Charming Kerala

5 Days / 4 Nights • Ex Cochin

Munnar – Cochin

 

Day 01: Cochin – Munnar (127 kms/04 hrs)

Arrive Cochin Airport/Station, transfer to Munnar by road. Arrive Munnar and transfer to hotel. Munnar is a picturesque hill station situated in the eastern part of Kerala; lush green-carpeted tea plantations surround it. The beautiful landscapes, cozy weather, and the smell of tealeaves make Munnar one of the most sought-after destinations in South India. Munnar is situated near the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats. Rest of the day enjoy rain from your hotel/resort. Overnight at the hotel

 

Day 02: In Munnar

Today morning after breakfast stroll through Munnar, visit Tea Museum, discover the enchanting waterfalls and streams around. Whether permitting,Visit  Mattupetty dam, which has an artificial lake built by a small hydroelectric project, Eravikulam National Park, known as the natural habitat of endangered Nilgiri Tahr and Echo Point.   Return to hotel and overnight at the hotel.

 

Day 03: Transfer to Cochin (170km/ approx 05 hrs)

Today morning after breakfast, checkout from hotel and depart to Cochin by road.

Kondai Lip is a cozy little backwater hotel adorned with aristocratic wooden houses. These ancient houses are more than hundred years old. Kondai Resort is located at the southern end of metropolitan city of Cochin (18 Km from city) and northern lip end of Alleppey (Alappuzha) backwater district. Rests of the day enjoy the facilities offered by resort like sunset cruise, use of pedal boats, fishing etc.

 

Day 04: In Cochin

Today after break fast enjoy a half day city tour of Cochin -Visit the Mattancherry Dutch Palace - (closed on Fridays and public holidays), which was built by the Portuguese in 1555 and renovated by the Dutch in 1663. Visit a Jewish Synagogue-(closed on all Saturdays and Jewish holidays) in Jew Town and Fort Cochin Area. There are a couple of streets of picture-postcard houses out of another age. Visit St. Francis Church - (closed for visitors on Sundays from 08.00 to 11.00 hrs.) the oldest European Church in India. It has several antiquities including a wealth of records. See the Chinese Fishing Nets, along the tip of Fort Cochin unique to this part of Kerala and living symbols of a centuries-old Chinese influence on this coast. Return to hotel and rest of the day relax.

 

Day 05: Transfer to Cochin airport/railway station (60kms/02 hrs approx)

Today after breakfast depart for Cochin by road for onwards journey.

 

END OF TOUR / SERVICES

 

 

 

 


 

Tour Price (Per Person)

4* Hotels

5* Hotels

Minimum 01pax

INR 46900.00

INR 58550.00

Minimum 02 pax

INR 23600.00

INR 34500.00

Minimum 03pax

INR 18650.00

INR 27950.00

Minimum 04pax

INR 20500.00

INR 31500.00

Minimum 06pax

INR 19250.00

INR 30500.00

Note: 2.58% Govt. service tax extra on total billing.

 

HOTELS ENVISAGED:

Destination

Hotel Envisaged (4*)

Hotel Envisaged (5*)

Munnar (2 nights)

Mountain Club Resort/similar

Club Mahindra Resort/similar

Cochin (2 nights)

Dream Hotel/similar

Le Meridian/similar

 

Tour Price Includes:

  1. Accommodation on twin/triple sharing basis in standard (base) category of rooms.
  2. Daily buffet/fixed menu breakfast and dinner at all places
  3. Entrance fee During the sightseeing as per program
  4. Complimentary 02 hrs Sunset cruise
  5. Transfers & sightseeing by AC Indigo (Minimum02-03pax), AC Innova (Minimum 04pax) & AC Tempo Traveler (Minimum 06pax) or  similar car as per the itinerary. (Please Note AC will not work on hilly drives).
  6. All presently applicable taxes on hotel & transport

 

Price Does Not Include:

·         Any air/train fare

·         Meals other than specified

·         Boat ride Charges in Lake Periyar

·         2.58% Govt. service tax

·         Items of personal nature -i.e. drinks, laundry, tip & gratuities, Entry fees, rides/safaris, still/video camera fees at monuments

·         Any items not specified under inclusions.

 

Note : In case if there is any change in government taxes the same will be applicable.

 

 

Please note:

Above mentioned rates are not valid from 20 December’2011 -10 January’2012 . After 10 January 2011 these rates are valid

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

All domestic Hotels/Transport rates are based on current tariff & subject to change without prior notification; the revised rates will be charged extra. All arrangements made by TCIL are in the capacity of an agent only. TCIL will not be liable for claims or expenses arising from circumstances beyond our control such as accidents, injuries, delayed or cancelled flights & acts of force majeure.

Payment, cancellation and other terms & conditions will be applicable as mentioned on ‘Booking Form’. Mere paying booking deposit does not mean confirmation of service(s). Rooms / services are subject to availability.

 

 

 

 

Cancellation:

If the client cancels the tour for what so ever reason, the cancellation must be intimidated in writing. Cancellation of air tickets / train tickets will be charged as per actual with our services charges. Cancellation against the land arrangements including the hotel booking will attract following cancellation charges:

 

Cancellation notice received in writing by Thomas Cook

Cancellation Charges

30 days prior to date of travel

Rs.2000/- per person

between 15-29 days prior to date of travel

50% of the tour cost

between 8 Days-14 days prior to date of travel

75% of the tour cost

7 days prior to date of travel or no show or tour curtailment

100% of tour cost

 

Postponement of tour is equal to cancellation of the tour and rebooking at a later date. It will apply same cancellation charges as per the above.

 

 

Payment Terms:

 

Note : We require Full and Final Payment .

 

Payment Mode :

 

Option 1

We would request you to please deposit the amount as per our Bank details given below:

 

Name of the Beneficiary            Thomas Cook India Limited

Name of the Bank                    Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation.

Address                                    52/60 M.G. Road, Fort, Mumbai 400 001

Account No                              002-480531-904

Swift Code                               HSBCINBB

ABA Routing No                       021-001-088

IFSC Code                                HSBC0400002

MICR Code                               400039002

 

 OR

 

 

Option 2

 

We would request you to do online payment through our Payment Gateway . We would accept

VISA, MASTER, AND AMERICAN EXPRESS CARD ONLY.

 

ONLINE  PAYMENT  PROCESS :

 

1. Send Request for booking VIA  email

 

2. On confirmation from our side we will advice you the availability of rooms .

 

3. On receiving confirmation from your end for a particular hotel we will send you

    the online payment link on your email id along with a Invoice reference number

 

 

4. Guest needs to log in on link and put the invoice reference number on available block on site.

 

5. Follow the instructions and make the final payment online .

 

 

 THOMAS COOK CONTACT DETAILS:

 

MS MEENAKSHI MISHRA/ MR SAMIT BHATT

MO- 91-9819036145

TELEPHONE – 91-022-66091273 / 66091562

EMAIL ID : meenakshi.mishra@in.thomascook.com;

 samit.bhatt@in.thomascook.com