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The Golden Chariot. The Golden Chariot
Wildlife Sampler, Lions and Tigers Summer Specials using Golden Chariot, Oberoi Resort and Casino Group Hotels
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Tailor-Made Travel   Rajasthan and North India    Kerala and South India

Kerala Backwaters + Madurai and Periyar (6 nts): From £ 256 (Prices are valid for conclusion by 29 Sep 2008). Why not avail of the special summer offers (May - Sep 08) at the superior grade hotels using the Casino Group of hotels: From £ 313 (Prices are valid for conclusion by 29 Sep 2008).



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.
Madurai: Dravidian temple architechture at its best. A temple town with all the activities concentrated around the temple. Other sights worth visiting are Tirumalai Nayakar Palace.
Kanniyakumari: Interesting temples such as Kumari Aman temple, Vivekananda rock memorial; Suchindram temple a short distance away. Despite the existence of temples, Kanniyakumari is known primarily for its view of the sunrise and the sunset across the 3 major seas.



Detailed itinerary is given below:

Day Skeleton Itinerary
01 START KERALA BACKWATERS PROGRAMME . TRIVANDRUM - KANNIYAKUMARI. Drive from Trivandrum to Kanniyakumari. Overnight stay at hotel. View sunset.
02 KANNIYAKUMARI - MADURAI. View early morning sunrise. After local sightseeing in Kanniyakumari drive to Madurai. Overnight stay at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of the Meenakshi temple.
03 MADURAI - PERIYAR. Early morning sightseeing of Madurai. Then drive on to Periyar. Check in for 2 night's stay on a roomk only basis.
04 PERIYAR. Day in Periyar Wildlife Reserve. (Note: Park rides and entry fees are not included).
05 PERIYAR - KOTTAYAM - ALLEPEY - COCHIN. Early morning drive to Kottayam or Allepey. Board private motor boat for Kerala Backwaters boat trip. Then proceed on to Cochin for 2 night's stay.
06 COCHIN. Full day sightseeing in Cochin.
07 COCHIN - TRIVANDRUM. Check out of hotel. Drive to Trivandrum. Trip concludes on arrival in Trivandrum.

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.



Cost per person in £'s on a twin share basis.



  Standard Superior
Ground Arrangements From 01 Oct 07 - 30 Apr 08 £ 256 £ 409
Ground Arrangements from 01 May 08 - 29 Sep 08 £ 256 £ 313

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/ Raintree Lodge, Cochin; Shingaar or similar, Kanniyakumari; Germanus Days Inn/Supreme, Madurai; Treetop/ Michael's Inn, Periyar.
Superior hotels: Casino/ Fort Heritage, Cochin; Shingaar or similar, Kanniyakumari; GRT Regency, Madurai; 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.
Cost Excludes:   meals; guides; entrance & camera fees to monuments; boat rides at Lake Periyar; entrance & camera fees at Periyar.
Note: There is likely to be a peak season supplement for travel dates which fall between 20 Dec 2007 - 20 Jan 2008 & 01 - 29 Feb 2008.

Why not modify the itinerary to spend 1 night on a Keralan Houseboat ? Prices from £ 299 (Prices are valid for conclusion by 29 Sep 2008). Why not avail of the special summer offers (May - Sep 08) at the superior grade hotels using the Casino Group of hotels: From £ 379 (Prices are Valid for conclusion by 29 Sep 2008).


Cost per person in £'s on a twin share basis.


  Standard Superior
Ground Arrangements From 01 Oct 07 - 30 Apr 08 £ 299 £ 476
Ground Arrangements from 01 May 08 - 29 Sep 08 £ 299 £ 379

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/ Raintree Lodge, Cochin; Shingaar or similar, Kanniyakumari; Germanus Days Inn/Supreme, Madurai; Treetop/ Michael's Inn, Periyar; Non AC single apartment houseboat.
Superior hotels: Casino, Cochin; Shingaar or similar, Kanniyakumari; GRT Regency, Madurai; Spice Holiday Village, Periyar; Non 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 in houseboat on full board basis inclusive of boat cruises in and around Allepey along the backwaters.
Cost Excludes:   meals; guides; entrance & camera fees to monuments; boat rides at Lake Periyar; entrance & camera fees at Periyar.

If you require the use of an AC houseboat please contact us for the supplementary cost.

Note: There is likely to be a peak season supplement for travel dates which fall between 20 Dec 2007 - 20 Jan 2008 & 01 - 29 Feb 2008.

Not included: International air travel.
However, S.D.Enterprises would be pleased to recommend agents who can procure international scheduled air tickets as "ticket providers". (London - Trivandrum - London).

You can tailor-make a trip that suits your individual requirements.
For rates pertaining to the season specific to your trip, please email us.



Rajasthan and North India
Golden Triangle plus Pushkar, Udaipur & Jaisalmer
Tailor-Made Travel in India & Nepal
Kerala, The Golden Chariot & Goa
Nepal, India's Golden Triangle, Bombay & Goa
Kerala: A tropical Paradise
Keralan and South Indian Holidays
Kerala Backwaters plus Madurai, Periyar & Kanniyakumari
Yangtse River and the Three Gorges in China
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Charters to Goa & Kerala
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