Book ESSENCE OF KERALAM Holiday Package

Overview

Itinerary

Inclusion

Terms

Tour operational Dates: –

MONTH	DATE
AUGUST	01-21,29-31
SEPTEMBER	01-30
OCTOBER	01-30
NOVEMBER	01-06,12-30
DECEMBER	01-10
JANUARY- 2027	05-10,20-31
FEBRUARY -2027	01-28
MARCH - 2027	01-31

Cost per Person applicable for 01-04 pax bookings (Till 01^st April 2026 to 30^th September2026)

Class	Single Occupancy	Double Occupancy	Triple Occupancy	Child With Bed (5-11 Yrs)	Child Without Bed (5-11 Yrs)
Comfort	78,710/-	40,635/-	31,665/-	13,730/-	7,405/-

Cost per Person applicable for 01-04 pax bookings (Till 01^st October 2026 to 31^st March 2027)

Class	Single Occupancy	Double Occupancy	Triple Occupancy	Child With Bed (5-11 Yrs)	Child Without Bed (5-11 Yrs)
Comfort	85985/-	43930/-	33980/-	14215/-	9380/-

Note: Above rates are per person on occupancy (Single/Double/Triple/Child with Bed/ Child without Bed) basis in INR.

* Attractive rates are offered for more than 03 adults/group/customized tour(s). For any group /customized tour query with specific requirements other than the above conventional itinerary and its inclusion, please do access under mentioned coordinators.

* Package booking for dates which is not mentioned above, please contact marketing Co-coordinators.

Marketing Coordinators:

Ms. Treesa Maria Mathew-8287932024 (tourismers@irctc.com)
Mr. Clipson Ponseka-8287932117 (tourismers@irctc.com)

KOCHI (1N)- MUNNAR (2N)- THEKKADY (1N) -KUMARAKOM (1N)–TRIVANDRUM (2N) - KANYAKUMARI- TRIVANDRUM [7 Nights / 8 Days]

Day 1: Kochi

Pick up from Ernakulam Railway Station/Cochin Airport. Transfer to hotel in Cochin. Sight Seeing of Kochi – Dutch Palace (Open 10:00 Hrs to 17:00 Hrs, closed on Friday) and Jews Synagogue (Open 10:00 Hrs – 12:00 Hrs & 15:00 Hrs -17:00 Hrs, closed on Saturday, Friday afternoon session and Jews Holidays) & Fort Kochi- St. Francis Church ( Open till 17:00 Hrs only on weekdays), Santa Cruz Basilica( Open 09:00 hrs – 13:00 Hrs & 15;00 Hrs-17:00 Hrs). Evening, enjoy the Boat-ride at Marine drive (If time permits). Overnight halt in Ernakulam (Kochi).

Day 2: Kochi-Munnar

After breakfast check-out and proceed to Munnar. Check-in to Hotel. Visit Tea Museum (Open 10:00 Hrs – 16:00 Hrs), Closed on Mondays) & Munnar Town. Overnight stay in Munnar.

Day 3: Munnar Sightseeing

Full day local sightseeing of Munnar - Eravikulam National Park , Mattupetty Dam & Echo Point. Overnight stay in Munnar.

Day 4: Munnar-Thekkady

After an early breakfast, proceed to Thekkady. Check-in to hotel at Thekkady. Afternoon enjoy boating (optional or direct payment) in the Lake of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Overnight stay at hotel in Thekkady.

Day 5: Thekkady-Kumarakom

After breakfast proceed to Kumarakom. On arrival in , check-in to houseboat. Overnight stay in Houseboat at Kumarakom.

[Cruise timing: -12:00 Hrs to 13.30Hrs. Then 30 minutes break for lunch, again cruising from 15.00 hrs till 17:30 Hrs. Thereafter boat will be tugged at a designated area on the bank of lake. Cruising after 17:30 Hrs till is not permitted as per the law. Next day morning cruising from 08:00 Hrs 09: 00 Hrs afterwards check-out from the houseboat and drop at Kumarakom Boat Jetty after the breakfast].

Day 6: Kumarakom/Alleppey - Trivandrum

Morning check-out and departure for Trivandrum. On arrival in Trivandrum, check-in to hotel. In the Evening, visit Kovalam Beach. Overnight at Trivandrum.

Day 7: Trivandrum-Kanyakumari- Day Tour

Morning after breakfast proceed for Kanyakumari day sightseeing. On arrival in Kanyakumari, visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial (Ferry Service available from 08.00 Hrs to 16:00 Hrs.), Gandhi Mandapam (Open 07:00 Hrs to 19:00 Hrs) & Kumari Amman Temple (Open 04:30 Hrs – 11:45 Hrs & 17:30 Hrs-20:30 Hrs). In the evening enjoy sunset view offshore near Kumari Amman Temple. Return back to Trivandrum. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 8: Trivandrum

After breakfast proceed to Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple (open 04:15 Hrs - 05:15 Hrs, 06:45 Hrs - 07:15hrs, 08:30 hrs - 11:15 Hrs, 17:00 Hrs - 19:30 Hrs), Kuthiramalika [Horse] Palace Museum (Open 08:30 Hrs - 13:00 Hrs & 15:00 Hrs to 17:00 Hrs, closed on Monday) and Napier Museum (Open 10:00 Hrs - 16:45 Hrs, closed on Monday, Wednesday forenoon, January 26th, August 15th, ThiruOnam & Mahanavami) if time permits. Drop at Trivandrum Railway station /Trivandrum Airport. Tour Ends.

N.B.:

a) Covering all sightseeing at day 1 is possible only if Guest/Tourist(s) arrive (s) Ernakulam/Cochin advisably in the/by morning/forenoon.
b) In Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Kumari Amman Temple, visitors/devotees whether men and women, are not permitted without Mundu (a garment worn around the waist and also popularly known as Dhoti).
c) During the festivals(Chingam 1st, Vinayaka Chathurthi, Thiruvonam, Ashtami Rohini, Navarathri Pooja, Valiya Ganapathi Homam, Alpasi Ulsavam, Mandala Chirappu, Swargavathil Ekadasi, Bhadradeepam, Kalabham, Makara Sreebali, Sivarathri, Painkuni Utsavam, Sree Rama Navami, Vishu, Karkataka Sreebali, Sree Veda Vyasa Jayanthi, Niraputhari, Murajapam & Lakshadeepam) occasions in Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the darshan time is reduced in order to performing the special poojas hence it may be checked with travel agent/tour operator a day prior to visit temple.

Cost Includes: -

Transportation - by an exclusive AC vehicle for the entire tour.
1 Night stay in hotel at Kochi in CPAI Meal Plan (Room Rent + Breakfast)
2 Night stay in hotel at Munnar in CPAI Meal Plan (Room Rent+ Breakfast).
1 Night stay in hotel at Thekkady in CPAI Meal Plan (Room Rent+ Breakfast)
1 Night stay in houseboat at Kumarakom in APAI Meal Plan (Room Rent+ Breakfast+ Lunch+ Dinner)
2 Night stay in hotel at Trivandrum/Kovalam in CPAI Meal Plan (Room Rent+ Breakfast)
Accommodation - non-AC rooms in Munnar & Thekkady
Toll, parking and all applicable taxes for above services.
All sightseeing and excursion as per the itinerary
Travel Insurance

Excludes: -

Any personal expenses/extra like telephone, Laundry, drinks, porter age etc.
Any services not mentioned in the above list of inclusions will be additional.
Still/video camera entrance charges.
Any deviation from the above program.
Tour Guide/Tour Escort Service.
Any Rail Ticket/Air Ticket fare.
Entrance fees to Monuments, Museums, and Wildlife Life Sanctuary/National Park /Bird Sanctuary etc., Spice Garden and Services of Tour guide.
Boating of any kind.

Important: -

Covering all sightseeing places are subject to time availability.
Package operation is subject to government guidelines at destination.
Tariffs are subject to change.
Standard Check In time 01.00 PM at hotels and check out time 11.00 AM at hotels & Standard check in time 12 Noon and Check out time 09.00 AM at Houseboat.
For extra adult and Child with bed booking Roll away bed /Mattress will be provided at hotels. Additional wooden cot will not be provided.
Early check in / late check-out is subject to the discretion of the hotel.
Running Hot water facility is not available on the houseboat.
AC will be functioning in Houseboat in from night 21:00 HRS to next day 06:00 HRS.
Tour Vehicle will be allotted based on number of adults booked for the tour.
Rooms allotting in hotels/houseboat will be of base category.
IRCTC will not be responsible for any type of natural or social calamities.
Opening of Wild Life Sanctuaries/ National Parks are subject to the discretion of the Forest Dept.
If, the stay of guest/tourist(s) is arranged in Hotel KTDC Aranya Nivas, the entry to Periyar Tiger Reserve may strictly be adhered by them as hotel is situated in the Periyar Tiger Reserve. The entry, to Tiger Reserve, is permitted till 1700 Hrs only. Being a Tiger Reserve, no movement is advisable after 1700 Hrs to 06:00 Hrs.
Conditions apply

Accommodation: -

Sl. No	Number of Nights	Destinations	Hotels
1.	01 N	Kochi	KTDC Bolgatty Palace or similar
2.	02 N	Munnar	KTDC Tea County or similar
3.	01 N	Thekkady	KTDC Aranya Nivas or similar
4.	01 N	Kumarakom	Serviette Houseboat or similar category
5.	02 N	Trivandrum	KTDC Mascot or similar

Final confirmation in proposed hotel(s) is subject to availability of rooms or else similar category hotel(s) will be provided.

Safety First: While Boat Cruising/ Stay at Houseboat, either arranged in the package by IRCTC/self(own) anywhere as specified in the itinerary, please do not venture out into the Lake/River/Canal without informing the crew available on the Boat/Houseboat. Please abstain from doing anything that rocks the boat. Please do not lean over the side which might distort the boat. Step-in & Step-out, only after the Boat/Houseboat is stopped, anchored & tugged properly. Take care of the children as the lake/river/canal is deeper than your imagination. Please do not swim in the lake/river/canal.

IRCTC indemnifies itself from any responsibilities of any unfortunate event of death/ hospitalization of the tourists while Stay/Boat Cruising.

CANCELLATION POLICY

No. of days before commencement of Trip	Total Deductions
Up to 15 days (excluding departure date)	₹250.00 per passenger
Up to 8-14 days (excluding departure date)	25% of the package cost
Up to 4-7 days (excluding departure date)	50% of the package cost
Less than 4 days	100% of the package cost

Tripozo or its partner is not liable for missing of one or more services as per the itinerary due to late arrival of guests. Tourists should strictly adhere to the timings failing which Tripozo or its partner will not be liable for missing of any service.
Tourists should take care of their personal belongings and luggage. Tripozo or its partner is not liable for losses or thefts.

Note :

In case of partial cancellation please note that occupancy conversion charges will be applicable.
In case of cancellation of Counter bookings, copy of pan card of the guest in whose name refund is claimed shall be required.

Facility of part payment for online booking of packages:

Part payment is allowed for online booking for package cost above Rs.50,000/- per transaction for all Packages.
Tripozo or its partner registered users and Guest users can avail the part payment facility for online booking at www.irctctourism.com.
Tripozo or its partner counters can also use this facility to accommodate the walk-in customers.
Agents are not authorized for online booking with part payment at www.irctctourism.com.
The minimum ARP (Advanced Reservation Period) for part payment facility would be for booking done before 35 days from departure date.
Part Payment is applicable on total booking amount, where the package cost is greater than Rs.50000/. It will be collected in 2 instalments inclusive of GST.
✓ For Domestic/International Air Packages: - 1st payment for 30% amount, Final/ Balance payment for 70%.
✓ For All Other Packages: - 1st payment for 25% amount, Final/Balance payment for 75%.
If the due/final payment is not done within 30 days prior to departure date, then the request for the final payment would not be accepted & booking would be treated as cancelled & relevant cancellation charges would be applicable.
Partial cancellation of passengers is not allowed in part payment transactions.
For any cancellation and part/final payment days are counted excluding the date of departure.
Tour confirmation number will only be generated after receipt of total package cost by Tripozo or its partner.
Only Full cancellation is allowed on the above transactions with applicable cancellation charges.

PACKAGE PROVIDER CONTACT DETAILS

City

Address

Regional Office, Ernakulam

Indian Railway Catering and
Tourism Corporation Ltd.
(A Govt. of India Enterprise - Mini Ratna)

40/8194, 1st Floor,
Salih Arcade Convent Road,
Ernakulam – 682035 Kerala.
Ph: 0484-2382991

Mobile: 8287932024,828793117
Email: tourismers[at]irctc[dot]com