Thattekad Bird Sanctuary : 02 Nights / 03 Days

Day 1: Arrival at Cochin and transfers to Thattekad

Today Arrive at Cochin and proceed for Thattekad Bird Sanctuary. The Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, covering an area of barely 25 km2, and located about 12 km from Kothamangalam Kerala state, India, was the first bird sanctuary in Kerala. Salim Ali, one of the best known ornithologist described this sanctuary as the richest bird habitat on peninsular India. Thattekkad literally means flat forest, and the region is an evergreen low-land forest located between the branches of Periyar River, the longest river in Kerala. Once Reach at Thattekad, Check in at Resort and enjoy the day with activities. Overnight Stay

Day 2: Thattekad – Explore the Bird Sanctuary

In the morning enjoy complimentary 30 minutes of cycling in near-by tracks. 45 Minutes plantation visit will give you a wonderful experience. A well idea of photography can be applied : The complete day is with the activities near around and enjoy the overnight stay.

Day 3: Depart from Cochin

In the morning check out from Resort and proceed back to onward journey with beautiful memories.

• Inclusions:

  Accommodation on twin sharing basis

  Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  Morning and evening Tea Complimentary 30 minutes of cycling in near-by tracks. Evening Tea/Coffee & Snacks.

  All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air conditioned vehicle

  All toll taxes, parking fees and driver’s allowances

  All taxes

  Exclusions:

  All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals

  Entrance fees at all monuments and museums mentioned in the itinerary

  Anything not mentioned under ‘Inclusions’

  Tips, laundry and phone calls

  Services of the vehicle on leisure days for sightseeing not included in the itinerary

  All alcoholic/aerated beverages, mineral water and starters

  Camers fees

  Medical and travel insurance

• Booking Policy
  • 30 days or more prior to the departure: 25% of the Land package cost29 to 19 days prior to the departure: 50% of the package cost19 to 01 days prior to the departure: 100% of the package cost
    • This is in addition to the tour deposit
    1. i) Balance amount is payable within 24 hours of receiving final tour confirmation
       ii) Important to be aware that the booking deposit is non – refundable
    • Final handover of hotel vouchers / Air tickets will be done only upon receiving full and final payment
    • For payments made through cheques documents will only be dispatched after the cheque clearance

    Cancellation Policy

    In case of cancellation of holiday, the cancellation request must be informed to us via email. As per the booking conditions of holiday packages, we will be constrained to levy the following cancellation charges:

    30 days or more prior to the departure: 25% of the package cost

    29 to 19 days prior to the departure: 50% of the package cost

    19 to 01 days prior to the departure: 100% of the package cost

    **The cancellation charges are based on the above mentioned grid or the deposit amount whichever is higher

• • If you Cancel your Holiday
  • You or any member of your party may cancel their travel arrangements at any time. Written notification or an e-mail to that effect from the person who made the booking must be received at our office. The cancellation charges applicable are as per the published cancellation policy below: Cancellation charges per person
  • Minimum deposit amount is non-refundable

   

  • If we change or cancel your holiday. We do plan the arrangements in advance. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements. o Occasionally, we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. If there are any changes, we will advise you of them at the earliest possible date. o We also reserve the right under any circumstances to cancel your travel arrangements by assigning reasons to you. o If we are unable to provide the booked travel arrangements due to reasons beyond our control (e.g. bad weather):We shall first try to offer alternative dates for the tour if the tour hasn’t already commenced. o If the tour has already commenced, then we shall refund the booking price/fee charged to you on a pro-rata basis depending on the portion of the tour utilized by you. o In all circumstances, however, our liability shall be limited to refunding to you the price we charged as tour fees (Depending on refund from suppliers/hotels).

   

  • If you want to change your holiday plan After confirmation of services, if you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way (e.g. your chosen departure date or accommodation), we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes must be in writing from the person who made the booking. All cost incurred due to amendment will be borne by you. If you have a complaint If you face any problem during your holiday, please inform the relevant supplier (e.g. your hotelier, transporter etc.) and/or our representative immediately who will endeavour to set things right. If your complaint is not resolved locally, please follow this up within 28 days of your return home by writing to us, with your booking reference and all other relevant information. However, please be advised that while we are happy to assist you in the redressal of your complaint, if any, we will be able to extend only our best efforts in managing/coordinating your complaint with the respective service provider. All third party service providers are independent contractors who are at no time under our control or supervision. All booking vouchers and tickets will be provided 3 days before departure.