KERALA DELIGHTS

TRIVANDARUM | ALLEPPEY | PERIYAR | MUNNAR | KOCHI

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“Time spent in India has an extraordinary effect on one. It acts as a barrier that makes the rest of the world seem unreal.”

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Valid from :1 Oct 2019 - 15 Apr 2020 & 16 Apr 2020 - 30 Sep 2020

CONDITIONS APPLY

10 DAYS | 9 NIGHTS

FROM AU $1788 Per Person

PRICE INCLUDES:

· Share twin accommodation as specified · Transfers & sightseeing by

· Air Conditioned vehicle · Services of English speaking local guides;

· Kathkali dance drama ticket in Cochin; · Boat in periyar (Seat in a boat basis);

· Meals as specified in itinerary · Entrance tickets to the monuments;

· Present applicable taxes as on 01st May, 2019

Toll Free: 1800 338 004 Email: res@sri-lanka-tours.com.au website: www.sri-lanka-tours.com.au

PRICE PER PERSON: (1 Oct 2019-15 Apr 2020) 5 Star: $2,160 4 Star: $1,944 (16 Apr 2020-30 Sep 2020) 5 Star: $1,965 4 Star: $1,788

10 DAYS | 9 NIGHTS

KERALA DELIGHT The timeless beauty of the palm fringed beaches of Kovalam, the enchanting woods and forests of Thekkady, the serenity of the pristine backwaters of Alleppy, Tea estate farms of Munnar. Cochin the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'.

DAY 1: ARRIVE TRIVANDRUM BY FLIGHT You will meet our travel executive after collecting your luggage & passing customs at arrival hall, our travel executive will assist you with your transfer to hotel. Overnight in Trivandarum. (B) DAY 2: TRIVANDRUM (KOVALAM) After breakfast enjoy guided tour visiting Trivandrum’s Napier Museum, Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Shri Chitra Art Gallery. In the afternoon you will be free to relax on the Kovalam beach. You can also opt for water sports. Overnight in Trivandrum(B) DAY 3: KANYAKUMARI Today you will depart for excursion to Kanyakumari - the southernmost point of Peninsular India which is the meeting point of three oceans-the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Visit the famous Devi Kanyakumari Temple, Thiruvallur statue and Gandhi Mandapam. Here you will also witness the spectacular sunset view from Kanyakumari beach. Overnight in Kanyakumari. (B) DAY 4: TRIVANDRUM-ALLEPPEY BY ROAD (160KMS/4HRS) Today you will depart for Alleppey to board the Rice Houseboat. You will sail through the beautiful backwaters of Kerala. In the afternoon you will be sailing in the canals of the massive lake where you can see people doing their daily ritual. You will explore the riverside villages while enjoying the panoramic scenery. (B,L,D)

DAY 5: ALLEPPEY-PERIYAR BY ROAD (130KMS/3HRS) Today you will disembark the houseboat and drive to Periyar- known for the famous tiger reserve. Next, you will check in at hotel. In the afternoon you will be taken to the park by a motor launch. Overnight in Periyar. (B) DAY 6: PERIYAR-MUNNAR BY ROAD (110KMS/2.5HRS) In the morning you will be taken to the tour of Spice Plantation. The thing that will strike you at first would be the lingering aroma in the air of spices like cardamom, cloves, pepper and cinnamon. Later you will be driven to Munnar and check in at hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax. (B) DAY 7: MUNNAR In the morning sightseeing tour of Munnar. An ideal break to enjoy nature at its best. Endless tea plantations, lush green valleys, beautiful mountains, intriguing flora and fauna, evergreen forests, aroma of spices in the air- all these make Munnar a traveler’s heaven of peace. Here, you will experience ultimate tranquility in God's Own Country. (B) DAY 8: MUNNAR-COCHIN BY ROAD (140KMS/4 HRS) Today you will be driven to Cochin and check in at hotel. The remainder of the day is free for your own activities. In the late evening you will witness the Kathakali dance drama. Overnight in Cochin. (B) DAY 9: COCHIN After breakfast, tour Cochin visiting the Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing nets and St. Francis Church. Overnight in Cochin. (B) DAY 10: DEPART COCHIN BY FLIGHT Today you will be transferred to Cochin airport in time to connect your onward flight to next destination. (B)

HOTELS

Uday Samudra, Travancore Heritage

Premium Houseboat

Cardmon County, Abad Green Forest

Fragrant Nature, Abad Copper Castle

Crown Plaza, Holiday Inn

Trivandarum

Alleppey

Periyar

Munnar

Kochi

*All costs are based on minimum 2 people travelling together *Supplement applicable for Christmas Period 20th Dec 2019-10th Jan 2020 *Single room supplement and cost for solo traveller

on request.