Highlights of Kerala - Pune
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Feedback on Kerala tour (Tour Code: *****/*****) : Dear Veena World Team, I hope this message finds you well. I recently had the pleasure of embarking on a tour to Kerala (tour code: KLHLP281223/A) with your esteemed company, and I felt compelled to share my feedback on the experience I had. From the moment the tour commenced until its conclusion, every aspect of the journey was perfectly organized and executed, showcasing the professionalism and dedication of Veena World. The carefully curated itinerary allowed us to explore the rich cultural and natural beauty of Kerala, leaving us with unforgettable memories. One standout element of this tour was our incredible Tour Manager, Mr. Hudson Francis. His passion for his job and commitment to ensuring a seamless experience for all participants truly set this journey apart. This guy was like a walking encyclopedia of Kerala - he knew everything about the place and made our journey way more interesting. Hudson's exceptional organizational skills were evident throughout the tour. From coordinating transportation and accommodation to managing the daily itinerary, he demonstrated an unparalleled level of efficiency. Even in the face of unexpected challenges, Hudson remained calm and composed, always finding swift and effective solutions to ensure the comfort and satisfaction of every traveler. What truly stood out about Hudson was his genuine and warm personality. He was Super friendly, always ready to chat, and made sure everyone felt included and valued. His approachability and willingness to address any concerns or questions made the tour feel like a personalized and enjoyable experience. Along with Hudson, Yash, and Gourav also went above and beyond to manage the logistics and details of the tour, ensuring everything ran like clockwork, and making sure we didn't miss out on any of the fun. In summary, our journey to Kerala with Veena World exceeded all expectations, thanks in large part to the outstanding efforts of Hudson Francis. Please extend my heartfelt gratitude to him for his remarkable service and dedication. I will undoubtedly recommend Veena World to friends and family, and I look forward to future adventures with your esteemed company. Thank you once again for a truly memorable experience. Warm regards, Sayali Chavan. Savita Chavan.
About Kerla highlights tour : Hello Ma’am/Sir, We Pawar family travelled n enjoyed Kerala tour with Hudson Francis and his team partners, they all were very caring n supportive also marking sure that everyone/Age group involved in tour enjoy the visited place n food along with giving us information about the place. Trip was very memorable and exciting. Thanks to Hudson and team n indeed thank you “Veena World “ for extremely exciting tour we would love to choose Veena World for our next trip . Thank you so much.
Feedback for Kerala tour 23 - 28 Dec 2023 : Dear Vaibhav Sir, Sir we were glad to have you as our tour manager. We loved your humble gesture and homely attention you gave. Had a memorable and wonderful time with you. All hotels & transportation arrangements were excellent. This was our second tour with Veena World & would definitely prefer to travel with you again. Kind Regards, Chandrakant Kankariya.
Tour Code: KLHLP221223/A Tour Manager: Hudson Francis It was a splendid experience with Veena World on Kerala Highlights tour. This was our first trip with VW and it turned out an amazing experience and a great memory. Our tour manager Hudson Francis managed the whole tour wonderfully. Hudson is a very well organized person with great communication and tour management skills. He is very patient, cooperative and have empathy towards every tour member. He had a well prepared plan for everything from minor to major stuff which made our tour successful. He was always available for any support and help throughout the tour. Appreciate his efforts and hard work. He made all the tour members come together which created a good bond between us and now we became a family in such a short duration. He was attending everyone individually which made us feel special and comfortable. He was even giving attention to kids and senior citizens in the tour so that they are comfortable and enjoying the tour. We would love to have him as tour manager for our next tour including the international ones. Thank you Veena World for the wonderful tour. You have tour managers like Hudson Francis who are heart of the tour and makes Veena World a great organization. Regards Pinal Bhojne
Tour includes
Tour includes
Key Highlights
Note: The highlights and sightseeing's may change depending on the departure date you choose.
Itinerary (Day Wise)
Cochin – Alleppey (1 Night)
Tour Guests will arrive at Cochin Airport as per their Scheduled flight. Upon arrival they will meet Veena World tour manager at the airport and proceed to Alleppey – known as ‘the Venice of the East’. In the evening we have a short Meet & Greet session.
- Night Stay in Alleppey
- Dinner
Alleppey – Periyar (1 Night)
Today we proceed to Periyar. En route we enjoy the famous Kerala Backwaters ride and admire the scenic sites of lush paddy fields and coconut trees as we sail. Upon arrival in Periyar, we have free time for shopping at Kumily Spice Village. In the evening, we enjoy Kathakali show.
- Night Stay in Periyar
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Tetra Packed Juice and Pineapple Slice during backwater ride, Dry Snack enroute to Periyar, Banana Wafers at Kumily village
Periyar – Munnar (2 Nights)
Today we visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - one of the popular national parks in India and famous as an elephant and tiger reserve. It is home to around 35 species of mammals like tiger, Indian elephant, gaur, sambar, wild pig, Indian giant squirrel, jungle cat, etc. We explore this wildlife sanctuary by sailing in the Periyar Lake. Later we proceed to Munnar – Munnar is well known for its lush green hills and tea plantations.
Please Note: Periyar Boat Ride is subject to Availability. In case of non-availability, alternative sightseeing will be provided.
- Night Stay in Munnar
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Tea/Coffee and Dry Snack enroute to Munnar
Munnar
Today we enjoy speed boat ride at Mattupetty Dam near Sunmoon Valley, followed by a visit to Echo Point and Eravikulam (Rajamalai) National Park (subject to security permission).
- Night Stay in Munnar
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Fruit slice at Sun moon Valley, Mirchi Pakoda at Echo Point and Tea/Coffee/ ice Cream at Eravikulam
Munnar – Cochin (1 Night)
Today we proceed to Cochin – Popularly known as the Queen of Arabian Sea. Upon arrival we visit Chinese Fishing Nets and St. Francis Church at Fort Kochi - one of the oldest European churches in India which has great historical significance. Later we proceed to Muttancherry, here we visit the Jewish Synagogue - oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, Dutch Palace - one of the finest examples of the Kerala style of architecture.
- Night Stay in Cochin
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Coconut water at Jewish Synagogue, Dry Snack en route to Cochin
Cochin – Departure
It’s time now to say goodbye, Phir Milenge!
Let’s stay in touch with each other through email, phone, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, etc. and meet again on yet another memorable Veena World tour. See you all! ‘Pune to Pune’ tour guests will proceed to the airport as per their scheduled group flight departure time and start their journey back home. 'Joining & Leaving' tour guests will proceed on their own to their scheduled departure destination, like an airport, railway station, bus terminal, or cruise terminal. Tour concludes.
Please note:
Airline: On group tours, we generally fly well-reputed airlines that are group-friendly.
During your air travel, refreshments and meals are provided as per the airline policy. However, we recommend you carry dry snacks of your choice for the flight journey.
Transport: For transfers and sightseeing, we use mini coaches, big coaches, or small vans, depending on the respective tour group size. If you wish to have a separate vehicle solely for yourself or your family, it can be arranged at an additional cost, subject to availability.
Sightseeing attractions: Given the current dynamic situation, some monuments or sightseeing places may be closed temporarily without any prior notice; in such cases, every attempt will be made to visit an alternate sightseeing place if possible.
Hotels: The hotels on tour are comfortable and have been appreciated by Veena World’s guests in the past. The category of hotels on international tours is a mix of three-star, three-star superior, and basic four-star.
Meals: On tour, we provide all meals, from day one to the last day, as mentioned in the itinerary. Breakfasts are generally continental on European tours, whereas, lunches and dinners are Indian OR Indian along with a local dish OR local cuisine, OR at times fast food meals from Subway, McDonald’s, etc., depending on the convenience and ease of execution of the itinerary or the availability of food at the respective destination.
- Breakfast
Tour Information
Read this to prepare for your tour in the best way!
- To and Fro economy class air ticket (Ex-Pune) with current airport taxes
- Baggage Allowance as per the airline policy
- Travel by comfortable A/C or non A/C small cars or Tempo Travellers or Mini Buses or big buses depending on the respective tour group size
- Accommodation in comfortable hotels on twin/triple/Single sharing basis
- All Meals – Morning tea/coffee, breakfast, lunch, evening tea/coffee with cookies/snacks, dinner and Water Bottle (1 Litre) per person per day
- Guide & driver tips, hotel & restaurants tips
- Permits/ entrance fees of all sightseeing places which is to be visited from inside
- Accompanied local guide/s services wherever require
- Veena World Tour Manager Services from Day 01 Meeting point till the dropping point on last day
- Travel Insurance for guests up to 70 years of age
- Government of India Goods & Services Tax (GST) of 5%
- Any increase in airfare, airport tax, fuel surcharge etc.
- Any new tax/es levied by the central or state government
- Cost of Insurance
- Any upgradation in airline class, vehicle, hotel or hotel room category
- Cost of Pre/Post tour hotel accommodation
- Any extra expense incurred due to any forced majeure situation before the tour departure or during the tour, such as change in airline schedule, route or operation, changing the tour date, change in hotel etc.
- Personal expense like porterage, laundry, telephone, shopping, alcoholic beverages, extra mineral water or food which is not a part of group’s set meal menu
- Any extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any personal emergency
- Cost of any optional activity or service
- Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column
- As everyone is becoming a frequent traveller now, we suggest that you make your own travel accessories kit to ensure a stress free holiday.
- Always make sure to carry less and light luggage, use a four wheel small or medium suitcase and please make sure that you are carrying only one suitcase per person. This will ensure that you will travel smartly and without any inconveniences.
- It is also recommended that you have one cross shoulder bag or haversack for your handy needs which will ensure that you are comfortable at the time of sightseeing and also easy for photography during your tour.
- A smart cap/hat and sunglasses are definitely something that you should have in your kit.
- Though Veena World provides all three meals, that is breakfast, lunch, dinner and Veena World treats as per the itinerary, you can carry dry snacks of your choice in small sealed packets for munching during air travel or road journeys.
- If you are travelling during the monsoon or to destinations where it is rainy, please carry a small umbrella or poncho.
- For international tours, please carry a universal adapter for charging your cameras and mobile phones.
- Ensure that your clothing and footwear is suitable for the destination you are travelling to.
Need to Know
Things to consider before the trip!
Weather
- For detailed Information about weather kindly visit www.accuweather.com
Transport
Coach Tavel
- AC Vehicle Type - Depends upon group size
Documents Required for Travel
- Aadhar Card front and Back page
- ADULT: Adhar card/ Driving License/ Voter ID / Passport
- CHILD 5- 11: Adhar card/ School ID / Passport
- CHILD 2- 4 year: School Id/ Birth Certificate/ Passport
- For Infants - Birth Certificate/ Passport
Cancellation Policy & Payment Terms
We keep it transparent, crystal clear!
Payment Terms
Guest can pay by Cheque/ Demand Draft/ Debit card / Credit card/ NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS. For Debit / Credit card payment additional 1.8 % convenience charge will be applicable Cheque / Demand draft should be in favour of "Veena Patil Hospitality Pvt ltd".
Remarks
- All meals are provided by Veena World in case the flight reaches the stipulated destination early morning or leaves destination late in the evening.
- The tour price mentioned for this tour is for Indian nationals only.
- The tour price varies for NRI’s or foreign nationals, for more details kindly contact your travel advisor
- NRIs and Foreign nationals please ensure proper identity is conveyed to booking executive at the time of booking and all details along with passport copies are handed over to the booking executive.
- Standard Check-in and check-out time of hotels in India is generally 1.30 PM and 10 AM respectively.
Upgrades Available
Want luxury? Add luxury at minimum cost!
Need to upgrade to business or first class? Please get in touch with our team on 1800 22 7979 for more details.
You can select the prime seat(s) in your coach at an additional cost. Please get in touch with our team on 1800 22 7979 for more details.
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Highlights of Kerala - Pune
"Feedback on Kerala tour (Tour Code: *****/*****) : Dear Veena World Team, I hope this message finds you well. I recently had the ple... Read more
Travelled in Dec, 2023 - Family
Highlights of Kerala - Pune
"About Kerla highlights tour : Hello Ma’am/Sir, We Pawar family travelled n enjoyed Kerala tour with Hudson Francis and his team partne... Read more
Travelled in Dec, 2023 - Family
Highlights of Kerala - Pune
"Feedback for Kerala tour 23 - 28 Dec 2023 : Dear Vaibhav Sir, Sir we were glad to have you as our tour manager. We loved your humble g... Read more
Travelled in Dec, 2023 - Family
Highlights of Kerala - Pune
"Tour Code: KLHLP221223/A Tour Manager: Hudson Francis It was a splendid experience with Veena World on Kerala Highlights tour. This wa... Read more
Travelled in Dec, 2023