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summary Group Tour (9 days) London - Cochin - Periyar - Kumarakom - Kovalam - London
Holiday Highlights...Vibrant port city of Cochin with its Dutch and Portuguese
influences Included in National Geographic Traveller Magazine's Millennium issue as one of the 50 "must see places in a lifetime", Kerala now competes with Rajasthan as India's most popular destination. Endowed with abundant natural beauty and only recently appearing on the tourist map, seasoned travellers have long appreciated Kerala's beautiful coastline, its spectacular festivals and cosmopolitan history. We include the better-known sights of this tropical paradise including the vibrant port city of Cochin with its Dutch and Portuguese influences and the Jewish settlement at Mattencherry, the palm-fringed backwaters of Kumarakom, the wildlife sanctuary and spice plantations of Periyar, and the inviting beach at Kovalam. A traditional meal on banana leaves forms part of the rewarding experience, as does the option of a night on a riceboat. The hotels used are top of the range and combine comfort, character and high-class service. Road travel is by coach or car, with air-conditioning where required. Indirect international flights are with reputable airlines such as Qatar or Kuwait Airways. You travel with a small group, accompanied by one of our excellent hand-picked tour escorts. Day 1 London Day 2 Cochin Day 3 Cochin Day 4 Periyar Day 5 Periyar Day 6 Kumarakom/Riceboat Day 7 Kumarakom Day 8 Kovalam Day 9 London Suggested Tour Extensions...Munnar (5 days) - On day 8 drive from Kumarakom to Munnar for 2 nights at the Windermere or Talliar Estate. At leisure in Munnar. On day 10 drive to Le Meridian, Cochin or the Marari Beach Resort. Fly back on day 11 from Cochin or extend your stay at Marari. Meal Plan: Bed & breakfast North Kerala (4 days) - On day 8 enjoy a long daytime train journey to coastal Tellicherry. Stay 2 nights at Ayisa Mansil, the elegantly restored period home of a Mopilah family. Visit the local Mopilah homes and the nearby temple at Parassinikadavu and enjoy the hospitality of your hosts. On day 10 drive to Vythiri and stay at the eco-friendly Vythiri Resort, in the midst of a rain-forest, for 2 nights (or stay at the Tree House - suppl.). At leisure for walks or a visit to the nearby Muthanga sanctuary. A long drive on day 12 to Le Meridian Hotel or Marari Beach Resort, visiting the elephant stables at Guruvayoor en route. Fly back on day 13 or extend your stay at Marari. Meal Plan: Bed & breakfast; Tellicherry on full board Madurai (3 days) - Drive to Munnar on day 8 for a night at the Windermere Estate. Drive on through tea country to the other side of the hills and check into the Taj Garden Retreat in Madurai for 2 nights. Visit the Meenakshi Temple and other sights before driving to Kovalam for a night at the Travancore Heritage. Fly out of Trivandrum on day 12. Meal Plan: Half board in Munnar; bed & breakfast otherwise Sri Lanka (6 days) - Day 9: Fly from Trivandrum to Colombo and transfer to Habarana Lodge or Deer Park in Giritale for 3 nights. Days 10-11: Visit Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and the Sigiriya Rock Fort. Day 12: Drive to Kandy visiting Dambulla Cave Temple and Matale Spice Garden en route. Stay at the Mahaweli Reach/Earls Regency for 2 nights. Day 13: Visit the local sights, the Peradiniya Botanical Gardens and the Pinnawella Elephant Orphanage. Late afternoon visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic. In the evening enjoy a Kandyan cultural programme.Day 14: Drive to the Trans Asia or Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo. Remainder of the day free. You could drive through Colombo for an orientation tour. Day 15: Transfer to the airport and fly back to London (or extend your stay at one of Sri Lanka's famous beach resorts.) Meal Plan: Bed & breakfast Maldives (5 days) - On day 9 fly from Trivandrum to Male and transfer to your resort for 5 nights (various options in the price insert). Fly back from Male to London on day 14. Click here to see more details of Maldives resorts. Meal Plan: Half board Kerala Beach Options (4 days) - click here See below for price information for this tour
For information on what the tour price includes, please read what is included in your booking and what is not included in your booking To check availability and make a booking please call our India Holidays specialist Dave on 0845 003 2211 or 01543 258631. |
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