Kerala Tour- Best Holiday in South India
Kerala Tour- Best Holiday in South India
Kerala Tour- Best Holiday in South India
7 Days Starting and ending in Kochi, Kerala, India
Visiting: Kochi, Munnar, Alappuzha
Tour operator:
Tour code:
RGI-02
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 16
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
10-75
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
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$759 (USD)
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Tour Overview
Kerala:- The God’s Land, is the cosmopolitan city in south India that the creator forms for himself. The vibrant contrast of Kerala and the splendor of the beautiful landscapes are the real splendor of natural Kerala. The green city of Kerala and beautiful hill stations along with beautiful water enjoy, Kerala is not for crowds and heavy traffic. The atmosphere of Kerala is calm and peaceful. The serenity of charming Kerala is what everyone loves to experience. Kerala is also a historic and typical city with beautiful urbanization. The kind-hearted and smiley Kerala people and the beautiful surroundings, what else need to enjoy the elite vacay. Historic Kerala is one of the major ports and cultivated areas from early civilization and socialization. It was one of the major transactions and shipments from the very first economic development. The old forts, temples, palaces, and many other heritages and monuments present the rich and delightful history and stories of Kerala.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Cochin And Pre-Trip Meeting
Location: Kochi
Accommodation: Hotel, 4 star hotel
Accommodation Name: Travancore Court or Similar:
Meals Included: No Meals
On arrival at Kochi airport meet and greet with the tour manager later you'll be transferring to the pre-booked hotel in Kochi. Later in the early evening, you'll be picked up by the driver and visit the Kathakali Dance show Centre in AC Theater: (Timings: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm) Elements of the art of Kathakali are found within the ancient ritual plays of Hindu temples and various dance forms that are believed to possess been gradually developed in Kerala from as early because the 2nd Century until the top of the 16th Century. Many of its characteristics are considerably older than its literature, as they're a continuation of older traditions, but these didn't crystallize until the 17th Century when the Rajah of Kottarakkara, a little principality in central Travancore, wrote plays that supported the Hindu epic "Ramayana" in Sanskritized Malayam, which might be understood by ordinary people. Later repel for Stay overnight at Hotel in Cochin.
Day 2 : Full Day Sightseeing Of Cochin
Location: Kochi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Travancore Court or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, your sightseeing tour of Cochin starts. you'll have a personal vehicle and knowledgeable guide at your disposal. you'll visit the subsequent Sites. Mattancherry Palace & Jewish Synagogue: The Mattancherry Palace may be Portuguese popularly referred to as the Dutch Palace, in Mattancherry, Kochi, within the Indian state of Kerala which features Kerala murals depicting portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi. The Palace was built and gifted by the Portuguese as a gift to the king of Cochin around 1555. The Dutch administered some extensions and renovations within the palace in 1663, and thereafter it had been popularly called Dutch Palace. it's also called Paradesi synagogue may be a word utilized in several Indian languages, and therefore the literal meaning of the term is "foreigners", applied to the synagogue because it had been built by Sephardic or Spanish-speaking Jews, a number of them from families exiled in Aleppo, Safed and other West Asian localities. it's also mentioned because of the Cochin Jewish Synagogue or the Mattancherry Synagogue. Above monument Timings: Dutch Palace/Mattancherry: Timings 10:00 am to 5 pm, Closed on Fridays and National holidays/ Jewish Synagogue: 10 am to 5 pm, Break Time - 12 pm to 3 pm, Closed on Friday & Saturday & Jewish Holidays Chinese Fishing Net: In India, Chinese fishing nets (Cheena Vala) are fishing nets that are fixed land installations for fishing. While commonly known as "Chinese fishing nets" in India, the more formal name for such nets is "shore operated lift nets". Huge mechanical contrivances hold out horizontal nets of 20 m or more across. Each structure is a minimum of 10 m high and comprises a cantilever with an outstretched net suspended over the ocean and enormous stones suspended from ropes as counterweights at the other end. Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Kochi: The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica at Fort Kochi is one of the eight Basilicas in Kerala. Counted together of the heritage edifices of Kerala, this church is one of the best and most impressive churches in India and is visited by tourists the entire year-round. it's an area of devotion also as a middle of historic significance, endowed with architectural and artistic grandeur and hues of the gothic style. St. Francis Church, Kochi: St. Francis CSI Church, in Fort Kochi (a.k.a. Fort Cochin), originally inbuilt in 1503, is that the oldest European church in India. and has great historical significance as a mute witness to the ECU colonial struggle within the subcontinent. The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama died in Kochi in 1524 when he was on his third visit to India. His body was originally buried during this church, but after fourteen years his remains were removed to Lisbon. you'll find a while or Shopping at Cochin, Later repel to Hotel
Day 3 : Drive From Cochin To Munnar: 135 Km / 3.5 Hrs Drive
Location: Munnar
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Green Tree Resort or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast proceeds to Munnar. En route stop at Valera and Cheeyappara Waterfalls. On arrival sign up Hotel. Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams-Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundale, Munnar is 1600 Meters above water level. This majestic hill station was once the summer resort of the British government in South India.
Day 4 : Munnar Jeep Safari Tour: From 10 Am-05:00 Pm
Location: Munnar
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Green Tree Resort or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast starts a sightseeing tour of Munnar by Jeep safari drive through the KananDevan Hills tea plantations, scenic beauty valleys, Lock heart gap, spice plantations, etc. After around 25 km of jeep ride through the traditional road, we'll reach the jeep able, jumpy, bumpy, rugged road to the World’s highest organic tea growing estate. Once we reach the highest we'll get on the ridge of Kerala, Tamil Nadu border. From there Refreshing Tour to Kerala, the Paradise in South India drives or walk a little further to at least one of the oldest orthodox tea factories in this region. After visiting the Factory we'll have fresh tea picked, processed, and made on the spot. Soon after we'll start walking to a little ground to possess our picnic lunch near the cliff with a wonderful view around, then will proceed to Munnar within the jeep itself. The ride is going to be through the tea plantations' jeepable rugged road and that we can have an in-depth look at the spectacular countryside and therefore the rural Tamil people, working within the tea plantations. Later repel to Hotel stay overnight at Hotel in Munnar.
Day 5 : Drive From Munnar To Alleppey: 140 Km /4 Hrs Drive
Location: Alappuzha
Accommodation Name: Premium Class Houseboat
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast inspects from Munnar hotel and proceed to Alleppey on arrival sign up Houseboat. “Admire the gorgeous scenery of paddy fields and coconut as you cruise along the backwaters of Alappuzha (Alleppey). Alappuzha, also referred to as the "Venice of the East", is a crucial tourist destination in India and therefore the backwaters of Alappuzha are the foremost popular attraction in Kerala. A houseboat cruise on these backwaters is going to be a very delightful and unique experience for you! Guests can sign up at noon, you have a welcome drink and begin cruise after a brief briefing introduction, relax and luxuriate in the canals, rivers, and backwater, at 13:00 hrs houseboat will stop for lunch, with a lavish menu of traditional Kerala cuisine. (if you require any special meals like main food in north Indian or food without spice etc it's to be told in advance). 14:00 - 14:30 hrs it'll continue its cruise covering beautiful rivers and canals with palm trees and little houses almost it, villages paddy fields, churches, etc, you'll also see their fresh prawns or crab selling from local fishermen. 17:30 hrs The houseboat will anchor (till next day morning 08: 00) most of the time we'll stop near the land because, you'll also get an opportunity to leave and walk along the riverside or villages and are available back, Evening Enjoy your Dinner and leave all world behind you and have an honest sleep in your floating paradise. Bed tea / Coffee is going to be provided, enjoy the sunrise the next day, and breakfast ready the next day morning at 07:00 am. Take breath pollution free air. At 08:30 hrs Breakfast which incorporates bread, butter, jam or Iddily /Dosa, etc. 09:00 Am checkout is fixed next day from the boat after this overnight backwater trip. The Houseboat provides all comforts - Beds, a kitchen, western toilets, and a deck. Traditional lanterns are used as lights. Spend the day cruising on a boat. Through remote tribal villages along the tranquil backwaters of Kerala is an outstanding experience. Sensational in its silent way, the cruise takes you along snake boat docks, friendly cheering villagers, coir (Jute) making communities, toddy (local spirit) shops, fishing nets pitched for the day's catch, bounded paddy fields, and manual canoes of various sizes crisscrossing one another. The experience enables you to succeed in beautiful untouched areas. Stay overnight at in Houseboat in Alleppey.
Day 6 : Drive From Alleppey To Kochi: 54 Km/1 Hour Drive
Location: Kochi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Travancore Court or Similar:
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, inspect from the houseboat and proceed to Kochi, upon arrival check-in to the hotel, Later Evening Cooking class with Dinner stay Overnight at Hotel,
Day 7 : Departure Day: Transfer From To The Cochin Airport For Your Final Departure
Location: Kochi
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, our representatives will escort you to the Airport as per your flight time.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Fully Guided
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Breakfast Only
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Entrance Fees
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Entrance Fees
Check out our Q&As
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
Guaranteed Departure
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Yes
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of the tours and trekking are group joining basis. So you will be joined by others travellers and led by guide.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change the holiday date free of cost for 2 times and fee is applicable for 3rd date change and onwards.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We follow the travel Protocol set by the Nepal Government while operating the trip.
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Does company assist during emergency?
Company will assist you in every possible way during emergencies while you are on tour/ trip.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will get the email confirmations.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, all the accommodation will meet the local health and safety regulations.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
No
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How long has the tour company been trading?
3 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Single supplement is applicable and you will get the private room accommodation
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Relax Getaways Pvt. Ltd. requires a minimum deposit of 200 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 5 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of relax getaways pvt. ltd. charges.
Up to 16 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 5 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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