Holiday, Vacation and Tourism in Kerala, India

Originally posted 2009-11-05 13:13:27. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Enjoy a relaxing and fun filled trip to Kerala, vibrant with natural beauty and rich in culture. Visit the laid back and serene town of Fort Cochin facing the beach front or watch the fishermen at work using the ancient Chinese Fishing Nets or stroll into the scented oil shops and saunter in the old Jew Town. Equally mesmerising are Munnar’s meandering roads and mist covered valleys and Kumarakom’s hypnotic backwaters bordering the beautiful country life. Come and experience the holiday bliss in God’s Own Country.

 

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN COCHIN
Check into hotel and spend the evening at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Cochin.

 

DAY 2: COCHIN – MUNNAR (140 KMS/ 4 HOURS)
After breakfast, go on a sightseeing tour of Cochin that includes a visit to Fort Cochin, Santa Cruz Basilica, Dutch Palace at Mattancherry and the Chinese Fishing Nets. Proceed to Munnar after that. This hill station of Kerala is famous for its tea gardens and estates. Take a transfer to the hotel on arrival. Spend the evening at leisure and enjoy the picturesque landscapes. Overnight stay at hotel in Munnar.

 

DAY 3: MUNNAR
After breakfast, go on a sightseeing tour in and around Munnar. Enjoy panoramic views of Anaimudi, the highest peak of South India at 2695 metres from Munnar. Visit the Christ Church and go to the Eravikulam National Park (16 km) to spot wildlife. Continue to Rajamala Hills lying adjacent to the Park and stop by at Madupetty Dam, a famous picnic spot offering boating and horse riding facilities (on your own). Overnight stay at hotel in Munnar.

 

DAY 4: MUNNAR – KUMARAKOM (205 KMS / 5 – 6 HOURS)
After breakfast, drive to Kumarakom to enjoy the scenic backwaters of Kerala. Spend the evening at leisure and enjoy walks in the jade environs of the backwaters. Overnight stay at hotel in Kumarakom.

 

DAY 5: KUMARAKOM
Spend the day doing leisurely things. Enjoy a boat ride into the countryside, a visit to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and indulge in adventurous activities like water sports – water skiing or canoeing at the lake (on your own). Overnight stay at hotel in Kumarakom.

 

DAY 6: KUMARAKOM – COCHIN (105 KMS/ 3 HOURS)
After breakfast, take a transfer to Cochin to go to the airport and board the connecting flight for return journey.

Originally posted 2010-07-10 12:21:53. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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La Exotica Homestay is the one and only B&B in Varkala Beach which is approved by DTPC, Govt of Kerala with “GOLD HOUSE” certification.

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La Exotica Homestay is situated at the most happening place of Varkala beach called “North Cliff”

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For Rates and Offers call:
Ambu Raja. RS
La Exotica Homestay
Helipad, North Cliff
Varkala Beach, Trivandrum
Kerala, India
Mob: 0091-9946042340 (Ambu Raja)
Ph: 0470-2608866 / 3294099 / 2603704

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For Bookings Please Contact : 

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Sreejith.k.m.

Proprietor

Kundai holidays & consultancy

Thriprayar, Thrissur(Dt),

Kerala, India -680566

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Mob: +91 9745755503

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Package includes Basic Yoga classes for wellbeing, Ayurvedic rejuvenation therapies, Ayurvedic Diet,  Tour programs  , Cultural programs , Kerala Martial Arts Show  etc..

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Package Name: “Yoga Vacation”

Duration : 15 Days

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Date : 1 December 2010 to 15th December 2010

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Maximum Seats on double occupancy in deluxe room : 22

Maximum seats on triple occupancy in deluxe room : 33

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Tariff :

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Single : USD 2420 (Euro 1880)on twin sharing basics in A/C deluxe bedroom

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Group Booking :

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Group of  10 pax : USD 2390 (Euro 1850) per head on twin sharing basics in A/C Deluxe room

Group of  16 pax : USD 2310 (Euro 1790) per head on twin sharing basics in A/C Deluxe room

Group of  22 pax : USD 2260 (Euro 1750) per head on twin sharing basics in A/C Deluxe room

Group of  30 pax : USD 2020 (Euro 1570) per head on Triple sharing basics in A/C Deluxe room

Group of  33 pax : USD 1980 (Euro 1540) per head on Triple sharing basics in A/C Deluxe room

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Package  Includes :

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Daily Yoga Classes in the morning and Meditation in the evening

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Daily Ayurvedic  Relaxation treatments including  hair and skin care beauty therapy

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Three days Kerala tour including  Kumarakom House boat tour, Nelliyampathy Hills, Kerala Kalamandalam, Punnathoor Kotta, Fort Cochin etc

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Cultural Programs like Kathakali , Mohiniyattam.

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Instrumental music  Sinkari Melam

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Kerala martial arts performance – Kalaripayat

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Music Show – DJ Party.

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All food : breakfast, refreshments,  Lunch , dinner, Tea with snacks, Dinner, Mineral water ( fixed Menu )

Accommodation on twin sharing basis in Deluxe A/C room.

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Free Ayurvedic doctor consultation

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Inclusive of all tax

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Package does not include

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·         Airfare to and from

·         Monument & museum entrance fees, camera fee.

·         Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours / extra meals ordered.

·         Tips, insurance, laundry, phone calls.

·         Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “package includes”.

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IMPORTANT: Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.

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PACKAGE TERMS & CONDITIONS

·         Prices valid from 01st October  2010 to 31st March2011.

·         Prices valid for minimum 10, 15, 20,  & 30 Pax traveling together in one vehicle.

·         100% advance to be deposited at the time of booking.

·         Check-in / check-out time at all the properties would at 1200 hrs (noon).

·         All the above-mentioned rates are per person rates on twin sharing..

·         Payment through online bank transaction, western union money transfer or Paypal ( Paypal charges 4% extra ) 

CANCELLATION POLICY

·         10% before 15 days from date of departure.

·         25% before 7 days from dated of departure.

·         50% within 7 days from date of departures.

·         100% within 48 hours from date of departure.

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For group booking: We will fix the yoga vacation classes as per your convenient time.

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Schedule :

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1 st December to 4 th December

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·         6:00 am – Wake-up bell

·         6:30 am – Yoga classes

·         9:00 am – Break fast

·         10.00 am – Ayurveda & Beauty therapies

·         12:30 pm – Lunch

·         4:00 pm - “Breath Easy”  Walking exercise through village and seashore

·         6:00 pm – Cultural programs / satsang etc

·         8:30 pm – Meditation

·         10:00 pm – Bed time

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December 5 th Sunday :

.Half day : relax yourself

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Noon: Sinkari melam instrumental music with 15 artists.

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Evening 4 pm : country boating  through river local sight seeing.

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Night  7 pm : kathakali & Mohiniyattam performance

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December 6 th :

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Tour to kerala kalamandalam  fine arts center , Punnathoor kotta elephant sanctuary,  a shelter for more than 60 elephants.  Evening back to resort.

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7 th December  to 11 th December

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·         6:00 am – Wake-up bell

·         6:30 am – Yoga classes

·         9:00 am – Break fast

·         10.00 am – Ayurveda & beauty therapies

·         12:30 pm – Lunch

·         4:00 pm - “Breath Easy”  Walking exercise through village and seashore

·         6:00 pm – Cultural programs / satsang etc

·         8:30 pm – Meditation

·         10:00 pm – Bed time

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December 12th Sunday

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8 Am : Tour to Nelliyampathy hills station , tea coffee plantations etc. evening back to resort.

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December 13th :

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·         6:00 am – Wake-up bell

·         6:30 am – Yoga classes

·         9:00 am – Break fast

·         A short class about Ayurvedic treatments introducing Ayurvedic raw drugs etc…

·         Evening : kalaripayattu martial arts of kerala.

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December 14th :

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Morning 8 am tour to Alleppy/Kumarakom.Check in to Kerala style House boat and enjoy next 21hrs in this floating villas with all food.

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December 15th :

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9 am :  Check out from House boat . Back to resort , in between visit Fort Cochin shopping centers.. Evening:  DJ events party  with unlimited food  & drinks.  Enjoy yourself

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December 16th : Morning Transfer to Cochin Airport for return journey to Hometown.

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This pack is Specially designed by Ayurvedic & Naturopathy doctors especially  for stress and strain, anxiety, depression,  obesity  and skin problems.

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“Peace of mind guarantee ”

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Originally posted 2009-03-30 12:48:25. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Ponmudi is a part of Western Ghats. It is also known as “The Golden Peak” is a hill station in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala in South India. Its located 61 km north-east of Trivandrum city at an altitude of 610 m. It is a part of the Western Ghats mountain range that runs parallel to the Arabian Sea.

 

Nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport.
Nearest railway station is Trivandrum Central.

There are many sign boards along the route from Trivandrum, which lead the traveller to Ponmudi.

 

Ponmudi is connected to Trivandrum by a narrow winding road which offers a scenic view on the way to Ponmudi. The climate is always pleasant and it serves as a base for trekking and hiking. The tea-gardens here are also famous.

 

Other attractions near Ponmudi include Golden Valley and a number of rivulets and rapids, some even across the road. Located in a rich forest area, this whole place may be of interest to those who are interested in tropical vegetation. There is also a rich wildlife around these hills. Golden Valley is a sneak-peak offered to the beauty of the hills. It is an access-point to the river Kallar. Well-rounded pebbles, lush green trees, the cool water, fishes and the sheer wilderness of the park enthralls the visitor.

 

Another attraction in the region is Agasthyarkoodam which is one of the highest peak in the Western Ghats and the highest peak (1868 m) in the district. This peak is famous for its wilderness, and can be accessed only with permission from the Forest Department. Meenmutty Falls is also a famous attraction in the range.

 

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13th June 2008
Original URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/06/13/stories/2008061359461100.htm

 

Facelift for Ponmudi soon (S. Anil Radhakrishnan)

KTDC to set up a premium resort in the hill

IDEAL SPOT: An active monsoon unravels the misty heights of Ponmudi, a hill resort 61 km away from Thiruvananthapuram.

 

Thiruvananthapuram: The idyllic hill resort of Ponmudi in the district would get a face-lift with the Rs.2.75-crore beautification project to be taken up by Kerala Tourism with the assistance of Union Ministry of Tourism.

 

Construction of walkways, play area for children, parking area, landscaping, beautification and electrification will be taken up in the hill resort under the centrally-funded project.

View towers will be set up to enable tourists to view the tiny springs, rivulets and the tea estates en route and to Hindu. enjoy the panoramic view from Ponmudi, a tourism official told The Hindu

 

Located 915 metres above the mean sea-level and two-and-a-half hours’ drive from the city, Ponmudi is perhaps second only to Munnar in scenic beauty.

The conical green roof of the granite cottages and rooms, designed by architect Laurie Baker, blends with the scenery and resembles small hillocks themselves.

Minister for Tourism Kodiyeri Balakrishnan will kick off the beautification work at a function in Ponmudi on June 18. The beautification work would be executed by KITCO.

The Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) is to set up a premium resort in Ponmudi to solve the accommodation problem, according to Chairman of KTDC Cherian Philip.

 

For this, the KTDC will renovate the newly constructed 13 wooden cottages and the old six granite cottages at a cost of Rs.2 crore. The resort will have 30 rooms with all modern facilities.

 

Already, Kerala Tourism had handed over the wooden cottages constructed four years ago under a Centrally-sponsored scheme and the granite cottages to the KTDC.

The wooden cottages were constructed along the slopes of the hill facing the existing guest house at a cost of Rs.1.13 crore.

 

Each wooden cottage constructed on concrete pillars has a floor area of 300.sq.ft each.

 

A KTDC official said the existing seminar hall will be converted into restaurant to seat 50 diners at a time.

 

The beer parlour being run by KTDC will be renovated and will sport an elegant look. The surrounding areas of the cottages will be fenced as part of enhancing the security.

To ensure uninterrupted power supply to the cottages and surrounding areas, the KTDC will install generators in the resort.

 

The hill resort has been attracting few tourists these days owing to poor infrastructure facilities, lack of good accommodation, communication and recreational facilities. Kerala Tourism will continue to man the Government Guest House, the official said. Already, the Directorate of Ecotourism has commenced a Rs.1.35-crore centrally funded project to protect the biodiversity of Ponmudi and to make it an eco-friendly destination.

 

 

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Vacation Elements Tourism

Holiday Designers & Leisure Consultants

Vevara Shopping Complex 

Erumely, Kerala, India,

Pincode : 686509

Mob: + 91 8129598931, +91 9495012180

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Itinerary 03Night/04 Days

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Day 01: Cochin – Munnar

On arrival at Cochin Airport/ Railway Station, our representative will meet and assist you with transfer to Munnar Hotel. Day at leisure.

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Day 02: Munnar

After breakfast from the hotel, proceed on a fascinating full day sightseeing tour at Munnar-

Munnar – is a beautiful getaway landscaped with tea plantations, hills, lakes, forests and winding walks. Located at an altitude of 1,829 m, it is home to South India’s highest peak called Anamudi, standing 2,695 m tall. It is also an important commercial centre in the Idukki district. Sightseeing Includes Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Lake, Shooting Point, Eravikulam National Park, and Echo Point. Overnight stay at Munnar. 

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Day 03: Munnar – Alleppey

After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive to Alleppy, on arrival check into Houseboat. Houseboat / Backwater Cruise along the palm fringed waterways of Kerala in a luxury houseboat are the most exciting holiday experience in India today. What is truly magical about a houseboat ride is the breathtaking view of the untouched and otherwise inaccessible rural Kerala. In this world of simple pleasures, one can skim past ancient Chinese fishing nets, water lilies, lush paddy fields, coir villages, rustic homes, temples, churches and coconut groves. Innumerable lagoons, lakes, canals, estuaries, and the deltas of forty-four rivers make up the 900 km backwater network. (AC Dlx Houseboat on Full Board basis). Overnight stay at Houseboat. 

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Day 04: Alleppey – Cochin

After breakfast check out from the Houseboat and drive to Cochin Airport / Railway Station for your onward destination.

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Package Includes

 Accommodation on twin sharing basis

Daily Breakfast in hotels and Houseboat on Full Bord basis

AC Indica car on disposal basis with all the possible sightseeing as per the itinerary

All the expenses related to the vehicle (Toll, Tax, Parking, Driver batta, Fuel..)

The above given rates are per person on twin sharing basis.

Child below 5 yrs on complimentarily basis

All applicable taxes.

Minimum two persons are required for a package.

The above hotels are subject to availability. In case of non-availability- equivalent hotels will be provided.

All the rates are Nett and Non commissionable.

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Cost Does Not Includes

The packages does not include Air/Train Tickets, entry fees , monuments, guide fees,  air/rail tickets, personal expenses like laundry, tips and  telephone calls, optional tours, Insurance etc.

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All other expenses not mentioned above.

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Validity: 01^{st August} 2010 to 30^th Sept 2010

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