|
| PACKAGE OVERVIEW |
|
| Go on a trip to Kerala and experience bliss in everything you see, from beautiful backwaters to sunny beaches to Ayurvedic treatments! Go to the hills to beat the heat or bask in the sunny beaches for a perfect tan. Wherever you go, bring a memorable moment back. So, what are you waiting for? Travel into the heart of this enchanting land and explore its varied offerings! |
|
| INCLUSIONS: |
|
-
 Accommodation for 2 nights in Cochin
-
Accommodation for 2 nights in Thekkady
-
Accommodation for 1 night in Kumarakom
-
Accommodation for 1 night on board Spice Coast Cruise
-
Accommodation for 1 night in Mararikulam
|
-
Daily breakfast (6 days) in the hotels during the trip
-
All meals on board Spice Coast Cruise
-
Applicable hotel taxes
-
2.58 % Government Service Tax
|
|
|
| ITINERARY |
|
DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN COCHIN
On arrival, check-in to the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals:
|
|
DAY 02: COCHIN - THEKKADY (145 KMS / 4 HOURS BY ROAD)
Have breakfast in the morning and check-out of the Cochin hotel and move on to Thekkady. On arrival in Thekkady, check-in to the hotel and spend the day at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
|
|
DAY 03: THEKKADY
Have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
|
|
DAY 4: THEKKADY - KUMARAKOM (135 KMS/4 HOURS BY ROAD)
After breakfast, check-out of the Thekkady hotel and move on to Kumarakom. On arrival in Kumarakom, check-in to the hotel and spend the day at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
|
|
DAY 05: KUMARAKOM - SPICE COAST CRUISE
After enjoying breakfast, check-out of the Kumarakom hotel and check-in to the house boat. Enjoy full-day on board the house boat and check out the scenic beauty and life along the backwaters in Kerala. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
|
|
DAY 06: KUMARAKOM - MARARIKULAM (20 KMS/30 MINS BY ROAD)
After breakfast, check-out of the house boat. On arrival in Mararikulam, check-in to the hotel. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
|
|
DAY 07: MARARIKULAM - COCHIN (60 KMS/2 HOURS BY ROAD)
After breakfast, check-out of Mararikulam hotel and return back to Cochin. On arrival in Cochin, check-in to the hotel. Spend the day at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
|
|
DAY 08: DEPARTURE FROM COCHIN
After breakfast, check-out of the hotel and depart Cochin.
Meals: Breakfast
|
|
 |
|
| HOTEL DETAILS |
|
SPICE VILLAGE
 
City: Thekkady
Set amidst spice plantations, Thekkady is known for its Periyar Wildlife Reserve. Spice Village is just at a stone’s throw away from the game reserve and comprises of individual cottages set amidst a landscaped spice garden. The resort has a swimming pool, games facilities and an excellent restaurant. Ayurvedic treatment is also available on site. Each cottage is luxuriously furnished with attached baths. The activities include visit to the game reserve treks in the nearby spice and tea plantations, forest lakes, etc.
Hotel Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk| Business Services| Concierge Services| Currency Exchange | Dry Cleaning/Laundry Service |Express Check-In/Check-Out | Fitness Facilities| On-Site Medical Assistance| Tours/Ticket Assistance| Massage/Spa Treatments| Free Parking| Restaurant |Outdoor Swimming Pool
Recreational Facilities
Outdoor Swimming Pool| Children’s Pool
Room Amenities
Direct-Dial Telephone| Mini Bar | Coffee/Tea Maker | Electronic Safe | Hairdryer | Telephone| Daily Newspaper | 24-Hour Room Service
Room Service: 24 hours
Dining
Restaurant
Internet: Available | Parking Facility: Available
Check-in Time: 12:00 PM | Check-out Time: 12:00 PM
Conferences & Banquets
Business Services
|
|
SPICE COAST CRUISE
City: Alleppey
Spice Coast Cruise is located in Alleypey, and offers pleasant backwater cruises along the backwaters of Alleypey and Kumarakom. Enjoy the placid charm of the backwaters as these impeccably-designed houseboats adorned with ethnic decor and modernistic facilities.
Amenities
The houseboats at Spice Coast Cruise are available in one and two bedroom options, and every houseboat comprises of a double bed attached bathroom, a sitting area, separate kitchen with a chef at your service and much more.
|
|
MARARI BEACH RESORT
City: Mararikulam
Marari Beach Resort is located 60 km away from Cochin. The nearest airport from the resort is Cochin International Airport. Marari Beach Resort is a relaxed beach resort which celebrates Kerala's coastal fishing villages. The resort sprawls across acres of lawns, lotus ponds and tall palm groves. With a vast golden coastline giving enough privacy required, the resort also satisfies those who look for adventurous water sports. Marari Beach Resort’s comfortable accommodation and scenic beauty put together make an ideal recipe for a tranquil vacation.
Hotel Facilities
Bar | 24-Hour Front Desk | Express Check-In/Check-Out | Luggage Storage | Air Conditioning | Restaurant (à la carte) | Tennis Court | Sauna | Massage | BBQ Facilities | Turkish/Steam Bath | Outdoor Swimming Pool | Room Service | Airport Shuttle | Laundry | Dry Cleaning | Currency Exchange | Souvenirs/Gift Shop | Bicycle Rental | Car Hire | Tour Desk | Concierge Service | Shuttle Service (surcharge)
Room Amenities
Marari Beach Resort has three types of rooms – Garden villas, Garden pool villas and Deluxe pool villas. All the rooms are well-equipped with modern amenities and excellent views. The rooms are constructed in cottage style, with palm-thatched roofs and luxurious facilities. These air-conditioned rooms have bathrooms with modern fixtures and little taps outside each cottage to give a local touch.
Safety deposit box | Kettle | Minibar
Internet: Available | Parking Facility: Available
|
|
COCONUT LAGOON RESORTS
City: Kumarakom
Coconut Lagoon Resort, an authentic experience of Kerala and its backwaters and is nicely set on an abandoned coconut plantation in the very heart of the fascinating backwaters. The hotel has been designed to provide visitors with an authentic insight into Kuttanad life. It offers three basic types of accommodation, Heritage Mansions, Heritage Bungalows and Private Pool Villas. All rooms are well furnished in wood with attached open roof bathrooms. Coconut Lagoon Resort is situated at about 78 kms from Cochin.
Hotel Facilities
Bar/Lounge| Health Club| Restaurant | Outdoor Swimming Pool | Spa/Massages
Recreational Facilities
Outdoor Swimming Pool| Health Club | Ayurvedic Treatments | Massages
Room Amenities
Separate Sitting Area | Daily Housekeeping | Desk | Blackout Drapes/Curtains
Room Service: 24 hours
Dining
Restaurant | Bar | Lounge
Internet: Wi-Fi Internet Access | Parking Facility: Available
Check-in Time: 2:00 PM | Check-out Time: 11:00 AM
|
|
CASINO HOTEL
City: Cochin
Casino Hotel is 6 kms away from downtown Ernakulam and a 45-minute drive from the Willingdon Island Railway Station. It offers an outdoor pool, 4 dining options and in-house Ayurvedic massage services. Air-conditioned guest rooms are fitted with a personal safe, a mini bar and satellite television. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy Ayurvedic treatments or sign up for a cooking class on site. Other recreational facilities include a tennis court, sauna rooms and a steam bath. Tharavadu serves Indian, Chinese and continental buffet dishes all day. Seafood specialties can be enjoyed at Fort Cochin restaurant. The Garden Cafe provides grilled food and healthy drinks, while alcoholic beverages can be found at the Vasco da Gama Bar. Hotel Casino is 40 km from Cochin International Airport. Free parking is provided on site.
Hotel Facilities
Restaurant| Bar| 24-Hour Front Desk| Elevator| Express Check-In/Check-Out| Luggage Storage| Air-Conditioning| Snack Bar| Sun Terrace| Room Service| Meeting/Banquet Facilities| Airport Shuttle| Business Centre| Laundry| Dry Cleaning| Currency Exchange| Souvenirs/Gift Shop| Tour Desk| Fax/Photocopying| Concierge Service
Recreational Facilities
Tennis Court | Sauna| Fitness Centre| Massage| BBQ Facilities| Turkish/Steam Bath| Outdoor Swimming Pool
Room Amenities
Air-Conditioning| Telephone | Internet Access | Wake-Up Calls | Daily Housekeeping | In-Room Safe| Television | Wireless High-Speed Internet Access
Room Service: 24 hours
Dining
Restaurant | Bar | Snack Bar
Internet: Free Wi-Fi Available | Parking Facility: Free Private Parking Available
Check-in Time: From 12:00 PM | Check-out Time: Until 12:00 PM
Conferences & Banquets
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
|
|
|
|
| DESTINATION INFORMATION |
|
|
| COCHIN |
|
|
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.
| |
|
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
|
|
|
| THEKKADY |
|
|
It is said that Kerala's best kept secrets lie in the heart of Thekkady. A lush green oasis that sprawls across the Periyar Wildlife Reserve, this is where man and beast live as one. Snarling Tigers, screeching Crickets and naughty Langurs, the mysterious calm of the jungle is enough to tempt anyone who yearns to explore the wild. Thekkady is a naturalist's dream. With tea and spice plantations, it has lent much to Kerala's commerce as much as it has to its beauty. The incredible wildlife preserved in Periyar Tiger Wildlife Sanctuary today attracts naturalists and wildlife enthusiasts from around the world. Declared a tiger reserve in 1978, the Periyar Wildlife Reserve is one of the few reserves where one can catch sight of the endangered Royal Bengal Tiger that is fast dwindling in population. Shed your inhibitions and take a day off to enjoy a bamboo raft ride across the Periyar river, explore the forest at night, never knowing what is to come, and succumb to the temptation of traditional Kerala Fish Curry and Rice in every restaurant you visit.
Ride through the jungle on elephant back or make your way through the village on a bullock cart. Wild and raw, the countryside embraces you with warmth that is almost forgotten. On a longer day, visit the Mangala Devi Temple, a short distance from Thekkady town, or to its bustling cousin Kumily, known for its spice plantations. Peermade is another plantation town that lures people on that extended weekend in Thekkady. Cascading waterfalls, misty hilltops and plunging valleys of emerald green, let loose your wild side.
Visit the Tribal Heritage museum inside the Mannan settlement and explore artefacts from a lost generation. Finally, give in to the mellow breeze and soothe your mind as you enjoy an Ayurvedic massage, and let time stop at its tracks. Virgin and raw, Thekkady is for those who yearn to leave the world behind and retrace a journey back in time.
| |
|
Thekkady's Periyar Lake (Kerala, India)
A Kathakali performance in Thekkady
Periyar lake at the dawn hour
Periyar River in early morning
Kalaripayattu, the traditional martial art of Kerala
Thekkady
Thekkady
Thekkady
Thekkady
Thekkady
Thekkady
Thekkady
Thekkady
Thekkady
Thekkady
|
|
|
| ALLEPPEY |
|
|
Life in Alleppey is a little too perfect to be real and is fit for a painting. A fisherman frozen in a snapshot while flinging a net, the sea waves capturing the sun in twinkles that disappear in the folds of the waves and the fresh green of the paddy fields make a lovely portrait. Regular life does not overwhelm nature but revolves around it. The Venice of the East likes it organic.
To know how the folks here do it, look at your plate of Kerala food. Your plate will mostly be plantain leaf. The coconut and spices, fish curry and boiled rice offer a clue. At a coir making factory, the coir made from the husk of coconut is transformed into baskets and mats. The coconut shell is turned into aesthetic souvenirs.
Snake boat races, temple festivals, beautiful beaches, spa treatments, scrumptious food, an more; Allepey is sure to sweep you off your feet.
Learn the trick to cultivate rice 7 ft below sea level at Kuttanad. Catch a fish with tapioca and wonder at the wild fire that gobbled up the forest that once covered Kuttanad. The ground under your feet holds the answer to whether it is the truth or just a myth. But with paradise above ground, it is easy to let the thought slip away.
| |
|
Backwaters of Alleppey, Kerala
Dusk hour in Alleppey (Kerala)
A traditional houseboat on the backwaters
Allepey Nehru Trophy Boat Race
Old Temple in Alleppey, Kerala
A coir factory in Alleppey (Kerala)
Rice field in Alleppey, Kerala
Paddy field in Alleppey, Kerala
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| PHOTO GALLERY |
|
Chinese Fishing Nets, Cochin
The backwaters at the Chinese Fishing nets in Cochin, India, turn golden under the setting sun
|
62Photos
|
|
|
|
India site
India