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| Endless stretches of paddy fields lined with coconut trees with meandering backwaters, tiny hamlets of civilisation along the river bed, dense wildlife sanctuaries and endless stretches of tea and coffee plantations paint a pretty picture of God's Own Country. Imagine floating down the backwaters on a starry night with good food and music, listening to the gentle swaying of the coconut trees in harmony with nature - come and experience bliss in this heavenly abode. |
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 Accommodation on twin sharing basis for 4 nights
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Bed tea/ coffee, buffet breakfast
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Transfers from the railway station/ airport to the hotel
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Air conditioned car for 4 nights & 5 days
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City to city transfer and sight seeing as per the itinerary
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Flower decoration in the room in Munnar once during the stay
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Candlelight dinner once during your stay in Munnar
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Fruit basket & cake in the room in Munnar
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A candlelight dinner in the restaurant on the second night in Kumarakom
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| ITINERARY |
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DAY 01: ARRIVAL COCHIN
On arrival in Cochin, meet our representative at the airport /railway station and take a transfer to hotel. In the afternoon, proceed for a panoramic sightseeing of Cochin city. Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Cochin.
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DAY 02: COCHIN - MUNNAR (140KMS/ 4HRS)
After breakfast, drive to Munnar. This hill station of Kerala is famous for its tea garden estates. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Munnar.
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DAY 03: MUNNAR
After breakfast proceed on a half day sightseeing tour of Munnar. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Munnar.
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DAY 04: MUNNAR - KUMARAKOM (260 KMS/5-6HRS.)
After breakfast, drive to Kumarakom to enjoy the backwaters of Kerala. Spend the day at leisurel to enjoy walks in the jade environs of the back waters. Overnight stay at hotel in Kumarakom.
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DAY 05: KUMARAKOM -COCHIN (56KMS/2HRS)
After breakfast, take a transfer to Cochin airport /railway station to board connecting flight/ train for onward journey.
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| HOTEL DETAILS |
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TIME SQUARE
 
City: Cochin
Centrally located at the club road, Time Square is 500 metres from railway station, 1 km from bus station and 26 kms away from international airport. Its strategic location at club road makes Time square minutes away from all commercial complexes and at the same time free from traffic chaos and noise pollution. Time Square is a brand new-business hotel located at the heart of Cochin, reflects a perfect blend of new age luxury with all modern facilities.
Hotel Facilities
Restaurant(s) in hotel | Tours/ticket assistance | Wireless (high-speed) Internet access complimentary | Complimentary breakfast | Parking (free) | Room service | 24-hour front desk | Business center
Room Amenities
The hotel offers elegantly furnished rooms, air conditioned and perfectly designed to utilize maximum space without compromising on comfort, aesthetics and luxury. The rooms boast of well designed furniture in Kerala style with a comfortable bed and a seating area. The amenities in the room include satellite television, telephone, mini refrigerator, cupboard and cabinet set, tiled floors and big airy windows. All rooms have attached bathrooms with all modern amenities and running hot and cold water.
Air conditioning | Flat-panel television | Private bathroom | Refrigerator
Internet: Available | Parking Facility: Available
Check-In Time: 12:00 p.m. | Check-Out Time: 12:00 p.m.
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PRISTINE ISLAND - 40 MINS FROM KUMARAKOM
City: Kumarakom
Pristine Island is a fine backwater, eco-friendly resort offering three star facilities.
Room Amenities
The resort has 4 Land cottages, 10 Floating cottages and one Floating suite. Floating Cottages, as the name suggests, float on the water bed placed on ferro laminated cement platforms. The rooms are all well appointed with modern amenities like flat screen TV with optical fibre transmission, mini bar, tea and coffee making machines, and direct dial telephone. En suite washrooms have running cold and hot water and hair dryer.
Dining
The multi-cuisine restaurant floating on water bed offers mouth watering sea food delicacies. We cater for the pure vegetarians by using separate facilities. The hotel houses The Vembanadu ? a multi cuisine floating restaurant serving traditional Kerala cuisine, as also Gujarati, Mughlai, Continental and Oriental fare. The restaurant can accommodate 60 guests in total. Ashtamudi is the hotel coffee / tea and fresh juice parlor.
Hotel Facilities
The hotel offers Sunset cruises, a Conference hall, Ayurvedic massages as well as 24 hour security and lifeguards.
Location
Pristine Island Resort is located on a beautiful island situated in the middle of the Kaithapuzha Lake. 20 km from Kochi, the resort is 50 km from the International Airport.
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IGLOO NATURE RESORT
City: Munnar
Igloo Nature Resort is located in Munnar, providing easy access to all places of tourist interest in and around the city. Igloo Nature Resort abounds in natural beauty and offers comfortable accommodation to the guests. The resort offers efficient services for a memorable stay.
Hotel Facilities
Travel Desk | 24-hour front desk | 24-hour room service | Conference facilities | Laundry | Parking | Banquet Room | Business services | Audio visual equipment | Meeting facilities | LCD/Projector
Room Amenities
The resort has Two-Bedroom Cottages, Executive rooms, VIP Suite rooms, an Executive dormitory and an ordinary room. The rooms are well facilitated with satellite television, telephone, study table, dressing table, cupboard and a luggage rack. There is an attached bathroom with a shower area and basic amenities like soap and linen.
Private bathroom | Color television | Refrigerator | Newspaper | Minibar | Safe | Telephone
Check-In Time: 2:00 p.m. | Check-Out Time: 12:00 p.m.
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| DESTINATION INFORMATION |
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| MUNNAR |
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Draped over a hill, surrounded by tea plantations and backed by a splendid stretch of the Western Ghats, Munnar is a choice retreat in summer. Honeymooners frequent this hill station during all seasons for a taste of its cool and salubrious weather. The three rivers Madupetti, Nallathanni and Periavaru give Munnar its name, which means 'three rivers'. The Duke of Wellington's visit to Munnar in the 19th century put it on the map. Soon it acquired the status as a popular hill resort in south India and was nicknamed as Kerala's Scottish Highlands.
After enjoying the views from Echo Point or Top Station, take a short walk through tea plantations or go for a ride in a disco rickshaw. Lined with stalls selling tea, fruits and vegetables, the streets are crowded with people, cows and goats. Though most of the people are Tamilians, both Tamil and Malayalam are spoken.
The tribal colonies, where ancient customs are still practiced, are worth a visit. Attukal Pongala in February is their biggest event. Fort Munnar, a resort, hosts performances by tribals donning feathery headgear. Payippad Jalotsavam is when the excitement runs sky-high. It is the annual boat race held on Onam.
Picnicking at Anayirangal, looking out for the blue beauty, Neelakurinji (a flower that blooms every 12 years), watching pink dragonflies dancing around flowers, and practicing yoga at Chinnakanal Ayur Resort or Kaivalyam Retreat, fishing at Devikulam or High Range Club, or camping out at Hornbill or Anayirangal, there's lots to do in Munnar. And more, like trekking, cycling, kayaking, rafting, paragliding or a helicopter ride.
Wildlife enthusiasts can immerse themselves in lush greenery, sandalwood trees, sounds of animals, hidden streams, calls of birds and the myriad colours of flora. Oblivious to the world outside, the Eravikulam National Park, Thattekad (Salim Ali) Bird Sanctuary, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and shola forests (Butterfly forests) are dense with animals like Mountain Goats, Bisons and Tigers.
With stunning greenery, rolling mists all around, and a nip in the air, it is easy to lose track of time.
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Daybreak in Munnar
View of a hill in Munnar
Kundala Lake (Munnar)
Tea plantation at Munnar's Kannan Devan Hills
View from a hill-point in Munnar
Local market in Munnar's Vattavada village
Tea estates of Munnar
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| COCHIN |
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Cochin will make you come alive at the very first sight. It offers a wealth of history, art and culture to travellers. Shuffled in the hands of Maharajas, and colonial powers like the Portuguese, Dutch and British, the present Cochin is chequered with impressive colonial landmarks as well as contemporary ones.
The essence of Cochin lies in its pristine beauty and the beaches dotted with palm trees. Its culture, nature and hospitality will surly lure you in. Cochin offers you more than beautiful beaches with architectural gems like Bolghatty Palace and Fort Kochi. Uncovering Cochin through Onam, the banquet of Sadya, the Malayattoor Perunnal Festival, yoga, Ayurveda and Kerala spices at the Spice Market is a fascinating journey of discovery.
Cochin is the only place where Chinese fishing nets are used outside China. You'll see local fishermen braving the waves on coracles. More than the ways of the fishermen, the palaces and ruins left behind like the Hill Palace offer a glimpse of the splendour of Kochi. Visit the Dutch Palace and the nearby Jewish Synagogue which is famed for its Belgium chandeliers and Chinese tiles.
Deep in ancient history, the city will make you snap back to the present in a jiffy with dazzling shopping complexes and places, such as Veega Land, a water theme park, the largest in South India.
Cochin tempts you with a boat cruise in the backwaters against the idyllic backdrop of the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. You can hire a ferryboat and row to Vypin Island from Mattancherry town to catch sight of dolphins making merry.
Cochin's diverse charms, and the relatively quiet, clean and rather conservative atmosphere set it apart from other cities. Don't be surprised if you take back more than a few unforgettable moments.
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Chinese Fishing Nets, Cochin
A Kathakali before a performance in Cochin, India
St Mary's Church, Vallarpadom Islet, Cochin
The Vishnu Temple, Cochin
Cycle-rickshaw on Jews Street in Cochin, India
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| PHOTO GALLERY |
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Daybreak in Munnar
The rising sun behind the hills, piercing through the last traces of darkness, is a sight worth savouring when you are in Munnar, (Kerala)
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