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Day 1 |
Morning arrival in Cochin.
Our executive will meet you and take you to your hotel. Rest of day at leisure. Evening welcome dinner. (D)
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| Day 2 |
Cochin.
We explore the old city this morning, visiting the 16th century Church of St. Francis, the Paradesi Synagogue in the heart of Cochin’s Jewish Town, the Mattancherry Palace, and the enormous cantilevered Chinese fishing nets characteristic of the Kerala coast. Afternoon free. (B,D)
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| Day 3 |
Cardamom Hills.
Today we drive inland and up the winding roads to the picturesque town of Munnar, located amongst tea plantations in the Cardamom Hills at 5.906ft. We spend the afternoon in this delightful spot and stay overnight at the resort. (B,D)
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| Day 4 |
To Periyar.
This morning we drive down from the hills and continue through coffee and pepper plantations to Periyar, where we stay at a resort. Afternoon boat trip on Lake Periyar, a haven for bird life, including herons, hornbills and egrets. There are also approximately 800 elephants in the Periyar Reserve, and we hope to see some at the water’s edge. (B)
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| Day 5 |
Spice Plantation.
This morning we will have fascinating visit to a small spice plantation, where we will learn about the many uses of the spices, both in medicine and local cuisine. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
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| Day 6 |
To Kumarakom.
This morning we journey by road to Kumarakom, where we take a short boat ride. Overnight at the resort (B,D)
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| Day 7 |
A full day at leisure. (B,D)
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| Day 8 |
Houseboat cruise.
After breakfast we board our private houseboats or ‘kettuvalloms’ for a memorable day of cruising through the peaceful palm-fringed backwaters of Kerala, passing local farming and fishing communities along the banks of the narrow canals. Each houseboat has two comfortable twin bedrooms with ensuite facilities. We spend overnight on board. Please note that each houseboat has a variable number of twin bedrooms with en suite facilities. There is a large open-sided sitting area where meals, using local fish and vegetables (prepared on board) are served. Your houseboat is fully staffed, with a captain, his mate and a butler, who will accompany you on land for short excursions to local churches, temples and other attractions. (B,L,D)
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| Day 9 |
Drive to Keraleeyam for the Ayurvedic Rejuvenation
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| Day 10-15 |
Keraleeyam
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| Day 16 |
Drive back to Cochin for an afternoon and overnight hotel. A farewell dinner has been arranged. (B,D)
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| Day 17 |
Depart Cochin.
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Accommodation on above or similar category of hotels as per availability
Daily breakfast and dinner at Cochin, munnar, and kumarakom
Daily breakfast at Thekkady
All Meals at house boat
Boating and spice plantation visit at Thekkady
All meals at Ayurvedic resort
Note: Above rates are not Valid from 15th Dec to 15th Jan 2009
What the tour includes:
Deluxe accommodation through out
airport pick up & drop
dedicated air conditioned car with English speaking driver
Includes all local sight seeing.
meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Ayurvedic Rejuvenation therapy
Includes combination of any two or three of the following therapies depending upon the body condition of the guest
General body massage with herbal oils
Steam bath in herb enriched steam
Dhara [with medicated buttermilk]
Half body massage with herbal oils
Special head massage
Therapy will be under the supervision and monitoring of Qualified Ayurvedic Physician
Benefits of Ayurvedic Rejuvenation
Helps to rejuvenate body, mind and soul
Tones up the skin
Replenishes the reservoir of mental vitality and health
Strengthens all systems of body so as to achieve sound health and longevity
Duration of therapy: one hour thirty minutes / day
Package includes
Accommodation
Food – Full board Ayurvedic rejuvenation therapy on all the days [Except check out day]
Entertainments along with Ayurveda like
Canoeing around Keraleeyam- Visit Alleppey - Temples, Beach and Town
Backwater motorboat cruise- Photo session in traditional Kerala costumes
Fortune telling - Visit to a living Kerala village - Ayurvedic factory and Coir factory visit - Ambalapuzha Sri Krishnan temple visit
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