| [Update 04Oct 2008] | |
| Tour Name | 8Days 7Nights Natural Kerala |
| Tour Code | 08DCOKTR-MI |
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Validity:- Now to March 2009 Depart every Tuesday, Friday & Saturday |
Kerala,
the land of Kathakali, Kalaripayattu (the ancient martial art)
and the elephants that one can see strolling lazily in the gorgeous
hills of Munnar, is aptly described as God’s Own Country.
Legend has it the great Hindu sage Parashurama (who is believed
to be the sixth avatar or incarnation of Lord Vishnu) threw a
battle-axe across the sea and reclaimed the land of Kerala. Whether
this a myth or not, but Kerala certainly has a divine uniqueness
with its exhilarating colorful festivals, sprawling rice fields,
mango, cashew nut trees and coconut palms. Travel to Kerala for
one of the most memorable experiences in one’s life. Kerala
travel brings you closer to Nature with lush green vegetation
and alluring wildlife. The blue expanding waters and delightful
beaches make Kerala an idyllic travel destination for people of
all tastes. |
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| Day 1 | SINGAPORE Q KOCHI (Meal on Board) | |
Set
your watch back 2hr 30min to Indian time. Welcome to Kochi (formerly
known as Cochin), India. Upon arrival meet, assist, and transfer
to hotel. Overnight stay at Cochin. |
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| Day 2 | KOCHI v MUNNAR [130Km/4hrs] | (B/D) |
| Morning
after breakfast, proceed for a city tour of Kochi the city famed
as ‘Queen of Arabian Sea,  which
takes you to Mattanchery Dutch Palace (closed
on Fridays), Jewish Synagogue (1568;
Saturdays closed), where scrolls of the Old Testament and
copper plates inscribed in Hebrew script are preserved, St.Francis
Church (1510), where Vasco da Gama was buried in 1524,
Dutch Cemetery, the Chinese fishing nets at the
entrance of Cochin Harbour and Willingdon Island - a manmade island
from materials dredged while deepening Cochin port. After Lunch, drive to Munnar [approx 4hrs] upon arrival check-in to hotel. Overnight stay at Munnar. |
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| Day 3 | MUNNAR | (B/D) |
| Munnar
1600m above sea level, a natural lover’s paradise and was
the summer resort of the British Government in South India. Sprawling
tea plantation, picture-book towns, winding lanes and holiday
facilities make this a popular hill station.  Morning after breakfast, takes you around tea gardens spread like a green carpet over hundreds of kilometres, lust green hills where picturesque colonial towns and meandering mountain streams present photo opportunities galore. You will be taken for a visit to Raja Malai where you can watch Nigerian Tahrs (mountain goats) in their natural habitat. Thereafter visiting the nearby Mattuppetty Dam. Overnight at Resort. |
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| Day 4 | MUNNAR v THEKKADY [110km/4hrs] | (B/D) |
| In
the morning, check out of your hotel and enjoy a drive to Thekkady
through the spectacular countryside to arrive Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary - the very sound of the word Thekkady
conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and
spice scented plantations.  In the Periyar forest of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India, and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks. Arrive Thekkady early afternoon and check-in into your hotel. Evening enjoy boat ride at Periyar Lake to watch the wildlife at close quarters especially the wild Elephants. Overnight stay at Thekkady. |
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| Day 5 | THEKKADY v KUMARAKOM [130km/4hrs] | (B/D) |
| In
the morning, leave Thekkady for Kumarakom (130Kms/4hrs)
by car. Upon arrival in Kumarakom, check-in at your Hotel. Kumarakom,
located on the shores of the enchanting Vembanad Lake. Redolent
of restful peace. Skiff-fishermen launching
their cockleshell boats. Large flotillas of ducks waddling down
to the water from thatched houses on the banks. Women, neck-deep
in water, with their waist-length hair heaped in a crown, searching
for fish with there feet. And aimless cattle grazing in lush pastureland,
where white lotuses lie here and there in small, low-lying pools.
In the evening, visit the bird sanctuary, which sprawls over an
area of 14 acres and return to your hotel for an overnight stay
at Kumarakom. Optional: Indulge in various Aryuvedic treatments. |
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| Day 6 | KUMARAKOM v ALLEPPEY [50km/1hrs] | (B/L/D) |
| Morning
after breakfast, drive to Alleppey to embark
on the houseboat check-in time is at 12 noon. Meet the captain
and the chef when embarking on a houseboat. The captain takes
the boat along winding canals and waterway dotted by tiny hamlets
& vast green paddy fields. Lunch is served around 1330hrs
while the cruise is still on until 1800hrs in the evening when
the boat is anchored in the lake. At about 8pm dinner is served.
At sunrise, your captain takes you for a sunrise cruise. Overnight
at houseboat. |
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| Day 7 | KUMARAKOM v KOVALAM [180km/4-5hrs] | (B/D) |
| After
breakfast disembark at the jetty around 9am, leave Kumarakom for
Kovalam (180Kms/4-5hrs)
by car. Upon arrival in Kovalam, check-in at he beach resort.
Kovalam: You can also take a tour through the backwater country
with a local fisherman. The best beach in the area and by far
the most popular with tourists is Kovalam, which lies a few miles
southeast of Thiruvananthapuram. The sand, lined with palm trees,
seems to stretch forever. Almost all the hotels here offer excellent
Ayurvedic Spa Treatments & massages. Kerala's beaches are
excellent for watching the local fishing technique: tug-o-war
teams holding ropes on the beach control low-slung dugout canoes.
Overnight at Kovalam. |
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| Day 8 | TRIVANDRUM Q SINGAPORE | |
In
the morning, leave the hotel for a city tour of Trivandrum which
is half an hour away. The main attractions are the Govt. Art Museum,
Sri Chitra Art Gallery, The Zoological Garden, Padmanabhaswamy
Temple (entry restricted), Caudiyar Palace, Museum and Veli Tourist
village. Thereafter in the evening transfer to Trivandrum International
Airport for your overnight flight back to Singapore. |
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**The order and contents of itinerary is subject to change in
the event of unexpected circumstances. |
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| **Bonus
- One Ayurvedic Full Body massage / Kathakali Show
*Surprise Gift |
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Lunch: S$26 per paxs per |
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Package Inclusive; ~ Return Airfare on SilkAir GV2 "V" ~ Tour and meals as specified in itinerary; ~ Transfers and tours by air-conditioned Vehicle; ~ Sightseeing as per itinerary including all entrances; ~ Local English speaking guide cum driver; ~ Boat rides in Periyar on seat-in-boat basis |
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Tourist Visa Fee: Download the Visa Application Form |
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S'pore Passport: S$80 Wz 2 Photo |
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Others passport: S$130 wz 2Photo |
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Others passport: S$170 wz 2Photo (USA) |
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