Day 1: Transfer to Periyar (Thekkedy) by CarAfternoon boat ride at sanctuary lake and evening Kathakali Dance ShowDay 02Boat ride at Periyar Lake -Wild Life Sanctuary or spice garden visit Transfer to Kumarakom Back water ResortAyurvedic RejuvenationDay 03Bird Sanctuary visit and Houseboat cruiseDay 04 Transfer to the Airport or Railway Station
Day 1: Cochin/Eranakulam-Periyar/Thekkedy 130 kms/4 hrs):
On arrival at Cochin International airport /Railway Station, you are met and transferred by Car to a Hotel at Kumali or Thekkedy. Periyar (Thekkady) Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the well-maintained wildlife sanctuaries of South India and it spreads out over an area of 777 sq kms. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. Boat ride at 4 pm. On return from the boat-ride watch Kathakali performance at 6.30 pm. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 2: Thekkady - Kumarakom:
After an early break fast you can repeat Lake boat ride to see wild animals, or a spice garden visit (2-3 hours) or wild trekking. After Lunch check out and Transfer to Kumarakom. (150 kms/4 hrs). You will enjoy the scenic drive.On arrival at Kumarakom check into the Resort. Afternoon Ayurvedic Rejuvenation .Bird sanctuaryA mystifying collection of birds among the pantheon of general bird population it is an ideal place for tourists to enjoy the serene loveliness of the environs. The solitary tones that can be heard at this point are that of placid flow of water and smooth calls of the birds.
Overnight at the Resort.
Day: 3: Kumarakom-(House-boat):
Early morning,before breakfast visit bird sanctuary.After breakfast check out and embark on Houseboat cruise (22 hours full board). Enjoy the backwaters of Kerala by getting a glimpse of the village life from a close quarter. You can also watch sunset and stay overnight on the Houseboat. If you are on your Honeymoon, it is a perfect opportunity to enjoy Romantic Kerala as you move through the sleepy backwaters, enjoy nature at its bountiful best and your houseboat passes through charming villages and other scenic delights. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are served.
Day 4: Transfers
Upon disembarking from the houseboat at Kumarakom/Alleppey our driver will transfer you to Cochin Airport/Railway station for your onward journey.
Tour concludes pleasant memories remain.
* Accommodation at hotels/resorts as per mentioned in the Itinerary. Extra Bed will be provided for 3 in a room. Children below 5 years not requiring extra bed is accomodated free of charges. * All transfers and sight seeing as mentioned in the tour program from start till the conclusion. Services not applicable for children accompanying free of charges, may be paid directly.
* Breakfast on your stay (standard set menu of the Hotel of stay). For Children below 5 years, breakfast and services to be paid extra directly.
* All applicable taxes..
* Any meal other than mentioned in cost includes,except specified in each tour program.
* Entrance fee in to monuments, Temple, Guide Fee, Camera Fee, Toll charges,Parking charges etc. * Personal nature expense such as portage, Tips, Laundry, drinks , Telephone, etc
Please go through Standard Terms and conditions.
Payment proceedures
*25% of Tour Price alongwith booking i.e. 20 or more days prior to the commencement of Tour .*50% of Tour Price alongwith booking i.e. 10 to 19 days prior to commencement of the tour.*If booked within 10 days of commencement of the tour full payment to be made alongwith the booking.
*Payment through Pay Pal 3% will be extra towards Paypal charges. .* Refund on cancelled tour bank charges will be extra at actual charges by our bank.
If the Tour is cancelled 15 days prior to commencement of tour we charge a service charge of Rs.5000.00 or its equivalent.
After we make payments to Hotels and other service providers if the tour is cancelled an additional amount as deducted by such service providers will be charged over and above Rs.5000.00 as above.
*If the Tour is cancelled 15 days prior to commencement of tour we charge a service charge of Rs.5000.00 or its equivalent.
*if the tour is cancelled, after we make payments to Hotels and other service providers, an additional amount as deducted by such service providers will be charged over and above Rs.5000.00 or its equivalent as above.
*If the tour is cancelled within 10 days from the commencement of tour 50% will be deducted. Tour may be postponed once with an additional payment. Such postponement should be done 5 days prior to commencement of tour.
*If the tour is cancelled within last 48 hours of commencement of tour or after commencement of tour, we will try to get refund from the service providers as they process the refund and after deducting our service charge of Rs.5000.00 or its equivalent, whatever the balance will be refunded through normal banking channel.
Indian Nationals to pay as per INR priceForeigners and Non-resident Indians to pay in US$ or Euros Travl InsuranceIt is advisable that the passenger acquires adequate insurance cover to secure their life health and property. Health care expences during the trip to be taken care by the passengers. We do assist in case of a medical emergency to receive best posssible medical attention quickly.Arrival and Departure Policy Check-In - 1200 – 1500 HoursEarly arrival is subject to availability. For guaranteed early check-in, reservation needs to be made starting from the previous night.
Check - Out – 1000 - 1200 HoursLater check-outs are available on request and subject to availability / Payment
Our liabilities & limitations
Please note that after the finalization of the Tour/ service Cost, if there are any Hike in entrance fees of monuments / museums, Taxes, fuel cost or guide charges - by Govt of India, the same would be charged as extra