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India
Age guideline
5 & UP
backwaters of the south
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See the colourful Kathakali Dancers Experience life at an old British Hill Station See wild elephants at Periyar NP Cruise on the tranquil Malabar backwaters by converted rice-barge Learn to cook traditional Keralan food The state of Kerala, in India's warm, tranquil south, is both fascinating and exotic. You'll learn about the bizarre rituals of the Kathakali dancers and watch your kids dress up too! Then, a change of scene at the old British Hill Station of Munnar, set in the cool Western Ghats. At Periyar you'll see herds of wild elephant. Then relax as you cruise the silent backwaters of Malabar's rivers by converted rice-barge. If you have time, you can also extend your stay and enjoy the wonderful beaches of Mararikulam.
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trip code
FIBS 9 or 12 days
Is it right for your family?
This is a great winter break. The south of India is more relaxed than the more frantic north and makes for easier travel. Hotels are of a good standard. Travelling can be slow at times but distances covered are not overly long. There is so much to interest children of all ages learning to cook, visiting an Indian school, seeing elephants, cruising on a rice-barge&
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Kochi Alleppey
Munnar Hill Station
Periyar N.P . Mararikulam
GULF OF MUNNAR
Kids Kid Corner
Sleep on board a traditional Kettuvallum (houseboat) Learn to cook a curry and see how tea is made on a tea plantation
Itinerary 1 Fly to Kochi (previously Kochin) 2 Arrive Kochi. Relaxing day and evening Sunset cruise 3 Drive to hill station of Munnar 4 In Munnar; explore hill station and visit tea plantation 5 Drive to Periyar National Park. Learn to cook a local dish 6 In Periyar. Boat cruise in national park to see elephant herds 7 Drive to Alleppey. Board houseboat for backwaters cruise to villages, rice paddies and rubber plantation 8 Drive Kochi. City tour, visit local school. Evening Kathakali dance performance (and face painting) 9 Fly via Mumbai to London Extensions & tailor-making You can also have an extra few days at the beach. Trip code: FIBSb. Add additional: £299
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Adult £1,849 £1,549 £1,399 £1,399 £1,399 £1,399 £1,399 £1,399 £1,849 £1,549 £1,469 £1,529 £1,529 £1,529
Child £1,649 £1,449 £1,249 £1,249 £1,249 £1,249 £1,249 £1,299 £1,599 £1,299 £1,299 £1,329 £1,329 £1,329
Accommodation and meals Hotels (6nts), rice barge (1nt). 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 evening meal included. Flight details Scheduled flights from Heathrow with Jet Airways. Climate chart The chart below shows average minimum and maximum temperatures and average rainfall per month in millimetres for Mumbai (Bombay).
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Kids Corner
See wild elephants in Periyar National Park Meet the amazing Kathakali dancers Visit an elephant training camp
Insurance - £75 (adult), £37.50 (child under 18). Free for infants under two at time of departure. Special Family Rate for up to four children £187.50. Annual Multi-Trip Family Policy also available.
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