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1N Athirappilly, 2N Munnar, 1N Thekkady, 1N Alleppey, 2N Poovar
1NAthirappily, 2NMunnar,1NThekkady,1NAlleppey, 2NPoovar Island, B'Fast, Pvt Transfer & Tours
Kerala renowed as Gods own country. From the misty hills of Munnar to the enchanting houseboat cruises in Alleppey, from the bustling streets of Kochi to the pristine shores of Kovalam.Immerse yourself in the colorful festivals, indulge in the aromatic flavors of Kerala cuisine, and rejuvenate your body and soul with traditional Ayurvedic wellness.Athirapally Falls,located at the entrance of Sholyar forests, is a popular tourist destination in Kerala. It is the highest waterfall in the state and was also featured in the movie Bhahubali. Tourists can also visit the nearby Charpa and Vazhachal waterfalls.
Itinerary
Tentative Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Cochin – Athirappilly (85kms/2hrs Approx): Our representative will receive you at the Cochin Airport / Ernakulum railway station (depend on your arrival place) and transfer you to Athirappily and check in to the hotel. Feel at leisure and stay overnight at Hotel
Day 02: Athirappilly – Munnar (140kms/3hrs Approx): Morning explore Athirappilly / Vazhachal waterfalls. Later proceed to Munnar (4 hrs). On arrival, check into the hotel and relax for the rest of the day. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03: Munnar: Morning explore the picturesque hill station. Your sightseeing itinerary will include the Rajamala Hills (also known as Eravikulam National Park) / Anaimudi (2,695 m) - South India’s highest peak, and the Mattupetty Dam, Echo point, Pothemedu view point, Blossom Park, Tea Museum. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 04: Munnar – Thekkady (110kms/4hrs Approx): Morning after breakfast proceeds to Thekkady (Periyar) one of the 27 tiger reserves in India-(110kms), check in to your resort by Noon. After noon you can enjoy boating in Periyar Lake through wild life sanctuary (Optional/Extra Cost), Spices plantations (Coffee & Cardamom) etc. Overnight stay at Resort in Periyar.
Day 05: Thekkady – Alleppey (160kms/4hrs Approx): After breakfast, transfer to Alleppey .Arrive Alleppey and check in to hotel. In the evening go for sunset cruise in the Vembanadu Lake (optional - at your cost). Also visit Alleppey beach and also shopping. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Alleppey - Kovalam (Poovar Island) (180 Kms/3hrs Approx): After breakfast Proceed to Poovar Island.On arrival at Poovar check into the hotel and get refreshed.Take rest till evening and visit Poovar beach in the evening to view beautiful sunset. Overnight stay at Poovar Island Resort floating cottage.
Day 07: Poovar Island full day Sightseeing: After breakfast and then leave for a sightseeing tour around Trivandrum and Kovalam. Trivandrum, capital city of God's own land is one among the most visited destinations in India. Visit major attractions Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Akkulam Lake, The Napier Museum and Neyyar Dam and Wildlife Sanctuary. Set at a distance of 18 km from Trivandrum, Kovalam is an alluring beach town.Enjoy sightseeing at attractions like Lighthouse Beach, Vellayani Lake, Hawah Beach and Vizhinjam Rock Cut Caves.Later, return to the hotel in Poovar.Overnight stay at Poovar Island Resort floating cottage.
Day 08: Poovar Island -Trivandrum Airport (33kms/45mins Approx): Morning after breakfast proceed to Trivandrum Airport to board the flight for onward destination.
Note : Itinerary is only a proposal about an activities/day wise plan/Tours/Excursions, All activities specified under itinerary as Tours& Excursions like Theme parks , water sports etc can not be counted as included unless specified under inclusions. Timings & duration/distances mentioned in an itinerary is an approximate idea & Timings for Pickup/Drop/Sightseeing can be changeable by the service provider if purchased by you due to any reason over which Skylink has no control.( Illustration – Late arrival of flight affecting the further tour services or transfer etc.)
Includes
1. Meet & Greet by our Driver/representative at Cochin Airport.
2. 01 Night Accommodation at Athirapilly on double sharing basis with breakfast.
3. 02 Nights Accommodation at Munnar on double sharing basis with breakfast.
4. 01 Night Accommodation at Thekkady on double sharing basis with breakfast.
5. 01 Night Accommodation at A/C Houseboat as per selection of package: A/C will be functioning in the room 5.30pm to 06.00am - Welcome drink, All meals, Snacks, TV, Music.
6.02 Nights Accommodation at Poovar Island / Kovalam on double sharing basis with breakfast.
7.Boat Ride at Periyar Lake, Thekkady (subject to availability/weather condition).
8. Transfers & Sightseeing by Pvt A/C Vehicle (A/c Sedan or similar) as per the fixed itinerary (Blocked Kms)
9. Standard Service time of the Driver and Vehicle will be from 08 AM to 07PM.
10. Toll taxes, parking, State taxes and Driver allowance.
11.GST Inclusive .
Conditions apply :
1. Once we confirm a package/service offered at the same price or budget shared by the customer without any fluctuation in price (with offered /similar hotels) or may be the case that when the booking is completed in first attempt with client’s choice of services/hotels / including the request for any changes before the confirmation letter is raised. . Thereafter, non-refundable booking/reservation fees with minimum cancellation & document amount raised for Visa submission will apply automatically.
2. We are bound to a limit of maximum 2 quotes/amendments before the booking is raised within the booking /reservation fees.
3. If balance tour cost is not made as demanded in writing/sms /phone call. Tour package/Reservation(s) shall be liable to release and the package will be treated as cancelled for not paying a balance amount. In case you fail to deposit before the expiry of the cut off/auto release date, we will be compelled to release/cancel the booking as your deposit or advance doesn’t cover the liability or other case may be the supplier would not deposit on your behalf which may result in discrepancy in booking over which SKYLINK has no control. Such cancellation shall be subject to applicable cancellation charges and advance amount collected will be adjusted towards cancellation charges. If advance amount falls short to recover entire cancellation charges the remaining cancellation charges shall be recovered as per the cancellation terms/policy applicable to the booking.
4. If you are comparing a dynamic Online Price with SKYLINK offers, then please be noted these offers are subject to change any moment. Once hotels are confirmed/ prepaid & settled with SKYLINK & the payment is made by you (Customer),there can be no amendment after booking is closed. Discount offered in quotation will be non-refundable in addition to the cancellation fees as per actuals.
5. Once any reservation is processed/ confirmation letter is raised,, the processing charges ,any taxes , forex conversion, Bank / merchant fees ,Document Charges , amendment & Cancellation charges will be non-refundable whatever the case may be. SKYLINK has no control because supplier policy also applies.
6. Amendment: Once the booking is confirmed, in case of any subsequent amendments prior to travel or during travel will incur a fee as per change.
(A)Important Information
1. Our Packages are valid for Only Indian Nationals unless specified or customized for other nationalities.
2. Prices are dynamic and subject to change unless the booking is confirmed , ticketed or vouchered. These are only offers over which we will try our best to initiate the process of confirmation. We reserve the right to withdraw the offer at any given time. SKYLINK has no control over the fluctuation /Hike in Taxes/Cost /Currency or anything Miscellaneous by the Govt of India/any ruling authority. Difference of Fare/Taxes if any at the time of endorsement/while actual booking shall be borne by the client.
3. All Travellers must have a valid passport & visa or the required documents at the time of booking/Airlines Boarding/Hotel Check In(SKYLINK /Airlines/hotel/Service provider reserves the right to dishonor the booking. Any incorrect names is not our liability. All Travellers must carry valid ID proof all time during travelling
4. Destination(s) / Hotels have been selected by the consent and discussion with the client. SKYLINK role is to suggest hotel / services according to the budget and the requirement. Skylink is not liable for any dislikes and interest once confirmed/paid/checked in /Utilized. Client has fulloption to check hotel names and its facility through internet or any possible sources over which Skylink has no objection.
5. Refusal or delay in issuance of Visa by concerned Authorities or any Immigration /On-arrival Clearance/Deportation despite of granting a visa & /or Boarding pass , the consequences arising therefrom shall not be a liability/responsibility of SKYLINK .Visa Guidelines apply .
6. Hill stations Bookings: Hotels in hill stations may not have air conditioning or heaters due to weather conditions of the location. A/c in Vehicles will be operational only in plain areas.
7. All claims, disputes and litigation relating to the tours arranged or co-coordinated by the Company shall be construed according to current Indian laws only and shall be subject to jurisdiction of courts in Delhi only.
(B) Airlines: The airfares the company has contracted with various airlines are non-refundable. The company shall in no circumstances whatsoever be liable to the client or any person travelling with him/her for the following reasons:
1. Above is only a quote and can't be treated as booking unless confirmed & paid by customer - In case of non-availability of given flight, similar options will be provided.
2. Failure on the part of airline to accommodate passenger despite having confirmed tickets.
3. Change of flight timing/ Route Change with or without intimation/ Fog alert/Postponement/delay of any tour of any airlines /bad weather/Pandemic impact is not our liability.
4. If in the event that the flight is over booked or cancelled for whatever reason and the client is not allowed/able to board the flight , The client shall not hold the company responsible for the same and no claim whatsoever can be made by client. All incidental expenses arising out of such situation will be payable by client.
5. Seat allocation & meals: Few airlines do not provide seat allocation & meals .It is chargeable & payable extra.Meal requests are subject to discretion of the airlines . SKYLINK can only put a request /remark on your behalf but can not guarantee the provision of the same as we in no way control airlines & other service providers.
6. Airport taxes / airline development fees as applicable to be paid over & above tour cost, should there be a rise post the printing of the brochure/quotation.
7. Few Promotional & all fixed departure fares are 100% non-refundable /non amendable & non-transferable even in case of refusal of visa and immigration or any unseen/ unavoidable circumstances.
8. Baggage Allowance :varies from airlines to airlines. Please reconfirm with your airlines before travelling as it is subject to vary with different airlines..
(C) Hotel:
1.Exactness & Hotel Ratings cannot be guaranteed of any service that may be provided to you. For instance, photographs of the interiors of the hotel rooms posted on our website or sent/shown which have been sourced from hotel. The visual of any sight/tour/rooms selected by you /us as Skylink or our service provider cannot be guaranteed.
2.Room Twin bed / Double bed is at the discretion of the hotel. The number of meals including breakfast are always corresponding to the no. of nights booked by the guest. The hotel does not provide breakfast on the day of arrival.
3.In case of unavailability in the listed hotels & airlines, arrangement for an alternate accommodation with similar standard & alternate flight option will be made with availability. Your choice is important to us but once the booking is confirmed amendment /cancellation policy applies & also be noted that confirmed hotel can be different from the hotel given at the time of confirmation depending case to case.
4.Hotel has the right to claim the damages/use of amenities /govt city /Tourism Fees(eg Dhiram etc)/ resort tax /security deposit as per their policy.
5.The guests are requested to take care of their personal belongings carefully and avoid leaving them unattended.
6.Meals are pre-set at the discretion of Hotel.
7.Higher category rooms/ Guaranteed Early Check In or Late Check Out . Special Requests are subject to availability or may incur additional charges . These requests can not guaranteed unless paid.
8.Extra Bed can be a mattress/sofa bed/roll away bed or sharing the bed unless paid or specified.
9.Every hotel has its own child policy. Pls check with your travel consultant at the time of booking.
D) Itinerary Planning
1. Above Itinerary is just indicative & do not consider it as a final schedule. All activities specified under itinerary can not be counted as included unless specified under inclusions. Timings & duration/distances mentioned in an itinerary is an approximate idea & Timings for Pickup/Drop & Sightseeing can be changeable by the service provider due to any reason over which SKYLINK has no control.
2. In case your packages is inclusive of Arrival / departure transfers & sightseeing tours the same shall be provided as per schedule fixed by the /Local Agent/ hotel. However this may require you to wait at the airport for short duration until all the guests arriving at that time exit the airport.
E) Liability/Responsibility
1.The Company is acting as a booking agent for the Hotels /overseas tour operator / travel component supplier and is only a travel agent. The information given in the brochure/Emails is as accurate as the Company can make it. The Company’s brochure descriptions are of amenities that are normally available.
2.However, unavoidable circumstances can change due to events beyond the control of the Company. Unforeseen Calamities, Accident, Closure of Borders/Airbase, major roadwork, strikes etc may necessitate route changes/cancellation/postponement. Where & If the Company knows of these sufficiently in advance, Company will notify the Tourist / Group.about these route changes/policies that could also be necessitated due to natural calamities. The Company does not control or operate any Airline, neither do the Company owns or controls any shipping/cruise/coach company, Hotel, transport and other facility or service ingredients, travel component in tour package that to be availed by the Tourists/Group. Since the Company only selects and co-ordinates travel components, the Company shall not be liable for any injury, death, loss, deficiency in service or damage,modifications,cancellations or extra cost if any, caused by any act or omission of the management or employees or any independent contractor of any airlines, cruise or transport company etc.
F) Method Of Payment: All payments should be in done in favor of “SKYLINK TRAVEL PVT LTD.” Please don't deposit cash in our account.
1)For your convenience, we also have several Indian Rupee bank accounts. Please ensure that the cheques are timely delivered to our office for encashment since no documents would be delivered till the cheque is en- cashed. The payment for entire package has to be settled before the dateline. Please note that Cheque Bouncing Charges will be Rs.600/- OR AS PER ACTUALS
a)BANK NAME: ICICI BANK LTD |BRANCH CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW DELHI-110001 ACCOUNT NUMBER 000705028555 | IFSC Code:ICIC0000007
b)BANK NAME: KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LTD. |BRANCH G 39 CONNAUGHT CIRCUS NEW DELHI-110001 |ACCOUNT NUMBER 2011221016 |IFSC Code: KKBK0000214
2) Online Payment by clicking on link: Razorpay: https://rzp.io/l/fFQej6J
3) UPI: skylinktravelindia@kotak / skylinktravelpltd@icici (Transaction Limit of ICICI UPI Rs. 1,00,000/- Per Day from One Account)
Excludes
1.Tax collection at Source *TCS *As per Govt rules, 5% TCS will be applicable on spends towards International Holiday packages for cumulative spends (within or outside Skylink Travel Pvt Ltd) up to Rs 7 Lakhs in a financial year and @20% for incremental spends beyond Rs 7 Lakhs in the same financial year. TCS Amount collected shall reflect in Form 26AS of the person of which PAN is provided which can be claimed while filling their Income tax return. To qualify as overseas tour program package the package should include at least two of the following:
a. international travel ticket
b. Hotel accommodation (with or without food) / boarding / lodging
c. Any other expenditure or similar nature of relation thereto
2. If any of the above is sold standalone will not be covered withing the definition of Overseas tour package for collection of TCS
How to claim your TCS?
Verify your TCS credit: TCS credit would automatically reflect in your Form 26AS on quarterly basis.
Claiming your credit: TCS can be fully adjusted against the income tax payable on any other income such as interest, rent, capital gains, etc.
Claim refund: In case there is no income tax payable, you can claim the refund of TCS amount at the time of filing your IT return.
3. Visa on arrival or Visa Fees payable to Concerned Authorities
4. Any compulsory charges related to Peak Season /festival/ Holidays/Chinese New Year/ /Early Check in /Late Check Out/Mandatory Meals/Room Upgradation/Higher category Rooms
5. Entrance Fee /Monument fees/Admission Tickets/Guide Charges unless specified.
6. Luggage truck ,Porterage Charges, Tips, Laundry , Extra Meals, Breakfast /Meals missed due to flight timing, all beverages are not included, these are at your discretion.
7.Travel Insurance, Baggage Claim & any related claims/charges.
8.Hotel Security / Resort Fees /Tourism Dhiram/ City Taxes/Tourism Fees are always payable directly at Check in.
9.Intercity surface transfers/ Airfare/Train Fare/Web check in unless specified.
10.In case Itinerary is blocked with Limited Kms & Hours (especially applicable for Indian Itineraries) :Any extra kms/Extra Hours charges payable extra to Driver /DMC directly by the customer in case the Travelling goes beyond the blocked kilometers limit/Fixed Tour plan/Point to Point ( transportation rates are charged from garage to garage i.e. the starting & ending point of the vehicle) .
11. Anything not mentioned under inclusions & any in Taxes,Surcharge, ROE, Fees or any hike over which Skylink has no control.
12. Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like Covid or any act of God, rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.
Cancellation
- 36 days or more before departure: 80% of the package will be refunded.
- Cancellation stage: 21 -35 days before departure: 50% of the package will be refunded.
- Cancellation stage: 20 days or less before Departure: No Refund.
- Non-refundable Booking, Any Misc Services with Non-refundable Charges cannot be counted /considered under the given policy.No refund will be there whatever the case may be.
Footnotes
Best Season to visit Kerala:
Kerala weather is classified into three seasons - winter, summer and Monsoon.(Feb -May: 24-34 Degree C)
Winter, from October to February, are mild and pleasant.(October-January: 18-28 Deg C)
Summer, from March to May, is hot and humid.
Monsoon, heavy rains and strong winds between June and September. (Monsoon: June-Sep 20-30Deg C)
What to buy:
Cochin: You can buy Spices ,Gold & Souvenirs from Cochin -Broadway opp Marine Drive .
Munnar: is well known for its tea and spice plantations. You can thus buy tea and a range of spices from here at very low prices. ... Handicraft items like Uru or snake boat models, sandalwood chest or bangles and traditional oil lamps called Nilavilakku that you can buy from Munnar, complete your Kerala shopping.
Thekkady : Spices (Cardamom)
Trivandrum: While visiting Shree Padmanabhaswami Temple, visit the local shops opp. the temple & buy Spices ,Cotton & Traditional Wear, Sarees.
CODE: CK26824-MT/D