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Kerala Winter Gateway Special

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Explore the enchanting beauty of Kerala with our curated packages. Immerse yourself in lush greenery, serene backwaters, and vibrant culture. Indulge in houseboat cruises, spice plantations, and pristine beaches. Discover the flavors of Kerala cuisine and rejuvenate with Ayurvedic therapies. Experience the magic of God's Own Country with our meticulously crafted Kerala packages.

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Day 1

Cochin Arrival

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Our welcoming representative greets you at Cochin Airport or Railway Station and escorts you to Cochin. Check-in at your chosen hotel or resort. Explore iconic attractions like the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, and St. Francis Church, known as India's oldest European church. Wander through Santa Cruz Basilica and browse shops offering antiques, fabrics, and jewelry. In the evening, enjoy a visit to Marine Drive before returning to your hotel for a comfortable overnight stay in Cochin.

Day 2

Cochin to Munnar

Valara Waterfalls
Plush tea gardens

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After enjoying breakfast, head to Munnar, renowned as Nature Lover's Paradise, situated at an elevation of 1800 meters above sea level. En route to Munnar, make a stop at Cheyappara Waterfalls and Valara Waterfalls. Explore the lush tea gardens and immerse yourself in the expansive plantation areas nestled amidst the hills' slopes. The scenery is breathtaking and enchanting, with clouds gracefully descending into the mountains, offering a delightful spectacle. Check into your hotel or resort for an overnight stay in Munnar.

Day 3

Exploring Munnar's Attractions

Eravikulam National Park
Mattupetty Dam
Kundala dam

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After enjoying breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Munnar. Explore iconic destinations such as Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Dam, and Eco Point, each offering serene and tranquil surroundings. These spots are perfect for those seeking moments of contemplation amidst breathtaking scenery, as well as for those looking to have some fun, perhaps by echoing their voices across the landscape. Conclude the day with a visit to the Tea Museum before settling in for the night in Munnar.

Day 4

Munnar to Thekkady

Periyar Tiger Reserve
Local spice market
Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary
Periyar Lake

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After enjoying breakfast, depart from your hotel or resort and make your way to Thekkady. Upon arrival, check in to your chosen accommodation. Thekkady stands as India's largest wildlife sanctuary, captivating the hearts of all who venture into Kerala.

Embark on a fascinating spice plantation tour, encompassing lush tea, coffee, pepper, and cardamom plantations. Take in the breathtaking scenery as you indulge in an unforgettable boat ride on Periyar Lake, which meanders through the renowned Periyar Tiger Reserve. Keep your eyes peeled for sightings of majestic wild animals such as elephants, bison, sambar, deer, and more as they roam freely along the shores.

As evening approaches, explore the vibrant local spice market, where you can procure garden-fresh spices to take home as souvenirs. Finally, retire for the night at your accommodation in Thekkady, cherishing the memories of the day's adventures.

Day 5

Thekkady to Alappuzha

Shikara boat cruise (own cost)

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After having breakfast, depart from the hotel and head towards Alappuzha, renowned for its breathtaking natural scenery often referred to as the "Venice of the East." This enchanting destination is celebrated for its backwaters, thrilling boat races, idyllic houseboat holidays, picturesque beaches, abundant marine products, and exquisite coir creations. Upon arrival, check-in at your chosen hotel or houseboat. Delight in the mesmerizing backwaters of Alleppey; consider opting for a Shikara boat cruise (additional cost) for a truly immersive experience. Spend the night in Alleppey, reveling in its serene ambiance.

Day 6

Departure From Cochin

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After enjoying breakfast, head to Cochin airport or railway station to begin your journey back home, carrying with you cherished memories of an incredible experience in Kerala.

Cities: Adur Alappuzha Attingal Chittur Chēlakara

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To get a tourist visa you need to hold a valid Indian passport with 6 months or more of validity remaining. A photo id such as a PAN card or a voter id as provided by the Indian government, a proof of your financial standing, your flight return tickets, voucher confirming your hotel stay during your tenure, among other related documents. In case you are staying with a friend, then an official letter of invite from them establishing your residence in the duration of your travel.

Tourist visa is granted for 180 days, granting multiple entries, a transit visa allows single entry and is typically valid for 15 days. Business visa can be granted for a maximum of 5 years, making your eligible for multiple entries. An employment visa is usually for a maximum of 2 years or until your employment contract ends. This too is a multiple entry visa. A student visa is granted for 5 years or till the duration of your course, whichever is less. This entitles you to 3 entries per academic year.

In order to check your visa status online you need to go into the enquiry tab of the consulate website of the country you plan to travel to. There you may be required to enter your application id and the passport number. And in case you have submitted your visa forms through an agent website you need to enter your date of birth and your passport number there, and you will get an update on its status.

When filling up your visa application form you need to establish your purpose of visit, whether it is casually for travel or for business or studies. All travel-related visas qualify as tourist visas which is granted to an individual visiting the country with the sole intention of travelling. To enter the United States, you need to first get a visa which could either be a non-immigrant visa for temporary stay or an immigrant one for permanent residence.

Visa on Arrival is an authorization document provided by the consulate or immigration department of the country you are travelling to only after you have arrived at the destination. This saves you the hassle of going through a lengthy visa application form submission process. In a visa-on-arrival too you need to keep all necessary identification documents handy along with photographs so that the immigration desk can quickly put it together and hand you over your visa-on-arrival. Without the necessary id proofs you shall not be entitled to a visa-on-arrival.

Typically an e-visa takes 72 hours for processing, and in case more documents are required on your visa you will be intimated of the same within 48 hours and you need to comply in the next 72 hours. In case you take any longer than that, your visa application will be deemed cancelled. For a visa within Asia, you can expect it processed in 5 working days, but for a US visa you will have to wait for 3 to 5 weeks for your visa application to be processed. After processing, you can expect a positive response to your application and the consulate will deliver the document in two working days. Generally, it takes about 5 working days for you to receive your passport once your visa interview is a success. But for a US visa this could be about 10 days. A UK visa, on the other hand, is normally processed within 15 days. Though you are advised to apply about a month prior to your date of travel. You can always track your e-visa application status online.

Yes, there is a visa processing fee charged by the government of the country you are planning to travel to. The sum varies from one country to the next. This processing fee applies to both regular and e-visas. Now, if you plan to get your visa done through an agent, the agent will charge his commission over and above the pre-fixed processing fee that applies in addition to taxes among others.

Yes, you do by all means for every international trip you make. Even if you are a passport holder, the absence of a visa to your destination country may not even qualify you to board a flight, far less get to your destination. You need to have a valid visa to travel to any foreign destination.

A Visa is an official certificate of endorsement on your passport giving you the permission to enter, stay and leave a particular country, whether permanently or for a specific period of time. A visa is issued to you by the immigration authorities of the country you intend to travel to after verifying your credentials, the accuracy of your submitted visa form and other necessary documents. Many countries such as UK and USA among others grant you visa only after an in-person interview with the immigration officers. Of all kinds of visas, tourist visas are less hassle and always easy to gain. Where no physical interview is required a visa is even sent to you electronically. Although, the visa is a grant to entry, your actual entry into a foreign country is only subject to approval from the immigration officer at the point of entry.

For any international ticket booked, Nitsa Holidays will assist you with the visa application process, by helping you fill up the form, apprising you of the support documents, checking the accuracy of the documents before sending it ahead to the consulate of the country you wish to travel to. It will intimate you of the interview date, if there is one involved, and give you an update of the visa processing status until to finally receive the visa.

Yes, you can travel once you have ended isolation. However, you should wear a high-quality mask or respirator the entire time you are around others indoors until it’s safe for you to remove your mask around others. Do not travel on public transportation such as airplanes, buses, and trains if you will not be able to wear a high-quality mask or respirator when around others indoors for the full duration of your trip. Find out when you can travel and steps to take to protect others during you trip.

Honeymoon couples should enjoy the beauty of waterfalls in Munnar that display pristine beauty. Some of the famous waterfalls in Munnar and its nearby areas include Thoovanam Waterfalls, Kuthumkal Waterfall, Chinnakanal or Power House Waterfall. A few more are Nyayamakad Waterfall, Attukal Waterfall, Lakkam Waterfalls, Cheeyappara Waterfalls, and Valara Waterfalls.

Alleppey houseboat takes couples to enjoy beauty of both Alleppey as well as Kumarakom backwaters. A majority of houseboat operators provide a ride through this route.

Honeymoon couples can enjoy several activities in Munnar such as -

Camping, trekking, rappelling, and mountain biking

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A tree house stay, locally called Erumadam
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Picnic near waterfalls
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Shikara ride in Kundala Lake
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Watersports at Mattupetty Dam
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Elephant safari
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Spa

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A variety of items available at various markets in Kochi include
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M.G road - Handicrafts, spices and nuts.
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Broadway - Clothes and spices, electronic goods, jewelry, leather goods, stationary, watches.This market is adjoined by Ernakulam Market where they can buy items at wholesale rates
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Bazaar Road - Green cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, brown cardamom, cloves, bay leaf and other unique things.
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Other shopping zones for quality items are Lulu Shopping Mall, Jewel Junction, Oberon Mall, and Marine Drive.
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Kerala Winter Gateway Special

Overview

Itinerary

Cochin Arrival

Cochin to Munnar

Exploring Munnar's Attractions

Munnar to Thekkady

Thekkady to Alappuzha

Departure From Cochin

Adult (8-80)

Child (3-7)

Infant (0-2)

₹ 23,000.00

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₹23000

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