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Kerala(Cochin-Thekkady-Kumarakom-Alleppey-Cochin)
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House Boats (Kettuvallam) or Rice Boats are best described as mobile cottages with all modern facilities and offer excellent accommodation for a whole family. The modern houseboat has a long history dating back hundreds of years. Houseboats are traditionally called 'Kettuvallam' which is in reality the converted rice barges of yester years.
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Each houseboat is constructed using ancient philosophy of boat building by the local carpenters using anjali wood. Coir ropes are used for tying the wooden boards together. ("kettu" means tying and “vallam” means country boat in Malayalam the local language - hence the local name "kettuvallam). The materials which also go into the making are all local and eco friendly bamboo poles, coconut fibre ropes, bamboo mats, coir carpets etc.
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The Backwaters are a unique web of lakes, lagoons, canals and rivers - are an integral part of Kerala's tourism scene. A Journey through the curving and winding backwaters of Kerala is an experience of returning to nature. The houseboats take one on a fascinating cruise at a leisurely and relaxing pace. |
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Day 1: You are greeted on arrival in Cochin Airport late in the evening by our representative and transferred to your hotel. After noon sight seeing in Cochin visiting St.Mary's Cathedral, Jewish Synagogue, St.Francis Church, Dutch Palace, and Chinese fishing nets etc. Evening back to hotel and over night stay at Hotel.
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Day 2 : Morning after breakfast proceed to Thekkady (Periyar)-(200 kms), check in to your resort by Noon. After noon boating in Periyar Lake through wild life sanctuary, spices plantations (Coffee & Cardamom) etc. Over night stay at Resort..
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Day 3 ; Morning after breakfast precede to Kumarakom (160 Kms), Check in to your resort by noon. After noon visiting bird Sanctuary and boating in
Vembanadu lake etc. Over night stay at Resort.
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Day 4 : Morning after breakfast proceed to Alleppey;(50 kms) Check in to your House Boat cruise through Narrow Canals Paddy Fields, Coconut Lagoons and coir villages in Alleppey. Over night stay at House Boat.
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Day 5: Its time to bid farewell, drop at Cochin Airport/railway Station: assist you with all check in formalities.
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Package Includes: -Non A/C Car for Disposal,All Sight Seeing by Road,Accommodations are on 2 Sharing basis,All Meals in NAC House Boat |
Package Cost |
Economy Class |
Rs.16,666($390)/couple |
Deluxe Class |
Rs.19,666($460)/couple |
Luxury Class |
Rs.22,666($530)/couple |
Above package with Breakfast and dinner
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Economy Class |
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Deluxe Class |
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Luxury Class |
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Above package with Breakfast |
Top Resorts of Kerala ( Casino and Taj) |
Top class Resorts : |
Rs.64,000($1490)/- couple( All Meals, All Entry and AC car and Boat ) |
Applicable Tax (for all the above packages) = 10%
For A/C Car Supplementary : Rs.2000/-($50) extra |
Economy Class |
Hotel Sealord/ Hotel Excellency, Lake Queen , Pearl Regency & Non AC Deluxe House Boat OR Similar |
Deluxe Class |
Mermaid, Silver Crust, The Bacwaters & Non AC Deluxe House Boat OR Similar |
Luxury Class |
Kamyakam Haven / Trident, Jungle village , Waterscapes & Non AC Deluxe House Boat OR Similar |
Note: Hotels Hill stations with Nac rooms and Ground level with AC rooms. |
Price Not valid From Dec 15th 2007- Jan 15th 2008 |
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