Monsoon Special – Off beat Destinations To Spend Your Holidays
Day 01 : Cochin ( Arrival)
Arrival in Cochin Airport / Railway Station and Transfer to Silent Valley. On Arrival Check in at Harbour View Residency / Similar. Later enjoy sightseeing of Cochin visiting Dutch palace, St. Francis church, Jewish Synagogue and Chinese fishing nets, Cochin Beach etc. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 02 : Cochin – ThattekadAfter breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Thattekad. Check in Birds Lagoon Village Resort / Similar. This place is know for home of the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary or Thattekad Bird Sanctuary. Bamboo Rafting and birding in the lake is a popular activity. Homestays around here also conduct activities like Traditional Dances, Elephant rides, Snake charmers, Fortune telling by parrots, South Indian dances, Cycling, Hiking, Boating, Bird watching, Camp Fire etc.( At an additional Cost)
Day 03 : Thattekad – Vagamon
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Vagamon. Check in at Summer Sand Ayurvedic Resort/ Similar. It is a very ideal tourist spot surrounded by the greenery of tea gardens, beautiful meadows, deep puzzling valleys and dales. The enchanting hill station dotted with tea gardens will soon be one of India's foremost eco-tourism projects. All the trekking enthusiasts will enjoy climbing this 1100 metres tall hill. Enjoy through out the day. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 04 : Vagamon – Kottayam
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Kottayam. Check in at Orchid Residency /Similar. Enjoy boating for an hour in Kumarakom Backwaters. Enjoy sight seeing and overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 05 : Kottayam – Varkala.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Varkala. Check in at Krishnatheeram Beach Resort / Similar. It is a relaxing beach retreat at 50 kms North of Kovalam. Varkala has its share of small restaurants and curio shops all perched on the cliff overlooking the beach below and Arabian sea along with the Hotels. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 06 : Varkala - Ponmudi.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Ponmudi hill station, Check in at Golden Peak Resort / Similar. An unexplored destination, Ponmudi, Kerala is a tranquil spot located atop hills and is a must visit if you to experience true bliss and feel rejuvenated once again. The place is located at a height of 600 meters above sea level and is called the Golden peak. Overnight Stay in the hotel.
Day 07 : Ponmudi
After breakfast, Enjoy Sight Seeing of Ponmudi hill station is a welcome break from the hustle - bustle of the city life and one can relax without being disturbed in the lap of nature. For all you adventure seekers, Ponmudi hill station offers many adventure sports like trekking, rock climbing, mountaineering, etc. Enjoy your day and Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 08 : Ponmudi – Trivandrum
After a refreshing breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Trivandrum airport for your flight back home, feeling contented about a wonderful holiday you spent in the “God’s Own Country”.
TOTAL TOUR COST PER PERSON: Rs. 13, 225/-
INCLUSIONS WITH ABOVE COST:
Accommodation with mentioned hotels on Bed, Breakfast basis.
Accommodation with one double room in twin sharing basis.
Transfers and sightseeing by Air – Conditioned Indica at disposal.
One Hour Boating in Kumarakom Back Waters.
All currently applicable taxes including service tax @ 2.58% applicable as per government rules
COST EXCLUDES:
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, telephone, and laundry bills etc
Tips and porter charges
Any Airfare
Any boating charges (motor boat / pedal boat)
Monument entrances
Any additional expenses incurred due to any flight delay or cancellation, weather conditions, political closures, technical faults etc
Any other service/s not specified above
NOTE:
All taxes, entrance fees, etc are as on date. Any future hike will be charged extra.
Check in / Checkout time with the hotels are 1200 noon.
The above rates are valid for the month of June & July.