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Kerala Wildlife and Backwater Tour
Duration: 05 Nights/ 06 Days
Destination: Munnar - Thekkady - Houseboat

No. of Nights: 2N Munnar - 2N Thekkady - 1N Houseboat

Package cost Per Person

Meal Plan: CP= Breakfast only, MAP= Breakfast & Dinner only, AP= Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner only.

Extra Adult/Child cost (between 05 and 12 yrs)

With Extra bed in the Room - 40% of Per Person Cost.

Without Extra bed - 30% of Per Person Cost.

Note

• There will be a hike of 20% between 15^th  December 2010 to 15^th  January 2010 on all packages.
• There will be a hike of 10% between 01^st  February 2011 – 28^th  February 2011 (only for premium category).
• Xmas and New Year supplement charges would be charged additional on actuals.

 
ITINERARY
 

Day 01: Kochi – Munnar (158 kms. - 04 hrs.)

On arrival our representative will greet you at Kochi Airport/ Railway Station. Later proceed to Munnar the place where the unfolded green carpet is waiting for you. Munnar is breathtakingly beautiful a haven of peace and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country. On the way you can also watch the lovely waterfall in Cheeyappara and colourful flowers in Blossom Garden.  Reach & check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Explore the rest of the day at your own leisure with the nature. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.

Day 02: Munnar

After having the breakfast proceed for a morning sightseeing trip of Munnar; visiting the Eravikulam National Park. The Shola forests around Mattupetty are ideal for trekking and bird watching, with the variety of birds found there. Enroute visit Echo Point, Kundala Lake, View Point & green carpet of  Munnar Tea Gardens. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.

Day 03: Munnar – Thekkady (110 kms. - 03 hrs.)

After enjoying the breakfast proceed to Thekkady which offers diverse attractions like Wildlife Sanctuary, Hill Station and Spice Plantation. Thekkady is natures own little hideout nestled in the hills of Thekkady. Reach & check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Visit the local spice market for some garden fresh spices and handicrafts. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.

Day 04: Thekkady

After the breakfast proceed to the most attractive feature of Thekkady the famous Periyar Wild life Sanctuary. Thekkady is the place where one can go for a Wildlife cruise to view a large variety of wildlife like Wild Elephants, Nilgiri Langur, Sambar Deer, Wild Bison, Wild Boar etc, and quite a lot of unique birds can also be spotted. You can recreate yourself by having Optional activities like spice plantation Tour, Bamboo Rafting, Trekking and Elephant ride. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.

Day 05: Thekkady – Houseboat (130 kms. – 03 hrs.)

After enjoying the breakfast proceed to the boat Jetty, board the traditionally decorated houseboat and begin the enchanting backwater cruise. The backwaters of Kerala is a unique product of Kerala and is found no where else in the world. Sparkling greens, emerald backwaters, coir-laden houseboats and magical beauty heals your mind and body as you travel to surreal Kerala. Overnight stay in the Houseboat.

Day 06: Houseboat – Kochi (100 kms. – 02½ hrs.)

After enjoying the breakfast pack your baggages with a promise to return once again to this part of the world.... Proceed on time to board your flight/train with sweet memories of your holidays. We await for your next visit ... Bon Voyage. Service ends.

Please Note:

·   At Munnar & Thekkady, A/c rooms are not provided/required except wherever mentioned.

Package Cost Includes:

   ·   Accommodation in well appointed room mentioned in the above hotel or similar category on Double sharing basis.

   ·    Daily Buffet / Fixed Menu meals as per plan.

   ·    A/c Indica for all surface transfers & sightseeing for the above mentioned places.

   ·    All applicable hotel taxes.

Package Cost Excludes:

 ·    Any meals other than those mentioned above.

 ·    Any Airfare / Train fare.

 ·   Any transportation which is not mentioned in the itinerary (Rs 8.00 per km will be charged for additional use of A/c Indica).

 ·     Entrance fees to Amusement parks & Boating charges.

 ·    Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature.

 ·     Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.

 ·     Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-
functions, political disturbances etc.

 ·     Service tax extra @ 2.58% of the total bill amount.

Note:

·          In case of non-availability of rooms at the hotels mentioned, we shall provide you alternate hotels of similar category.

·          Base category rooms are allotted for the stay, Any requirement / availability of higher category of room would incur extra cost.

·          At Hotel Check-in time is 14.00 hrs & / Check-out time 12.00 Noon.

·          At Houseboat Check-in time is 12.00 hrs. & Check-out time is 09.00 hrs.

·          In A/C in Standard & Deluxe category Houseboat, A/C will be operational from 9:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M.

·          In A/C Premium category Houseboat, A/C will be operational as per your requirements.

·          The above rates are valid for the mentioned period only.

 The above mentioned rates are subject to change at the time of booking.