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Houseboat, Kumarakom
visiting some of the impressive mansions.
Travel to Madurai. Evening visit to the
illuminated Meenakshi Temple and Hall of
a Thousand Pillars for the night ceremony.
Overnight stay at the Heritage Madurai. (B)
Day 9: Munnar
Travel to the hill country around Munnar for
an overnight stay at Fragrant Nature. After
lunch in a tea planter’s bungalow, visit the
Suryanelli tea factory to enjoy a guided tour,
tea tasting and a gentle stroll through the tea
plantation. (B, L, D)
Day 10: Kumarakom
Morning at leisure or visit the Srishti Welfare
Centre, where differently-abled children and
young adults are supported in education
and to create sustainable livelihoods. Travel
to Kumarakom for 2 nights at the Rhythm
Kumarakom (Poolside Cottage). Upgrade to a
Lakefront Luxury Villa with plunge pool from
£100 per person for 2 nights. (B, D)
Day 11: Kumarakom
Day at leisure to enjoy the beautiful surrounds
or explore village life in the backwaters. * (B, D)
Day 12: Kochi
Morning cruise aboard a shikara (wooden boat)
through the backwaters before driving to Kochi
(Cochin). Visit the Mattancherry Palace and
enjoy an evening Kathakali dance performance.
Stay 2 nights at Eighth Bastion. (B)
Day 13: Kochi
Morning sightseeing tour of Kochi including
the Chinese fishing nets and the 16th-century
St Francis Church. Explore hidden Kochi
including Jew Town and dhobi wallah, a
wash-house where a sea of white hotel linen
is slathered on the washing stones.
Afternoon at leisure to further explore the
streets and their array of local markets.
Enjoy a farewell dinner at the Eighth Bastion
this evening. (B, D)
Day 14: Fly to London
Fly home via Dubai with Emirates (B)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast,
L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
TOUR EXTENSIONS
Tour + Coonoor & Mysore
5 days & 4 nights from £925
Travel to Ooty to explore the erstwhile British
summer capital and to ride the scenic Blue
Mountain Railway. Continue to Mysore, the
home of India’s largest palace.
Day 14: Coonoor
Drive to Coonoor this morning and stay 2
nights at the Gateway Coonoor. (B)
Day 15: Ooty
Enjoy the scenic narrow-gauge train trip to
Ooty aboard the Blue Mountain Railway.
Afternoon tour of Ooty's botanical gardens. (B)
Day 16: Mysore
Travel to Mysore and visit the impressive Nandi
Bull and the magnificent Maharajah’s Palace.
Overnight at Radisson Mysore. (B)
Guideline prices for 2024-25
Group tour
Low season from £2,895
Guide price month: Jan
High season from £3,195
Guide price month: Feb
Single supplement from £995
Emirates flight upgrades
Business Class from £2,965 return
First Class from £7,175 return
Day 17: Srirangapatna • Bengaluru
Travel by road to Bengaluru (Bangalore) visiting
Srirangapatna en route. Overnight at the
Taj Bangalore. (B)
Day 18: Fly to London
Fly to London, via Dubai, with Emirates. (B)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*
Optional activities: These activities can be
pre-booked or booked locally and incur an
additional cost.
Private & tailor-made travel: This itinerary
can be taken privately on a date that suits
you, for which guideline prices are shown.
Alternatively, it can be tailored to your exact
requirements. Please call 020 3930 5073 or
visit CoxandKings.co.uk/make-an-enquiry
Private tour
Low season from £3,445
Guide price month: Nov
High season from £3,495
Guide price month: Feb
Single supplement from £995
The guideline tour prices are all per person in pound sterling, based on two people sharing a twin /
double room. For up-to-date prices for all departure dates, including special offers when applicable,
please visit CoxandKings.co.uk. All prices are subject to availability.
Departure dates for 2024-25
Out (Sun) Rtn (Sat)
14 Jan 24 27 Jan 24
04 Feb 24 17 Feb 24
18 Feb 24 02 Mar 24
03 Mar 24 16 Mar 24
Out (Sun) Rtn (Sat)
20 Oct 24 02 Nov 24
03 Nov 24 16 Nov 24
10 Nov 24 23 Nov 24
Regional air connections
Prices on request: Emirates to/from Birmingham,
Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester or Stansted
Out (Sun) Rtn (Sat)
12 Jan 25 25 Jan 25
19 Jan 25 01 Feb 25
02 Feb 25 15 Feb 25
16 Feb 25 01 Mar 25
Tour code: CMK
Out (Sun) Rtn (Sat)
02 Mar 25 15 Mar 25
19 Oct 25 01 Nov 25
02 Nov 25 15 Nov 25
09 Nov 25 22 Nov 25
Guaranteed departures: for departure dates that have reached the minimum number of guests,
and are therefore guaranteed to run, please visit online and refer to the tour’s Dates & Prices grid.
For more information or to book, contact us on 020 3930 5073 or speak to your travel agent
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