Getaway Goddess - Kerala

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2 Your Itinerary in Brief Day Description Meals Hotel DAY 1 Arrival transfer from airport in Kochi / railway station in Ernakulam to your hotel in Kochi (Private). Le Maritime Kochi Or Similar ( Kochi ) DAY 2 Transfer from hotel in Kochi to hotel / resort in Munnar (Private). B Mountain Trail Resort Or Similar ( Munnar ) DAY 3 Embark on a sightseeing tour of Munnar (Private). B Mountain Trail Resort Or Similar ( Munnar ) DAY 4 Transfer from hotel / resort in Munnar to hotel in Thekkady, en route enjoy a spice plantation tour (Private). B Holiday Vista Or Similar ( Thekkady ) DAY 5 Transfer from hotel in Thekkady to hotel in Kumarakom (Private). B Abad Whispering Palms Or Similar ( Kumarakom ) DAY 6 Departure transfer from hotel in Kumarakom to airport in Kochi /railway station in Ernakulam (Private). B

3 Your Itinerary in Detail Trip Highlights Visit St. Francis Church, the Jewish Synagogue and Mattancherry Palace Visit Tata Tea Museum, Rose Garden and Mattupetty Lake in Munnar Enjoy a spice plantation tour at Thekkady GetAway Goddess Specials Day 1 Arrive Kochi

4 Transfers - Included in your trip Arrival transfer from airport in Kochi / railway station in Ernakulam to your hotel in Kochi (Private). PICK UP Airport in Kochi / railway station in Ernakulam DROP Hotel in Kochi Welcome to your 'Getaway Goddess - Kerala ' tour! On arrival at the airport in Kochi /railway station in Ernakulam, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Activities - Included in your trip Enjoy a half day city tour of Kochi (Private). PICK UP TIME 14:00 hours DROP UP TIME 18:00 hours DURATION 4 hours Later, proceed on a half day city tour of Kochi visiting places like the St. Francis Church, the Mattancherry Palace, the Jewish Synagogue and the Chinese fishing nets in Fort Kochi area. St Francis Church is one of the oldest churches in India, built by Europeans. Originally built in 1503, the church has witnessed many skirmishes between Indians and the Britishers. It was declared a protected monument in This church is built in the Indo gothic style of architecture. The Mattanchery palace is Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace in the state of Kerala and was built in It served as a gift to the local Raja of Kochi. The palace stands as a testament of the Dutch rule over Kochiand neighboring areas. The palace now exhibits temple art, portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi. The Jewish synagogue is also called the Pardesi Synagogue. It is located at the corner of the Jew town in the city of Kochi. It is a prayer house or shrine for people from the Jewish faith. Built in 1568, the synagogue has a 500 year old history attached to it. Chinese fishing nets also called Cheena vala are the fishing installations made in Kochi. Each net has a limited area and depth of operation. The fishing nets make a beautiful backdrop for photography. The rest of the evening is at leisure for independent actvity.

5 Day 2 Kochi - Munnar (130 km / approx. 4 hours drive) Transfers - Included in your trip Transfer from hotel in Kochi to hotel / resort in Munnar (Private). PICK UP Hotel in Kochi DROP Hotel /resort in Munnar After breakfast, proceed to Munnar. Drive through the picturesque countryside of Munnar which is surrounded by lush green tea estates. On arrival, check in to your hotel / resort. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this quaint hill station.

6 Day 3 Munnar Activities - Included in your trip Embark on a sightseeing tour of Munnar (Private). DROP UP TIME 12:00 PICK UP TIME 08:00 hours hours DURATION 4 hours Today, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Munnar visiting places like the Rose Garden and the Tata Tea Museum. Note: Tata Tea Museum is closed on Mondays. Activities - Included in your trip Enjoy a visit to Echo Point and Mattupetty Lake (Private). DROP UP TIME 17:00 PICK UP TIME 14:00 hours hours DURATION 3 hours Later in afternoon, proceed to, visit Echo Point and Mattupetty Lake. At Echo point, the valley is acoustically inclined to reverberate the sounds that enter it. The legend goes that if your voice echoes thrice, you will get what you wish for. Mattupetty Lake is flanked by steep hills and woods and has been created by the small hydro-electricity dam. The entire area around it is covered with forests and sightings of wild animals are common. This territory is famous for its elephant sightings. The rest of the eveningis at leisure for independent activities.

7 Day 4 Munnar Thekkady (105 km / approx. 3 1/2 hours drive) Activities - Included in your trip Transfer from hotel / resort in Munnar to hotel in Thekkady, en route enjoy a spice plantation tour (Private). PICK UP TIME 09:00 hours DROP UP TIME flexible DURATION flexible Today, proceed to Thekkady, en route enjoy a Spice Plantation tour. On arrival, check in to the hotel. Activities - Included in your trip Drive to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Private). PICK UP TIME 14:00 hours DROP UP TIME 18:00 hours DURATION 4 hours Later, proceed to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and enjoy boat ride at Periyar Lake. Note: Entry and boat ride on direct payment basis. Please carry a photo-id proof for Periyar boat ride. The rest of the evening is at leisure to walk through the bustling spice market in the Kumily village.

8 Day 5 Thekkady - Kumarakom (142 km / approx. 4 hours drive) Transfers - Included in your trip Transfer from hotel in Thekkady to hotel in Kumarakom (Private). PICK UP Hotel in Thekkady DROP Hotel in Kumarakom After breakfast, proceed on a picturesque drive to Kumarakom. On arrival, check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure for individual activities.

9 Day 6 Depart Kumarakom Transfers - Included in your trip Departure transfer from hotel in Kumarakom to airport in Kochi /railway station in Ernakulam (Private). PICK UP Hotel in Kumarakom DROP Airport in Kochi / railway station in Ernakulam Today, you bid farewell to your 'Getaway Goddess - Kerala ' tour, as you are transferred to the airport in Kochi / railway station in Ernakulam for your onward journey. Please do give us your valuable suggestions on feedback@coxandkings.com. ;

10 Inclusions and Exclusions Your Holiday Price Includes Accommodation in the hotels listed or similar. Transportation - entire round trip ex - Kochi/ Ernakulam by an AC Indigo (02-03 adults) or AC Innova (04-6 adults) Tempo Traveller (06-10 adults) or similar for all categories. The vehicle is as per the itinerary and not at disposal. Meals as per the itinerary. Sightseeing as per the itinerary. Free installation of AudioCompass app on your smart-phone Travel Insurance All currently applicable taxes i.e. Hotel tax & Transportation tax. Your Holiday Price Excludes Any transport to / from Kochi. Your tour price starts ex Kochi. Airfare, train or bus fare from / to your originating city of stay. Items of personal nature viz, tips, porterage, room service, laundry, mineral water, alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages, phone calls, additional sightseeing tours and excursions not included in the itinerary, still or video camera fees etc. Any increase in fuel cost, government taxes, entrance fees, intra and interstate taxes etc, the tour price will be amended in accordance. Entrance fees and guide charges wherever applicable. Any items / services not specifically mentioned in the 'Tour Price Includes' column. Supplement charges applicable for long weekends and festivals. Goods and Services Tax of 5%.

11 Price Category Per Person on Twin Sharing Basis On Triple Sharing On Single Occupancy Child Between (5-12 Yrs) with extra bed (or mattress) Child Between (5-12 Yrs) with no bed (or mattress) ECONOMY DELUXE FIRST CLASS Notes Terms and Conditions apply. Shopping would be on your own arrangements. Arrival into and departure from Kochi would be on your own arrangements. Please contact our sales staff to give you best the flight deals. Do carry comfortable walking shoes. All sightseeings are subject to weather and political conditions at the destination. Travel Insurance, included in our package cost is valid for age group upto 80 years only. For age group beyond 80 years, rules, terms and conditions of the insurance company will apply. The same needs to be checked on case to case basis with the insurance company. Package rates are not valid during long weekends, festive period, peak period and blackout dates. All the prices are for Indian Nationals only, unless specified. The hotel confirmed will be as per the brochure or an alternate hotel of similar category will be provided. It is mandatory to carry a valid photo identity card (Passport / Aadhaar card / Driving License / Voter ID card).

12 Suggested Hotel Information Kochi Le maritime kochi FIRST CLASS Room Or Similar (1 Night) Kochi Tel.:

13 Munnar Mountain trail resort FIRST CLASS Room Or Similar (2 Night) Munnar Tel.:

14 Thekkady Holiday vista FIRST CLASS Room Or Similar (1 Night) Thekkady Tel.:

15 Kumarakom Abad whispering palms FIRST CLASS Room Or Similar (1 Night) Kumarakom Tel.:

16 Kochi Le meridien DELUXE Room Or Similar (1 Night) Kochi Tel.:

17 Munnar The fog resort DELUXE Room Or Similar (2 Night) Munnar Tel.:

18 Thekkady Elephant court DELUXE Room Or Similar (1 Night) Thekkady Tel.:

19 Kumarakom Aveda backwater resort DELUXE Room Or Similar (1 Night) Kumarakom Tel.:

20 Kochi Le meridien DELUXE Room Or Similar (1 Night) Kochi Tel.:

21 Munnar The fog resort DELUXE Room Or Similar (2 Night) Munnar Tel.:

22 Thekkady Greenwoods resort DELUXE Room Or Similar (1 Night) Thekkady Tel.:

23 Kumarakom The zuri DELUXE Room Or Similar (1 Night) Kumarakom Tel.:

24 Kochi Hotel abad ECONOMY Room Or Similar (1 Night) Kochi Tel.:

25 Munnar Mountain trail resort ECONOMY Room Or Similar (2 Night) Munnar Tel.:

26 Thekkady Hotel grand ECONOMY Room Or Similar (1 Night) Thekkady Tel.:

27 Kumarakom Ashirwad heritage resort ECONOMY Room Or Similar (1 Night) Kumarakom Tel.: