Kochi-Munnar -Kumarakom-Kochi

traveller2009 · Oct 30th, 2009, 00:03

I am planning a trip with my family includes 4 adults, 2 kids and a baby to kerala this december for 5nights. We will be flying in from Mumbai to Kochi and need some advice on planning my trip includeing hotels, car rental and places to see.

The current plan I have is 1 night kochi, 2 nights munnar, 1 night kumarakom and then one night in the house boats (i assume the kids will love that). Also any worry of mosquito bites especially in the backwates, since we have small kids on the trip.

vandy · Oct 30th, 2009, 09:49

Hi & Welcome to IM,

Your plan looks good.

You will definetly need Insect repellent.

And as Allways with Water & children, keep a close eye on them.

vandy

rebeccam · Oct 30th, 2009, 10:11

I wsa in the area last Deceber and yes, yo defintely need insect repellant.

Many, many tour companies in the area can book a trip for you with driver, hotel, and houseboat. But it sounds like you want to rent your own car? Perhaps a Tempo Traveler if you want more room for your family.

You can check the KTDC site for info where people write in with their desired itinerary, and assorted compoanies make suggestions. I'm sure they can include the price of a rental car in their package.
I had a good experience with Indianpanorama aka South Tourism/ Window to the World. They have a Kochi office, telephone 484 2323156 . That office was very helpful assisting a fellow travelerpromptly and with excellent information.

bsprasad · Oct 30th, 2009, 13:35

Recently my friend took a trip similar as yours and the following package was suggested by www.keralahoneymoonholidays.co m

The tour operator is Sreekumar MP and his mobile number is 9447797564.

The person (My Friend) who took this tour is Mrs Vidya and her email id is s.vidya@mgl.com

THE PACKAGE

Kochi-Munnar-Kumarakom-Aleppey-Kochi 3 Ni 4 Days

Day 1. Munnar. Arrival at Kochi, meet and receive. Proceed to Munnar 145kms. Enroute visit, Aathakadu and Valera water falls, Karadippara View Point, Kallar Falls and Cheeyappara Falls. After lunch half day sightseeing. Visiting Rajamalai wild life, Naimakadu water falls.

Day 2. Munnar. After breakfast visit Madupetty Dam, Echo Point, Gundala Lake, Photo Point, Tea Museum, Pothamedu Sunset View, International Blossom Park etc.

Day 3. Houseboat.
After break fast transfer to Kumarakom 175 kms, 5hrs. Check in at Houseboat. Cruise through Vembanadu Lake. Visit R Block, C Block (where paddy is cultivated below sea level) villages, canals, islands and Aleppey Backwaters.

Day 4. Kochi. After breakfast departure for Kochi 75 kms, 1.5 hrs. Afternoon sight seeing. visiting Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St.Thomas Church, St.Mary's cathedral, Chinese Fish Nets and Bolghaty Palace. Drop at Airport hotel .

Day 5 . Departure . Transfer to Airport according to the time of flight.

Deluxe OPTION I :

Munnar : Misty Mountain Resort Deluxe room with breakfast and dinner OR Igloo ayurvedic resort, executive room with breakfast and dinner.

Houseboat : ac Deluxe. All meals. www.lakeviewhouseboat.com YAMUNA

Airport hotel : Excellancy : Standard a/c room with breakfast.

Non ac indica at disposal

Luxury package OPTION 2

Munnar : Tall Trees standard cottage with breakfast.

Houseboat : AC Deluxe with all meals.

Airport hotel : Excellancy , Standard a/c room with breakfast.

AC Indica at disposal

Cost inclusive.

All hotels as per details above.

Non AC / AC indica at disposal. Driver night bata, toll, parking etc

All taxes

No hidden costs.

Honeymoon exclusive complimentary (For Honeymoon Package only)

Flower arrangement in Tall trees on the day of arrival

Candle light dinner in tall trees on the day of arrival

Specially made Wedding cake in houseboat

Candle light dinner and badam milk at Igloo Munnar.

Flower arrangement in houseboat

Surprise gift.

Talk to this guy if you need him or for any further clarifications. You can mail vidya for reference.

appliedinstrument · Oct 30th, 2009, 13:56

Its a pretty cool itinerary gien by prasad.... its a good one covering a lot of places. I think you can follow the same pattern!!

Oct 30th, 2009, 00:03	#1
traveller2009 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1	Kochi-Munnar -Kumarakom-Kochi I am planning a trip with my family includes 4 adults, 2 kids and a baby to kerala this december for 5nights. We will be flying in from Mumbai to Kochi and need some advice on planning my trip includeing hotels, car rental and places to see. The current plan I have is 1 night kochi, 2 nights munnar, 1 night kumarakom and then one night in the house boats (i assume the kids will love that). Also any worry of mosquito bites especially in the backwates, since we have small kids on the trip.

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Oct 30th, 2009, 09:49	#2
vandy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: perth-australia Posts: 1,146	Hi & Welcome to IM, Your plan looks good. You will definetly need Insect repellent. And as Allways with Water & children, keep a close eye on them. vandy

Oct 30th, 2009, 10:11	#3
rebeccam Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oakland, California, USA Posts: 336	I wsa in the area last Deceber and yes, yo defintely need insect repellant. Many, many tour companies in the area can book a trip for you with driver, hotel, and houseboat. But it sounds like you want to rent your own car? Perhaps a Tempo Traveler if you want more room for your family. You can check the KTDC site for info where people write in with their desired itinerary, and assorted compoanies make suggestions. I'm sure they can include the price of a rental car in their package. I had a good experience with Indianpanorama aka South Tourism/ Window to the World. They have a Kochi office, telephone 484 2323156 . That office was very helpful assisting a fellow travelerpromptly and with excellent information.

Oct 30th, 2009, 13:35	#4
bsprasad Account Closed Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 468	Recently my friend took a trip similar as yours and the following package was suggested by www.keralahoneymoonholidays.co m The tour operator is Sreekumar MP and his mobile number is 9447797564. The person (My Friend) who took this tour is Mrs Vidya and her email id is s.vidya@mgl.com THE PACKAGE Kochi-Munnar-Kumarakom-Aleppey-Kochi 3 Ni 4 Days Day 1. Munnar. Arrival at Kochi, meet and receive. Proceed to Munnar 145kms. Enroute visit, Aathakadu and Valera water falls, Karadippara View Point, Kallar Falls and Cheeyappara Falls. After lunch half day sightseeing. Visiting Rajamalai wild life, Naimakadu water falls. Day 2. Munnar. After breakfast visit Madupetty Dam, Echo Point, Gundala Lake, Photo Point, Tea Museum, Pothamedu Sunset View, International Blossom Park etc. Day 3. Houseboat. After break fast transfer to Kumarakom 175 kms, 5hrs. Check in at Houseboat. Cruise through Vembanadu Lake. Visit R Block, C Block (where paddy is cultivated below sea level) villages, canals, islands and Aleppey Backwaters. Day 4. Kochi. After breakfast departure for Kochi 75 kms, 1.5 hrs. Afternoon sight seeing. visiting Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St.Thomas Church, St.Mary's cathedral, Chinese Fish Nets and Bolghaty Palace. Drop at Airport hotel . Day 5 . Departure . Transfer to Airport according to the time of flight. Deluxe OPTION I : Munnar : Misty Mountain Resort Deluxe room with breakfast and dinner OR Igloo ayurvedic resort, executive room with breakfast and dinner. Houseboat : ac Deluxe. All meals. www.lakeviewhouseboat.com YAMUNA Airport hotel : Excellancy : Standard a/c room with breakfast. Non ac indica at disposal Luxury package OPTION 2 Munnar : Tall Trees standard cottage with breakfast. Houseboat : AC Deluxe with all meals. Airport hotel : Excellancy , Standard a/c room with breakfast. AC Indica at disposal Cost inclusive. All hotels as per details above. Non AC / AC indica at disposal. Driver night bata, toll, parking etc All taxes No hidden costs. Honeymoon exclusive complimentary (For Honeymoon Package only) Flower arrangement in Tall trees on the day of arrival Candle light dinner in tall trees on the day of arrival Specially made Wedding cake in houseboat Candle light dinner and badam milk at Igloo Munnar. Flower arrangement in houseboat Surprise gift. Talk to this guy if you need him or for any further clarifications. You can mail vidya for reference.

Oct 30th, 2009, 13:56	#5
appliedinstrument Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 16	Its a pretty cool itinerary gien by prasad.... its a good one covering a lot of places. I think you can follow the same pattern!!