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Kerala Tour
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Package
No. 01
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7
Nights KERALA Tour
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10th
Nov 05 Mumbai:
Thursday
Arrive Mumbai: Transfer to Hotel (Note:
Rooms are protected from 1200 hrs onwards)
Overnight in Mumbai.
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11th Nov 05 Mumbai :
Friday
09:00 Half day city tour of Mumbai:
Visit some of the prominent land marks the city is famous for. Drive
past the Asiatic Library (old Town Hall),
past the stretch of Marine Drive also called the
Queen's Necklace. Visit the Jain Temple followed by a visit to Hanging
Gardens and the Kamla Nehru Park from where you can get an excellent
view of the city. Drive past the Parsi Towers of Silence to the
Dhobi Ghat, the open-air laundry to which is still popular with
the citizens despite the advent of the modern washing machine! Visit
Mani Bhavan today
a museum but this was the residence of the Father of the Nation,
Mahatma Gandhi when he stayed in Mumbai between 1917 - 1934. Thereafter
drive through the business districts of South Mumbai passing by
monuments built during the British era, the Chhatrapati Shivaji
Maharaj Terminus (Victoria Terminus), Mumbai University & High
Court. Proceed to the airport to board flight to Cochin.
1250 Fly Mumbai to Cochin (Kochi)
1435 Arrive Cochin. Transfer to Hotel.
Cochin is an ideal base to discover the rich heritage
of Kerala. Renassaince Cochin a 4 star Hotel in Cochin is based at Kerala offers a 5 star hotel amenities with 3 star hotel Price among the Hotels in Kerala. We offer lowest rates as part of the hot deals hotels. Once the centre of the spice trade and now the principal
port on the Malabar coast, Cochin’s rich and varied history
bears testimony to Portuguese, Dutch and British influences over
the centuries. Vasco da Gama reached its shores in 1502. After lunch
at Trident Hilton Cochin, you can take an evening boat cruise around
the Bolghatty Palace.
You can view the picturesque Chinese fishing nets silhouetted against
the horizon at sunset. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
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12th Nov 05 Cochin:
Saturday
Discover the historic town of Cochin on a
sightseeing tour. The
Mattancherry Palace (Closed on Friday and on national
holidays), built by the Portuguese in 1557. St.Francis Church, the
oldest in the region. The Jewish Synagogue (Closed on Saturday and
on Jewish holidays), built in 1568, which still preserves scrolls
of the Old Testament in Hebrew. The Spice Market and the old Jewish
Quarter are worth a visit too. Return to the hotel for lunch. Afternoon
at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
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13th Nov
05:
Sunday
ON BOARD M.V. VRINDA
10:30 After breakfast, you will be transported from the
hotel to the Vembanad Lake jetty by an air-conditioned car. The
55 kms journey will take about an hour and fifteen minutes.
12:30 You will board the vessel which will sail across the
Vembanad Lake and cruise along the Kumarakom shore. Lunch will be
served on board.
The vessel will sail along the scenic waterways
for four and a half hours and return to the Vembanad Lake in time
to watch the sunset.
Later in the evening, you can watch a Mohiniattam
recital.
This classical dance form, distinctive to Kerala,
is also called the ‘Dance of the Enchantress’. Dancers
attired in beautiful traditional costumes will perform with slow,
graceful movements and highly emotive expressions. M.V. Vrinda will
anchor for the night at the Vembanad Lake jetty. Enjoy dinner on
board.
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14th Nov
05:
Monday
ON BOARD M.V. VRINDA
08.00 M.V. Vrinda will sail from the Vembanad Lake jetty
and head South, towards Alleppey. Breakfast will be served on board.
The vessel will enter the waterways of the Pamba River through the
Alleppey canal. Sailing through scenic backwaters, you can observe
life along these "water highways" which passing through one of the
few areas in the world where farming is done below sea level.
The vessel will anchor near Kanjippadam and guests will be transferred
to a traditional rice boat to navigate through the narrower sections
of the backwaters. For the next 3 hours, guests will observe and
experience a way of life unique to this region.
This section of the cruise includes visits to the half-statue of
Lord Buddha at Karumadi and St.Mary's Church at Chambakulam established
by St.Thomas in 1721.
You will also explore the boat yard which displays
the traditional long snake boats used in races.
Later in the day, you will return to M.V. Vrinda where lunch will
be served as the boat passes through picturesque stretches of the
backwaters on way back to Alleppey, known as the 'Venice of the
East'. M.V. Vrinda will anchor for the night at the Vembanad Lake
jetty. Dinner on board.
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15th Nov
05
Tuesday
Thekkady
07.30 M.V. Vrinda will sail along the main waterways channel
on the Vembanad Lake. Breakfast will be served on board following
which the vessel will return to the Vembanad Lake jetty.
10.00 You will check out and will be transported by air-conditioned
car to Thekkady.
On arrival check in at Hotel.
1600 Hrs Enjoy the boat ride tour of Lake Periyar
- Periyar – This sanctuary, near the border with the
sate of Tamilnadu, is in a beautiful valley setting, and was infact
designated a part of Project Tiger in 1973, though Tiger sighting,
is rare ! The sanctuary, is better known for it’s Elephants.
Most bulls here,
are tuskerless. Some of the other animals commonly seen here are
– Bison, Sambar, Wild boar, Spotted deer, black Nilgiri Langaurs,
etc
Overnight in Thekakdy.
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16th
Nov'05
Wednesday
Thekakdy Cochin Visit spice plantations. Drive to Cochin
(5 hrs) Check in at hotel. Overnight in Cochin.
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17th Nov
05
Thursday
Cochin
1235 hrs Departure transfer to airport to board 9W 488 to Mumbai.
1420 hrs Arrive Mumbai. You stay in transit.
1740 hrs Fly Mumbai to Jaipur.
1915 hrs Arrive Jaipur.
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COST / TERMS / CONDITIONS
NAME OF TOUR:
7 Nights KERALA Tour
VALIDITY
OF CONTRACT: 05-20 Nov 2005
ITINERARY
: As per copy attached herewith.
| CITY |
HOTELS |
NO
OF NTS |
| Mumbai |
Hilton
Towers |
01 |
| Cochin |
Renassaince Cochin |
03 |
| MV
Vrinda Cruise |
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02 |
| Periyar |
Spice
Village |
01 |
Check-in/Check-out
12 noon unless otherwise specified
QUOTATIONS (All
rates are in US Dollars NETT PER PERSON unless otherwise specified)
| 1
Pax |
1995.00 |
staying
in a Single room. |
| 2
Pax |
1075.00 |
staying
in a Double room. |
SUPPLEMENTS
(All rates are in US Dollars NETT PER PERSON unless otherwise specified)
| Air
Fare |
559.00 |
| Sector/s |
Mumbai
- Cochin - Mumbai - Jaipur. |
Airfares
are based on current tariffs & surcharges & are subject
to change
QUOTATIONS
INCLUDE:
7 nights accommodation
on twin / single sharing basis in standard category of rooms unless
otherwise specified in hotels mentioned or similar.
Meal plan Bed & Breakfast in Mumbai, Thekkady & Cochin (1
night). (All meals while in MV Vrinda for 2 nights & 2 nights
in Trident Hilton Cochin).
All transport by aircon car.
Local English speaking guide for tour in Mumbai, Cochin & Thekkady.
Entrance fees at all monuments as on date, which is subject to change
All government taxes at hotels as on date. Any future levies will
be charged extra
Services of a TCI English speaking representative to assist at airports
and hotels.
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| For
Enquiry : tciconferences@tci.co.in |
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Package
No. 02
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7
Nights KERALA Tour
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21st
Nov 04:
Monday
Jaipur
Mumbai
1945 Fly to by 9W 372.
Mumbai
2125 Arrive Mumbai. Transfer to Hotel (Note: Rooms are protected
from 1200 hrs onwards)
Overnight in Mumbai.
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22nd Nov 04
Tuesday
Mumbai
09:00 Half day city tour of Mumbai. Visit some of the prominent
land marks the city is famous for. Drive past the Asiatic Library
(old Town Hall), past the stretch of Marine Drive also called the
Queen's Necklace. Visit the Jain Temple followed by a visit to Hanging
Gardens and the Kamla Nehru Park from where you can get an excellent
view of the city. Drive past the Parsi Towers of Silence to the Dhobi
Ghat, the open-air laundry to which is still popular with the citizens
despite the advent of the modern washing machine! Visit Mani Bhavan
today
a museum but this was the residence of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma
Gandhi when he stayed in Mumbai between 1917 - 1934. Thereafter drive
through the business districts of South Mumbai passing by monuments
built during the British era, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
(Victoria Terminus), Mumbai University & High Court. Proceed to
the airport to board flight to Cochin.
1250 Fly Mumbai to Cochin (Kochi)
1435 Arrive Cochin. Transfer to Hotel.
Cochin is an ideal base to discover the rich
heritage
of Kerala. Once the centre of the spice trade and now the principal
port on the Malabar coast, Cochin’s rich and varied history
bears testimony to Portuguese, Dutch and British influences over
the centuries. Vasco da Gama reached its shores in 1502. After lunch
at Trident Hilton Cochin, you can take an evening boat cruise around
the Bolghatty Palace.
You can view the picturesque Chinese fishing nets silhouetted against
the horizon at sunset. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
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23rd Nov 05:
Wednesday
Cochin
Discover the historic town of Cochin on a sightseeing tour.
The Mattancherry Palace (Closed
on Friday and on national holidays), built by the Portuguese in
1557. St.Francis Church, the oldest in the region. The Jewish Synagogue
(Closed on Saturday and on Jewish holidays), built in 1568, which
still preserves scrolls of the Old Testament in Hebrew. The Spice
Market and the old Jewish Quarter are worth a visit too. Return
to the hotel for lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
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24th Nov 05:
Thursday
ON BOARD M.V. VRINDA
10:30 After breakfast, you will be transported
from the
hotel to the Vembanad Lake jetty by an air-conditioned car. The
55 kms journey will take about an hour and fifteen minutes.
12:30
You will board the vessel which will sail across the Vembanad Lake
and cruise along the Kumarakom shore. Lunch will be served on board.
The vessel will sail along the scenic waterways for four and a half
hours and return to the Vembanad Lake in time to watch the sunset.
Later in the evening, you can watch a Mohiniattam recital. This
classical dance form, distinctive to Kerala, is also called the
‘Dance of the Enchantress’. Dancers attired in beautiful
traditional costumes will perform with slow, graceful movements
and highly emotive expressions. M.V. Vrinda will anchor for the
night at the Vembanad Lake jetty. Enjoy dinner on board.
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25th Nov 05:
Friday
ON BOARD M.V. VRINDA
08.00 M.V. Vrinda will sail from the Vembanad Lake jetty
and head South, towards Alleppey. Breakfast will be served on board.
The vessel will enter the waterways of the Pamba River through the
Alleppey canal. Sailing through scenic backwaters, you can observe
life along these "water highways" which passing through one of the
few areas in the world where farming is done below sea level.
The vessel will anchor near Kanjippadam and guests will be transferred
to a traditional rice boat to navigate through the narrower sections
of the backwaters. For the next 3 hours, guests will observe and
experience a way of life unique to this region.
This section of the cruise includes visits to the half-statue of
Lord Buddha at Karumadi and St.Mary's Church at Chambakulam established
by St.Thomas in 1721. You will also explore the boat yard which
displays the traditional long snake boats used in races.
Later in the day, you will return to M.V. Vrinda where lunch will
be served as the boat passes through picturesque stretches of the
backwaters on way back to Alleppey, known as the 'Venice of the
East'. M.V. Vrinda will anchor for the night at the Vembanad Lake
jetty. Dinner on board.
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26th Nov 05
Saturday
Thekkady
07.30 M.V. Vrinda will sail along the main waterways channel
on the Vembanad Lake. Breakfast will be served on board following
which the vessel will return to the Vembanad Lake jetty. 
10.00 You will check out and will be transported by air-conditioned
car to Thekkady. On arrival check in at Hotel. 1601 Hrs Enjoy
the boat ride tour of Lake Periyar - Periyar - This sanctuary, near
the border with the sate of Tamilnadu, is in a beautiful valley
setting, and was infact designated a part of Project Tiger in 1973,
though Tiger sighting, is rare ! The sanctuary, is better known
for it's Elephants. Most bulls here, are tuskerless. Some of the
other animals commonly seen here are - Bison, Sambar, Wild boar,
Spotted deer, black Nilgiri Langaurs, etc Overnight in Thekakdy.
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27th Nov 05
Sunday
Thekakdy
Cochin
Visit spice plantations. P.M.
Drive to Cochin (5 hrs) Check in at hotel.
Overnight in Cochin.
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28th Nov 05
Monday
Cochin
1235 hrs Departure transfer to airport to board 9W 488 to
Mumbai.
1420 hrs Arrive Mumbai.
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COST
/ TERMS / CONDITIONS
NAME OF TOUR:
7 Nights KERALA Tour
VALIDITY
OF CONTRACT: 20-30 Nov 2005
ITINERARY
: As per copy attached herewith.
SUPPLEMENTS
(All rates are in US Dollars NETT PER PERSON unless otherwise specified)
| Air
Fare |
559.00 |
| Sector/s |
Jaipur
- Mumbai - Cochin - Mumbai. |
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