Classical Kerala Tour

Classic Kerala Tour offers you the enchanting tranquility of God's Own Country, Kerala. If you love peacefulness and want to spend some time in serenity, then plan you next vacation to Kerala. This destination oozes out magical charm and serenity. You can bask in the sun kissed long stretches of beaches and enjoy the waves lapping by beaches. Kerala is marked with natural scenic beauty, which definitely makes this place an ideal tourist destination for the tourists. During your Kerala Tour, you can visit the beautiful cities like Thiruvananthapuram, Kovalam, Kochi, Periyar, Alleppey and Munnar, These cities are dotted with numerous tourist attractions, which you can visit during your trip.

Day 0: Departure from U.K

DAY 01 : ARRIVE MUMBAI
Meet on arrival at Airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 02 : MUMBAI - COCHIN, by flight
Morning transfer to the airport to board the flight for Cochin. On arrival meet at the airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon city tour of Cochin to visit Dutch Palace (Built by the Portuguese), Jew Town, the 1568 Jewish Synagogue, spice market, where the air is filled with the pungent smell of spices, St. Francis' Church and Chinese fishing nets. The evening holds a show of Kerala's most popular classical dance. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 03 : COCHIN - MUNNAR
After breakfast drive to Munnar (4½ hours), the beautiful hill station of Kerala. Transfer to hotel on arrival. Spend the remaining day at leisure and enjoy picturesque landscapes. Visit the aromatic tea plantations or indulge in thrilling sport activities like paragliding. Evening transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 03 : MUNNAR
After breakfast full day sightseeing in and around Munnar. Enjoy panoramic views of Anaimudi, the highest peak of South India at 2695 m, is visible from Munnar. Visit the Christ Church and proceed for wildlife watching at Eravikulam National Park (16 km). Continue to Rajamala Hills lying adjacent to the park and stop by at Madupetty Dam, a famous picnic spot for boating and horse riding en route to Top Station. Evening transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 04 : MUNNAR - THEKKADY (PERIYAR)
After breakfast leave for Periyar in the morning (4 hours) and transfer to hotel on arrival. You may opt for a pleasant boat ride along the Periyar Lake in the evening. Enjoy watching varied birds and animals like tigers, elephants, wild boar, deer, etc at the Periyar/Thekkady National Park. You can also visit a few tribal villages around Periyar and witness fascinating activities of tribals collecting honey from dangerous hill bees. Evening transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 05 : THEKKADY - KUMARAKOM
After breakfast leave for Kumarakom (3½ hours) on day 5 of Kerala Tour Itinerary. Check in at backwater resort on arrival. Spend the rest of the day at leisure at the picturesque backwaters that form one of the major attractions of Kerala. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 07 : KUMARAKOM - ALLEPPEY
After breakfast transfer to Kottayam and board the luxurious houseboat for an overnight journey along the tranquil Kerala backwaters to Alleppey.

DAY 08 : ALLEPPEY - KOVALAM
Disembark from the houseboat at Alleppey and transfer to Kovalam. Check in to hotel near the beach upon arrival. Day free to spend at leisure on the beach. Enjoy playing with the golden sands or take a swim in the shallow water. A soothing sunbath is a perfect option to unwind. The more adventurous ones can enjoy thrilling beach sports. An Ayurvedic massage can also be availed (optional). Evening transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 09 : KOVALAM
After breakfast full day tour of Kovalam, visit beaches to Cape Camorin where you will visit Padmanabhapuram Palace and the Archeological Museum. Evening transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 10 : KOVALAM - TRIVANDRUM - KOVALAM
After breakfast drive to Trivandrum, arrive Trivandrum city tour of Trivandrum. The main attraction is Padmanabhaswami Temple, one of the 108 pilgrimage sites for the Vaishnavites. The exquisite carvings on its 400 pillars is notable. Evening transfer to hotel. Afternoon free for leisure on beaches. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 11 : TRIVENDRUM - MUMBAI, by flight
Morning transfer to the airport to board the flight for Mumbai. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 12 : TRANSFER TO AIRPORT
After breakfast transfer to Airport for onward destination.

Dates & Prices

Below are details given for Classical Kerala Tour with dates and prices per person in GBP. We have classified rates in three categories as per the standard of the hotels. I.e 3 star, 4 star and 5 star. you can select the tour as per your choice of hotels, You can also see hotel details by clicking the link of hotel used . This will give you a better idea about the accommodation we are providing you.

Below rates are not valid from:
25 sep' 10 to 18 oct' 10 (COMMON-WEALTH GAMES Period).
22 dec' 10 to 05 jan 11' ( x-mas & new year period).

Rates Valid From 1st April 10 to 30th Sep 10 (Below Cost based on Per Person Basis.)

No. of Pax

Standard Hotels 3*

Deluxe Hotels 4*

Luxury Hotels 5*

02 Pax	559 GBP	656 GBP	907 GBP
04 Pax	504 GBP	601 GBP	852 GBP
05 - 09 Pax	491 GBP	588 GBP	839 GBP

Rates Valid From 1st October 10 to 1st April 11 (Below Cost based on Per Person Basis.)

No. of Pax

Standard Hotels 3*

Deluxe Hotels 4*

Luxury Hotels 5*

02 Pax	604 GBP	744 GBP	1036 GBP
04 Pax	568 GBP	680 GBP	972 GBP
05 - 09 Pax	553 GBP	666 GBP	957 GBP

Supplement ( P.P in GBP)	*3 Star**	*4 Star**	*5 Star**
Single Room	335	418	573
Monument fees	15	15	15
Dinner	42	55	130

The Above Quote Includes:

Accommodation on double sharing basis
Daily Breakfast
All the Transfers with English speaking representative
All meals in Houseboat.
A/c car for entire tour
Services of English speaking driver
Toll Taxes and Parking
Road Taxes
Fuel expenses
All the applicable taxes

The Above Quote does not include :

Monument fees, Supplement is given separately
Laundry/Tips/Alcoholic drinks/minera.
Mineral water etc/ any airfare/monument fees/ meals except then breakfast any other expenses not mentioned above

List of 3* Hotels

City	Hotel	Web Address
Cochin	Harbor View	www.harbourviewresidency.com/
Munnar	Copper Castle	www.abadhotels.com/
Periyar	Wilder Nest	http://www.wildernest-kerala.com/
Kumarakom	Water Scapes	www.ktdc.com/
Alleppey	House Boat
Periyar	Wilder Nest	http://www.wildernest-kerala.com/
Kovalam	Hindusthan Beach Resort	www.hindustanbeachretreat.com/
Mumbai	Four Season	www.hotelfourseasons.net

List of 4* Hotels

City	Hotel	Web Address
Cochin	Renaissance	www.renaissancecochin.in
Munnar	Fort Munnar
Periyar	Spice Village	www.cghearth.com/
Kumarakom	Coconut Laggon	www.cghearth.com/
Alleppey	House Boat
Periyar	Spice Village	www.cghearth.com/
Kovalam	Uday Samudra	www.udsco.in/
Mumbai	Fariyas	www.fariyas.com/

List of 5* Hotels

City	Hotel	Web Address
Cochin	Le-Meridian	www.starwoodhotels.com/
Munnar	Club Mahindra	www.clubmahindra.com
Periyar	Spice Village	www.cghearth.com/
Kumarakom	Lake Resort	www.thepaul.in/
Alleppey	Houseboat
Periyar	Spice Village	www.cghearth.com/
Kovalam	The Leela	www.theleela.com
Mumbai	Taj President	www.tajhotels.com/

What Our Clients Say

Dear Mr. Kamlesh

I take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to "INDIA TOUR PACKAGES" for their excellent service during my trip to India. The whole trip was arranged in couple of hours on Saturday, 24th April 2010, just one day ahead of my trip to India. Customer service representative Mr. Harry was outstanding in his service to finalise the trip. His kind and prompt response, customer desire and timely follow up were really excellent. To add to these, Mr. Anil the driver for Innova car, was also very gentle, kind, supportive and punctual. Overall, I rate the entire service ranging from booking the air flights, hotels, taxi and other requirements as "EXCELLENT".

Finally, I conclude by appreciating the India Tour Packages management, Customer Service team and others who have made our trip the most memorable one by rendering excellent service to us.

Hope continues the same in future.

Thanks and Regards
Zaid Patel

Hi Kamlesh

Now that everything is sorted out, I would just like to thank you for ensuring that everything went so smoothly on our first visit to India, and to say that we had a truly memorable holiday in India.

All the hotels and travel arrangements lived up to expectations, and the guides organised for us at each destination were knowledgeable and friendly.

I would particularly like to mention our driver, Vikram, who was with us for 6 days, and was unfailingly polite, helpful and patient. Also, at the end of our holiday, when our flight was delayed, your representative, Vinod, was invaluable in organising accommodation and transport for us in difficult circumstances.

We would have no hesitation in recommending you to any of our friends who visit India, and we would hope to be able to use your services again on a return visit.

Many thanks
John & Anne Hull

Dear Kamlesh

Many thanks for the organisation of our Rajasthan tour.

Everything worked out well starting with the pickup at airport, the transport, the hotel accommodation and the support from the local representatives and the locally guided tours.

I have recommended "India Tour Packages" to the president of our company in India for further services.

I myself can highly recommend Surendar, our driver - he is a very safe driver, reliable and quiet person. Should I tour India again, I would ask for his services again for sure.

Also recommended are all local guides, who conveyed very good knowledge of the cities we toured. In particular, we can recommend Suresh of Udaipur and also Devraj Mali of the local representation for his support.

Best regards (Peter Müller)

Dear Harry,

We would like to thank you the good work done with our trip. All has been perfect: route, hotels, drivers, guides, changes we have asked for during the route...

We have enjoyed a lot in this trip, the combination of cultural activities and national parks to spot tigers has been the perfect combination. Moreover, we have seen 12 tigers in the 3 nationals parks visited!!!! it has been great, we are very lucky and very happy...

We want to recommend the guide we had in Orccha. He was the best guide we have had in India. Please send our congratulations to his boss.

We will recommend your company to our friends and be sure that we contact with you when we come back to India again.

Thank you very much!!!

Maria Begona & Carles
Barcelona - SPAIN

Hello Kamlesh,

I'm back home after my 3 weeks in India

Everything went smoothly on my 3 day Ranthambhore Trip.....didn't see any tigers but enjoyed the safaris & accommodation etc.
Mr Lalit was waiting for me at Delhi Airport & my driver Pikram was a very nice young man.
Thank you for your professionalism & prompt replies to all my queries.....I would certainly recommend your company to anyone wishing to visit India.

Suzanne Teys

Hello, Arun!

I hope you are keeping well this winter, and getting some rest from what was probably a busy trekking season, last year.

I just wanted to say 'thank you', again, for providing for my accomodations, logistics, and guide/porter arrangements on last October's Nanda Devi Santurary trek. I truly had a fantastic experience. The trip was professionally organized. I was well-looked after by guide, Anil, and I highly recommend him for your future treks. Please relay my recommendation of him on to your senior management, and share my 'thanks' with him. You also provided for very kindly guides and a pleasant host family in Mr. Singh and his wife Sita. ..

I hope to do another trek with your company in the future. Again, thank you for everything!

All the best in the New Year,

Kipp Bajaj

Dear Arun,

I am writing with regard to my experience in India with Peak Adventure.

I would like to thank you and the staff of Peak Adventure very much. I have had a wonderful time and feel that I have been looked after very well. The trek was a great success and all transfers have been well managed. Should I return to India to trek again in the future I shall not hestitate to use Peak Adventure andI shall particularly ask for Baldev Rana as my guide.

Similarly I would recommend the same to friends and family. Baldev took great care to satistfy all my needs and is a true gentleman.

Many thanks once again,

Alec Bird

Hello, Arun!

We would like to send a feedback about our trip with your agency in Gangtok.

First of all we would like to thank you for the very good organization.

Our guide D.K. was professional, punctual and spoke good English; we enjoyed talking with him and learning more about your country.The porters did a good job too and the cook was excellent.

Actually we were not used to trek with so many people in the staff: we had only 10kg luggage each to be carried, so 3 porters plus 3 dzoos looked a bit exagerated.

Anyway we enjoyed a lot this experience in Sikkim!

Massimo Rapetti

First of all would like to extend my thanks for all the arrangements and care that was taken. Our trip was most memorable. Would like to highlight some key aspects of the trip:

1. Our driver Kundan was just amazing. His driving was skillful. He was warm and his communication skills were good. When we did encounter or needed his help during our stay he made sure that he did all that he could. Having someone like him on board is definitely an asset to your organisation.

2. Accommodation: The rooms were well maintained. Amenities good. The view was lovely. The food was lip smacking delicious. There was variety every day of our stay and the quality was good. All the service personnel at the resort - from reception, managers, maintenance, housekeeping to the restaurant staff were warm and friendly and made our stay a good experience.

3. Both our guides, Jitendra and Sameen knew what they were talking about and took us through the safari. Elephant Safari was definitely a highlight of the trip. It was available at the resort it was convenient for us and it was well organised.

4. Tanmay who has been my point of contact for this entire package has been most prompt and efficient in addressing all queries and providing me with the information that I need. Definitely job well done!

I will definitely recommend "Tour My India" to those interested and look forward to doing this again.

With regards,Rhea D'Souza,

We were delighted with Tour My India, because of your efficiency and attention to detail, and I'm happy to let you know something about the trip. Jerry was really pleased, as he told you in the car, that you answered his email enquiries so promptly and kept strictly to the point, not sending him information about things he hadn't enquired about, but thoughtfully working out exactly what it was we were after. The trip was exactly what we had requested, in every detail.

Thank you for doing such a great job giving us an outstanding holiday. We will definitely be in touch again next time we want to travel in India.

Penny and Jerry Kent

Essential Information

Visa

You Need to have Indian Visa for entry to India on your holiday. To apply for Indian Visa you have to contact your nearest Indian consulate or you can call on 09057570045 or visit http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk/ for more information.

Indian Embassy in London

Address : Indian Embassy
India House, Aldwych,
London WC2B 4NA.
Tel: 020 7836 8484
Site URL : http://www.hcilondon.net/

Money

There is no limit to the amount of foreign currency that visitors can bring.

Banks

Banks are open in the major cities & the nearest towns of the sanctuaries for transaction from 10.00 to 14.00 hrs on all days except Sunday.

Best time to visit

High season: October to April - Monsoon.

Travel wear

Cotton outfits, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion etc. Some woolen clothes require, during winter.

Round year temprature chart of Cities covered in Classical Kerala Tour.

Mnth*	Jan	Feb	Mar	April	May	June	July	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Tmp	Mx-Mn	Mx-Mn	Mx-Mn	Mx-Mn	Mx-Mn	Mx-Mn	Mx-Mn	Mx-Mn	Mx-Mn	Mx-Mn	Mx-Mn	Mx-Mn
Mumbai	30 - 16	31 - 17	32 - 20	32 - 20	33 - 26	31 - 26	29 - 24	29 - 24	30 - 25	32 - 23	33 - 20	32 - 18
Cochin	30 - 17	30 - 18	32 - 20	32 - 20	38 - 27	38 - 28	37 - 27	36 - 26	33 - 27	30 - 18	30 - 18	30 - 17
Alleppey	30 - 18	30 - 20	32 - 20	30 - 22	34 - 26	35 - 24	34 - 22	32 - 20	32 - 20	30 - 19	30 - 18	30 - 18
Munnar	10 - 8	12 10	18- 15	20- 18	25- 18	28- 20	25 -18	20 - 18	20 - 16	20 - 14	15 - 10	10 - 8
Thkdy*	17 - 11	18 - 11	20 - 15	22 - 17	25 - 22	36 - 25	35 - 26	29 - 22	27 - 20	25 - 19	20 - 15	17 - 11
Kmrkm*	22 - 20	23 - 20	26 - 21	28 - 25	30 - 25	36 - 28	34 - 25	33 - 20	30 - 20	28 - 20	25 - 20	22 - 20
Trvdrm*	30 - 20	30 - 20	31 - 22	32 - 24	35 - 26	37 - 28	34 - 20	30 - 20	28 - 20	30 - 20	30 - 20	30 - 20

Credit cards

Main hotels, restaurants and shopping centers honor major credit cards.

Currency

Indian Rupee (INR)

Drugs

Heavy punishments including imprisonment are imposed for possession of narcotic drugs.

Food

All standard restaurants offer a variety of cuisines including Continental, Chinese, Indian & local.

Water

It is always better to drink bottled drinking water or drinking water from restaurants. It is not advisable to drink water from slow moving streams, lakes or dams. Mineral water is available in sealed bottles.

Faq's

May i ask for tailormade itinerary ?

Yes, you can ask for it.

What is Indian Time zone?

It is + 0530 GMT

Can I use British pound there in India?

No, you can't use British pound in India directly, you need to change it through bank or authorize money changer into Indian rupees .

What type of plug sockets use in India?

Please look at the photograph for better idea.
Voltage: 230-240V Frequency (Hz): 50Hz

Who will Meet us at the Airport ?

Our company representative will be there at the airport arrival lounge carrying a company placard mentioning your name on it.

Does monument fees included in the cost ?

No, it's not included in the package cost and supplement is given separately for that.

Can I join a group trek?

We have joining group departure every Tuesday, and Saturday in good seasons. If one of these does not fit your schedule because of you time factor we can arrange a special trek for you whether you are traveling alone or with a few friends.

Is previous hiking experience necessary to go on a trek?

As long as you are in good physical shape, you do not require any hiking experience for short treks. If you are planning a trek longer than a week, you should work out or do long day hikes at home for practice.

What equipment should I bring?

Trekking equipments check listing (Personal Items to be brought by Clients)The list of items as given below gives a general idea of the personal items to be brought by a trekker to trek in Nepal. Actually, the personal items are of individual interest, choice and the luxury he/she wants to enjoy and the most important fact he/she must consider is the time of the year, trekking days, region and altitude as per the situation.

Is a Trekking permit required?

The government of India no longer requires a trekking permit for Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, and some other regions. However, conservation and National Parks permits are required for these regions. There are few restricted trekking areas in Nepal, where trekking permits are necessary. Please click here to know where trekking permit is applicable.

What happens if I get sick?

The most important thing is "DON'T PANIC", you should always ensure that you have a well-stocked and appropriate medical kit as well as sufficient insurance just in case, you should have to be evacuated by Helicopter. A slight case of diarrhea is to be some times expected, as well as sprains and muscle aches - all a part of walking in the hills. Altitude sickness is extremely dangerous but mostly avoidable if you follow a few simple rules: trek high and sleep low, drink at least 2 liters of water per day (not including beer or soft drinks!), and be sensible. If you feel shortness of breath, a slight headache or dizziness, tell your Sardar fro safety. Lie down, drink water as much as possible. If you are still feeling unwell. After that may consider going down a few hundred meters. Do not pretend you are all right, and do not go down alone. A descent of a few hundred meters overnight may be enough to make you fully able to start trekking again next day. For more information, please visit at www.high-altitude-medicine.com. This excellent site will inform you all you need to know, and also include a phonetic Mountain porter questionnaire for your porter. Porters are just as prone to altitude sickness as everyone else is.

What is the maximum weight allowed on domestic flights?

The normal weight limit is 15 kilogram's. While the helicopter shuttle system is operating the limit to Lukla is 20 kg.

Is communication to home possible while on trek?

There are telephones in many villages along the popular trekking routes from which you can make international calls, but not in the far distance in remote areas.

What is the weather & temperature like?

Weather in the mountains is notoriously difficult and hard to predict. Of course, it is generally cold at night, and in winter, the days can be quite beautiful if the sun is out. There can be snow or rain storms any time of the year. Trekking in spring (March - April) is particularly lovely and beautiful as the rhododendrons are in full bloom. The mountains still have plenty of high snow to snap your photos. You need to be aware that it can get pretty hot and sunstroke can be a risk. Good polarizing sunglasses or glacier glasses (not trendy fashion ones) for high altitudes/winter treks, and a large brimmed hat are a necessity. It is also important to make sure that you can stay warm and dry in just about any conditions. Expect the unexpected! Between 1000m and 3500m the temperature could be as high as 20 deg C to 5 deg C low. At higher altitude, the temperature ranges from 20 deg C to -10 deg C. During winter it is around 10 deg colder.

City	Tour Highlight
Cochin	Old Chines fishing net.
Munnar	Tea Gardens at Munnar.
Thekkady	Boat ride along Periyar Lake.
Kumarakom	Visit of Kumarakom Bird Sanctury.
Alleppey	Overnight cruise on house boat.
Kovalam	Exotic beaches.

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