5N Kerala Delight – Winter Special (ATG-KER0013)

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Package Overview

Experience the enchanting beauty of Kerala this winter with our 5 Nights Kerala Delight - Winter Special Package. Begin your journey in the vibrant city of Kochi, exploring historic sites like Fort Kochi and the Chinese Fishing Nets. Travel to the lush hills of Munnar, where you'll visit tea plantations, Eravikulam National Park, and Mattupetty Dam.

Next, head to Thekkady for a boat ride on Periyar Lake and a tour of spice plantations. Conclude your trip with a luxurious houseboat cruise through the tranquil backwaters of Alleppey. This package offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration, natural beauty, and relaxation, ensuring a memorable winter escape in Kerala.

Inclusion

Accommodation on twin sharing basis as per chosen program
Accommodation mentioned or similar hotels.
Daily Breakfast, Enroute Lunch & Dinner. (Expect Breakfast & Enroute Lunch on day 1 and Enroute Lunch & Dinner on day of departure)
Per Day 1 ltr Water Bottle
All transfers and sightseeing by an AC Vehicle. (Please note that the AC will be switched off on hills)
All toll taxes, parking charges, driver allowances.
All currently applicable hotel taxes.
Professional Tour Manager (Subject to group size – 15 Pax & above )
Travel Insurance (for age below 69yrs).

Exclusion

Any Air, Train, Bus or Cruise fare from / to your originating city of stay, unless specified
Any transport services to or from your originating place to Ex hub as per itinerary.
Entrance fees of all sightseeing places to be visited.
Additional / personal use of vehicle.
Any personal expenses, room service and special orders, alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, porterage, tips, phone calls, laundry etc.
Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the above specified itinerary.
Camera fees & any incidental and other expenses which are not specified in the inclusions.
GST will be applicable as per prevailing rates.
1N Kochi
2N Munnar
1N Thekkady
1N Alleppey

Day Wise Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival at Kochi

Welcome to Kochi, popularly known as “THE QUEEN OF ARABIAN SEA”. On arrival at the Kochi international airport start your journey to the hotel in Kochi. Check-in into the hotel and relax. One may go explore the local markets of Kochi for a little souvenir quest. (By own) In the evening meet & greet with your Tour Manager & co travellers of the Group. Dinner will be served at Hotel.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Note: Lunch will be served at respective hotel if guests reach the Hotel before 14:00 hrs.

Day 2 : Kochi To Munnar [Approx. 130 KMS / 4.5-Hour Drive]

Relish delicious breakfast at the hotel and check-out from Hotel by 08:30 AM to explore a few nearby tourist attractions of Kochi. Visit the Mattancherry Dutch Palace – (closed on Fridays and public holidays), which was built by the Portuguese in 1555 and renovated by the Dutch in 1663. Visit the Jewish Synagogue (closed on all Saturdays and Jewish holidays), Visit St. Francis Church – (closed on Sundays from 08.00 to 11.00 hrs) the oldest European Church in India, See the Chinese Fishing Nets, along the tip of Fort Cochin unique to this part of Kerala and living symbols of a centuries-old Chinese influence on this coast.

After Fort Kochi sightseeing proceed to Marine drive by local ferry & India’s first Water Metro. Tea / Coffee break at Marine drive.

After Lunch start your journey to the hill station of Munnar. Cosseted by lush greeneries, guarded by captivating hills and mountains, and fringed with never-ending tea plantations, Munnar is also known as the ‘Nature Lover’s Paradise’ and will surely hold you captive throughout your stay. On the way stopover for Tea / Coffee break & later visit Cheeyappara Waterfalls & Valara Waterfalls. Arriving in this hilly retreat, you will be checked-in to a hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 3 : Munnar

After a satisfying breakfast get ready by 08:30 AM to leave for a full day sightseeing tour of Munnar. Smell the aroma of tea plantations in Munnar and spot the elusive Nilgiri Tahr at Eravikulam National Park, enroute visit Tea Estates.

After sightseeing proceed for Lunch at local restaurant. Later visit Mattupetty Dam, Eco Point, Pothenmedu View Point, The Blossom Hydel Park and Munnar Botanical Garden & local market. Tea / Coffee break. After visiting the attractions, you will be driven back to the hotel for a comfortable stay. Dinner will be served at Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Note: Eravikulam National park is closed from 1st Feb to 31st March due to breeding season of the Nilgiri Tahr. Alternate sightseeing will be provided as per feasibility and time.

Day 4 : Munnar To Thekkady [Approx. 120 KMS / 4-Hour Drive]

After a delicious breakfast, check out from the hotel at 08:30 AM and we will drive you to a next highly picturesque destination Thekkady. Enroute visit Tea Factory & Spice Plantation. Tea / Coffee break. After sightseeing proceed for Lunch at local restaurant. On arrival, check-in at the hotel and relax for some time. Later walk on the street on Thekkady and visit Elephant Junction to enjoy Elephant Ride & also watch a live show of Kalaripayattu (Kerala Martial arts). After a joyful day return back to hotel & have Relaxing Foot Massage for 15 Minutes (Only for adults 18 years and above). Dinner will be served at Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 5 : Thekkady – Alleppey [Approx. 140 KMS / 3.5-Hour Drive]

This morning after a delicious breakfast, checkout from hotel 08:30 and you will be driven to Alleppey. Alappuzha (Alleppey) is famous as ‘the Venice of the East’. Tea / Coffee break. Enjoy Houseboat cruise with Lunch at Alleppey on Backwaters. Later proceed to the hotel for a comfortable stay. Dinner will be served at Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 6 : Alleppey To Kochi [Approx. 75 KMS / 2.5-Hour Drive]

Devour your breakfast and then check-out from the hotel. You’ll be transferred to the Kochi Airport as it’s time to say goodbye to Kerala with truckloads of memories.

Note:

Vehicle will depart from Alleppey Hotel to Kochi Airport 10:00 AM, Guest are requested to book flight after 1500 hrs
Being a group tour package, the departures will be operated on meeting the minimum operating strength of 10 passengers. Otherwise, passengers will be given an option of shifting to another operating departure or continue on the same departure by paying the private vehicle supplement as applicable.