Kerala-Kanyakumari

Kerala-Kanyakumari

Specialty: Group Tour  

Tour code: KERL12D

Departure dates: 

Holiday Highlight

Cochin (1N), Munnar (2N), Thekkady (2N), Alleppye (1N), Kovalam (2N) , Kanyakumari (1N), Rameshwaram (1N), Madurai (1N). 

Best Time to Visit

Kerala weather can be categorized into three seasons - winter, summer and Monsoon. Winter - October to February, are moderate and pleasant. Summer - March to May, are hot and humid. Monsoon - June and September, are rainy and windy. Kerala during Winter - (October - February) Best & Peak season The best time to vist Kerala is during the winter season, During this period of the year Kerala have one of the pleasant climatic conditions with respect to any other state of India. Temperature slightly drops a bit and due to which it remains bit mild and pleasant so one can enjoy the beaches, backwater's and the Hills of kerala as well, And also the best time to witness some of the greatest Hindu festivals of the country, Christmas eve celebration and traditional festivals and custom's can be enjoyed like a true keralite Note - This is also the Peak season for Tourists arrivals from all over the world. So if you're planning for a tour in kerala, Block the Hotel rooms and buy airline/train tickets in advance so that you can witness God's own country's magic at it's best. Kerala during summer - (March to May) -Best for Heavy Discount's and Budget Holiday's. March till May are hot and humid (summer), The hill stations of Munnar and Thekkady are still pleasant and can be enjoyed for the pleasure. Recommended time for Heavy discount's and also for budget holiday. The heat might keep you off the beaches and you may find yourself indulged in peaceful nap in noon time, And as mentioned before expect heavy discounts as far as Hotel's, Tours and Food & Beverages are concerned. Kerala in Monsoon - (June and September) Best for Ayurvedic Treatment this the rainy season in kerala, engulf up most of the beaches and several roads in low-lying areas. Monsoon season is also supposed to be the best time cum recommended for Ayurvedic treatments.

Preferred months: January, February, March, October, November, December 

Description

Alleppey - Referred to as the 'Venice of the East' by travellers from across the world, Alappuzha is a district of immense natural beauty. Caressed by the Arabian Sea in the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and freshwater rivers criss-crossing it, this backwater country shelters some unique animal and bird life. By virtue of its proximity to the sea, the town has always enjoyed an exclusive place in the maritime history of Kerala. Famous for its boat races, beaches, marine products and coir industry, the singularity of this land is the region called Kuttanad - a land of lush paddy fields referred to as the 'Rice Bowl of Kerala' and one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level. This one-time prosperous trading and fishing centre is today a world renowned backwater tourist destination. Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favourite haunt of tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse. Sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programmes and catamaran cruising are some of them. The tropical sun acts so fast that one can see the faint blush of coppery tan on the skin in a matter of minutes. Life on the beach begins late in the day and carries on well into the night. The beach complex includes a string of budget cottages, Ayurvedic health resorts, and convention facilities, shopping zones, swimming pools, Yoga and Ayurvedic massage centres. Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, is just 16 km away from Kovalam and getting there is no hassle. But if you are on holiday it is better to stay in Kovalam and visit the city. The City of Thiruvananthapuram has interesting places to see like the Napier Museum, the Sri Chitra Art Gallery, the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Ponmudi hill station etc. SMSM Institute, a State owned handicrafts emporium, is the ideal place to pick up ethnic curios and other articles. Kanyakumari is district in the Indian state of Tamilnadu. Located at the southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsula, its former name was Cape Comorin. The closest major cities are Nagercoil, the administrative headquarters of Kanyakumari district. This is a popular tourist place in India. The rich history and the cultural heritage of Kanyakumari is one of mixed culture and profound heritage. The city of Kanyakumari have been around for thousands of years as it has been the city of culture, history, arts, economy and the hub of civilization for centuries. The city of Kanyakumari with its southern coast to the vast and the powerful Indian Ocean impressed the British so much, that they decided to rename it to Cape Comorin to accentuate its beauty. Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin) represents all the beautiful things that India has to offer the world. Many temples, churches, religious pillars and statues are situated here. It is a place of mixed culture that is reflected in the arts, buildings and even in the food.

Inclusions

⦁ Accommodation in mentioned hotel/Resort.

⦁ Return Economy Air Fare (Flight from Mumbai)

⦁ Tour Mumbai to Mumbai

⦁ Welcome Drink on arrival

⦁ Travel kit.

⦁ 11Breakfast,11 Lunch and 11 Dinner 

⦁ Arrival assistance and Welcome by local representative.

⦁ Transfer and Sightseeing in an A/C vehicle 30 seater as per the itinerary.

⦁ All Applicable Hotel/ Taxi Taxes.

⦁ Daily 1 Liter water bottle.

Exclusions

⦁ 5% Government service tax extra.

⦁ Any Monument fee / Camera fee.

⦁ Boating Charges/ Palace Entry Fee / National Park Fee.

⦁ Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours/Meals other than specified.

⦁ Cost does not include any other thing apart from the itinerary inclusions.

⦁ Transportation as per itinerary only (not available at disposal).

⦁ Medical Travel insurance. 

⦁ Surcharges applicable during Festival, Peak Season & Special Events. 

⦁ Any Increase/Changes in the taxes levied by Govt.

⦁ Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, roadblocks etc (to be borne by the clients directly on the spot).

⦁ Itinerary

Day  1 :  Arrival Cochin

Arrival at Cochin Airport and transfer to hotel. Upon your arrival at Cochin Airport, we will meet you at the exit point of the arrival terminal. And we will personally take you to your hotel. The yesteryear fishing village called ‘Kochazhi’ has evolved through centuries to become Cochin. It’s the great flood of the 14th century that led to the rise of Cochin and the fall of Muzris, the silk route port, a little further on the opposite banks. Since then, for 600 years, the world has come to Cochin as traders, explorers and travelers. Everything in Cochin from its culture to language to cuisine to faith has emerged from a global mélange of great depth. Fort Cochin, the heritage zone, which has a diameter of roughly 5 km consists of more than 20 ethnicities of both Indian and Foreign origin. The laid-back charm of Fort Cochin has lively evenings. Check in at Hotel.

Later proceed for Cochin Sightseeing. Visit the Dutch Palace-built by the Portuguese in 1557 and subsequently renovated by the Dutch after 1663. Later visit. St. Francis Church - built in 1510 and the oldest European church in India, Chinese Fishing Nets- introduced by the court of Kublai Khan can be seen in Fort Cochin, Fort Cochin Beach etc. Evening back to the hotel, overnight stay at hotel.

Day 2:  Cochin - Munnar.

Breakfast at Hotel. Later checkout and transfer to Munnar. Munnar is a scenic hill station, the best beautiful place in India. En-route, stop at the water falls and enjoy the natural beauty. The misty roads, the cloudy skies and the amazing views accompany on your ride. On arrival into the hill town, check in to a listed hotel. Rest of the day is at your leisure. Visit the Pothamedu View Point Evening have a short visit at Munnar town. You can see the beautiful tea estates like a green paradise. Dinner &Overnight stay at Munnar

Day 3:  Munnar

Wake up to the lap of Munnar. After breakfast and proceed for a local sightseeing tour of Munnar. Visit Tea Museum, where you learn about the processing of the favorite Tea of India. Later, proceed to the beautiful Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, and Kundala Lake. In the afternoon visit the Eravikulam National Park. The high attitude sanctuary is known for the NilgiriTahr and the Neelakurinji flowers that bloom once in 12 years. Overnight stay at Munnar.

Day 4:  Munnar - Thekkady  

Breakfast at Resort.  After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Thekkady. Thekkady is located near to Kerala-Tamilnadu border. The sanctuary is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed macaques and Nilgirilangurs. The wildlife sanctuary was declared a tiger reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. The greatest attractions of Periyar are the herds of wild elephants, deer and bison that come down to drink in the lake. The sanctuary can be accessed through trekking or boating. Visit Spice Garden and witness martial arts show (Kalaripayattu) and Kathakali the traditional martial art performance & Tribal art performance. Drive back to resort. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5:  Thekkady

You are at leisure on this day to enjoy various activities at Thekkady. Activities available are – boating on Periyar lake, spice plantation visit, Elephant safari, agricultural farm tour & sightseeing, nature walk, adventure trekking & camping, border hiking, bamboo rafting, jungle jeep safari, Overnight stay at Thekkady.

Day 6:  Thekkady – Alleppey

Breakfast at Hotel. Check out and transfer to Alleppey.

Alappuzha or Alleppey is a true glory in the southern state of Kerala. It is a tiny district of Kerala and it looks like a miniature heaven on earth. Often deemed as the 'Venice of East' by many travellers, this backwater state is simply the most beautiful state in Kerala. One of the best tourism cities in Kerala, Alleppey is a picturesque and pristine place altogether. This scenic destination, Alleppey is simply a one stop destination to venture when in Kerala. some must-see attractions when you visit this south Indian paradise are Alappuzha Beach, Pathiramanal, Karumadikuttan, St. Mary's Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church to name a few. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7:  Alleppey –Trivandrum-Kovalam

After Breakfast check out and drive to Kovalam, one of the most popular beach destinations in Kerala. Enroute visit Thiruvananthapuram literally means 'the abode of Anantha', the snake God. The main attraction of the city is the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple dedicated to Vishnu (also known as Padmanabha) reclining on the snake Anantha.( Dress code for men – wear Dhoti and Angavastram (not compulsory) and should not cover anything on the head. Dress codes for women – can wear Sarees, wrap a Dhotie above the pant, Pavadas with blouse or other coverings as appropriate to their age. Salvar sets and other modern dresses are not allowed.)  ( The imposing gopuram (gateway tower) and intricate sculptures of the temple make it a very popular tourist attraction. Later visit Napier Museum, an art and natural history museum which houses a collection of archaeological and historic artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. Sri Chitra Art Gallery (Closed on Mondays & Wednesday forenoons) displays the original paintings of Raja Ravi Varma which houses a collection of paintings from the Rajput, Mughal and Thanjore schools. The collection also includes unique copies of Indian mural paintings from pre-historic times down to the 18th century. Overnight stay at Kovalam.

Day 8:  Kovalam

After Breakfast, enjoy the beach or the facilities available at the resort. Relax and Overnight stay at Kovalam.

Day 9:  Kovalam - Kanyakumari

After early breakfast, check out and proceed  to Kanyakumari, literally means the virgin, the cape owes its Indian name to Hindu mythology. Enroute visit Padmanabhapuram Palace, once the capital of Thiruvananthapuram during 1600 to 1790. Constructed with wood and stone in Kerala’s indigenous style of architecture this palace is surrounded by 4km stone fort. Contained within the complex is a collection of 14 palaces and 127 beautiful royal rooms, many of which feature ornate wood carvings. The carved ceilings of the palace depict 90 varieties of flowers. Paintings, hundreds of years old and stone statues, some over 1000 years old, are on display on the palace grounds. Arrive at Kanyakumari and proceed for a sightseeing tour. At the Cape Comorin - the southernmost tip in the sub-continent, the three mighty oceans viz. the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea meet. Significant landmarks include the Kumari Amman Temple dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, the Gandhi Memorial where an urn containing the Mahatma's ashes are kept, the Vivekananda Memorial - built in memory of Swami Vivekananda exuding a calm and peace rarely found elsewhere and the Church of our Lady Ransom starkly etched against the beautiful shoreline. Drive back to Kovalam after the tour. Overnight stay at Kanyakumari.

Day 10 : Kanyakumari – Rameshwaram

After breakfast, check out and drive off to Rameshwaram. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel and proceed for a local tour of the town. one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. Legend says that Ramanatha Swamy Temple stands where Lord Rama performed worship of a Sand Lingam made by Sita. Other places of interest in Rameshwaram are Ramanathaswamy Temple, Dhanushkodi, Agnitheertham Gandamadana Parvatham etc. Stay overnight at your hotel in Rameshwaram.

Day 11 : Rameshwaram – Madurai

After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Madurai. Upon arrival transfer and check in at hotel. visit Madurai Meenakshi amman temple, Pudhu Mandapa - oldest of shopping arcades near Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace - blend of Dravidian and Islamic styles of architecture, Thiruparankundram - Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu faces each other, and Gandhi Museum. Overnight stay will be Madurai.

Day 12 : Madurai Drop

After Breakfast, check out and proceed to Madurai Airport for departure.

Terms & Conditions

⦁ Tour will start from destination.

⦁ Car A/c will off during hill station. 

⦁ Book your Package at least 60days before. 

⦁ Travelling days are not included in tour package. 

⦁ Hotels are allotted in between three star to five star

⦁ Bookings are applicable for 02 persons staying together sharing the same room.

⦁ In case of any diversion due to landslide /road block any additional cost incurred with be payable directly by the guest.

⦁ Also note during Christmas & New Year eve, hotels in Luxury category will celebrate Gala Dinner, which is mandatory for its entire resident guest to attend & settle the bill on direct payment basis.

⦁ Bookings are subject to availability with the hotel.

⦁ Service Tax extra (as applicable).

⦁ Package rates are subject to change without any prior notice

⦁ Cost does not include additional sightseeing or usage of vehicle, any services apart from the above designed itinerary.

⦁ Tour cost does not include - Guide Charges, Porter Charges, Entry Fees and all the Personal Expenses Like - Laundry, Alcoholic & non Alcoholic beverages, Food (if not included), or any other item not specified in the inclusions.

⦁ Any additional facilities like Pick up and drop and previous day Accommodation will be charged at additional cost.

⦁ Rates are not valid on High season surcharge and Government service tax.

⦁ Shri Datta Holidays will provide alternate or similar category of hotel in case the hotel mentioned in itinerary is not available

⦁ All cancellations & amendments will be done as per hotel policy.

⦁ The package cannot be combined with any other offer

⦁ The guest must carry photo identification like Passport/Driving License/Voter ID Card IN ORIGINAL at the point of check in at the hotel.

⦁ Shri Datta Holidays reserves the right to change/modify or terminate the offer any time at its own discretion and without any prior notice

⦁ A Surcharge may be levied by the hotel during National Holidays/Festive period/Extended Weekends, New Year etc.

⦁ Arriving to Thailand will be required to present a negative PCR test, no more than 72 hours old. Anyone arriving to Thailand, other than diplomats, will be required to have medical insurance covering COVID-19 treatment.