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Tour to Kerala Beaches
Duration: 10 Nights/ 11 Days
Destination: Kovalam - Varkala - Mararikulam - Houseboat - Kumarakom - Kochi.

No. of Nights: 2N Kovalam - 2N Varkala - 2N Mararikulam - 1N Houseboat - 2N Kumarakom - 1N Kochi.

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: Trivandrum – Kovalam (20 kms. - 45 mins.)

On arrival our representative will greet you at Trivandrum Airport/Railway Station and then transfer to the hotel in Kovalam. Reach and check-in and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Kovalam beach is known as the "Paradise of the South".  Explore on your own to see how the everlasting sea touches the everlasting sky. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort. 

Day 02: Kovalam – Trivandrum – Kovalam

After enjoying the breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of Trivandrum. A major attraction of Trivandrum is the temple of Anantha, the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple. Other sightseeing places are  Veli Tourist Village, and Shangumugham Beach where one can watch the amazing sunset. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.

Day 03: Kovalam - Varkala (66 kms. – 01½ hrs.)

After having the delicious breakfast proceed to Varkala. Varkala a calm and quiet hamlet lies on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram district. Varkala is the only place where shining white sands, cloudless sky touching the blue water and the red soil of the hilltop, coupled with yellow-green paddy fields, and green coconut trees, make a composite picture of the beauty and awesomeness of nature. Papanasam is one of the prominent beaches in Varkala. Explore the beaches at your own. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.

Day 04: Varkala

After enjoying the delicious breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of 2000 years old Janardhana Temple. The temple of Janardhana is a fine example of Kerala art and architecture dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The circular ‘Sanctum sanctorum” surmounted by a conical dome of copper sheets, the square ‘mandapa' with beautiful wooden carvings of Navagrahas on the ceiling and copper-plated roof over it. The scenic beauty of the estuaries of the lake is mesmerizing. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.

Day 05: Varkala – Mararikulam (110 kms – 03 hrs)

After the breakfast, proceed to Mararikulam, the only place which is not changed with the passage of time. Reach & check in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Mararikulam is a typical fishing village with beautiful swaying palm trees, coconut trees and the vast expanse of the sea in a tranquil environment. Mararikulam or Marari offers an unblemished and pristine shoreline, extolled as Kerala’s cleanest sandy beach. Explore the rest of the day at your own leisure on the beach. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort. 

Day 06: Mararikulam

After enjoying the breakfast explore the beaches by playing with the sun-kissed shimmering sands and take a leisurely walk. This beach is known for nature's bounteous beauty with stunning backwaters, the tranquility of the village and the spectacular sceneries, glistening sands and the everlasting blue water will fill your soul and mind with joy. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort. 

Day 07: Mararikulam – Houseboat (40 kms – 01 hr.)

After the breakfast proceed to the boat Jetty, board the traditionally decorated houseboats and begin the enchanting backwater cruising. 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 08: Kumarakom

After having the delicious breakfast proceed to Kumarakom. Check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Kumarakom is one of the few places in the world where the means for transportation is through boats. Explore the rest of the day at your own leisure. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort. 

Day 09: Kumarakom

Have an early wake up and make your day by hearing the chirruping melodies of the sweet birds. Proceed to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary which lies at the edge of the grounds of an old estate where a profusion of all kinds of birds can be observed. Enjoy sumptuous breakfast later explore the rest of the day at your own leisure by watching the Vembanad Lake which has its majestic canals, streams and distributaries along its banks weave an intricate and enchantingly beautiful web. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.

Day 10: Kumarakom – Kochi (100 kms – 02½ hrs.)

After enjoying the breakfast proceed for half day Kochi city sightseeing tour. The major tourist attractions of Cochin are Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Jewish Synagogue, and Mattancherry palace/Dutch Palace. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort. 

Day 11: Kochi

After having the delicious breakfast pack your baggages with a promise to return once again to this paradise.... 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.