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Highlights: Cochin - Munnar - Kumarakom Backwaters


Hotel featured:
✅Cochin - Dutch Bungalow
✅Munnar - The Panoramic Getaway
✅Kumarakom Backwaters - Deluxe Houseboat
✅Cochin - Flora Airport Hotel


Itinerary:
Sun 06 Oct 24 - Dubai to Cochin by flight
0900 Hrs: Arrive Cochin the Gateway to Kerala was once an important spice-trading routeon Arabian Sea where Vasco D Gama landed in 1498 and boasted that he has come for souland spices. Cochin is virtually the spice capital of world from where Portuguese were exporting10,000 kilo of spices to east-indies and other countries and has derived it name from Calico-the famous fabric manufactured in this town. Cochin also forms the part of emerald isle ofIndia. Harbour Cruise of Cochin is very much popular. With one of the finest natural harboursin the world, Cochin was once a major center for commerce and trade with the British, Arabs,Chinese, Portuguese, and Dutch etc.
Upon arrival at Cochin airport meet and assist by our representative and transfer to Hotel Afternoon proceed to visit the Dutch Palace (Closed on Friday) The place has a finecollection of mural paintings depicting the scenes from the Hindu epics Mahabharata &Ramayana, Jewish Synagogue (Closed on Friday & Saturday) the oldest synagogue in theworld is magnificently decorated by Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers, was built in 1568.
St. Francis Church: is the oldest church built by Europeans in India & Huge, elegant Chinesefishing nets that line the tip of Fort Kochi.
Evening you will Witness the Kathakali Dance Show.
Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala dates from the 17 th century. Kathakali recitalsare drama and are danced with elaborate mask s and costumes. They are emotive andnarrative, while other dance forms have either one of them. The dancers use their stunningcostumes and make-up, with the accompaniment of drums and vocalists, to create variousmoods and emotions.
Overnight stay at Hotel


Mon 07 Oct 24 - Cochin to Munnar by surface (Approx. 145 Kms, 4-5 Hrs)
After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive from Cochin to Munnar - one of the mostpopular hill stations in India is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams -Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Located at 1600 Mts. above sea level, this was once thesummer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India.
Upon arrival at Munnar, check in at Hotel
Overnight at Hotel


Tue 08 Oct 24 - Munnar
After breakfast proceed to visit Munnar covering Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point,Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai offering a spectacular view, home of Nilgiry Thar(very rare mountain goat), considering the ecological faunal, floral, geomorphological andzoological significant & Tea Plantation Rest of the day at leisure and Overnight stay at Hotel


Wed 09 Oct 24 - Day at leisure and Overnight stay at Hotel
Thu 10 Oct 24 - Munar to Kumarakom by surface (Approx. 150 Kms, 4-5 Hrs)
After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive to Kumarakom boat Jetty to embark Houseboat The Kettuvallam - the typical House Boats. Houseboats are traditional country boats, whichused to carry tons of cargo in the backwater region in ancient times, have now been convertedwith one or two bed rooms with attached bath, kitchenette and a sitting area.
Overnight on Board


Fri 11 Oct 24 - Backwaters
Enjoy the backwaters and cruise through narrow lake and canals.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and overnight on board the houseboat.


Sat 12 Oct 24 - Alleppey to Cochin by surface
After breakfast dis-embark Houseboat at Alleppey boat jetty and drive to Cochin
Upon arrival at Cochin, check in at Hotel
Rest of the day at leisure and Overnight stay at Hotel


Sun 13 Oct 24 - Cochin to Dubai by flight
Dubai to Manchester by flight
Transfer from Hotel to Cochin airport in time to board flight for Manchester via Dubai


Cost does not include:
✅Any expenses of a personal nature like table drink( soft & hard), laundry, telephone calls, Visa fee, camera fee, Tips to driver and guide, Any Travel Insurance etc.
✅Any other meals (apart from as mentioned in the inclusion) expenses which are not mentioned in the above Tour Itinerary.
✅Any vehicle on a leisure day
✅Anything not mentioned in the above inclusion

 

Prices & Departures:
Deposit £125pp
✅Y23913 London Heathrow from £2025pp
✅Y23805 Manchester from £1995pp
✅Y23916 Birmingham from £1995pp
✅Y23915 Gatwick from £1995pp
✅Y23917 Glasgow from £1995pp
✅Y23919 Dublin from £2189pp
✅Y23918 Stansted from £1989pp
✅Y35163 Belfast from £2459pp

 

Terms & Conditions:
Based on 2 adults sharing


Offer Includes

  • Return Flights From London Heathrow
  • Accommodation as mentioned above or similar
  • Meal Plan: Room + Breakfast throughout the tour, Except at the Houseboat where it will be on a full board basis
  • All transfers, sightseeing & Excursion using air-conditioned car
  • Services of a local English-speaking guide during the visits to Cochin & Munnar
  • One-time monument entrance fee during the visits as per the itinerary
  • Mineral water bottle during the tour (One bottle per person per day basis)
  • Kathakali dance show in Cochin

Meal Plans

  • As per Itinerary