Packages for plantation trails New 2018-2019 A 17 nights 18 days tour Along the Rubber contours, Malabar coasts and Mysore Code Stay 8 Day 1 -Fly into Cochin Arrival at Cochin airport were our representative will greet you and is transferred to your Vehicle for the three weeks of travel along south Indian plantation destinations.the vehicle is Multi utility Toyota Innova ideal for travel on estate roads and equally comfortable along high ways. Check into Old Harbour Hotel (Top Class Hotel) it is said to have been a hotel some 150 years ago later being used as a company office for a long time lovingly restored in a colonial setting now operated elegantly by Mr Edgar Pinto. The transfer will take an hour from the airport on a peak traffic hours and subprime hours it will take 45 minutes.
We have the option of offering lovely property called The Secret Garden a fine little property offered by a lovely Icelandic woman of great ideas. We also have the option of offering Grand Hotel at the new part of Cochin at M.G.Road, a fine Art deco hotel with large space and goof Kerala fare. The day we keep to you to get over the lag of a long 10 hours journey and relax. Chinese fishing nets Fort Kochi... steeped in the glorious past moving into the modern 2 ND day at Fort Cochin Just relax and we will discuss the next one weeks travel programme while over a cup of Coffee or Tea along the lovely lobby. We will give you our suggestion of places of interest and finalise according to your priorities We can spend time at the Cochin Club in the evening. Have a drink and get back to we diner at the club or at any restaurant according to your priority We offer a lovingly restored bungalow of a tea trading company offered as heritage hotel. The Old Light house Bristow hotel
Bristow hotel Day 3 Move to Mundakayam valley or the Midland of Kanjirapally the land of rubber Here you come across all the process of planting procurement and the final packing of rubber. This is also a destination to enjoy some great Syrian Christian food. After breakfast, we are all ready to move casually to Mundakayam, the land on Indian Rubber, the earliest estates established here in 1910s.) Kalaketty heritage home Check into plantation stays called The Kalaketty estate Bungalow (Top Class heritage Bungalow
which is one of the best plantation stays in South India, on a land cleared in the 1920s, the Next option is the Evergreen Estate bungalow (Deluxe Bungalow), built in 1955,an art deco styled bungalow, (My home )both the properties are operated by native planters. The night is all your to hit the bed after a shower and some light dinner after a drink. Evergreen estate Bungalow ( My home) Day 4 Relax At Mundakayam Valley or Kanjirapally Midlands. We are happy to take you around to see the plantation and procurement of rubber. We will offer a visit to the Mundakayam Planters club established in 1912. The bungalow we offer is in fine living in planter s style with the care of the host.. By 10 Am, We will take you to the one of the largest plantations or a swim in spring fed pool in one of the properties owned by our friend or by 4 Pm for a tea with our cousin in a scenic setting after a nap...have a sumptuous dinner and hit the bed. Day 5 We Move to Peermade Hills/Periyar Valley. Drive duration 4 Hours for some Tea, Cardamom experiences along the lines of the forest and wildlife in some great spaces to stay.we also have the option of offering you Mayapott Plantation Hideaway
on the Cardamom Hills. Unique experiences with cardamoms, from here plan a visit to Thekkady (Periyar Tiger Reserve) or Gavi a picturesque and wild nature experience as a safari. You are here in the spice country, learn and feel the heady aromas of Indian spices as we will show hard is to produce there lovely spices.but it is always worth it...it is our pride to offer Indian spices to the world. We also have a unique experience in the Periyar Reserve Bungalow, one and the only private property in The Periyar Tiger Reserve on 777SQ Kms forest are, a property once owned by J.R.Vincent,a great planter from Southampton who started in Tea from Anamallias, came to Mundakayam and finally opened up Cardamom in this wild end of the Valley. A lovely wood house offered in the great canopy of the cardamom Estate. Day 6 - At Peermade Hills /Periyar Valley
We would suggest for a visit to enjoy the destination, which offer a spa in house in line with its natural settings at Mayapott or Periyar Reserve Bungalow. Day 7 After breakfast we e are Moving to the Marari Beach of Alleppy, and relax at the Marari Villas a fine property conceptualised by the European Couple. We also offer Lemon Tree Hotel, West Kumarakom, and Muhamma. hotel Lemon tree Muhamma is located along Lake Vembanad on the Western shore of Kumarokam. The area's natural beauty can be absorbed from its backwaters, lagoons, canals and intense greenery. Kerala is known as God's own county and staying at Lemon Tree Vembanad Lake Resort certainly resonates that. The resort is located on the very edge of the lake, with a 180 view from every room. Day 8 Relax and enjoy a peaceful beach called Marari and its setting taken care by the lovely hosts or get pampered by the Lemon tree resorts. The other option is the peaceful homestay called Anthraper Gardens at Cherthala a heritage property which is a very functional home with grand services offered from a family of High lifestyles always happy to share good times and fine living.
The Little town of Cherthala is surrounded by many Historical Churches, Temples, monuments and a small beach. Activities available include sightseeing trips to nearby temples & churches, beach trips & canoe rides all provided at very nominal rates. For the dedicated angler traditional pole and line fishing is a distinct possibility. Yoga classes can be organized on request. Malabar South India, which included Kerala and parts of Karnataka and Parts of Goa, was at a time MALABAR to the Western world Still having a distinct culture and trading practises the land which is washed by the Arabian sea and the mountains of Mysore is still a land of great heritage in Trading... the food is one of a kind..you will never forget the taste of Malabar Tellicherry Fish delicacies Known for the innovative cooking with abundant usage of spices... Day 9 We move by 10 Am to Kozhikode which is 250 Kms drive with a break at Trichur about midway through the journey for lunch.the total time would be 6 hours including the break. Check into
Kadavu Resort a fine property offering authentic Malabar experience in tune with the spirit of Kerala. Relax and get your choice of luxuries bits, on wellness and relax. Day 10 Enjoy the property and indulge in what we are offered with care from this property well run by a new management the RAVIZ Day 11 Move to Tellicherry the old Malabar giant of a trading post, Check into the
Ayesha Manzil, known for innovative cooking located perched up on a small hill by the sea This Heritage home was the private residence of Murdock Brown who was a great figure in Malabar for a long time from 1760s.until he died in 1828.Came to Malabar as a trader and became the principal agent for East India Company. Enjoy some good Malabar fish curries and relax. Day 12. We move 18 kms north to visit a Famous place, which happened to be the first plantation attempt by the British in South India the Ancharakandy Cinnamon Estate, established by the East India Company in 1767. The estate, reputed to be Asia's largest and associated processing plant are still operational and visitors can view the process of preparing cinnamon spice and extraction of oil. This is where the first Land Registrar's office in Asia is located in a 245-year-old building built in 1767 by Lord Brown. Day 13 We move to Wynaad and check into Tranquil Resort, a fine plantation stay passionately run by Victor and his family, a big coffee and pepper estate, here we come across Edakkal caves of great heritage, Neolithic carvings and some great nature around. We could offer Windflower Vythiri for those inclined for a resort along the head of the ghaut..the rain country.
Day 14 Relax at tranquil plantation stay. Tranquil estate bungalow. Vythiri resort is a fine option who prefer a resort atmosphere.
Vythiri resort tree house. Day 15 We move to Mysore and check in at Windflower spa resort Day 16 Relax at windflower spa hotel and explore the garden city its palaces and museums of the Wodeyars rulers. Day 17 Move to Bangalore and check in to Taj West end drive 4 hours Day 18 Relax at the fine Heritage hotel in comfort steeped in calm surroundings. Day 19 at an appropriate time you will be transferred for you onward flight with happy memories Date Nights Destination Heritage 5 star /5 Star / 3 star Hotel 01-02 02 Cochin Grand Cochin Heritage Bungalow /hotel /Plantation stay Homestay /Villa Old harbour hotel / Secret Eco /Nature /wildlife /Spa Resort Meal Plan B& b 1.30 Drive for Transfer in Hours
Garden 03-02 Mundakayam Kalaketty FB 4 04 /Evergreen estate bungalows 05-02 Cardamom Periyar reserve Mayapott FB 3 06 hills bungalow 07-02 Backwaters Marari Villas Lemon tree B& B 3 08 Anthraper Gardens 09-02 Malabar Kadavu resort B&B 6 10 Kozhikode 11-02 Tellicherry Ayesha Manzil HB 1.30 12 Malabar 13-02 Wayanad Tranquil HB 2 14 15-16 02 Mysore Windflower B&B 4 17-02 Bangalore West B& B 4 18 end 19 Airport 1.30 Tour Cost Based on 1 Double Room Twin sharing 2000 per person or 2700 Single Room Supplement 1800 per Single or 2300 The above rate are quoted as the basic prices, which will vary according to the properties chosen by the guest at each destination, were ever an option is given. We are happy to assist and arrive at the exact price on request once your preferred property is finalised. Depending on your travel dates, some peak season supplements may be applicable: Supplement on New Year s Eve at 5 star properties, boutique hotels and theme resorts will be between 40-50 New Year Eve Dinner Supplement applicable at plantation stays and homestays vary from 10 25 Our Quote Includes- Accommodation on twin sharing basis at the hotels mentioned above;
Meal Plan as stated above; [BB: Bed & Breakfast; FB: Full board HB: Half board) Services of a local English-speaking guide for all sightseeing tours as per the itinerary; A stayhomz representative for assistance on all arrival and departure transfers; All currently applicable taxes, including the Indian service tax of 12.5 % applicable on the total invoice amount. Our Quote Excludes- Domestic flight if any, Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic beverages, Camera/video camera fees at monuments, medical expenses, Meals other than those specified above; Any insurance or any visa fees; Any other services not mentioned in the inclusion. Special Notes: In case of any currency fluctuation more than 10%, revision of hotel tariffs or amendments to local Government taxes, or any fuel price rises, we reserve the right to adjust the tour price accordingly as supplements or reduction in the tour cost. Hotel check-in & checkout time is usually 1300 Hrs except as below: For Taj and Oberoi hotels check-in time is 1400 Hrs and checkout is at 1200 Hrs; All our Deluxe and Top class bungalows retain at least 60years to 100 years of heritage; the furniture s and fittings will be of a particular period style and purpose. Notes on Activities offered. The tour includes routine visit and experiences in all the destinations featured. For example Visit to plantations and its procurement and process is included i.e. tea or rubber factory visit. Activities of specified interest and deeper involvement are as follows.
Day activities offered. We have additional optional addons like medium treks trout fishing, bamboo rafting, white water rafting which can be done while you stay at these bungalows as day programmes as additional activities of specific interest. The charges will be in the range of 3000 to 5000 per person as it involves national park entry fees and addition drop at activity spots in jeeps. All meals plan. Bamboo rafting is offered in Cardamom Hills (Periyar) Trot Fishing at Munnar and Coorg, white water rafting is offered at Coorg. Overnight activities Tiger trail treks and camps within forests upto 3 nights offered at Cardamom Hills (periyar) and Coorg and Nilgiris. These activities can be opted by cutting down on stays with a minimum stay of one night on arrival at the destination.(this is done only to make your arrangements convenient) The charges will range from 4000-5000/- - per person including all meals and transport These activities can be booked through us on dates suggested by you once you have evaluated the Tour itinerary. Talk to us +919447084310 or Mail @staygeo@gmail.com Visit our other websites...