Spices & Wild Elephants
Duration: 06 Days & 05 Nights
Destinations Covered : Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Cochin
Destinations Covered : Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Cochin
A 06 day tour of the South western part of India i.e. Kerala gives the complete insight into The God’s own Country as you experience the culture, hills, wildlife, spice gardens and backwaters. Tour begins with arrival into Cochin, here you will visit the Jewish Synagogue and also witness the classical Kathakali Dance performance. Tour moves onto Munnar – the hill station an visit the tea garden estates. Next destination is Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats – Periyar, famous exotic flora and vibrant wildlife like wild elephants. Relax by the backwaters in Kumarakom before taking your international flight back home form Cochin.
Day 01 Arrive Cochin
Arrive Cochin. Upon arrival in Cochin, you will be met and transferred to the hotel.
Afternoon is at your leisure for relaxation at the hotel.
In the evening you will be taken for a show of Kathakali Dances. Kathakali is the most famous dance form of Kerala. Artists with colourful make up (that looks less like make up, but more like mask) perform the dance drama depicting stories from famous Indian Epics like Mahabharata etc.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 Cochin
Morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Cochin or "Kochi" – the palm green, commercial capital of Kerala which has one of the finest natural harbours and is known as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea". From time immemorial, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British & Portuguese seafarers followed the sea route to Kochi & left their impression on the town. Modern Kochi is thus a splendid mosaic of these myriad influences. Visit the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, the Church of St. Francis & the famous Chinese fishing nets.
Rest of the day will be free to explore the charming alleys of Cochin or to relax at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 Cochin – Munnar
Morning drive to the beautiful hill station of Munnar (140 kms). Upon arrival, check-in at hotel.
Munnar - is the beautiful hill station housing world’s highest tea-growing estates. Beyond these estates are rich tropical forests that house an assortment of wildlife such as Nilgiri Langur, Sambhar, Gaur, Elephant and Lion-tailed Macaques.
Visit the popular tea estates.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 Munnar – Periyar
Morning drive to Periyar (110 Kms); upon arrival check-in at the hotel
Periyar - Sprawling across 777 sq. Kms of the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats, Thekkady is the home to one of the largest wildlife reserves in India. Alive with exotic flora and vibrant wildlife, it is the perfect getaway tucked away among hills.
Visit to the interesting spice market that offers you an opportunity to explore the world of exotic spices and at the same time see the daily lives of locals from close quarters.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 Periyar – Kumarakom
Enjoy a boat cruise to Lake Periyar Wild life sanctuary trying to spot herds of elephants, bison, deer and spectacular bird life. The area is also home to 140 species of orchid that thrive here.
Later drive to Kumarakom (140 Kms); upon arrival check-in at hotel.
When nature is all you need to recuperate, Kumarakom is undoubtedly the most invigorating, fascinating paradise in Kerala, God's own country. The slender coconut palms, never ending paddy fields, meandering lagoons and backwaters, mangroves nesting birds of a hundred varieties can peacefully calm and invigorate your mind with renewed inspiration for your vocation and life. That is the pristine beauty of Kumarakom.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 Kumarakom – Cochin – Onward journey
Morning drive to Cochin (100 kms). Upon arrival, transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
The above cost includes:
Day 01 Arrive Cochin
Arrive Cochin. Upon arrival in Cochin, you will be met and transferred to the hotel.
Afternoon is at your leisure for relaxation at the hotel.
In the evening you will be taken for a show of Kathakali Dances. Kathakali is the most famous dance form of Kerala. Artists with colourful make up (that looks less like make up, but more like mask) perform the dance drama depicting stories from famous Indian Epics like Mahabharata etc.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 Cochin
Morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Cochin or "Kochi" – the palm green, commercial capital of Kerala which has one of the finest natural harbours and is known as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea". From time immemorial, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British & Portuguese seafarers followed the sea route to Kochi & left their impression on the town. Modern Kochi is thus a splendid mosaic of these myriad influences. Visit the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, the Church of St. Francis & the famous Chinese fishing nets.
Rest of the day will be free to explore the charming alleys of Cochin or to relax at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 Cochin – Munnar
Morning drive to the beautiful hill station of Munnar (140 kms). Upon arrival, check-in at hotel.
Munnar - is the beautiful hill station housing world’s highest tea-growing estates. Beyond these estates are rich tropical forests that house an assortment of wildlife such as Nilgiri Langur, Sambhar, Gaur, Elephant and Lion-tailed Macaques.
Visit the popular tea estates.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 Munnar – Periyar
Morning drive to Periyar (110 Kms); upon arrival check-in at the hotel
Periyar - Sprawling across 777 sq. Kms of the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats, Thekkady is the home to one of the largest wildlife reserves in India. Alive with exotic flora and vibrant wildlife, it is the perfect getaway tucked away among hills.
Visit to the interesting spice market that offers you an opportunity to explore the world of exotic spices and at the same time see the daily lives of locals from close quarters.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 Periyar – Kumarakom
Enjoy a boat cruise to Lake Periyar Wild life sanctuary trying to spot herds of elephants, bison, deer and spectacular bird life. The area is also home to 140 species of orchid that thrive here.
Later drive to Kumarakom (140 Kms); upon arrival check-in at hotel.
When nature is all you need to recuperate, Kumarakom is undoubtedly the most invigorating, fascinating paradise in Kerala, God's own country. The slender coconut palms, never ending paddy fields, meandering lagoons and backwaters, mangroves nesting birds of a hundred varieties can peacefully calm and invigorate your mind with renewed inspiration for your vocation and life. That is the pristine beauty of Kumarakom.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 Kumarakom – Cochin – Onward journey
Morning drive to Cochin (100 kms). Upon arrival, transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
| Validity: October 16, 2011 till April 15, 2012 – Standard Hotels | ||
| Cost based in EURO | 2 – 3 Guests | 4 – 6 Guest |
| Land cost | Euro 530 per person | Euro 420 per person |
| Supplement for single room | Euro 215 | |
| City | Hotel name | Category of room | No. of nights |
| Cochin | Hotel Abad Atrium | Superior room | 02 |
| Munnar | Fort Munnar | Standard room | 01 |
| Periyar | Hotel Tree Top | Standard room | 01 |
| Kumarakom | Abad Whispring Pam | Standard room | 01 |
| Validity: October 16, 2011 till April 15, 2012 – Superior Hotels | ||
| Cost based in EURO | 2 – 3 Guests | 4 – 6 Guest |
| Land cost | Euro 700 per person | Euro 585 per person |
| Supplement for single room | Euro 385 | |
| City | Hotel name | Category of room | No. of nights |
| Cochin | Hotel Grande Residencia | Boutique room | 02 |
| Munnar | Hotel Windermere | Standard room | 01 |
| Periyar | Hotel Elephant Court | Patio room | 01 |
| Kumarakom | Hotel Coconut Lagoon | Heritage Banglow | 01 |
- Accommodation on double/twin sharing basis for Five nights.
- Based on room plus Breakfast basis at all the cities.
- Transfers and sightseeing by air-conditioned transport as per the itinerary,
- Entrances at monuments & national parks at all cities as per the itinerary.
- Services of an English speaking local guide for sightseeing tours as per the itinerary.
- Road tax, parking fees and driver’s overnight wages
- Validity as mentioned along with the quotations.
- Service tax levied by the government of 2.576%.
- Any personal expenses such as laundry bills, telephone bills, alcoholic beverages and airport tax.
- Tips and other such cost which is to be paid to the drivers, guides, porters etc.
