Kerala Trip - August (from Bangalore) , please advise



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Old Jul 29th, 2010, 16:26   #1
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Kerala Trip - August (from Bangalore) , please advise

Hi Frnds

we (2 of us) are planning a kerala trip somewhere towards the end of august.

we have 8-9 days at our disposal including travel time.

it will be great if someone can help us with planning.

which all places?
which all hotels?
what all should be done?
is it advisable to plan entire trip on car?

thanks a lot in advance for your help.

Jasprit
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Old Jul 31st, 2010, 16:04   #2
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The Kerala backwater is a nice option! Houseboats in kerala backwater is the perfect place to stay during the monsoon.
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Old Aug 2nd, 2010, 23:54   #3
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Alleppy (Backwaters)
Ooty (Nice hill station)
Munnar (Greenery all around the hill station)
Varkala (if you want to go to a beach)
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If you are looking for less explored places,check out
  1. Wagamon
  2. Parunthanpara
  3. Ramakkalmedu
  4. Thommankuthu waterfalls
  5. Ilaveezha poonchira
These places are worth 3-4 days if you combine Thekkady and Munnar.
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Hi frnds

Thanks for the responses

Our question is, if we start from bangalore, then what should be the serial order in which various places in Kerala should be visited?

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@ Tamana : which places provide good backwaters experience?
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Kerala Trip Itinerary - Journey Options

Hi Frnds

We have received this offer from "Journey Options" for Kerala trip.

Please advice.

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ITINERARY

Day: 01: Cochin

On arrival, pick up from Cochin Airport / Railway station and transfer to the Hotel.
Visit The Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jews Street, Chinese fishing net etc.
Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day: 02: Munnar

After breakfast proceed to Munnar.

On the way enjoy beautiful streams, small water falls and thick forests etc.

On arrival in Munnar, check into Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day: 03: Munnar

After breakfast proceed for a full day Munnar sightseeing.

Visit Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai, Eravikulam Wildlife sanctuary (famous for Nilagiri Tahr) and Tea gardens etc.

Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day: 04: Thekkady (Periyar)

After breakfast, proceed to Thekkady. Enjoy on the way sight seeing. On arrival check into Hotel.

After some rest go for optional boating in periyar lake, spice plantation visit, Elephant safari, ayurveda massage etc.

Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 05: Alleppy-House Boat

After Breakfast proceed to alleppy, at 12: 30 hrs check in at houseboat.

Houseboat cruise is the best way to explore the beauty of backwaters. Rest of the day is leisure on the House Boat.

Overnight stay at the House Boat.

Day 06:Kovalam

After breakfast proceed to Kovalam.

On the way sight seeing in Trivandrum. Visit zoo, Museum and Sreepathmanabha swami temple etc.

Check in to your Hotel. Evening spending time at Kovalam Beaches.

Over night stay at Hotel.

Day 07:Kovalam

After breakfast you can enjoy full day at Kovalam beaches.

Spend your time in beach activities, Optional Ayurveda etc.

Over night stay at Hotel.

Day 08:Trivandrum Departure

Its time to bid farewell, drop at Airport/railway Station. Assist you with all check in formalities.


Package Includes: -

Non AC Indica at disposal.
All Sight Seeing by Road.
Accommodations are on 2 sharing basis . (1 Dbl Room)
All Breakfast in Hotel.
All meals in Non AC DLX House boat.
Permit,Toll,Parking, etc related to the Vehicle.
All applicable Taxes.

Package Cost with below mentioned Standard (2 Star) Hotels:Rs.22,800 /- Nett for a Couple.

Package Cost with below mentioned Deluxe (3 Star) Hotels:Rs.24,700 /- Nett for a Couple.

For A/C Car upgradation Rs.1,800/- will be extra for complete package.

For A/C Dlx House Boat upgradation Rs.1,000/- will be extra for all.

HOTELS LIST

DESTINATIONHOTEL-StandardHOTEL-Deluxe

CochinSealord/ Karthika ResidencyMetropolitan/Nyle Plaza
MunnarAyurcounty Resort/ Pearlgreen ResortArchana Residency/Le celestium
ThekkadySN international/ Michaels InnSandra Palace/Blooming Paradise/Grand Thekkady
AlleppeyNon A/C Dlx House BoatNon A/C Dlx House Boat
KovalamChalet ResortSagara Beach Resort/Kovalam Beach Retreat
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