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KERALA SAMPLER.
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.
Kumarakom: Pictureque setting on the banks of the Vembanad
Lake. Ideal setting for doing a Kerala Backwaters trip. In this trip
you stay at Coconut Lagoon in traditional Keralite homes called 'Tharawads'.
Mararikulam: Excellent exclusive beach resort with stay in
cottages within a forested area. Nearest large towns are Cochin and
Allepey.
Detailed itinerary is given below:
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Skeleton Itinerary |
| 01 |
START KERALA SAMPLER PROGRAMME:
Starts and concludes in Cochin. ARRIVE COCHIN. Arrival
transfer to hotel for 2 night's stay. Harbour Cruise at
Sun-set.
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| 02 |
COCHIN. Cochin is a city
which is best visited on foot. |
| 03 |
COCHIN - PERIYAR. After
breakfast, drive to Periyar which lies in the shade of
the Cardamom hills and is a beautiful area of tranquil
winding roads, tea gardens, rubber estates, and spice
plantations. CHECK-IN AT hotel for 2 night's stay. Car
& driver available for drives to Periyar wildlife
park. (Note: Boat rides & park entry fees are not
included). |
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PERIYAR. Car and driver
available for full day sightseeing of Periyar & nearby
spice Hills area. (Note: Boat rides & park entry fees
are not included). |
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PERIYAR - KUMARAKOM. After
breakfast drive to Kumarakom on the banks of lake Vembanad. |
| 06 |
KUMARAKOM. After breakfast,
day at leisure to explore the backwaters area.. |
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KUMARAKOM -ALLEPEY - MARARIKULAM.
After breakfast transfer across to Allepey. Cruise around
the Keralan Backwaters for 3 - 4 hours in a private motorboat.
Then pick up from the boat jetty and drive onto MARARI
BEACH RESORT for 4 night's stay of pure relaxation. Days
of leisure on the Beach. |
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MARARIKULAM - COCHIN. After
breakfast departure transfer to COCHIN AIRPORT for onward
flight or to COCHIN RAILWAY STATION for onward train journey.
Trip concludes here. |
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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Rates given above for the superior grade hotels are based on standard
rooms in Periyar, Heritage Bungalow at Coconut Lagoon and Garden Villa
rooms at Marari Beach Resort 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 (standard only in Cochin and Periyar): Daffodil's
Guest Houes/ Abad Plaza, Cochin; Pepper County Resort, Periyar; Kodianthara,
Kumarakom; Fishermen Village, Mararikulam.
Superior Hotels: Brunton Boatyard, Cochin; Spice Village, Periyar;
Coconut Lagoon, Kumarakom; Marari Beach Resort, Mararikulam.
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 BB 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 29 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 cost 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 (standard only in Cochin and Periyar): Daffodil's
Guest House/ Abad Plaza, Cochin; Pepper County Resort, Periyar; Kodianthara,
Kumarakom; Fishermen Village, Mararikulam; non AC single apartment
houseboat.
Superior Hotels: Brunton Boatyard, Cochin; Spice Village, Periyar;
Coconut Lagoon, Kumarakom; Marari Beach Resort, Mararikulam; 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 BB 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 29 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.Enterprises would be happy to recommend agents to procure
international scheduled air tickets as "ticket providers".
(London - Cochin - London). |

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