Kerala’s Majestic Retreat
2N MUNNAR, 1N THEKKADY
Price
₹12,999
Overview
Arrive in Cochin and transfer to Munnar visiting Cheeyapara and Vallara Waterfalls and optionally a tea garden along the way. In Munnar, explore Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Lake, Eco Point, and optionally Top Station or Eravikulam (Rajmala) National Park, with additional visits to Blossom Park and the Tea Museum if time permits. Drive to Thekkady to enjoy Periyar National Park with optional activities like boating, jeep safari, Kathakali, Kalaripayattu, and an elephant ride. Finally, check out and head to Cochin with potential visits to Fort Kochi, Mattanchery, and Jew Street before your departure.
Inclusions and exclusions
- Continental breakfast at all hotels and resorts.
- Accommodation in certified category properties on a twin-sharing basis.
- All meals on the houseboat, including welcome drink, snacks, tea, lunch, dinner, and breakfast.
- Transportation in a well-maintained private AC vehicle (Sedan for 2 pax, Ertiga for 4 pax, Innova for 6 pax, or 12-seater Tempo Traveller for 8-12 pax).
- Experienced Hindi/English-speaking driver.
- Private vehicle for arrival and departure transfers, and sightseeing tours as per the itinerary.
- Costs include driver bata, tolls, parking expenses, night halt charges, fuel, and all applicable taxes.
- Airfare/Train charges.
- All personal expenses.
- All meals not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Entrance fees to amusement parks and boating charges.
- Sightseeing spots not included in the itinerary.
- Mandatory gala dinner on Christmas and New Year’s Eve as per hotel policy.
- Any other services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cochin Arrival – Transfer to Munnar
- Arrive in Cochin and meet our representative at the airport or railway station.
- Transfer to Munnar (130 km / 4.5 hrs).
- Visit Cheeyapara and Vallara Waterfalls (seasonal).
- Optionally, explore a tea garden if open and of interest.
Day 2: Munnar Sightseeing.
- Visit Mattupetty Dam, a key hydroelectric project and wildlife haven.
- Explore Kundala Lake, notable for its picturesque landscape and Asia’s first Arch Dam.
- Enjoy stunning views at Eco Point.
- In the afternoon, choose between visiting Top Station or Eravikulam (Rajmala) National Park.
- Optional visits to Blossom Park and the Tea Museum if time allows.
Day 3: Munnar – Thekkady
- After breakfast, drive to Thekkady (110 km / 3.5 hrs).
- Visit Periyar National Park, with optional activities like boating and jeep safari.
- Optional cultural experiences include Kathakali, Kalaripayattu (martial arts), and an elephant ride.
- Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Day 4: Departure from Cochin
- Check out and drive to Cochin (150 km / 5 hrs).
- If time permits, visit Fort Kochi, Mattanchery, and Jew Street.
- Transfer to Cochin Airport or Railway Station for your departure.
Other important information
TRAVELONAMA'S TERMS & CONDITIONS
- The above-given rates are valid only during the mentioned period.
- The above-mentioned tour cost will be valid for twin sharing basis only.
- Child below 5 years is complimentary.
- Any change in the date of travel or the number of persons traveling may alter the tour cost.
- Similar category hotels will be arranged if rooms are unavailable in the listed hotels as per the required dates.
- Some hotels provide only mattresses instead of extra beds or cots.
- We suggest checking reviews and locations of hotels to ensure they meet your interests, as any change of hotel upon arrival will incur a retention fee.
- Any extra bed/breakfast for kids, not mentioned, has to be paid directly to the hotel by the guests as per hotel policy.
- In Munnar, Thekkady, Ooty, and Kodaikanal, rooms are usually non-A/C as these are cold regions unless specified otherwise.
- Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability, and hotels may charge extra for the same.
- In A/C Deluxe Category Houseboats, the A/C will be operational from 9:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. in the bedroom.
- Houseboat check-in starts from 12:30 PM, and cruising ends at 5 PM, as per government regulations.
- Deluxe is the base category for houseboats, while premium and luxury boats are available at an additional cost.
- Booking will be confirmed only after receiving advance payment, subject to hotel availability.
- For online credit card payment, a 2.5% bank charge applies to the transferred amount.
- Eravikulam National Park in Munnar is closed for 3 months a year during the Nilgiri Tahr breeding period.
- Periyar Wildlife boating tickets can be booked online at www.periyarfoundation.online.
- Some sightseeing spots might be closed on certain days, and we won’t offer compensation if this affects your itinerary.
- The company is not responsible for missed destinations due to political strikes or roadblocks.
- Travelonama Expeditions has no hidden charges except for lunch, dinner (all meals on the houseboat are included), and personal expenses. During the journey, if anyone requests extra money, inform us immediately as we are not responsible if you pay without consulting us.
- Any service issues during the tour should be reported to your Trip Advisor for immediate action.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- No refund shall be made with respect to the initial booking amount for any cancellations.
- Refunds for cancellations will be processed as per the following deduction guidelines:
- Up to 30 days prior to the departure date: 0% deduction
- Between 30 days to 15 days prior to departure: 60% deduction
- Less than 15 days of departure: No refund
- Booking amount is non-refundable under any circumstances.
- Full payment of the trip cost must be made before the trip begins. Pending payments may lead to cancellation of the trip, and the booking amount will not be refundable.
- No refunds or discounts shall be made towards any inclusions not availed by the client. This includes voluntary or involuntary termination/departure from the tour, sickness, accidents, death of a family member, late arrival, or premature departure.
- Travelonama shall not be responsible for any delays or alterations in the program or indirectly incurred expenses due to natural hazards, accidents, machinery breakdowns, weather conditions, landslides, political closures, or untoward incidents.
- Cancellations will only be accepted via email. Phone calls or WhatsApp messages will not be considered. Additionally, the booking amount for all packages/trips is non-refundable.
- In cases of "force majeure" or situations beyond Travelonama's control after departure, refunds or compensation will not be provided.
- Participants dropping out during the trip will not receive any refund. They will also be responsible for additional expenses incurred for their retreat, based on actual costs.
- Participants can replace individuals in their bookings if the status is "Paid" and at least 12 days remain before the departure date. This does not apply to Volvo/Train/Flight transport bookings, which will be automatically canceled.
- Travelonama reserves the right to cancel any trip for any reason but will not cancel a tour before departure except for force majeure or unforeseen circumstances beyond its control.
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