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| Tour Name | 8Days 7Nights Natural Kerala |
| Tour Code | 08DCOKTR-MI |
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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 Travancore Court or similar 4*. |
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| Day 2 | KOCHI v MUNNAR [130Km/4hrs] | (B/D) |
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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
upon arrival check-in Tea County, Tall Trees or similar 4* hotel.
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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) |
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In
the morning, check out of your hotel and enjoy a drive to Thekkady
through the spectacular countryside 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 Cardamom County, Green woods or similar 4*.
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| Day 5 | THEKKADY v KUMARAKOM [130km/4hrs] | (B/D) |
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the morning, leave Thekkady for Kumarakom (130Kms/4hrs)
by car. Upon arrival in Kumarakom check-in Hotel. Kumarakom, located
on the shores of the enchanting Vembanad Lake. Redolent of restful
peace. (Optional) boat ride in the countryside offers a close
look into an engaging rustic life. 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. In the evening proceed for an easy stroll
at the resort to the bird sanctuary, which sprawls over an area
of 14 acres and return to your hotel for an overnight stay at
Lake Song or similar 4*. |
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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) |
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breakfast disembark at the jetty around 9am, leave Kumarakom for
Kovalam 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. Overnight
stay at Udaya Samudra Beach Resort or similar 4*. |
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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. |
**Bonus
- One Ayurvedic Full Body massage / Kathakali Show
*Surprise Gift |
Optional
Lunch: S$26 per paxs per |
Package Inclusive; ~ Return Airfare on SilkAir GV2; ~ 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$70 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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