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Cochin + Spice Hills excursion and Periyar (4 nts)
Some of the sights within are listed below:-
Kerala Backwaters: Travelling by boat along the Kerala backwaters
is an experience not to be missed. The backwaters is an amazing network
of lakes, canals, lagoons and rivers and coconut trees on the banks.
You can view chinese fishing .nets and small village settlements along
the narrow strips of land along the route.
Cochin: A inter-connection of islands. Diverse places to view
such as The Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, Fort Cochin. An
excellent place to view Kathakali dancing (a unique motion of body
and the facial features).
Periyar wildlife Park: Built around an artificial lake and
very close to the spice hills this wildlife park has a spectacular
setting. It is an excellent retreat to view wildlife and enjoy the
setting. Various animals can be found such as bison, monkey, sambar,
antelopes. The most exciting viewing is that of elephants walking
along the banks of the waters.
Detailed itinerary is given below:
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| Day |
Skeleton Itinerary |
| 01 |
COCHIN. Overnight stay
at Cochin. Afternoon free to explore town. |
| 02 |
COCHIN - ALLEPEY - PERIYAR.
Early morning drive to Allepey. Board private motor
boat for Kerala Backwaters boat trip with magnificent
scenery. Then drive on to Periyar. Check in for 2 night's
stay on a room only basis. |
| 03 |
PERIYAR. Day in Periyar
Wildlife Reserve. (Note: Park rides and entry fees are
not included). Afternoon free for exploration of the Spice
Hills. |
| 04 |
PERIYAR - COCHIN. Morning
at game reserve. Afternoon free for exploration of the
Spice hills region. Then drive on to Cochin for overnight
stay. |
| 05 |
COCHIN. Check out of hotel.
Trip concludes. |
KEY TO AID UNDERSTANDING OF TABULAR ITINERARY ABOVE.
Alphabets in red represent car + driver
itineraries for individuals for that section.
Alphabets in green means train travel
for that section (generally in AC 2 Tier or AC 3 Tier unless
stated otherwise).
Alphabets in blue indicate flights
between sections.
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Cost per person in £'s on a twin share basis.
Rates given above are based on standard rooms on a twin share basis.
If you
require costing based on single rooms or triple rooms or superior
rooms at the properties, please email us and we shall get back to
you with a costing.
Standard hotels: Daffodil's Guest House/ Abad Plaza, Cochin;
Pepper County Resort, Periyar.
Superior hotels: Brunton Boatyard, Cochin; Spice Holiday Village,
Periyar.
Cost Includes: transfers & sightseeing as mentioned
in the itinerary in red using a non Ac car with driver; stay at hotels
mentioned on a twin share room only basis inclusive of local taxes;
motorboat ride at Allepey along the backwaters using a private motorboat.
Cost Excludes: meals except as mentioned above;
guides; entrance & camera fees to monuments; boat rides at Lake Periyar;
entrance & camera fees at Periyar.
Note: Prices are valid for trip conclusion by 30 Sep 2012.
There is likely to be a peak season supplement for travel dates which
fall between 20 Dec 2011 - 20 Jan 2012 & 01 - 29 Feb 2012.
Why not modify the itinerary to spend 1 night on a Keralan
Houseboat on a full board basis inclusive of boat cruises in &
around Allepey? Additional supplement is £ 49 per person per
night on a twin share basis.
Rates given above are based on standard rooms on a twin share basis.
If you
require costing based on single rooms or triple rooms or superior
rooms at the properties, please email us and we shall get back to
you with a costing.
Standard hotels: Abad Plaza, Cochin; Pepper County Resort,
Periyar; Non AC single apartment houseboat.
Superior hotels: Brunton Boatyard, Cochin; Spice Holiday Village,
Periyar; AC single apartment houseboat.
Cost Includes: transfers & sightseeing as mentioned
in the itinerary in red using a non Ac car with driver; stay at hotels
mentioned on a twin share room only basis inclusive of local taxes;
overnight stay on houseboat on a full board basis inclusive of boat
cruises in & around Allepey.
Cost Excludes: meals except as mentioned above;
guides; entrance & camera fees to monuments; boat rides at Lake Periyar;
entrance & camera fees at Periyar.
Note: Prices are valid for trip conclusion by 30 Sep 2012.
There is likely to be a peak season supplement for travel dates which
fall between 15 Dec 2011 - 20 Jan 2012 & 01 - 29 Feb 2012.
Not included: International air travel.
However, S.D.Enterpriseswould be happy to recommend agents to procure
international scheduled air tickets as "ticket providers".
(London - Cochin - London). |

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