Arrive at Cochin and transfer to Alleppey for backwater cruise. The Kerala backwaters consist of a complex network of lagoons, lakes, & canals and are best experienced while slowly punting down the labyrinth of canals in a traditional thatch-roofed houseboat, known as 'Kettuvallam'. Embark your houseboat. See life on the banks, lush green rice fields, and coconut groves with occasional temple or church as you cruise through the canals. An experience you will savor for a long time.
Day 2 - Alleppey - Cochin (65 km/1.5 hrs)
Breakfast and proceed to Cochin - the commercial capital and the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala. Afternoon free to go around the city for shopping. Evening Kathakali Dance Show. Overnight at Cochin.
Day 3 - Cochin - Kumarakom (90 km/2 hrs)
After breakfast transfer to Kumarakom Lake Resort. In the afternoon we will invite a beautician for you who will decorate your hands and feet with Mehandi.
Day 4 - Day Of Your Wedding
A wedding Altar or Mandapam is erected at the marriage venue on the day of the wedding, within which the ceremony is conducted. The poles of the frame are draped with strings of flowers. The bride and the groom garland each other in formal mutual acceptance. The bride and groom sit in the Mandapam next to each other before a sacrificial pit or Havana kunda. The ritual of Kanyadaanam now takes place. The groom ties Taali (a.k.a. Mangalyasutra) around the bride's neck. The marriage ceremony then enters its most important phase, the saptapadi (seven steps), in which the couple take seven steps together, facing the north. With the fire (Agni) as the witness, they exchange the wedding vows. Legally, the marriage is now final and binding. The bride is then sprinkled with holy water, believed to purify her from any previous sins and cleanse her, in preparation for her new life ahead. Candle dinner with a bottle of Indian wine.
Day 5 - Kumarakom - Munnar (160 km/3.5 hrs)
After breakfast drive to the hill resort of Munnar for a 2-night stay (alt. 1,600 m). Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the natural surroundings.
Day 6 - Munnar
After breakfast visit Eravikulam National Park, natural habitat of the rare mountain goat - Nilgiri Tahr and home of Anamudi (2,695m) the highest peak of South India. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 7 - Munnar - Athirapally (100 km/3 hrs)
After breakfast transfer to hotel at the most beautiful waterfalls of Kerala. Day at leisure.
Day 8 - Cochin
Transfer to the airport or to a hotel on the beach.
Once services are finally confirmed and paid, further changes can be done once before 14 days prior to arrival without any penalty.
The Tour Agency will have to pay the difference of amount between the actual cost of services and initially raised invoice 7 days prior to arrival.
Tour Operator is obliged to provide the clients all services prior reserved and can provide changes and additional services not booked by Tour Agency prior to the tour on tourists' request if available.
Tour Operator shall notify Tour Agency on the changes and shall collect payment from the tourists directly. In case of cancellation, a written notice must be received by the Tour Operator at least 30 days prior to the tourist’s arrival. The date on receiving the request for cancellation will be considered as date of cancellation of the booking.
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Reconfirmation of the tickets for the tourist will be done only at additional payment, and will be collected directly from the tourist.
Cancellation charges for FIT bookings for hotels only for High Season:
30 to 21 working days prior to arrival - no charge.
Less than 21 days prior to arrival – the penalty in amount of one room/night or according to the contract between the Tour operator and a hotel.
Less than 14 days prior to arrival – the penalty in amount of three room/nights or according to the contract between the Tour operator and a hotel, and 100% for any other services apart from accommodation.
7 days prior to arrival and No-Show – the penalty in amount of 100%.
Cancellation charges for FIT bookings for hotels only for Peak Season:
60 to 45 working days prior to arrival - no charge.
Less than 45 days prior to arrival and No-Show –the penalty in amount of 100%.
Cancellation charges for FIT bookings for hotel only for Low Season:
21 to 15 working days prior to arrival - no charge.
14 - 7 days prior to arrival – the penalty in amount of one room/night or according to the contract between the Tour operator and a hotel, and 100% for any other services apart from accommodation.
Less than 7 days and no show prior to arrival – the penalty in amount of 100%.
