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Kerala Backwaters + Madurai and Periyar and finish with a rest in Kovalam (13 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. 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:
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; Shingaar or similar, Kanniyakumari; Germanus Days Inn, Madurai; Pepper County Resort, Periyar; Graceful Homestay, Kovalam. Superior hotels: Brunton Boatyard, Cochin; Shingaar or similar, Kanniyakumari; GRT Regency/ Pandayan, Madurai; Spice Holiday Village, Periyar; Travancore Heritage, Kovalam / Estuary Island Resort, Poovar. 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: 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 on a twin share basis per night.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; Shingaar or similar, Kanniyakumari; Germanus Days Inn, Madurai; Pepper County Resort, Periyar; Graceful Homestay, Kovalam; Non AC single apartment houseboat. Superior hotels: Brunton Boatyard, Cochin; Shingaar or similar, Kanniyakumari; GRT Regency/ Pandayan, Madurai; Spice Holiday Village, Periyar; Travancore Heritage, Kovalam/ Estuary Island Resort, Poovar; 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 a 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. 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. |
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