India P88-135 18/9/06 15:28 Page 120 India’s Islands Lakshadweep Private tour: 2nts Kochi (Cochin) • 5nts Lakshadweep Islands • 1nt Kochi. 200km off the coast of Kerala, these islands have silver beaches and coconut groves. The airport is on the main island and 45 minutes by motor- boat away is the resort of Bangaram. Regular flights from Kochi (except Sundays) are the ideal means of getting to the island. The resort has excellent diving sites, snorkelling areas, a sandy beach for swimming and an ayurvedic Centre for rejuvenation therapy and massage. This tour is an ideal extension to your Kerala holiday and can be tailor-made to suit your requirements. Highlights • Sightseeing tour of Kochi • Island of Lakshadweep Selection of Hotels (or similar) Kochi Lakshadweep Trident Hilton Bangaram Island Resort Departures Single Twin Triple Lakshadweep Islands Bangaram - 8nts 01-Oct 19-Dec 1,917 1,203 1,197 20-Dec 10-Jan 2,140 1,314 1,271 11-Jan 31-Jan 1,917 1,203 1,197 01-Feb 28-Feb 2,140 1,314 1,271 Day 1 Arrive Kochi Upon arrival you will be met and Day 4-7 Bangaram Island There are no scheduled 01-Mar 30-Apr 1,917 1,203 1,197 transferred to your hotel for a 2-night stay. activities during your stay at the resort. All the days 01-May 30Sep 1,468 1,062 1,038 are at leisure at 128-acre Bangaram Island fringed 01-Oct 20-Dec 2,240 1,376 1,371 Day 2 Kochi Morning sight seeing of Kochi including with an endless sandy beach. Among the variety of Prices are in £'s per person. Dutch Palace, Jewish synagogue, Chinese fishing options available are swimming, scuba diving, nets. Afternoon is at leisure. snorkeling, catamaran sailing, deep sea fishing, Price includes rafting and kayaking etc. to name a few. • Accommodation on bed and breakfast basis in Day 3 Kochi to Bangaram via Agatti, by air and boat Kochi, full-board basis in Bangaram • Transfers & 1hr 30mins Morning flight to Agatti (Lakshadweep). Day 8 Bangaram to Kochi via Agatti, by boat and air sightseeing in Kochi by air-conditioned car • English Your first tantalising glimpse of the islands is from the Morning transfer by boat to Agatti Airport to connect speaking local guide services in Kochi • Entry fees to flight to Kochi. Transfer to hotel in Kochi. the monuments Kathakali show in Kochi • Transfers comfort of the Dornier 228 aircraft which flies you in to the magical isles. As you fly in over the atolls- each in Lakshadweep by motor-boat • Economy class Day 9 Depart Kochi Transfer to Kochi International domestic air-fare for Kochi-Agatti-Kochi. wrapped in its own lagoon, there is an exhilarating sense of solitude. Upon arrival at Agatti, transfer by Airport to board your onward flight. Price excludes boat to Bangaram Island for a 5-night stay. NOTE: Maximum checked in baggage between Kochi - Agatti - Kochi • International air-fare & airport taxes • Camera fees • is 10 kg per person. Any extra baggage may be stored at your Kochi Expenses of personal nature like drinks, beverages, laundry, hotel. VISAS: Kindly also note that a permit is required to visit the Lakshadweep Islands for which we shall be pleased to be of assistance. telephone, etc • Any Christmas or New Year Dinner(s). Andaman Private tour: 1nt Chennai • 3nts Port Blair • 3nts Havelock • 2nts Port Blair • 1nt Chennai. Across the Bay of Bengal lies the 572 islands that form the Andaman Islands. Only 38 islands are inhabited, and much of the coastline is a declared marine reserve. With coral reefs and white beaches, this unpolluted paradise is treasure for divers and snorkellers. Direct 2- hour flights from both Kolkata and Chennai offer easy connectivity from the mainland. Highlights • Visit Port Blair town including the anthropological & marine museum • Visit the Cellular Jail and the ‘Son et Lumiere’ Show • Full day snorkeling tour to North Bay • Excursion to Chiriya Tapu • Visit Ross Island Selection of Hotels (or similar) Chennai Havelock Trident Hilton Barefoot at Havelock Port Blair Fortune Bay Island Departures Single Twin Triple Standard 10nts 01-Oct 30-Nov 1,589 1,138 1245 01-Dec 19-Dec 1,649 1,167 1,284 20-Dec 10-Jan 1,730 1,208 1,339 Day 1 Arrive Chennai Upon arrival you will be met The resort offers a wide range of largely unexplored 11-Jan 30-Apr 1,649 1,167 1,284 and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay. diving sites rich in underwater marine life. 01-May 31-May 1,552 1,119 1,220 01-Jun 30-Sep 1,521 1,104 1,200 Day 2 Chennai to Port Blair, by air Early morning Day 6 Havelock Full day at leisure for snorkeling, 01-Oct 30-Nov 1,778 1,250 1,382 flight to Port Blair. Arrive and transfer by car to your excursions to beaches, fishing or visits to 01-Dec 19-Dec 1,849 1,283 1,429 hotel for a 3-night stay. Afternoon sightseeing and neighbouring islands. Prices are in £'s per person. visiting the Anthropological Museum and Marine Day 7 Havelock Day at leisure Price includes Museum, and in the evening attend a ‘son et lumiere’ Accommodation on b&b basis in Chennai and Port Blair & show at the Historic Cellular Jail. Day 8 Havelock to Port Blair, by motor-boat Return Havelock • Airport transfers in Chennai by air-conditioned car to Port Blair for a 2-night stay. • Airport /Habour transfers & sightseeings & excursions in Port Day 3 Port Blair Full day tour of the North Bay Island Blair by air-conditioned car • Harbour transfers in Havelock offering exotic coral and marine life. The crystal clear Day 9 Port Blair Morning free. Afternoon excursion by air-conditioned car • Port Blair-Havelock-Port Blair water and virgin beaches are ideal for snorkeling and to Chiriyatapu Beach - the southern most tip of the transfers by Govt. operated Ferry • English speaking local diving. South Andaman Island where Sylvan Sands beach is guide services in Port Blair • Entry fees to the monuments, Son located. Witness a spectacular sunset from the sunset et lumiere at the Cellular jail in Port Blair • Full day snorkelling Day 4 Port Blair In the morning visit Ross Island, initially excursion to North Bay with gear, lunch with land & boat developed as the residence of the Chief Commissioner view point transfers • Excursion to Ross Islands with boat transfers • and subsequently occupied by the Japanese. Now under Day 10 Port Blair to Chennai, by air Transfer to the Excursion to Chiriya Tapu by surface • Economy class the jurisdiction of the Indian navy, it is open to visitors. airport and fly to Chennai. Upon arrival transfer to domestic air-fare for Chennai - Port Blair - Chennai. In the afternoon visit Viper Island. your to hotel in Chennai for an overnight stay. Price excludes International air-fare & airport taxes • Camera fees • Day 5 Port Blair to Havelock, by motor-boat Early Day 11 Depart Chennai Transfer to airport to board Expenses of personal nature like drinks, beverages, laundry, morning depart by motor- boat to Havelock Island. your onward flight. telephone, etc • Any Christmas or New Year Dinner(s). Transfer to Barefoot at Havelock for a 3-night stay. 120 For more information visit www.travelpack.com/india.