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KERALA BUDGET HOLIDAY – A
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL HOLIDAY
If you have always wanted to visit the southern Indian
state of Kerala but have a limited budget we have devised a
holiday using guesthouses and homestays in order to keep
the tour reasonably priced. All properties have en-suite
facilities but they may lack other facilities such as
swimming pools, air-conditioning etc. A fourteen night tour
of Kerala (including a night on a houseboat) with transfers
in a private car for under £1,000 per person puts this tour
in the range of many more people – and there are some very
reasonably priced airfares being offered as well. So… what
are you waiting for?
Detailed itinerary on request.
DAY 1
Arrive Cochin Airport and transfer to the harbour city of
Cochin. Two nights in Cochin staying at Walton’s Homestay.
DAY 2
Enjoy a city tour to discover historic Fort Cochin and in
the evening experience the Kerala art form of Kathakali.
DAY 3
Transfer to a farm at Kodikulam in the Western Ghat
foothills. Two nights staying at Dewalokam.
DAY 4
Dewalokam is a beautiful farm on the banks of the river
Kannadipuzha. It has the feel of a homestay with a
delightful host family. Enjoy the many activities including
treks, rafting and yoga or just relax by the pool.
DAY 5
Transfer by car to the hill station of Munnar. Two nights
at Munnar staying at Shamrock.
DAY 6
Day free to walk in the hills and explore the area. Or you
can simply relax at this small hotel set in a spectacular
position with views across the mountains.
DAY 7
Transfer by car to Thekkady (Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary)
visiting a spice plantation on the way. Overnight at
Wildernest.
DAY 8
In the morning take a soft trek into the forest. Later
visit Kadathanadan Kalari Centre to see a display of the
oldest martial art. Rest of the day spend at leisure at
this delightful boutique guesthouse. Second night at
Wildernest.
DAY 9
Transfer to the Kerala backwaters. This unique area of
Kerala is low lying and criss-crossed by waterways. Two
nights at Akkarakalam Memoirs.
DAY 10
Explore the surrounding area by foot, bicycle or boat.
DAY 11
Your exclusive houseboat will collect you from your
homestay just before lunch. Spend the rest day relaxing,
eating and being looked after by the attentive staff.
Overnight on board a Houseboat.
DAY 12
After breakfast disembark the Houseboat and transfer to the
beach resort of Varkala. Three nights at Varkala staying at
Kaiya House.
DAYS 13 - 14
At Varkala, Kerala’s second most popular beach resort.
There is a string of bars and small restaurants along the
cliff top and a variety of shops and tailors in the village
as well as a temple and a cultural. Yoga and Pilates are
offered at Kaiya.
DAY 15
Transfer to Trivandrum Airport for your flight home. |
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Rates
(for the season starting 1 October 2010) |
Suggested
adaptations to this tour |
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Kerala Budget Tour |
£946.00 |
- The prices given are based on a typical high season price. During the peak season the rates will be higher; during the summer they may be lower.
- The prices above are per person based on two
people travelling together and sharing a
double/twin room.
- Please note that our prices do not include the
costs of international flights to and from the
destination. Airfares are on application.
- Prices for single occupancy, more than two
people travelling together, adaptations to the
suggested tours and tailor-made tours on
application.
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Treat yourself to the odd upgrade.
Our suggestions would be on arrival at Cochin where
there is a range of lovely heritage hotels and at
the beach (as it is nice to end on a high).
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If you are interested in birds add
Thattekkad – this is a great bird sanctuary and we
can suggest some very reasonably priced
accommodation here.
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Add or swap to include Vagamon –
this is off the beaten track and offers the
opportunity to stay on a farm – Vanilla County.
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Add or swap to include
Pathanamthitta – also off the beaten track and an
opportunity to learn to cook.
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Add or swap to include Madurai –
there is now a great resort to stay at in this area
that is very well priced – Kadambavanam.
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Contact us regarding this tour
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