Kerala Essence

This package is ideal for first time visitors to Kerala, as it cover all the common places of interest, backwaters, beaches, wildlife, houseboat stay etc.

 Day 01 Cochin
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Cochin

Arrive Cochin and the Representative will meet and thereafter transfer to Hotel. Afternoon you can go for the sightseeing of Cochin. Here you can see the St Francis Church, the oldest Church in India, 500 year old Portuguese Houses, and Cantilevered Chinese fishing nets. Evening drive back to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
 
 Day 02 Cochin

Today Morning after breakfast you can see the 16th century Synagogue, Jew Town and Mattancherry Palace, built by Portuguese, this Palace contains some of India’s most beautiful murals. Evening go for shopping. Overnight at Hotel.
   
 Day 03 Periyar
Periyar

After breakfast continue to Periyar, South India’s most popular wild life sanctuary, its home to bison, wild elephant, boar, languor, the great Indian tiger and more. On arrival check in to the Hotel. Afternoon you can go for boat cruise in the Lake to watch wild animals. Overnight at Hotel.
 
 Day 04 Periyar

Today morning you can go to see the rare species of plantations and animals. Afternoon visit spice plantation like cardamom, Pepper, Coffee, and tea estate etc… On way back to Hotel you could stop the local market and pick up some fragrant spices. Evening you can enjoy the performance of Kathakali [World famous Kerala dance drama]. Overnight stay at Hotel.
   
 Day 05 Kumarakom
Kumarakom
 
 
Morning after breakfast drive to Kumarakom, an unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with white lilies. Situated on Vembanad Lake. On arrival check in to the Resort. Afternoon you can go to see the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary .Overnight at Resort.
 
 
 Day 06 House Boat
House Boat
 
 
 
Today morning after breakfast check in to a traditional Houseboat of Kerala style. Cruise through the back waters. Stay Overnight in the Houseboat.
 
 
 Day 07 Kovalam
Kovalam
 
Today morning drive to Kovalam, this internationally renowned beach consist of three adjacent crescent beaches. On arrival check in to the Hotel. Evening free to relax at the Beach. Overnight stay at Hotel.
 
 Day 08 Kovalam
 
Today morning after breakfast you can go for the sightseeing of Trivandrum [The Capital of Kerala]. Here you can see the 260 year old Sri Padmanabha Swami Temple, covers an area of 2400 sq Km, Puthe Maliga Palace Museum [200 year old Palace of the Travancore Maharaja’s], Napier Museum [Which has an electric display of bronzes, temple carts, Ivory carvings etc..] and Sri Chitra Art Gallery. Evening relax at beach. Overnight at Hotel.
   
 Day 09 Departure
 
 
After breakfast departure transfer to Trivandrum Airport or Railway station.
   
 
 
Number of persons
Budget 3*
Standard 4*
Deluxe 5*
02 Person
Rs. 31016/- Rs. 47902/- Rs 81227/-
USD 723 USD 1056 USD 1640
 
Above rates valid till Sept 30, 2006.
 
 
 
Hotels
Destination
Budget 3*
Standard 4*
Deluxe 5*
       
Cochin
Grand Hotel
Casino Hotel
Taj Malabar
Periyar
Silver Crest
Cardamom County
Spice Village
Kumarakom
Paradise
Cocobay
Taj Garden Retreat
Houseboat
Houseboat Non A/c
Houseboat A/c
Houseboat A/c
Kovalam
Swagath
Isola Di Cocco
Taj Green Cove
       
 
 
 
Vehicle Type
Budget 3*
Standard 4*
Deluxe 5*
Vehicle Category
Non A/c car
A/c car
A/c car
Ambassador or Indica
Ambassador or Indica
Ambassador or Indica
       
 
 
 

Cost Includes: Accommodation in given Hotels with breakfast and all meals at Houseboat. Private car for the tour.

For Bookings: tour@keralahoneymoon.com

 

 Communication Addresses:

The Travel Planners
36/910, T.R. Sukumaran Nair Road,
Chempakassery, Trivandrum,
Kerala .INDIA
Tel: +91 471 2570772, +91 471 309 2536
Mob: +91 98470 62772

The Travel Planners (Ernakulam Branch)
Royal Nest (A), 03rd Floor - 303
Kariyadu, Meckadu P.O.,
Ernakulam,
Kerala .INDIA
Tel: +91 484 2611656