Kerala A God’s Own Counrty
( 10 days / 9 nights ) – starts from Rs. 25,000/-pp*
Inclusions
- Hotels
- Food
- Transport
- *Flight as per itinerary at actuals
Destinations and Night Stays :
Cochin – 1 Night
Guruvayur – 1 Night
Munnar – 2 Nights
Thekkady (Periyar) – 2 Nights
Thiruvananthapuram – 3 Nights
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1st day : Cochin - 1 Night
Welcome to Cochin Airport is also known as Kochi. Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as ‘God’s Own Country’. Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala.
We will meet at Cochin Airport / Ernakulam Railway station as per the guidelines given. Then we will start to the hotel. Evening is free at leisure.
- Stay – Night Stay in Cochin
- Meal – Dinner
2nd day : Cochin to Guruvayur – 1 Night
(92.7 km, approx. 3– 3.5hrs)
After breakfast we shall proceed to Guruvayur. On the way of Guruvayur we will do the local sightseeing of Cochin. Guruvayur, the abode of Lord Sree Guruvayoorappan, is located 29 kms north west to the cultural capital of the ‘God’s own country’, Kerala. This narrow coastline strip of land on the south western edge of Indian subcontinent is one of the 10 paradises in the world.
- Stay – Night Stay in Guruvayur
- Meal – Breakfast & Dinner
Highlights:
- Chinese Fishing Nets near Fort Kochi
- Jewish Synagogue (subject to operation)
- Dutch Palace (subject to operation)
- Francis Church – the oldest European church in India
- Guruvayur Temple – one of the most important and sacred Hindu temples in Kerala
Dutch Palace
3rd day : Guruvayur to Munnar – 2 Nights
(176 km approx. time 5.5 to 6 hrs.)
After breakfast we will proceed to visit one of the largest elephant sanatoriums, Anakotta – Guruvayur Devaswom elephant sanctuary. Later, we head towards the lovely hill station of Munnar known for its lush greenery and beautiful landscapes via Nedumkandam. Later we proceed to Munnar, a town and hill station located in the Idukki district of the southwestern Indian state of Kerala. A hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite, it’s surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations established in the late 19th century.
On arrival at Munnar, check-in to your hotel. Evening is free for relaxation.
- Stay – Night Stay in Munnar
- Meal – Breakfast & Dinner
Highlights:
- Anakotta – Guruvayur Devaswom elephant sanctuary
- Nedumkandam
4th day : Munnar local sightseeing
After breakfast at the hotel of Munnar we are proceeding to local sightseeing.
The day is set for a wonderful speed boat ride at Mattupetty Dam near Sun Moon Valley. The most attractive part of Mattupetty Dam is its still water which reflects the beautiful tea gardens around. All around us are beautiful expanses of tea gardens, which we view to our heart’s content. Here you have a chance to buy various types of teas at the Tata Tea Centre. We also visit Echo Point and Eravikulam (Rajamalai) National Park/ Tea Museum.
Following are the important point to see : visit the unique beautiful Mattupetty lake and Dam, Kundala Dam, Echo Point and Top Station to enjoy the scenery, Eravikulam (Rajamalai) National Park/ Tea Museum, Tata Tea Centre Evening is free for shopping.
- Stay – Night Stay in Munnar
- Meal – Breakfast & Dinner
Highlights:
- The unique beautiful Mattupetty lake and Dam
- Kundala Dam
- Echo Point and Top Station to enjoy the scenery
- Eravikulam (Rajamalai) National Park/ Tea Museum
Note: Optional : Visit to kolukkumalai tea factory can be arranged by a local Jeep at an additional cost of Rs.1500 per jeep.
Unique beautiful Mattupetty lake and Dam :
5th day : Munnar –Thekkady (Periyar) - 2 Nights
(92 km, approx. 3 – 3.5hrs)
After breakfast at Munnar we will proceeds to Thekkady (Periyar). Welcome to Thekkady (Periyar) known for its lush forest Thekkady (Periyar) is considered to be an important tourist attraction in Kerala, owing to the Periyar National Park which is located here. The region is also a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, ginger and clove. Evening is free at leisure.
- Stay – Night Stay in Thekkady
- Meal – Breakfast & Dinner
6th day : Thekkady (Periyar) local sightseeing
Today we are going to explore Thekkady, proceeding to Periyar wildlife Reserve. The wildlife sanctuary is notable as an elephant reserve, a tiger reserve and is home to various rare, endangered flora and fauna. Later, we enjoy free time for our favourite activity, shopping at Kumily Spice Village. (Periyar Boat Ride is under KTDC and the tour timings are subject to availability of slots).
Please Note: Periyar Boat Ride is subject to Availability. In case of non-availability, alternative sightseeing will be provided.
- Stay – Night Stay in Thekkady
- Meal – Breakfast & Dinner
Highlights:
- Periyar wildlife Reserve
- Shopping at Kumily Spice Village
- Periyar Boat Ride
7th day : Thekkady (Periyar) – Backwaters ride – Thiruvananthapuram - 3 Nights
(213 km, approx. 5 – 5.5hrs)
After breakfast at Thekkady we will proceeds to enjoy the famous Kerala Backwaters ride from Pallathuruthy to Alleppey. Welcome to Thiruvananthapuram – the capital city of Kerala.
- Stay – Night Stay in Thiruvananthapuram
- Meal – Breakfast & Dinner
Highlights:
- Kerala Backwaters ride from Pallathuruthy to Alleppey
8th day :Thiruvananthapuram sightseeing
Today we will enjoy sightseeing in the city of Thiruvananthapuram. We will visit to the rich and famous Padmanabh Swami Temple – the wealthiest Hindu Temple in the whole world. This is followed by our visit to the Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery featuring a unique collection of traditional and contemporary painting and then Napier Museum (subject to operation). Later we will enjoy at Kovalam beach.
- Stay – Night Stay in Thiruvananthapuram
- Meal – Breakfast & Dinner
Highlights:
- Padmanabh Swami Temple
- Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery
- Napier Museum
- Kovalam beach
The rich and famous Padmanabh Swami Temple – the wealthiest Hindu Temple in the whole world
Kovalam beach.
9th day : Thiruvananthapuram – Kanyakumari – Thiruvananthapuram
The day is set for a wonderful journey to the southernmost tip of India – Kanyakumari. Visit the Swami Vivekananda Rock memorial by ferry ride.
- Stay – Night Stay in Thiruvananthapuram
- Meal – Breakfast & Dinner
Highlights:
- Swami Vivekananda Rock memorial by ferry ride
- Meditation hall and the smarak, Kanyakumari Mandir
- Tri Samudra Milan (TriveniSangam)
- Gandhi Mandapam.
- Kanyakumari Wax Museum
Gandhi Mandapam.
10th day : Departure from Thiruvananthapuram Airport / Railway Station, Departure to your next destination or home :
After breakfast we will proceed to Thiruvananthapuram airport / railway station. This is time to say Good Bye to our tour companions. Let us be in touch with phones, email, facebook, etc. And meet us again with another memorable tour. See you soon!!! Joining and Leaving Tour’s guests will proceed to the Airport / Railway Station on their own.
- Meal – Breakfast
Tour concluded..
- Please note Importants:
We request all guests to abide by the mandatory requirements for travel to the destination, such as RT-PCR tests, web check-in, self-declaration, e-pass formalities etc. as per the state/country, which are subject to change periodically. Any cost incurred for such requirements should be borne by the guests.
For transfers and sightseeing we will use small cars or Tempo Travellers or Mini Buses or big buses depending on the respective tour group size. In case of small cars there will be 4/5 guests in one car. If you wish to utilise the vehicle solely for yourself or your family or you would like to upgrade the vehicle, we can arrange the same at an additional cost subject to availability.
Given the current dynamic situation some monuments or sightseeing places may be closed temporarily without any prior notice; in such cases every attempt will be made to visit an alternate sightseeing if possible.
Tour Information
Include in your Tour :
- To and Fro economy class air travel for the guests as mentioned in the itinerary Airfare,
- Airport taxes for Baggage Allowance as per the airline policy,
- Om Swami Tours Tour Manager for Group Tour from Day 01 Meeting point till the dropping point on last day.
- Accommodation in comfortable and convenient hotels on twin/triple/Single sharing basis as per itinerary.
- Travel by comfortable A/C or non A/C small cars or Tempo Travelers or Mini Buses or big buses depending on the respective tour group size and as per the tour itinerary.
- All Meals (set menu) as mentioned in the itinerary. 1 Lt. Water Bottle per person per day for group tour.
- All Tips – Guide, Driver & Restaurants
Exclude in your Tour :
- Govt Tax of India Goods & Services Tax (GST) 5.00% over and above the Tour Cost mentioned.
- Any increase in Airfare, Visa fees, Airport taxes, Govt Taxes, Fuel Surcharges and any applicability of new taxes from Govt.
- Entrance fees of all sightseeing places to be visited from inside.
- Any upgradation in Airline class or hotel room category. Cost of pre or post tour hotel accommodation.
- Cost of Air ticket deviation charges. Airline change, Date change, Accommodation facilities, etc incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeure circumstances during the tour.
- Any Increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangements which may come into effect prior to departure.
- Any extra expense such as route change,
- Cost of insurance
- Porterage, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set group menu
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalization, or any personal emergency
- Personal expense like porterage, laundry, telephone, shopping, alcoholic beverages, extra mineral water or food which is not a part of group’s set meal menu
- Any services or activity charges other than those included in the group tour itinerary
- Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column
Weather
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Transport
- Air Travel: We use GoAir / Indigo Airline
- Coach Travel: A/C coach – Seating capacity depends upon group size. Non A/C small vehicle at Havelock island.
Travel Documents & Requirements
- Aadhar Card front- and Back-page ADULT: Voters ID / Passport / Aadhar Card / Driving License,
- CHILD 5- 11: Passport / Aadhar Card.
- CHILD 2- 4 year: Passport / Aadhar Card / School ID.
- For Infants – Aadhar Card/ Birth certificate
- ID card, ID card type and ID card number is mandatory at time of booking, kindly carry the same ID card on tour.
- For NRI and Foreign National Guests alongwith Passport, Valid Indian Visa/ OCI Card/ PIO Card is mandatory.
- Carry two passport size photo.
Things To Carry while Tour :
- Mobile phone with appropriate sim card
- Along with your necessary clothing and toiletries carry sun screen lotion, hand sanitizer, sun glasses, cap, sports shoes, umbrella / windcheater, camera etc. and woollens if needed
- If you are on any medication, carry sufficient stock of the medicines with prescription
Things handed over at the Airport by Om Swami Tours & Hospitality LLP :
Travel Documents
Air Tickets
Complimentary Items
T-Shirt
Payment Terms
Payments can be made by Cheque, Demand Draft, NEFT, RTGS or IMPS. Cheque/Demand Draft should be in favour of “OM SWAMI TOURS & HOSPITALITY LLP”
Cancellation Policy
Remarks :
- All meals are provided by us in case the flight reaches the stipulated destination early morning or leaves destination late in the evening in group tours.
- In case if any sightseeing is not done due to weekly closure, an alternative sightseeing will be done for the same.
- The tour price mentioned for this tour is for Indian nationals only.
- The tour price varies for NRI’s or foreign nationals, for more details kindly contact your travel advisor
- For Sikkim Darjeeling, Leh Ladakh, Andaman, Lakshadweep and North East tours special permit is necessary for NRIs or foreign nationals.
- NRIs and Foreign nationals please ensure proper identity is conveyed to booking executive at the time of booking and all details along with passport copies are handed over to the booking executive.
- You need not worry about paying the single supplement charges, even if you are joining the solo tour. Om Swami Tours & Hospitality LLP gives you a Guaranteed Twin Sharing on your hotel accommodation for Women’s Special Tours. But in case you need a single occupancy that can always be made available
- Standard Check-in and check-out time of hotels in India is generally 1.30 PM and 10 AM respectively.