Backwater Cruise| Bangaram Island | Spice Village | Pachyderm Palace | Village Tour
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kerala Coconut Holiday Packages
(07 nights)

Day 01
Arrive Cochin International Airport. Transfer to Spice Village (05 hours). Check in at Spice Village. Overnght at Spice Village.

"Spice Village Nature Habitat Periyar"

Located almost halfway between historic Cochin and the temple town Madurai, at an altitude of 3000 ft. Close to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is the Spice Village set in a Spice garden. 52 cottages with thatched roof made of elephant grass, blend well with the surrounding greenery of pepper wines. The community hut houses a unique restaurent that overlooks the pool. Activities at the resort include Boat Safari, Jungle Trecks, Plantation Visits and Tribal Village Visits.

 

Day 02
Boat safari in Lake Periyar. Visit to the Spice Plantation. Overnight at Spice Village.

Day 03
After breakfast transfer to Kumarakom (04 hours). Check in at Coconut Lagoon. Sunset cruise in the evening. Overnight at Coconut Lagoon.

"Coconut Lagoon Heritage Resort, Kumarakom"

Bound by the Vembanad Lake on two sides, the swaying paddy feilds on one side and a bird sanctuary on the other, Kumarakom Backwater Resort provides an harbour way d\from the din and noise of the city.

The rooms are 40 old wooden houses of Kerala which have a history of 70-150 years and have been carefully transplanted from various villages by skilled craftsmen piece by piece and rebuilt exactly in its original form. The Resort has a swimming pool and choice of activities which include sailing, rowing, bird watching or even exploring the quaint country-side. A perfect two-day stop over.

Other facilities : Health spa, Ayurvedic medicine centre, Country Boats.

Day 04
Visit the bird sanctuary in the morning. After breakfast visit to the farm house. Overnight at Coconut Lagoon.

Day 05
Afternoon transfer to the Marari Beach (45 minutes). Rest of the day leisure by Marari Beach. Overnight at Marari Beach.

"The Marari Beach Alappey"

Mararikkulam is one of the picturesque fishing villages that dot the lively coastline of Kerala. This private, shallow beach is fringed with unending lines of coconut palms.
The Marari Beach Resort is a specially created fishing village with 52 thatched villas built to the local village style. The 400 sq.ft. villas are all air-conditioned and boast of the comforts of a superior resort.

Day 06
Full day at leisure. Overnight at Marari Beach.

Day 07
After breakfast transfer to Cochin (1 hour 15 minutes). Sightseeing and harbour cruise in the evening. Overnight at Casino Hotel.

"Casino Hotel, Willingdon Island, Cochin"

Located 35 Km from the Airport on the Willingdon Island adjacent to the Harbour and major commercial offices. 8 Km from down-town area, is the perfect base for your business or Holiday in Kerala. Facilities at the Hotel include a Swimming Pool, Choice of Restaurents, Convention Centre, Travel Desk, Business Centre and Money Changer.

Day 08
After breakfast transfer to the airport to connect Flight back.


7 nights package from 1st may 2006 to 30th september 2006
Per Person Twin Sharing : USD 458
Single Occupancy : USD 759

Important
7 night package rate will remain same for any reduction in nights.
Rates on CP basis (room with breakfast) inclusive of all taxes.
All surface transfers and sight seeing as mentioned in the itinerary is included.
All transfers by A/C car/coach.

Extra night Rate : On Pro-rata basis. Applicable for both FIT & GIT.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bangaram Island Resort, Lakshdweep
The Lakshadweep islands (or Laccadives as they were formerly known) are a geographical extension of the Maldives island chain. Referred to by many as the "ultimate island paradise", each island floats serenly in a sea whose water range from palest aquamarine and turquoise to deepest saphire and lapis lazuli. From all the 36 islands, Bangaram is the gem. The beautiful island of Bangaram is everything you imagine to a tropical island to be and from the moment you set foot on the blinding, soft, white sand, you'll be totally enraptured by the exotic natural beuty of what can only be described as one of the most exclusive tropical islands of the world.
Everything about the island is natural and simple. It has not been affected at all by the outside world. The resort is made up of 30 simple huts. All rooms are comfortably furnished with cane furniture, twin beds, ceiling fans, stocked fridge and private shower (cold water only). The dining hut serves buffet meals and is normally a mixture of local and continental cuisine with fresh fish and tropical fruits. Next door is the beach bar open for most of the day, serving a reasonably wide range of spirits, wine and beer. Emphasis here is on natural beauty and simplicity............... a paradise of sun worshippers, divers and snorkellers and anyone who wants to get away from it all and have a relaxing "no frills" holiday.


03 night, 05 night, 07 night package
from 1st May  2005 to 30th Sept 2005

Package Single Double Extra person above 05 years
3 nights/4 days 285 340  
5 nights/6 days 465 555  

7 nights/8 days		 630 755  

 

Package includes:

All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). All applicable taxes.
Agatti - Bangaram - Agatti
Boat : USD 30 (Only upto 14 May)
Helicopter : USD 110/person (15 May - 30 September)
Helicopter charges subject to change.

Entry Permit

All visitors to Lakshadweep require Entry permits. Please send the following information at the time of booking.

1. Full Name
2. Age & Date of Birth
3. Birth Place
4. Address
5. Full Passport details for Foreign nationals

Applicable for both FIT & GIT.

Indian Airlines has a daily service from Cochin and on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Goa.

IA Fare : USD 372 (Cochin-Agatti-Cochin)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Spice Village Adventure Package (Periyar)
(05 nights/06 Days)
Day 01
Arrive Spice Village by mid-day or late afternoon. No doubt it's been a very exciting drive through the winding mountain roads fringed on both sides by Greens of all hue. Dense forests of rubber, carpets of tea plantations, pockets of cardamom and coffee bushes. Explore the resort and try to identify the different Spice that grow in the village or take a dip in the pool if it's not too cold. Recommend an early dinner and bed.

Day 02
Early breakfast and reporting at the boat landing on Lake Periyar to cross over to the starting point of the trek. After about two hours of hard walk, you hop on to a country raft (it's just bamboo poles bound together) paddled by tribal boatmen. Absolute silence is the secret and soon you will be able to witness wild animals strolling down to take a drink from the lake. If it's your lucky day, sightings could include Elephants, Bison, Bore, Samba, Hyena and ofcourse different bird species, Tigers being very shy of humans are very rare sightings but one never knows................
After about three hours on the raft, head back to firm land and walk back to civilization and Spice village. It's been a long day and you deserve to put your legs up and enjoy a tall cooler.

Day 03
This morning you could decide to stay back and enjoy the pool at Spice Village or go out on a Spice Plantation visit. The tour will take you through Pepper and Cardamom plantation and get to see and hear all about those two amazing gifts of nature. However, be prepared to begin your next adventure late in the evening. 1900ours depart Spice Village armed with a flash light and once again Trek through the forest. The "Night Safari" is for about 4 hours. However, if you want to, it could be for the whole night. Latenight (or early morning) get back to Spice Village.

Day 04
"Ready when you Are" select your preference which include:
1. Visit to a Tea Plantation and Factory.
2. Picnic to Annakara Village.
3. Cycle expedition to Kumily town and surroundings.

But again you must leave the hotel for your "Night out in the Jungle". This time it's a one-hour Trek to the old forest lodge where you still spend the night. An unforgettable experience and worth the little discomfort.

Day 05
Your last day at Spice Village. Do as you please.

Day 06
Depart Spice Village and Periyar.

Useful Tip

We recommend cotton kakhi's, strong walking shoes, hat and a spray of insect repellants. Light woolen for the Night Adventure is also recommended.

05 Night Package ( (1st may to 30 sept 2005)
Per Person Twin Share : Rs. 33160.00
Per Person Single Occupancy: Rs. 58625.00
Extra Person Sharing Room : Rs. 9,737.00

Cost includes:
Accommodation in Standard Villa on Full Board basis (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and all taxes.
All Adventure activities mentioned in the itinerary.

Note:
Maximum of 05 pax per group.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pachyderm Palace Wayanad

In the lower hills of Nilgiris, the Northern part of the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is a part of the Nilgiri reserve and offers a great chance of spotting wildlife. This lush rain forest forming a part of the Nagarhole National Park, shelters a unique ecological richness of rare plants, orchids and wildlife. Being part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve of the Western Ghats makes this one of the largest protected areas and best place to see Asian Elephants. The snactuary covers an area of 345 sq.kms.

Location:
The game park is situated 25 kms. north of Mananthavady (3 hours journey from Kozhikode)

Topography & Climate:
The topography is undulating with occasional hillocks. The altitude varies from 650 meters to 1150 meters. Situated on the elevated plateau, the sanctuary enjoys a cool and pleasant climate. The temperature varies from 13 to 32 degree Celcius.

Forest types :
About one third of the sanctuary area is under plantations of teak, eucalyputes, silver, oak, etc. The remaining are natural forests mostly of south indian moist deciduious type inter spersed with bamboo breaks. Few pathches of west coast semi-ever green forest are also seen.

Fauna:
Elephants occupy prime position in the sanctutary. Inter - state seasonal migration of elephants is common. Tiger and panther population of the sancutary is fairy good and frequent sightings are reported in some areas. The other fauna includes common Langur, Niligri Langur, Bonnet Macaque, Wild Dogs, Jungle Cat Civet Cat, Gaur, Samber Deer, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Bear etc, inhibit the sanctuary. Reptiles like Monitor Lizard and a variety of snakes are seen. The birds includes Shama, Black Wood Pecker, Speckled Picutet, Alexandrain Parakeet.

Accommodation:
Accommodation is arranged in a sixty year old homely bungalow with five rooms and three top house, just opposite the sanctuary. The well furnished and comfortable rooms have attached western toilets with shower, traditional and authentic Kerala food will be served. Advance booking is necessary.

Tariff :
USD 30/- per person per day which includes all meals and accommodation.

Wildlife Tour:
Wildlife safari is arranged in an open jeep. The best time for spotting the animals is in the early morning and the evening. In each day there will be three safaries with an english speaking guide. photography is allowed.

The Other Things to Do:
The surroundings of the sanctuary have an arena of plantations like coffee, cardomon and pepper. A short visit to this plantation is arranged. The surrounding area of the sanctuary is a home land varies tribal communities and number of tribal population in this region is 1,14,969 according to the 1991 census. You will get enough time to visit the tribal settlement for studying the life style and the art of living with nature. Jungle walk and bicycle ride is also provided. Visit to Cost Malabari in kannur is also possible. (2hrs journey)

How to reach there:
Daily 3 trains cochin to kozhikode (5hrs) and frequent buses to mananthavady (2hrs).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Village Tours at Cochin

Morning after breakfast, Drive towards Vaikom-Kottayam and reach Poothotta - a fisherman's village.

This place is one of the few places below sea level. Using a clever system of dykes and bunds, cultivation of paddy goes on. To increase the yield, the government had come up with an innovative idea to stop the inflow of seawater - the Thanneermukam bund. Three hours village Backwater cruise on a country Boat through the narrow canals.

The backwaters are network of lakes, coconut shaded canals and estuaries - tiled and thatched cottages bright with hibiscus dot the embankments.

Backwaters are a gateway for the visitor to see first hand the unhurried village life of rural Kerala. The life is tough and traditional work is highly labour intensive. Here one meets the people engaged in country boat building, prawn cultivation, sand mining, coir manufacture, limestone collection, rice farming and duck rearing, Bamboo basket making, coir craft, straw mat weaving, toddy tapping etc., Such unhurried life holds a certain fascination for the visitor to these places.

Visit coir and coconut farm -spices garden like Black pepper-coffee-cashew nut, coco, pineapple, Nut meg-Beatle nut etc.

Should see Variety of Birds at Backwater like White breasted Kingfisher, Pied Kingfisher, Small blue Kingfisher, Little cormorant, White breasted Water hen, Black bittern, Chestnut bitten, Little egret, Cattle egret, Median egret etc.

Afternoon Traditional (Kerala Thali Meals) lunch will be served on Banana leaves in a traditional House.

Visit Local Markets and Villages - very old church which has built in 1867 called Manipadam church, Vaikom Mahadeva Temple which has built 5000 years back famous for the visit of Mahathma Gandhi for Temple entry, jute, fibre, coir carpet weaving centre, pottery, Coconut oil extraction, Khadi Handloom weaving etc., and return to Cochin.

COST FOR 07 NIGHTS PACKAGE:

01 May 2005 to 30 September 2005

Rates in USD for Foreign Nationals and Non Resident Indians

Per person Twin sharing:  USD 295 + 15%Tax
Per person Single occupancy: USD 375 + 15% tax
Extra person (above 5 years):  USD 160+ 15% tax


Suplement for superior Rooms: Private pool villa at coconut lagoon, garden, pool Villa& private pool Villa at Marari Beach , Deluxe Coe Village.  

Per Night on Twin Sharing: USD 105 + 15% tax