For many travellers, Kerala is South India's most serenely beautiful state. This slender coastal strip is defined by its layered landscape: almost 600km of glorious Arabian Sea coast and beaches; a languid network of glistening backwaters; and the spice- and tea-covered hills of the Western Ghats, dotted with fiercely protected wildlife reserves and cool hill stations such as Munnar. Just setting foot on this swathe of soul-soothing, palm-shaded green will slow your subcontinental stride to a blissed-out amble
Arrive Cochin. Please look out for the representative who would be standing at the exit gate with the placard of your name. Meet and assist on arrival. Later dirve to Munnar. Check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Munnar. Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams – Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundale. It is 1600 meter above sea level. It is famous for the tea gardens.
Breakfast at Hotel. Sightseeing tour of munnar includes visit to Mattupetty Dam, Kundale lake and Excho point. Overnight in Munnar
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Thekaddy. Check in at hotel. Later visit to Periyar Lake. Optional boat ride at Thekaddy : The timing of the boat is as follows: From 7.30 a.m. to 9 a.m., 9.30 a.m. to 11 a.m., 11.15 a.m. to 12.45 p.m., 1.45 p.m. to 3.15 p.m. and 3.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. ( payment direct by the guest)
Breakafast at hotel. Drive to Kumarakom. Check in at hotel. Kumarakom is famous for backwater tourism and it is set in the backdrop of the Vembanad lake which is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala. Day at leisure to do your own activities. Overnight at Kumarakom.
Breakfast at hotel. Later drop at Airport to board the flight for onward destination.
Destination Budget Hotels
MUNNAR The New Munnar/ Supper Castle/ Le Celestium/ Similar
THEKKADY Periyar birds Nido/ Spice valley Resort/ Similar
KUMARAKO Pagoda Resort/ Kumarakom Gateway Resort /Similar
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Tentative Flight Details - Indigo Flight
Date Origin Destination Departure Arrival
13 Feb Delhi Cochin 0525 0845
17 Feb Cochin Delhi (Via HYD) 1340 1835
Travel Tips-;
Kerala is undoubtedly an ideal place for a holiday with your family. The natural beauty, the pleasant climate and the various places of interest will make for a wonderful stay of yours. Knowing a few tips on the things you may or may not do in Kerala can help you a lot while you are here.
Things to remember
Kerala has a tropical climate and so is warm throughout the year with the exception of the monsoons. Wear light cottons during your visit to Kerala. Since there are several beaches and lakes here, you might as well come all prepared with your swimming gear. Do not forget to bring your sunglasses, hats, umbrellas and sunscreen lotion and mosquito repellent lotions.
Shopping
Largely a consumer state, Kerala has a number of shops selling textiles, gold ornaments and other handicrafts. The mall culture is becoming popular in cities like Cochin, Trivandrum and Thrissur. Traditional Kerala settu mundu and kasavu sarees can be bought at Kasavukada, a brand name in Kerala Sarees. Handicrafts such as mirrors, wooden boats, Chinese fishing net models, elephants made out of wood etc are souvenirs you might want to take back. Khataisons and Surabhi on MG Road, Cochin are outlets that sell such handicrafts. Unlike rest of India, there is very little scope for bargaining. Almost all the shops have fixed prices
Food
The cuisine of Kerala has varieties of vegetarian and non-vegetarian delights. The seafood specialities are something you cannot afford to miss. The naadan sadya (traditional feast), an all-vegetarian meal, served on plantain leaves is a favourite among both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. The food is generally spicy but if you are not fond of spices you can try out the various appams (a fluffy pancake made out of fermented rice flour) which go well with vegetable and meat stews that are low on spices.
IMPORTANT HOTEL NOTES :
All the guests (husband, wife & adult children) are requested to carry their photo identity proof in original & a photocopy to be produced & handed over at the time of Check In at the resort. This is mandatory. Airline and Hotels may deny entry and services in the absence of these documents, in such cases DESPARDESH should not be held responsible by customers.
In hotels for an extra adult/child either rollaway bed or mattress shall be provided.
The request for an adjacent or an adjoining room will be on subject to availability.
It is mandatory to carry the age proof of children (02 to 11 yrs.) and infant (below 02yrs) along with other travel documents. Room allocation (Twin bed / Double bed) is at the discretion of the hotel. The check in and check out time of the hotel is 0930 and 0730 hrs and number of meals including breakfast are always corresponding to the no. of nights booked by the guest. The hotel does not provide breakfast on the day of arrival.
Hotel has the right to claim the damages incurred by any of the guest.
The guests are requested to take care of their personal belongings carefully and avoid leaving them unattended.
Cost of additional services availed by the guest which are not part of our package inclusions are to be settled directly at the hotel.
If Mini bar facility is available in the hotel, it is on chargeable basis.
Airline Guidelines for travelling passengers:
1. The revised reporting time for all domestic flights is 3 hours prior to the scheduled departure time.
2. Web check-in is mandatory for all passengers. You will have to show your boarding pass/e-boarding pass along with your identity card to the CISF staff at the Entry Gate.
3. A self-declaration will be taken during the process of web check-in. Boarding pass will be issued only once the passenger gives this self-declaration.
4. Passenger will be checked for temperature and asked to display the status of Aarogya Setu app by the staff at entry gate of the airport. In case of non-availability of Aarogya Setu, passenger will be directed to a counter provided by the airport where Aarogya Setu app can be downloaded. A green status on your ‘Aarogya Setu’ App is mandatory to enter the terminal.
5. If you are not able to print the baggage tag, then you should mention the PNR number and your name as registered in your booking on a thick piece of paper and affix it / tag it with a strong string to your check-in baggage at a prominent place for identification.
6. If you are denied travel due to high temperature then a change in date of travel might be offered. The change fee might not be applied and you may change your flight for a later date by paying the difference in fare. This process is entirely at the discretion of the respective airlines.
7. As an extra precaution, Airline are temporarily suspending Food and Beverage services on board. F&B consumption on board is not permitted. We recommend that they may be consumed at home or at the airport premises.
8. During boarding and travel all passengers shall use face cover/mask. They will also follow hand hygiene, respiratory hygiene and environmental hygiene.
9. During the flight if you feel unwell, having breathing difficulty or any other health related problems than such situation should be brought to the immediate notice of Airline cabin crew on board. Airline cabin crew will assist in handling the situation.
10. Vulnerable persons such as very elderly, expectant mothers, passengers with ailments are advised to avoid air travel.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS DURING COVID 19.
1. 100% ADVANCE AMOUNT TO BE DEPOSITED BY THE GUEST TO CONFIRM THE HOTEL RESERVATION.
2. PLEASE PROVIDE GOVERNMENT ISSUED IDS TO PROCESS THE RESERVATION.
3. HOTEL VOUCHERS ARE DELIVERED IN THE EMAIL AND IN THE GIVEN WHATSAPP NUMBER OF THE BOOKED GUEST.
4. THE GUEST MUST CARRY CONFIRMED HOTEL VOUCHER AT THE TIME OF CHECK IN AT HOTEL.
5. CHECK IN TIME IS 1400 HRS AND CHECK OUT TIME IS 1100 HRS.
6. SWIMMING POOLS, SPA, GYMNASIUMS ARE CLOSED TILL DATE.
7. BUFFET SERVICES ARE UNAVAILABLE IN THE HOTEL RESTAURANTS.
8. FIXED /CHEF CHOICE MEALS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE STAYING GUESTS AS PER BOOKED MEAL PLANS.
9. AT HOTEL ENTRANCE GUEST WILL BE CHECKED FOR TEMPERATURE AND ASKED TO DISPLAY THE STATUS OF AAROGYA SETU APP. NORMAL BODY TEMPERATURE AND A GREEN STATUS ON YOUR AAROGYA SETU APP IS MANDATORY TO ENTER IN THE HOTEL.
10. GUESTS SHOWING ANY COVID SYMTOMS WILL BE DENIED ENTRY INSIDE THE HOTEL. IN SUCH CASES APPLIED CANCELLATION CHARGES WILL BE AT THE DISCREATION OF THE BOOKED HOTEL.
11. ALL THE GUESTS ARE REQUESTED TO FOLLOW HAND HYGIENE, RESPIRATORY HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE.
12. WE SHALL NOT BE BOUND TO REFUND THE AMOUNT HELD UP WITH THE SERVICE PROVIDERS LIKE AIRLINES, HOTELS ETC UNLESS THEY REFUND US IN OUR BANK ACCOUNT.
