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Trip Length	: 9 days	Trip Code	: EIJK
Start Point	: Cochin	End Point	: Kovalam (Tivandrum)
Start Date	: Daily Departures from 1st October to 31st May

Tour Overview

Cochin- Munnar- Pariyar- Backwater- Kovalam Visit old spice town of Cochin, Take a boat ride in serene backwaters and stay with local family , Spot elephants and abundant bird life in wild at Pariyar Nation Park, Walk around the charming Colonial hill station of Munnar and relax on the palm fringe sandy beach town of Kovalam; This trip officers exhilarating experiences of “God’s own country” , Kerela; at a relaxed pace.



	Tour cost: USD $ 585 per person on twin sharing basis

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Cochin
Today is an arrival and transfer to Hotel. Free day to walk around and explore this relaxing town

Day 2: Cochin city tour
Welcome to Fort Kochi! This busy islands town is full of Portuguese and Dutch history and has always been the centre for spice trade. House to the oldest church in India, synagogues and English manor homes. Feast on delicious Keralan food and enjoy thrilling performance of traditional dance form Kathakali

Day 3 & 4: Munnar
This beautiful Hill station on the Western Ghats was once a summer resort of the British Government in south India. The town is a walker's paradise with surrounding lakes, reservoirs, forests and several tea estates. During your stay visit lush tea gardens and Erivakulam wildlife reserve to spot endangered Mountain Goat , Nilgiri Thar

Day 5: Pariyar
Surrounded by lake, this National park one of the largest in India. There are plenty of Elephants, spotted deers, wild pig, flying squirrel and over 250 species of birdlife. Cruise around the lake for a more relaxing view of the park and wildlife spotting or join for naturalist-led walk in search of wildlife or visit the spice and coffee plantations.

Day 6 : Backwaters
Experience Keralan life on an island homestay. a great way to meet the local families, dine on traditional food and slip silently through sleepy canals on a boat, as the timeless landscape of Kerala’s backwaters slides by. Not to forget to treat yourself with rejuvenating Aurvedic Massage.

Day 7 & 8: Kovalam
Covered with white sand and fringe line of palm trees, Kovalan is Kerala’s most famous beach resort. Watch the fishermen pulling out the net or relax and soak the sun. it’s a great place to unwind yourself

Day 9: Tour ends
Tour finishes after breakfast. The check out time is 12:00. Please make sure that you vacate your rooms by 12 Noon . Please note that there is no departure tax and the reporting time for International flights is 3 hrs.

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Highlights:
- Dutch (Mattencherry) palace
- Jewish Synagogue and Jew Town
- Kathakali performance
- Periyar Tiger Reserve and guided walk
- Tour of Spice Garden
- Backwaters Homestay

Start/ Finish point:
Start in Cochini/ Finish in Kovalam

Min Group Size: 1

Staffing: Lcal representative, English speaking driver, monument guides

Transfer: Complimentary arrival and departure transfers.

Transport: Private Car , cycle-rickshaws, boat

Accommodation: 6 nights tourist class hotels, 2 night in Homestay

Activities: Boat cruise in Pariyar national park, Hiking in Munnar

Meals: 6 breakfast. Allow US$15-20 per day for meals not included.

Entrance fees: Not included. Please allow US$ 40 for sites and activities listed as part of the itinerary

Trip Grade : Moderate : This trip does not require any particular special fitness, but still need to be in good health as intensive walking is engaged while sightseeing and other optional activities. You stay in good hotels and should find this short itinerary will be at a relaxing pace.

Trip Details

Local Payment
There is a local payment of USD 300 attached to this trip. It should be paid on day 1 of the tour to your trip leader in cash in US $ or INR.

Fitness
Easy This is an easy trip that does not require any particular special fitness. You stay in good hotels and should find this short itinerary will be at a relaxing pace.

Single room supplement
The prices stated are per person on twin sharing basis. For pax traveling single it is compulsory to book a Single room supplement. The charges for Single Supplement on this tour are US$ 525

Best time to go
The best time to travel is around October to mid March. The temperature should range from a low of about 22 degrees c to a high of 32 degrees c.

Included sightseeing and activities
Cochin- city tour to Dutch palace , Jewish Synagogue and Church; Munnar- excursion to evalikum national park; Backwater- boat ride on local boats; Pariyar- Jungle hike for wildlife sighting

Optional extras and sightseeing
Kathakali performance and excursion to tilipana palace; Munnar- various hiking options, Pariyar- short trek in the forest and viist to spice plantation; Backwater- boat trip and village walk, Kovalam- visit to fishing village

If you wish to visit a wide range of these mentioned sites and take part in a variety of optional activities please allow approx US$60.

Joining details

Hotel Abad Chullikal
Fort Cochin
Cochin
( Tel No) + 91-484-228211

Hotel Abad Chullikal is centrally located on the Ernakulam- Fort Cochin main road. It is conveniently accessible from any part of Ernakulam and Fort Cochin .Distance from Cochin International Airport is 30 Km (Approx. Taxi fare INR600) , 8 Km from Ernakulam Train station ( Approx. Taxi fare INR250)

Single travellers
For Single travelers it is compulsory to book a single room supplement for this tour.

Trip Inclusion and Exclusion

Price Includes
• All accommodation on the tour
• All transport ( a comfortable air condition car with chauffeur)
• Sightseeing, activities and excursion as per itinerary
• Transfer to hotel on arrival
• Meals as per itinerary
• Services of representatives local Guide and driver.

Price does not Included
• Visa costs
• Border Taxes
• Entrance fees for monuments and activities
• Drinks, tips, laundry and other items of a personal nature.
• International flights
• Meals other than those listed
• Pre and post tour accommodation
• Excursions and activities outside of the tour program
• Single supplement does not include the three nights on the sleeper train.

Travel Extra

Extra Accommodation
If you wish to book pre or post tour accommodation please mention it in your booking details. Following are the supplement prices or extra accommodation:

Kochin USD 70 for Double Occupancy room per night
Kovalam USD 70 for Double Occupancy room per night

Add – On Tours
If you wish to extend your holiday, we offer various interesting short break options. You can combine any of the following Add – on tours with your existing holiday. For more details please refer to our City breaks/ Short Escapes section.

Goa Extension ( 3 nights/ 4 days)
Jewles of Rajasthan ( 10 nights/11 days)
India at a glance ( 5 nights/ 6 days)

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