Paradise On Earth - Munnar
2 Nights / 3 Days
Private Van Tour,Short Breaks
Summer Special
Tour Code: FIT/2097
Cities :Munnar (2N)
Sightseeing
Munnar, India
- Kundala Lake
- Tea Gardens & Museums
- Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park
- Blossom Park
- Mattupetty Dam
- Echo Point
Flight and transport
- Private vehicle as per the itinerary (AC will not work in Hilly Area)
Meals
- 2 Breakfast
- 2 Dinner
Hotel Included
Sightseeing Included
Meal Included
Private Vehicle Included
Philosophy of the Kerala tour:
- Periyar Safari & Eravikulam National Park needs to be booked online in advance.
- Kumarakom / Alleppy are the backwater place. There are no sightseeing at this place. One has to enjoy the backwaters & its scenic beauty.
- Drivers of South India cannot communicate in Hindi at all. They will only co-ordinate in English but their English is not very fluent .They follow the tour itinerary & will communicate only for the schedule & sightseeing places. They will not be able to guide or give complete details about any sightseeing place. Basically they are drivers & not guides.
- Most of the hotels in Munnar do not have Fan & AC facility due to hilly region. Also if the hotels have AC facility still they cannot put it on due to electricity issue.
Note :
- Eravikulam National Park : Its advisable to book in advance online - https://eravikulamnationalpark.in/landing
- (Note : Eravikulam National Park will be closed from February to March every year for the two months due to the calving season of Nilgiri Tahr.)
- Periyar boat ride to be booked in advance online : http://www.ktdc-boating.com/#bookingThese rates are not valid for Long weekends, Peak season & Festive dates.
- For Diwali, Christmas and New year Surcharge applicable plz check the rates with the team for the same.
Note :
1. Jeep Safari at Munnar (Optional Cost)
Tour Information
Inclusions
- Accommodation as Per Package Category
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner.
- All Transfers & Sightseeing’s by Private AC Vehicle as per the tour itinerary. (Car at disposal)
- AC Will not work in Hilly Area
- Total Valid Kilometres For Sedan Car 450 kms & for luxury car 450 kms
- Hotel Luxury Taxes.
Exclusions
- Airfare
- Cost of Meals (Lunch)
- Cost of Sightseeing
- Insurance
- The Peak Season Supplement and Gala Dinner Charges on Christmas and New Year applicable as per Hotel Policy.
- Cost for Optional Tours, up gradation Charges, Sightseeing Entry Fee & Guide Charges and special permits.
- Personal expenses such as Laundry, soft drinks, bottles of water, incidental, porter charges, tips, etc.
- Anything which is not mentioned in Inclusions.
- Any surcharge applicable during your travel dates.
- Usage of mini bar.
- AC in the vehicle will not be kept on when the vehicle is not moving . i.e. When the vehicle is parked at some sightseeing place, restaurant or any place , the AC will not be kept on.
Payment Policy
- Initial deposit - 30% of Tour cost per person to confirm you’re booking with us
- 100% payment to be made at least 20 days before departure.
- Refer Payment Process details on Payment Procedure for more detail
Cancellation Policy
- 45-30 days prior to the departure 25% of the tour cost
- 30-15 days prior to the departure 50% of the tour cost
- 15-07 days prior to the departure - 75% of the tour cost
- 07 or less than 07 days prior to the departure - 100% of the tour cost
Frequently Asked Questions
- Clothing: Light cotton clothes, sunscreen, and comfortable footwear.
- Accessories: Hats, sunglasses, and umbrellas (especially during the monsoon)
- Appam with Stew: Rice pancakes with vegetable or meat stew.
- Puttu and Kadala Curry: Steamed rice cakes with spicy black chickpeas.
- Seafood: Karimeen (Pearl Spot Fish), prawns, and crabs.
- Sadya: A traditional vegetarian feast served on a banana leaf.
- Banana chips and Kerala halwa: Popular snacks.
- Sometimes there are uncertain strike of transport or vehicles, in such cases, whatever best possible decision required at that time will be taken by the agent.
- AC will remain off on hilly drives
- Night travelling or driving is not allowed
- Please note: Please be patient because sometimes transportation can be late, and even be ready for some changes.
- The drivers will not be able to guide you & give the detailed information about any place, His role is to follow the tour itinerary & take the clients to the places or sightseeing mentioned in the tour.
- There is a common tendency of the drivers that they recommend you some specific places or shops for the shopping. If you feel that the recommended shop is good only than you should do shopping from that place otherwise you can ask him to take to some other place which you have searched.
- Attend a Kathakali performance in Kochi or Trivandrum.
- Visit traditional markets for handicrafts and spices.
- Participate in local festivals like Onam or Vishu.
- Explore the backwaters for an authentic Kerala village experience.
- 3 to 4 hours village visit with traditional local lunch, country boat ride, local handicrafts making tour, product making from coit
- Tree house : They are usually located far from reception area, its quite raw and rustic with basic amenities. No luxurious interiors. Insects, lizards dampness might be bothersome. Room & bathroom is not spacious
- House boats : There are 3 types of houseboats, Dlx with 12 hrs AC facility in rooms only, Premium category has 24 hrs AC facility in rooms only and Luxury houseboats are fully glass covered and 24 hrs AC facility in the entire houseboat.
- Insects, Lizards, Smell of water is bothersome, that can be avoided if one opts for luxury houseboat. We recommend only luxury houseboat if one wants to experience some unique stay option.
- Many hotels in Munnar and Thekkady do not have AC in rooms and Elevator in the hotel.
- Hotel Rooms in Kumarakom and Alleppey and Kovalam are usually little raw looking and damp because of water bodies around the resort and wooden built up.
- There might be some walk uphill to reach to certain hotels in hill station.
