Kerala Honeymoon Package

Highlights:

• Visit the beautiful Mattupetty Lake.
• Admire several architecture including the Dutch, Portuguese and South Indian- in Kochi.
• Visit Mattenchary Palace as well as St. Francis Church.
• Explore backwaters in Kumarakom.
• Visit the tea gardens in Munnar.
• Explore the unmatched beaches of Manari.
• Enjoy a treat of the cake once during the visit.
• 01 candle light dinner once at the hotel during stay at Munnar.

Day 1: Arrival at Kochi - On to Munnar (130 Kms /Approx. 4 Hrs Drive)
Welcome to the scenic Kerala Tour. Upon arrival at the airport in Kochi or Railway Station in Ernakulam, you will be welcomed and taken to your hotel in Munnar, also known as the land of many tea plantations.

The hill station of Munnar, also known as the High Range of Travancore; is set on a mountain top, and is home to some of the world’s highest tea growing estates. Munnar cuts itself as an ideal retreat because of its craggy peaks, crisp mountain air as well as beautifully yet strangely arranged tea estates. After sampling the beauty of this destination, the visitor stays overnight in Munnar.

Day 2: Munnar
After breakfast, the visitor proceeds to see the amazingly old Christ Church with fourteen rows of wooden pews that has remained intact for years. The next destination is Mattupetty Lake flanked by steep hills as well as a hydro-electric dam. The dam, surrounded by tea plantations and wooded hills, is a perfect destination for viewing. The rest of the day is at the visitor’s own leisure and pleasure. The visitor can choose to explore tea gardens in the evening. An overnight stay in Munnar.

Day 3: On to Allepey (176 Kms / Approx. 5 Hrs Drive)
Today after breakfast, the visitor is driven to the backwaters of Alleppey to savor the immense natural beauty of the district. Lord Curzon described this destination as the ‘Venice of the East’ owing to its beaches, lagoons, picturesque canals and more. It is ideal because towards north, it connects Kumarkom with Cochin and towards south is Quilon. The name Alleppey or Alapphuza means land between seas where several rivers flow into the lake. The Alleppey Backwaters are famous the world over as a tourist attraction site in Kerala.

The rest of the day is spent at the visitor’s leisure and pleasure. One can choose to sightsee or any other independent activity.

Day 4: On to Kumarkom (45 Km / Approx. 1 Hrs Drive)
Today after breakfast, you drive into the backwaters of Kumarakom, also known as the rice bowl of Kerala. Kumarakom remains an unsoiled village and a popular tourist destination near the city of Kottayam which is well known for its backwater tourism. It is set just near the Vembanad Lake popularly known as the largest freshwater lake in the state of Kerala. After arrival, the visitor checks into the hotel. Later on, you are taken for half day’s tour of Kumarakom. Overnight stay in Kumarakom.

Day 5: On to Kochi (52 Kms / Approx. 2 Hrs)
After breakfast, you drive to Kochi and check into a hotel.

Kochi is endowed with mainland Ernakulam, Bolgatty and Gundu Habor, islands of Willingdon, Mattencherry and Vypeen, and Fort Kochin. The link to these areas is bridges and ferry. The visitor proceeds on a sightseeing of the area, and gets the chance to see St. Francis Church which is considered the oldest European built church. It was put up by Franciscan Friars of Portuguese. Though originally wooden, it was later transformed into a stone structure in the 16th century. After Kochi was invaded by the British in 1795, it became the Anglican Church and is currently used by the church of South India.

Kochi also books a place in the history books for having been the first burial place of Vasco Da Gama for 14 years before the remains were transported to Lisbon. To date, his tombstone still exists in the church.

Another place to visit is Mattenchary Palace which was built by the Portuguese in 1555 before being presented to the raja of Kochi as a gesture of goodwill. Available are amazing side galleries with beautiful murals that depict scenes from Ramayana, Mahabharata and Puranic legends.

Another place to visit is The Synagogue that was built by the Portuguese in 1568 before being destroyed in 1662. It was rebuilt two years later when the Dutch invaded Kochi. Some best features to see include hand painted willow floor tiles from China, an ornate gold pulpit inside the sanctuary and a balcony upstairs for women to worship as was the custom according to the Orthodox rites of the community.

There is age old Chinese fishing net fixed on the land for an unusual form of fishing also referred to as shore operated fishing nets.

Later in the day, proceed to Marari for an excursion. This is a famous beach worth one’s time. An overnight stay in Kochi.

Day 6: Depart Kochi
Today you bid farewell to Kerala - “Your Romantic Getaway”. You are transferred to the airport in Kochi or Railway Station in Ernakulam for an onward journey.

Inclusions:

• Accommodations in the listed hotels or similar ones.
• Transportation/Sightseeing- By air-conditioned Indigo or similar car as per the itinerary, not on disposal basis. Note that the OC works only in plains and is switched off during hill drives.
• Daily Buffet Breakfast as per the itinerary.
• Enjoy a treat of cake once during the tour.
• 01 candle light dinner at the hotel in Munnar.
• Currently applicable taxes i.e. Hotel Tax and Transportation Tax.

Exclusions:

• Any transport to/from Kochi. Your tour price starts Ex Kochi.
• Air, Bus, Train fare from/to your originating country or city of stay unless specified. 
• Items of personal nature viz, room service, porterage, phone calls, alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages, laundry, mineral water, phone calls, still or video camera fees, additional sight-seeing, tours and excursions not included in the itinerary.
• Any meals/en route meals unless specified. 
• Any increase in fuel cost, government taxes, intra and interstate taxes, entrance fees etc, the tour price will be amended accordingly.
• Entrance and guide charges whenever applicable.
• Any items or services not specifically mentioned in the ‘Tour Price Includes’ column.
• Supplement charges applicable for long weekends and festivals.
• 9% Government Service Tax.

SPECIAL NOTE:-

• Memorable India terms and conditions apply.
• Arrival into and departure from Kochi is as per the visitor’s own arrangement.
• Please contact the sales staff for best flight deals.
• Shopping as per the visitor’s own arrangement.
• Carry comfortable clothes and shoes.
• All sightseeing is subject to weather and political conditions of the destination. 
• All prices are for Indian nationals only unless specified.
• The hotel confirmed will be as per the brochure or alternate hotel of similar category.
• It is mandatory to carry a valid photo, identity card (Passport/Driving License/Voter ID Card).