Day 01   Kochi
On arrival at Kochi International Airport / Railway Station, you are transferred to Brunton Boatyard, Fort Kochi. Set amidst lagoons and backwaters on the Malabar coast, Kochi is also known as the Venice of the East.  Late afternoon a special sunset harbour cruise will set the tone for your cherished holiday. Overnight at Brunton Boatyard.

 

Day 02   Kochi

Morning visit the Dutch Palace - with its 17 century murals of Ramayana, Jewish synagogue built in 1568 - contains grand scroll of the Old Testament, Fort Kochi and St.Francis Church - the oldest European church in India.  Afternoon witness Kathakali dance performance and stroll down to the beach to see Chinese fishing nets.

 

Day 03    Kochi - Periyar
After breakfast drive to Periyar National Park, noted for its elephant herds and a rich variety of bird life.  The journey is spectacular, leaving the plains behind passing through rubber, tea and finally spice country enroute stop at a Planters Bungalow for rest and lunch before proceeding to Spice Village. Overnight at Spice Village.

 

Day 04   Periyar
Early mornings are the best time for spotting herds of elephants, bison, deer and spectacular bird life (140 species of orchid thrive here).  Later visit the spice plantations and rest of the day free.  Overnight at Spice village.

 

Day 05   Periyar

Visit the farm lands of a village lying on the valley beyond the mountains of Periyar.  Lunch at Spice Village. 

 

Fix an appointment with your naturalist for an introduction to various spices and tiger club show.  Tiger club slide shows brighten your eyes to familiarize with wild animals and birds that are found in Periyar Lake.

 

Day 06    Periyar - Kumarakom
After breakfast drive to Kumarakom and hop on to a boat to Coconut Lagoon, an eco-friendly resort created from restored heritage homes, set in a web of canals on the banks of the Kavanar river.  Enjoy a presentation on "conquering the coconut" - where you can witness how the coconut is being plucked, de-husked, broken, grated and cooked. Evening find yourself on a sun-set cruise on the lake, in a converted rice boat adrift to a flute accompaniment.  Overnight at Coconut Lagoon.

 

Day 07   Kumarakom
A walk to the village nearby accompanied by naturalist.  Spend the afternoon on intricate keralean seafood dishes.  Overnight at Coconut lagoon.

 

Day 08    Kumarakom - Houseboat

After breakfast get ready to board the Houseboat - traditional houseboats of Kerala called Kettuvallam.  The cruise offers the visitor of Kerala to a entirely new kind of experience combining water dining, pleasure boating and ecological living. You will cruise through the canals of Kumarakom and Allepey.

 

Day 09 - 13   At Mararikulam
After breakfast, drive  to Marari Beach Resort.  Check-in to an independent villa at the Marari Beach.

Marari beach resort is not just the sand and the sea.  It is the living environment that surrounds it.  It is not the place for a raucous beach holiday.  There are no real parties here.  No noisy water scooter but for those seeking to undue the stress of the city life and experience a completely new place, it is a perfect spot.   After lunch relax in the coconut groove. Evening engage in good music.  Overnight at Marari.

 

You will spend 5 nights at Marari Beach, a paradise of Sun, sea, sand and surf.  Modelled on the fishing villages of the coast this is a beach resort that offers total peace and natural beauty rather than raccoons.  You can also opt for Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Therapy.

 

Day 14   Departure
It is time to bid farewell. Drive to Kochi Airport / Railway station to connect to onward destination.

 

 

Cost of 7 Nights Package (in USD) for Foreign Nationals & NRI's

        Valid from 01 October 2006 - 30 April 2007

	High Season	Peak Season
Single Occupancy	3580.00	3995.00
Per person on Twin Sharing	1850.00	2060.00
Extra Person (above 5 years)	715.00	715.00

 

Reduction if Casino Hotel is used instead of Brunton Boatyard, Kochi

Per Night on Twin Sharing       :  USD 185.00

Per Night on Single Occupancy :  USD 185.00

 

Supplement for Superior Rooms

Private Pool Villa at Coconut Lagoon

Private Pool Villa at Marari Beach.

Deluxe cottage at Spice Village

 

Per Night on Twin Sharing       :  USD 160.00

Per Night on Single Occupancy :  USD 160.00

 

CHRISTMAS EVE SUPPLEMENT :  USD 50.00 PER PERSON

NEW YEAR EVE SUPPLEMENT    :  USD 75.00 PER PERSON

 

IMPORTANT

Per day rates will be applicable for packages less than 14 Nights.  Check for per day rates CGH Hotel Rates

• Rates on bed and breakfast basis including tax.

• All surface transfer and sightseeings as mentioned in the itinerary by AC Car.

• Extra night Rate on Pro-rata basis.

• Applicable for individual and group travellers.
   

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