Multiple

Winter (Oct. – Mar.)

India Inbound Market

07 Nights / 08 Days

Nature, Adventure, wild life, Tea Gardens, Cultural, Houseboat, Ayurveda, Beach, Heritage and many more

Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, Kovalam, Kanyakumari, Trivandrum

Sightseeing and Kathakali Show in Cochin, Houseboat

Day 01: Arrival at Cochin

Welcome to Cochin!

Welcome to India – Meet & greet by our representative upon arrival at outside the exit gate of Cochin airport and transfers to your pre-booked hotel, check-in at the hotel.

Later enjoy city tour covering Mattanchery Palace- gifted to the king of Cochin, by Portuguese in 1555, about 500 year old Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing nets, local spices market followed by colourful performing art – Kathakali Dance. Later in the evening, return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02: Cochin to Munnar (120 km/approx. 5 hours)

After breakfast check-out form the hotel and drive to Munnar – derived its name from the confluence of the three rivers around which the town grew.

Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and spend evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03: Munnar Sightseeing

After breakfast explore Eravikulam National Park, home to various elusive and endangered species. It is a great place to enjoy trekking and offers mind-blowing views of the tea plantations. Later, proceed towards Tea Museum (closed on Monday), which gives an insight to the history of tea plantations of this region. Later visit Mattupetty Dam, Eco Point and Flower Garden. Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04: Munnar – Thekkady (127 kms / approx. 4 hours)

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Thekkady (Periyar) and on arrival check-in at the hotel. Thekkady is synonymous to uninterrupted hills, rich biodiversity and spice plantations. The place is best known for the Periyar National Park. In the afternoon, proceed for boat-ride at Periyar Lake, (At additional Cost) and in evening watch traditional Kalari show. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 05: Thekkady – Alleppey (130 kms / approx. 4 hours)

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Alleppey and board your houseboat on arrival.

Alleppey, “Venice of the East” has a large network of backwater canals that meander through the town, surrounding villages and Vembanad Lake. Cruise through the beautiful and scenic backwaters of Kerala, while you stay in houseboat. Overnight stay on houseboat.

Day 06: Alleppey – Kovalam (170 kms / approx. 4 hours)

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Kovalam. Kovalam- it is internationally famed for its palm-fringed beaches and rejuvenating centers. Today renowned for its 17 km-long coastline, which is formed by three beautiful beaches – Lighthouse, Hawah and Samudra. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel and spend rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Kovalam.

Day 07: Excursion to Kanyakumari, with Trivandrum sightseeing

After breakfast, take excursion trip to Kanyakumari – visit the Vivekananda Memorial, Gandhi Museum and southernmost point. While returning, also cover Napier Museum, Art Gallery and Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Return to Kovalam. Overnight stay in Kovalam

Day 08: Departure from Trivandrum

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Trivandrum airport for return flight to back home.

End Service…

• 01 Night Hotel Stay  at Cochin
• 02 Nights Hotel Stay at Munnar
• 01 Night Hotel Stay at Thekkady
• 01 Night Houseboat Stay at Alleppey
• 02 Night Hotel Stay at Kovalam
• Kathakali Show in Cochin
• Services of English-speaking guide during sightseeing tours
• Rooms on double occupancy with breakfast at Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady, Kovalam.
• All Transfers and Sightseeing by Ac Vehicle as per the Itinerary from 08.00 AM to 07.00 PM.
• Daily breakfast at hotels except houseboat.
• All meals in Houseboat(APAI)
• 01 bottled of mineral water per person/day in the vehicle.
• All applicable vehicle, driver and transportation taxes.

• Boat-ride in Periyar Lake – USD 25 Per Person
• Ayurveda Charges.
• Only Non Ac Rooms Are Provided in Munnar and Thekkady are Hill Stations.
• Personal expenses of any nature.
• Train/Air fare
• Guide
• Entry Charges
• Heater Charges
• Any Safari Charges
• Monuments Fees
• Optional activities are subject to availability. Charges additional.
• Unforeseen Expenses because of the weather conditions.
• Excursion to Rohtang Pass (Guest Own on direct payment & Subject to Permit)
• Any up gradation in Airline class or hotel room category.
• Cost of Insurance.
• Any extra expense such as route change, Date change, Accommodation facilities, etc. incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeure circumstances during the tour.
• Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monuments
• Any services or activity charges other than those included in the tour itinerary/ Holiday Package Offer
• Park permits.
• Optional extras whilst in Rwanda.
• Drinks throughout the trip, tips and gratuities.
• Personal extras such as telephone calls, porter age and travel insurance.
• Airfare, Train Fare, Insurance & Medical Premium, Medical tests, etc.
• Tourist Dirham fee / Green Tax / City Tax per person per room per night to be paid directly at the hotel at the time of Check in.
• Travel Visa and OK to board for the airline.
• Entry/Excursion Fee to any monument, park, museum, entertainment or any other visiting places (other than in inclusions)
• Cost for services & Meals which is not mentioned in “PACKAGE INCLUSIONS”
• Personal expenses on items such as Laundry, Juices, Sodas, Soft & Hard Drinks, Bottled Water, Incidentals, Porterage, Minibar and Bell-Boy charges, Tips etc.

You can check the visa details on https://www.visadone.com

You can check for travel insurance details and costing with insurance@solidarityinvest.com

PAYMENT TERMS:

• 50% payment at the time of confirmation
• Balance 50% within 07 days of confirmation or travel date whichever is earlier.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

We need to receive a cancellation request in writing for us to proceed with cancellation. The following charges will be applicable based on the cancellation request received by us.

If you cancel:

• Prior to 45 days or more – 25% of tour cost
• Between 44 and 31 days of departure – 40% of tour cost
• Between 30 and 15 days of departure – 50% of tour cost
• Between 14 days and 7 prior to date of departure – 75%
• Between 6 days and In case of no show – 100%

TERM AND CONDITIONS:

• Prices valid from 1st April. To 31st July 2022
• 50% advance to be deposited at the time of booking confirmation
• Balance 50% before 15 days from the Tour Starts.
• Check In / Check out time at all the properties would at 1200 hrs. (Noon)
• All the above mentioned rates are per person rates on twin sharing
• For Cancellation please refer to our Terms and Conditions available at our booking office.
• Rooms holding shall be for a period of 72 hours only.
• The above rates are applicable strictly for resident Indian citizens only
• Any amendment and cancellation in the booking before 15 days RS.500 per Person are chargeable as communication charges.
• Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
• Indian Service tax of 5% will be applicable on the total bill Amount if you make the payment in INR.
• Rates will change if traveling dates are changed due to Major Trade Fairs & Exhibition. Supplementary Charges may apply.
• We shall proceed with the reconfirmation after receiving complete package cost.

All rates are in USD Per Person on twin sharing basis. Taxes Extra.

Proposed Hotels:

Note:

• Child above 12 years will be considered on adult basis.
• (These rates are not valid for long weekends or & Blackout Dates)
• Not Valid in Conference dates, Festival time, Blackouts Date
• The Above Mentioned Rates Are Not Valid From 15^th December, 2022 To 10^th January, 2023.
• Cancellation policy: 15 Days Prior of travel date refundable. Within 14 days of travel Non-refundable.
• Our Vehicles are sensitized on daily basis as per the govt. rules.
• Monuments Closed On –
  • Cochin – Jewish Synagogue will be closed on Friday/Saturday/Jewish Holidays
  • Cochin – Mattanchery Palace will be closed on Friday
  • Munnar – Eravikulam National Park will be closed in the month of February & March
• Houseboat Check in time will be 1200 hrs. and Check out time will be 0900 hrs.
• The houseboat would be anchored from 1700 hrs. till the next morning.
• Air conditioner on the houseboat will remain “ON” from 2100 hrs. to 0700 hrs.
• Package cost will not be valid during public holidays, festivals, exhibitions and long-weekends. A surcharge will be levied and will be advised at the time of booking.

HOTELS:

1. Kindly note that names of hotels mentioned in the proposed hotels only indicate that our rates have been based on usage of these hotels and it is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until and unless we convey such confirmation to you. We reserve the right to change the same due to availability issue with the hotel, or unavoidable circumstances. In that case we may provide alternative, similar accommodation and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.
2. Our offer is based on usage of base category rooms at the mentioned hotels (unless specified otherwise) and if this category of rooms is not available we shall try to confirm accommodation in next available higher category of rooms and shall advise supplementary cost involved while conveying the status.

MEALS:

The menus are pre – set menus provided for breakfast/lunch/dinner on the tour as mentioned under each Tour itinerary and inclusions and exclusions as committed at the time of confirmation. In standard/Budget category of hotels the meals preferences are veg meals, unless specified and in Deluxe/Super Deluxe and Luxury category of hotels/resort the meals are mixture of veg and non-veg preferences.

Mostly buffet meals are served during the tour, but depending upon the less occupancy and group size Ala Carte meals may be served by the hotels. No claim can be made for the meal which guest has missed and not utilized.

ITINERARY CHANGES:

For the comfort and convenience of guests, there could be some changes or amendments in the itinerary. We will try to advise you of these amendments, prior to the start of the tour or on tour. In the event if guest misses on any part of the sightseeing tour or any such tour due to delay on his part, he will not be entitled to claim refund of the same.

The timings mentioned in Day schedule in the itinerary may vary depending upon the road conditions, particular destination visits, En route meals, climatic conditions, particular health conditions of the guests and timings of sightseeing places and monuments.

ITINERARY CHANGES:

For the comfort and convenience of guests, there could be some changes or amendments in the itinerary. We will try to advise you of these amendments, prior to the start of the tour or on tour. In the event if guest misses on any part of the sightseeing tour or any such tour due to delay on his part, he will not be entitled to claim refund of the same.

The timings mentioned in Day schedule in the itinerary may vary depending upon the road conditions, particular destination visits, En route meals, climatic conditions, particular health conditions of the guests and timings of sightseeing places and monuments.

CONDITION OF TRAVEL

Please note the readymade packages are made on the basis of destinations to be visited, sightseeing’s/excursions and activities to be done during the tour, keeping in view the time, cost and other factors while designing the package. The guest have to strictly follow the Tour itinerary. Any additional sightseeing’s and excursions apart from the suggested itinerary will be on supplement cost. Any additional transfers/ pickups/drops apart from the proposed itinerary shall be subject to additional charges payable apart from the package quote.

In case where a guest along with his family is unable to join or continue the tour due to any reason whatsoever including illness, death or loss of any travel documents, flight/train delays or cancellation no claim shall be entertained for refund of unutilized services, his booking shall be treated as ‘no show’ on the tour and 100% cancellation charges will be levied.

TRANSPORT

We normally use A/C Sedan such as Etios/Desire, Innova/Crysta/Tempo Travellers/2X2 A/C Coaches for our tours depending upon the group size and preferences of the travel. The drivers of the vehicles are bound by specific rules like maximum driving hours within a day, rest period per day etc. Clients will have to strictly adhere to the prescribed timetable for the day so that the driver can complete the travel. In case, any of the sightseeing schedules is missed due to delays caused by the client, the same will not be refunded to the client under any circumstances. Please note that AC will not work in Hills and no claims to this regard shall be entertained.

IDENTITY PROOFS:

It is mandatory to carry the Photo identity Proof during travel and have to be presented at the time of Check Inn in all hotels for security reason.

MOUNUMENTS AND ENTRY CHARGES:

All monuments are closed on Monday and Taj Mahal is closed on Friday. Rohatang Pass is closed on Tuesday for maintenance. Kindly check your itinerary at you end as well.

Entry Charges are payable extra at all destinations.