Detailed Itinerary Day 01 Arrive Kochi / Ernakulam Welcome to your 'Instant Kerala - Value' tour! On arrival at the airport in Kochi or 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). Kochi 14:00 4:00 Later, proceed on a city tour of Kochi including visit to places like the St. Francis Church, the Mattancherry Palace, the Jewish Synagogue and view the Chinese fishing nets in Fort Kochi area. St Francis Church is one of the oldest church in India, built by Europeans in 1503. The church has witnessed many skirmishes between Indians and the Britishers. It was declared a protected monument in 1923. This church is built in the Indo gothic style of architecture. The Mattanchery Palace is a Dutch palace in the state of Kerala and was built in 1555. 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 'Paradesi Synagogue'. It is located in 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 for a beautiful backdrop for photography. The rest of the evening is at leisure to relax and unwind. Overnight in Kochi. Meals - Included in your trip: None (Meals on your own) Day 02 Kochi - 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 the resort. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this quaint hill station. Overnight in Munnar. Call: 1800 209 0400 Website: www.coxandkings.com/instantholidays/ 1/6
Detailed Itinerary Day 03 Munnar Activities - Included in Your Trip Embark on a sightseeing tour of Munnar (Private). Munnar 08:00 4:00 Today, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Munnar, including visit to places like the Rose Garden and the Tata Tea Museum. Note: The museum is closed on Mondays. Enjoy a visit to Echo Point and Mattupetty Lake (Private). Munnar 14:00 3:00 Post lunch, 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. This territory is famous for its elephant sightings. The rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities. Overnight in Munnar. Day 04 Munnar - Thekkady Activities - Included in Your Trip Transfer from Resort in Munnar to hotel in Thekkady, en route enjoy a spice plantation tour (Private). Munnar 09:00 Flexible Today, proceed to Thekkady, en route enjoy a spice plantation tour. On arrival, check in to the hotel. Explore the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Private). Thekkady 14:00 4:00 Later, proceed to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and enjoy boat ride at Periyar Lake (entrance fee and boat ride on direct payment basis). Note: Please carry a photo-id proof for Periyar boat ride. The rest of the day is at leisure to walk through the bustling spice market in the Kumily village. Overnight in Thekkady. Call: 1800 209 0400 Website: www.coxandkings.com/instantholidays/ 2/6
Detailed Itinerary Day 05 Thekkady - 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 to explore Kumarakom. Overnight in Kumarakom. Day 06 Depart Kumarakom - Kochi / Ernakulam Today, you bid farewell to your 'Instant Kerala - Value' 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. Call: 1800 209 0400 Website: www.coxandkings.com/instantholidays/ 3/6
Inclusions / Exclusions Inclusions: Accommodation in the hotels listed or similar. Transportation by AC Indigo for (02-03 adults) or AC Innova (04-06 adults) or similar. Note: The vehicle is as per the itinerary and not at disposal. Meals as mentioned in the itinerary. Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary. Free installation of AudioCompass app on your smartphone. Travel insurance. All currently applicable taxes i.e. Hotel and Transportation tax. Exclusions: Any transport to and from Kochi / Ernakulam. Your tour price starts ex Kochi / Ernakulam. Airfare, train or bus fare from / to your originating city of stay. Any rides, safaris, boating charges, additional sightseeing tours other than those mentioned under inclusions. 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 ncludes' column. Supplement charges applicable for long weekends and festivals. Goods and Services Tax of 5%. Call: 1800 209 0400 Website: www.coxandkings.com/instantholidays/ 4/6
Notes Cox & Kings Terms and Conditions apply. Shopping would be on your own arrangements. Arrival into and departure from Kochi or Ernakulam 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). Call: 1800 209 0400 Website: www.coxandkings.com/instantholidays/ 5/6
Price Price Ex-Kochi - Valid From 01 Apr 2018-30 Sep 2018 (Per Person) Categories Economy On Twin Sharing Basis 13,260 On Triple Sharing 14,260 Child Between (5-12 Yrs) With Extra Bed (or Mattress) 7,260 Child Between (5-12 Yrs) With No Bed (or Mattress) 4,260 On Single Occupancy 34,260 Call: 1800 209 0400 Website: www.coxandkings.com/instantholidays/ 6/6