BeachesBeaches,, Backwaters and Hills of Kerela 666 Nights / 777 Days 222N2N Kovalam ––– 1N Alleppey HB ––– 222N2N Munnar ––– 1N Cochin PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTSHIGHLIGHTS:::: → Kovalam beaches, Napier Museum, Art Gallery & Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum → Stay in Alleppey backwater and cruise in Kerala backwaters → Trip to Eravikulam National Park, Tea Plantation & Museum, Munnar → In Cochin, Kathakali Dance, Mattancherry palace, Jewish Synagogue & Chinese fishing nets → Assistance at airport and sightseeing tours by private air-conditioned vehicle → Start in Trivandrum and End in Cochin ITINERARYITINERARY:::: Day 01 Arrival in Trivandrum 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 of Trivandrum After breakfast, proceed for the sightseeing of Trivandrum, covering Napier Museum, Art Gallery and Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Return to Kovalam for overnight stay. Day 003333 Kovalam ––– Alleppey (((1(1116060 kms / approx. 33.5.5 hourshours)))) 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 004444 Alleppey --- Munnar (1(175757575 km/approx. 4.5 hours) After breakfast, 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. Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 005555 Sightseeing in Munnar 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 overnight stay Day 00060666 Munnar --- Cochin (120 km/approx. 4.5 hours)hours))))) After breakfast, drive to Cochin. Arrive and check-in at your hotel. Later, proceed to explore this colorful city with Mattanchery Palace- gifted to the king of Cochin, by Portuguese in 1555, about 500 year old Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing nets, local spices market followed by colorful performing art – Kathakali Dance. Later in the evening, return to the hotel for overnight stay. Day 0077 Departure from Cochin After breakfast, you will be transferred to Trivandrum airport for return flight back home. End of Services. HOTELS OFFERED: City Nights Category A Category B Category C Meal Plan Turtle on the Beach Turtle on the Beach Abad Harmonia Ayurveda Kovalam 2 Breakfast (Stay at Heritage Home) (Stay at Beach Grove) Beach Garden Tamarind Global Tamarind Global Tamarind Global Alleppey HB 1 All Meals Houseboat Houseboat Houseboat Munnar 2 Tea County KTDC Grand Plaza Spice Country Resorts Breakfast Cochin 1 Le Meridien Olive Downtown Cochin Palace Breakfast PACKAGE COST (IN INR) Category AAA Category B Category C Cost Per Person when 2 Pax 27347 22037 20208 Travelling Cost Per Person when 4 Pax 22096 16638 14809 Travelling Cost for Extra Adult / Child With 10030 6490 6844 Bed PACKAGE INCLUSIONS: • 6 night accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned above hotels or equivalent • Sightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist vehicle • Assistance at the airport • Drivers allowances, toll taxes and Govt. Service Tax PACAKAGE EXCLUSIONS: • Air tickets and airport taxes • Kathakali Show in Cochin • 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 NOTENOTE: Monument Closed on Cochin - Jewish Synagogue will be closed on Friday/Saturday/Jewish Holidays Cochin - Mattanchery Palace will be closed on Friday Munnar - Eravikulam National Park will be closed in the month of February & March Munnar - Tata Tea Museum will be closed on Monday Medium vehicle will be provided for 1-3 travelers and Innova will be provided for 4-5 travelers. Hotel Check in 1400hrs and check out 1200hrs Rooms are subject to availability Package Valid from 111ststst April 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 .