Lohana's Tours & Travels:EVERGREEN KERELA

EVERGREEN KERELA – (7 nights / 8 days)

Package valid from 01^st October to 31^st March 2012 (Except 15^th Dec to 10 Jan 2012)

Cochin - Munnar – Thekkady – Alleppey / Kumarakom – Kovalam - Trivendrum

Day	Itinerary in brief	Stay

01	Arrive at Cochin & Drive to Munnar (4 Hrs)
	Wedged between the Western Ghats on the East and the Arabian Sea on the West, the narrow strip of land known as Kerala is a destination of a lifetime. Arrival at Cochin & Drive to Munnar. Arrival at Munnar & check in - Munnar meaning “three rivers” is located at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. This quaint town is located at an altitude of 1600 meters above the sea level away from the heat and buzz of urban life. Evening free for the relaxation OR Eravikulam National Park The 97 sq. km. park is situated in the Devikulam Taluka and is home to the Nilgiri Tahr. On the way to the park Elephant Ride can be enjoyed	Munnar

02	Munnar - Local sightseeing
	Today cover the local sightseeing of Tea Gardens, Matupetty Dam/Lake - The Mattupetty lake and dam , just a short distance from the farm, is a very beautiful picnic spot. Boating can be enjoyed here. Kundala Dam/Lake- Kundala is a picturesque town on the way to Top Station. The Golf Course which belongs to Tata Tea Ltd. is located here. The Kundala artificial dam is another attraction Top Station - 1700 Mts above sea level , this is the highest point on the Munnar-Kodiakanal road. Top Station (a viewing point) also offers a panoramic view of neighbouring state of Tamil nadu. Also Echo Point on the way back can be enjoyed. Back to the hotel after sightseeing.	Munnar

03	Munnar – Thekkady (3 Hrs)
	Morning check out & depart to Thekkady. Arrival & check in to hotel - Discover the veritable essence of Kerala’s well kept wilderness secrets at Thekkady. The landscape here is dotted with tropical forests, exotic spice plantations, tea gardens and beautiful lakes. Evening visit Spice Gardens - The spice plantations of Thekkady are a huge draw for travelers from all over the world. The most abundantly found spice in Thekkady is pepper, but you will also see a variety of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, turmeric and curry leaves on the slanting slopes of the spice plantation & some time for spice shopping. In evening enjoy Kathakalli Show.	Thekkady

04	Thekkady.
	Today Half day Jeep Safari can be done & then visit to Periyaar wild life sanctuary - The Periyar Tiger Reserve at Thekkady is one of the best tiger reserves in India. The place offers a wide array of avenues to quench your thirst for adventure and for enjoying safaris, tiger trails, plantation tours & Spice Garden. Kalaripayattu - Martial Art Show can be enjoyed in evening.	Thekkady

05	Thekkady – Alleppey / Kumarakom / Kollam (5/4/7 Hrs)
	Check out & move for the Elephant Ride & then proceed to Alleppey/Kumarakom. Arrival & check in. Alleppey / Kumarakom comprises of a cluster of petite islands scattered across the emerald backwaters of Vembanad. Backwater cruises along these tranquil waters in a houseboat is a must-must have for any tourist visiting Kerala. Kollam (Quilon)- Between the eight cornered Lake and the Lakshadweep Sea, at the Southern extremity of a network of backwaters lies Kollam beach towards 63 kms of north of Trivandrum. Here one can enjoy Backwater Curises, Astamudi Backwater, etc.	Alleppey / Kumarakom

06	Alleppey / Kumarakom / Kollam –Kovalam / Marari
	Morning check out & depart for the Kovalam - Kovalam, rated as one of the most spectacular beach paradises in India, lures hordes of tourists from across the globe. Arrival & check in. Evening you can enjoy at famous beach at Kovalam / Marari.	Kovalam / Marari

07	Trivandrum /Kovalam / Marari – Local sightseeing
	Full day free for the local sightseeing which covers Padmanabhswami Temple - Covering an area of about 2,400 sq. metres, the temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy is believed to be around 260 years old, Chitra Art Galley - The Sri Chitra Art Gallery houses paintings from the Mughal, Rajput and Tanjore schools of art., Napier Museam - Dating back to 1880, the Napier Museum building is a combination of the Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian architectural styles, Zoo- The spacious zoological garden is set among the pleasant surroundings of woodlands and lakes, You can also have a look at the wide variety of the animals and birds that are housed here & etc.	Kovalam / Marari

08	Drop at Trivandrum / Kochi airport
	Check out & transfer to Trivandrum/Cochin Rly. Stn./Airport to board the train/flight for further destination.

Hotel Accommodation Details:

Dest’n	Ngts	Budget	Deluxe	Super Deluxe	Premium	Luxury	Exclusive
Munnar	2	Tea Castle/ Las Palmas CPAI	Copper Castle CPAI	Silver Tips CPAI	Mountain Trail/ Siena Village CPAI	Tall Trees (Std) CPAI	Tall Trees (Dlx) CPAI
Thekkady	2	Ambadi CPAI	Silver Crest/Tree Top CPAI	Green Forest/ Carmelia (Dlx Ctg) CPAI	Wild Corridor / Cardamom County CPAI	Green Woods CPAI	Spice Village CPAI
Backwater	1	Pagoda (Dlx) CPAI	Coir Village/ Panoramic Sea Resort CPAI	Aquaserene CPAI	Abad Whispering Palms CPAI	Punnamada CPAI	Kumarakom Lake Resort CPAI
Kovalam/ Marari	2	Kovalam Beach Retreat /Sagara Beach Resort CPAI	Abad Harmonia Ayurveda Beach Resort CPAI	Uday Samudra CPAI	Travancore Heiratage CPAI	Turtle On The Beach CPAI	Marari Beach Resort CPAI

Per person on twin sharing		8200	11900	15900	20300	26100	38800
Extra adult (10 & above)		4600	4100	9000	11100	11400	18000
Extra child (5-10) With bed		4600	4100	6800	6100	9100	18000
Extra child (5-10) Without bed		1500	1700	4400	5200	8400	18000
Lunch Component		2500	2600	3600	4600	4500	8600
Dinner Component		2500	2600	3600	4600	4500	8800

High Peak Season Supplementary Charges Per Person Per Night

Hotel	From	To	Adult	Ex. Adult	Ex. Child	Ex. Child W/O Bed
Silver Tips	25/10	15/11	850	NIL	NIL	NIL
Kumarakom Lake Resort	1/11 06/01	22/12 28/02	1500	NIL	NIL	NIL

Surface Transportation Details & Cost per vehicle

Vehicle	Non AC	AC
		Ex Cochin
Indica	11850	13500
Indigo	---	15700
Tavera	15700	17500
Innova	----	20100
Tempo Traveler (10-12 Seated)	21500	23700

Kanyakumari Excursion Supplement

Vehicle	Non AC	AC

Indica	2000	2200
Indigo	---	2500
Tavera	2300	2500
Innova	---	3300
Tempo Traveler (10-12 Seated)	3400	3600

Vehicle for Surface Transportation (Including Toll, Parking, Driver Allowance, Interstate Taxes & 1200 KMS Limit)

Govt. Service Tax (GST) extra as applicable at the time of documentation Rates are subject to availability & change without any prior notice.