Any other not mentioned on inclusion. *GST. .......... Hotel Details & Price Hotel Name Star Twin Sharing Child With Bed Child Without Bed Misty Lake/similar 3 Rs.18,999 Rs.0 Rs.0 .......... Highlights *Thekkady wildlife sanctuary • Alleppey Backwater • Jatayu Earth Center • Kovalam Beach • Thiruvananthapuram Zoo • shangumukham Beach. .......... Sightseeing Explore The Beauty of Kerala Nature Cheeyapara Water falls • Vallara Water falls • Tea Gardens • Rajamalai • Mattupatty Dam • Eco Point • Kundale Lake • Thekkady wildlife sanctuary • Thekkady Spice Plantation Visit • Alleppey Backwater • Jatayu Earth Center • Kovalam Beach • Kuthiramalika palace • Thiruvananthapuram Zoo • shangumukham Beach .......... Terms & Conditions *Confirmation of Hotel Rooms is subject to the availability... *Rate May Very Subject to Availability.. *Once Booking reconfirm it will entertain 100 % cancellation charge.. Copyright © www.lotustravelsonline.com.
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