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Tour Code : AKSR0079 Tour Type : Individual Package 1800 233 9008 -GOD'S OWN www.akshartours.com COUNTRY 7 Nights / 8 Days PACKAGE OVERVIEW

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Accomodation Meal

01 Night Hotel Accommodation At Cochin 7 Breakfast

02 Night Hotel Accommodation At 6 Dinner

01 Night Hotel Accommodation At

02 Night Hotel Accommodation At

01 Night Hotel Accommodation At Alleppey Visa & Taxes

5% Gst Extra

Highlights Accommodation on double sharing Breakfast and dinner at hotel Transfer and sightseeing by pvt vehicle as per program Applicable hotel taxes

SIGHTSEEINGS OVERVIEW Cochin:- - Fort - Mattancheri Palace - Francis CSI Church - Marine Drive Kochi - Lulu Mall Munnar - - Mattuppetty Dam - Tea Museum - Echo Point - Gardens - Waterfalls Thekkady - Boat Safari - Jeep safari - ride - Kathakali show Kovalam - Light House Beach - Kovalam Beach - - Trivandrum temple Alleppey - Backwater Cruise - Coconut Lagoons - Narrow Canals - Coir Villages

DEPARTURE DATES

Customised tour dates as per client’s requirement.

SIGHTSEEINGS

Fort Kochi Cochin A charming seaside area, is known for its Dutch, Portuguese, and British colonial architecture, and elaborate fishing nets at . St. Francis Church was the original burial site of explorer . Upscale eateries and chic cafes serve Keralan specialties, and quaint shops sell cotton clothing and handmade souvenirs. Heritage buildings house contemporary art galleries. palace Cochin The is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, in Mattancherry, Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala which features Kerala murals depicting portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi. The palace was included in the "tentative list" of UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Church of Saint Francis Cochin Saint Francis Church, in Fort Kochi, Kochi, originally built in 1503, is one of the oldest European churches in and has great historical significance as a mute witness to the European colonial struggle in the subcontinent

Marine Drive Cochin Marine Drive is a buzzing waterfront district known for the Marine Walkway, popular for evening strolls, and leafy Subhash Bose Park. The modern Rainbow and bridges offer backwater views, and cruises leave from jetties by the water. Affluent homes and offices fill the area, and shops along Broadway sell jewelry, spices, and local fabrics. Dining ranges from upscale hotel restaurants to no-frills cafes.

lulu mall Cochin LuLu International Shopping Mall is a shopping mall located in Kochi, Kerala. It is one of the largest shopping mall in India in terms of total area. With an average daily footfall of more than 80,000, it is one of the most visited places in Kerala. Eravikulam National Park Munnar Eravikulam National Park is a 97 km² national park located along the in the of Kerala in India. Situated between 10º05'N and 10º20' north, and 77º0' and 77º10' east, it is the first national park in Kerala.

Mattuppetty Dam Munnar , near Munnar in Idukki District, is a storage Concrete Gravity dam built in the mountains of Kerala, India to conserve water for hydroelectricity. It has been a vital source of power yielding along with other such dams, huge revenue to the states.

Tea Museum Munnar The KDHP Tea Museum is an industry and history museum situated in Munnar, a town in the Idukki district of Kerala in . Tata Tea Museum is its official name, but it's also known as Nalluthanni Estate where it is located, or Plantation Tea Museum.

Echo Point Munnar Scenic spot on a reservoir featuring an echo phenomenon, plus nearby picnic sites, boating & hiking.

Kundala Lake Munnar Kundala is located approximately 20 km from Munnar on the way to Top Station and it is at a height of 1700 meters above the sea level. People love to see the Cherry gardens here, that blossoms twice in a year and make the surroundings of the lake even more attractive. National Park Thekkady , also known as Periyar Tiger Reserve, is in the mountainous Western Ghats of Kerala, southern India. This wildlife sanctuary is home to tigers and a significant elephant population, as well as rare lion-tailed macaques, , leopards and Indian bison. In the park's north, Periyar Lake is popular for boat rides. Farther north, spice plantations surround the town of .

Kadathanadan Kalari & Navarasa Kathakali Thekkady Thekkady Small venue with stadium seating featuring traditional Indian martial arts performances.

Light House Beach Kovalam Kovalam is a small coastal town in the southern Indian state of Kerala, south of . At the southern end of Lighthouse Beach is a striped lighthouse with a viewing platform. Palm-backed beaches also include Hawa Beach and Samudra Beach.

Padmanabhaswamy Temple Trivendrum The Padmanabhaswamy temple is a Hindu temple located in Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital of Kerala, India. The name of the city of Thiruvananthapuram in translates to "The City of Lord Ananta", referring to the deity of the Padmanabhaswamy temple. Thiruvananthapuram Trivendrum The is located in the city of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, India. It occupies 55 acres of woodland, lakes, and lawns.

Alleppey Backwaters Alleppey Alappuzha (or Alleppey) is a city on the Laccadive Sea in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It's best known for houseboat cruises along the rustic , a network of tranquil canals and lagoons.

YOUR ITINERARY Day Cochin (Arrival) Arrival at Cochin Airport, pick up by our chauffeur and transfer to hotel . Check in at Hotel . After noon 1 proceed for Cochin Sightseeing. Visit the Dutch Palace-built by the Portuguese in 1557 and subsequently renovated by the Dutch after 1663. The murals are perhaps the best in India. Jewish Synagogue - built in 1568 and the oldest Synagogue in the Commonwealth are at Mattancherry. St. Francis Church - built in 1510 and the oldest European church in India, - introduced by the court of Kublai Khan can be seen in Fort Cochin. Fort Cochin Beach etc. Evening back to the hotel and dinner and overnight. Day Cochin - Munnar (130 kms, 4hrs) Today After Breakfast transfer to Munnar. Munnar is 1800 mts above sea level and also the home of South 2 India's highest peak (-2695 mts). On the way to Munnar visit Vaplara, and Tea Plantations. Upon arrival at Munnar transfer to Hotel. Check in at Hotel. Afternoon visit Rajamala (eravikulam National Park - open as per the directions by the forest authorities ), the best place to see (hermitragus Hilarious)- the mountain goat of South India. You may visit the Tea Museum surrounded by tea Gardens- the only Museum of its kind; which illustrates the timeworn method of Tea production. Evening have a short visit at Munnar town and return to hotel take diner. Overnight stay at Munnar

Breakfast Dinner Day Munnar After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Munnar. Mattupetty dam, Echo Point, Kundala Dam, 3 Pothenmedu View Point, Blossom Park etc are some of the highlights of the sightseeings in munnar. Evening dinner in hotel & overnight stay at Munnar

Breakfast Dinner Day Munnar - Thekkady (110 kms, 4 hrs) Morning have breakfast at resort later check out resort and drive to Thekkady. Thekkady is a world famous 4 wildlife sanctuary and it is also called as Periyar. On arrival check in Hotel Afternoon proceed for a game viewing cruise on the Periyar Lake. Here you will be able to see a large variety of wildlife, which include , monkeys, deer, etc evening you can take a Elephant ride at Periyar wild life and rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner in hotel & night stay.

Breakfast Dinner Day Thekkady - Kovalam (221 kms, 6 hrs) After Breakfast check out hotel and transferred Kovalam. Check in hotel and proceed for local sightseeing, 5 Silhouetted agaisnt lush palm groves, the crescent shaped beaches of Kovalam are internationally acclaimed tourist destinations. Besides the three main beaches - Light house beach, Eve's or Howah beach and the Ashok Beach, there are many more picturesque beaches all along the Coast of south of Kovalam starting from Vizhinjam up to Poovar and overnight stay & dinner at hotel.

Breakfast Dinner Day Kovalam After breakfast proceed for Sightseeing of Trivandrum. Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Trivandrum Museum, 6 Zoo, And Veli Tourist Village Overnight stay & dinner at the hotel.

Breakfast Dinner Day Kovalam - Alleppey (171 kms, 4 hrs) After breakfast check out from Hotel and proceed to Alleppey check in hotel and proceed for Local 7 sightseeing. Alappuzha has always enjoyed an important place in the maritime . Today, it is famous for its boat races, backwater holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry. is a popular picnic spot. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old. Entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park add to the attraction of the beach. There is also an old lighthouse nearby which is greatly fascinating to visitors. overnight stay & dinner at hotel

Breakfast Dinner Day Alleppey - Cochin (Tour Ends) (91 kms, 2 hrs) Morning have breakfast at resort later check out resort & proceed to the airport as this fantastic tour comes 8 to an end. Return home with wonderful memories of your tour with Akshar Travels Pvt Ltd.

Breakfast HOTELS

Cochin Cochin Keys Select Kochi - By Lemon Tree Hotels Starlite Suites

Cochin Le Meridian

Munnar Munnar Aranyaka Resort Devonshire Greens

Munnar Fragrant Nature Thekkady Thekkady Tiger Roare Club Mahindra

Thekkady Poetree Sarovar Portico

Kovalam Kovalam Sagara resort Heritage Kovalam Taj Green Cove Resort & Spa

Alleppey Alleppey Oxygen Resort Lemon Tree

Alleppey Lake Palace INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion Exclusion

Accommodation in deluxe hotels on doubles Cost of the meal other than mentioned above sharing basis. Cost of Any personal Expenses meal plan breakfast & dinner at all the hotel. All entry fee All applicable luxury tax of the hotel. Heater Charges All Transfers & sightseeing as per the itinerary. Airfare/train ticket All toll tax and parking, driver allowance etc. Rope-way Pick up and drop Railway Fare Air Fare Guide Tips and any other item except “Package Rates Includes” Rates are not valid in pick season period. GST 5%

TRIP COST

Type Price Double Sharing ( Per Person ) 29999/-INR Triple Sharing ( Per Person ) 25999/-INR Child With Bed ( Per Person ) ( above 05 – 10 yrs ) 14999/-INR Child Without Bed ( Per Person ) ( above 02 – 05 yrs ) 10999/-INR Infant ( Per Person ) 00

* Note: 5% GST Additional On Total Tour Cost. T&C Apply at time of Booking. * Rates mentioned in the itinerary are based on Standard Rooms, supplement cost is applicable for Sea Facing / Lake Facing / Mountain Facing Rooms