LAKSHADWEEP
PACKAGES FOR 2013-14
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LOCATION:- Lakshadweep islands lie about
220 to 440 kms off the Kerala coast between 8° and 12° North Latitudes and 71°
and 74° East Longitudes. The islands are connected to mainland by passenger
ships and flights operated from Kochi.
The airport is in Agatti and facilities exist for helicopter transfer to Kavaratti Island. The remoteness and pristine
beauty of these islands combined with the solitude and peace provided by the
verdant environment offer an ideal getaway for holidaymakers.
SAMUDRAM PACKAGE
4 Nights and 5 Days
Class of Accommodation
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Transportation Cost
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Tour Charges
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Total
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Diamond Class (Adult)
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13,000/-
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9000/-
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22,000/-
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Diamond (Child)
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12,500/-
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3000/-
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15,500/-
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Rates in Indian Rupees. Service Tax
applicable at prevailing Govt. Tax rate. (3.09%)
Child Rates
Child rates will be applicable in
the age group of 1 year to 11 years only
Note. Under water scuba diving is
not included if required guest can avail at Kavaratti paying Rs 1500 per dive
at Dolphin dive center of Lakshadweep Tourism for more details contact water
sports manager of Paradise hut at Kavaratti Island.
Package Name: Samudram
No of day: 5 days
No of Island cover: 3
Cost for adult: 22000 + tax
Cost for child: 15500 + tax [age 1 to 10 year]
Ship name: MV Kavaratti
Category of cabin : Diamond
No of day: 5 days
No of Island cover: 3
Cost for adult: 22000 + tax
Cost for child: 15500 + tax [age 1 to 10 year]
Ship name: MV Kavaratti
Category of cabin : Diamond
SAMUDRAM TOUR BY MV.KAVARATTI
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No
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Dep. Kochi
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Ship
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Arri Kochi
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Days
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Islands
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1
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01.10.2013
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MV. Kavaratti
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05.10.2013
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5 days
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Mcy/Klp/Kvt
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2
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07.10.2013
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MV. Kavaratti
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11.10.2013
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5 days
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Kvt/Klp/Mcy
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3
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12.10.2013
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MV. Kavaratti
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16.10.2013
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5 days
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Klp/Kad/Mcy
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4
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19.10.2013
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MV. Kavaratti
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23.10.2013
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5 days
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Kvt/Klp/Mcy
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5
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25.10.2013
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MV. Kavaratti
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29.10.2013
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5 days
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Kvt/Mcy/Klp
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6
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01.11.2013
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MV. Kavaratti
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05.11.2013
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5 days
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Mcy/Kvt/Klp
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7
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07.11.2013
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MV. Kavaratti
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11.11.2013
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5 days
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Klp/Mcy/Kvt
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8
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13.11.2013
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MV. Kavaratti
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17.11.2013
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5 days
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Klp/Mcy/Kvt
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9
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19.11.2013
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MV. Kavaratti
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23.11.2013
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5 days
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Mcy/Kvt/Klp
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10
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25.11.2013
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MV. Kavaratti
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29.11.2013
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5 days
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Klp/Kvt/Mcy
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Package include
1. Diamond class cabin two bed
2. All 3 time meals [breakfast Lunch and Dinner] morning and evening tea or coffee
3. Bus transfer to the ship from the boarding point at Cochin.
4. Welcome drink at the island
5. All 3 island sightseeing
6. Water sports Kayaking Snorkeling and glass boat
7. Entry permit and heritage fee
8. All the Government taxes
9. Our personal assistance on the ship and Island
2. All 3 time meals [breakfast Lunch and Dinner] morning and evening tea or coffee
3. Bus transfer to the ship from the boarding point at Cochin.
4. Welcome drink at the island
5. All 3 island sightseeing
6. Water sports Kayaking Snorkeling and glass boat
7. Entry permit and heritage fee
8. All the Government taxes
9. Our personal assistance on the ship and Island
Note. Under water scuba diving is
not included if required guest can avail at Kavaratti paying Rs 1500 per dive
at Dolphin dive center of Lakshadweep Tourism, for more details contact water
sports manager of Paradise hut at Kavaratti island.
Five-day cruise which takes tourists
to Kavaratti, Kalpeni and Minicoy for day excursion. During the day with lunch
and refreshments ashore. Swimming, snorkeling and other water sports can be
arranged during the day tour. Night spends onboard the ship
MV Kavaratti. The ships have
cafeteria, snack bars, doctor on call, entertainments and upper-deck promenade.
Ship facilities include three independent galleys, halls, recreation place with
a swimming pool and a helipad.
While planning your travel itinerary
please provide a day at Kochi, both one way to Lakshadweep and on the way back.
Ship programmes/Itineraries are subject to change without notice due to ships
arrival / departure or other unforeseen reasons.
Reporting time to our facilitation
desk at the Warf, Willingdon Island at 10.00 AM. Ship departure time 12.00 AM.
KOCHI - WILLINGDON ISLAND
Kochi (Cochin), The Queen of the
Arabian Sea, is the commercial capital and the most cosmopolitan capital of
Kerala. Kochi is the landing point for all visitors visiting Kerala,
Lakshadweep and was one of major centers of commerce and trade. More about
Kochi.
While you are at Kochi we would be
glad to arrange your accommodation on request and organize local sightseeing
and backwater cruise.
Ship MV Kavaratti WHILE SAILING
The tourist must make it a point to
be ready for disembarkation around
There will be regular video show on
board the ship. A short instructional video show also will be screened
depicting the various facilities available on board the ship and about the
rules and regulations to be followed by the tourists on board for their own safety
and for the safety of co-passengers.
Day 1. Cochin
10.00: Boarding/Embarkation to the ship
10.30: Inspection of MMD Surveyor
11.00: Departure
13.00 to 13.45: Lunch
15.30 to 16.00: Evening tea
20.00 to 20.45: Dinner
10.00: Boarding/Embarkation to the ship
10.30: Inspection of MMD Surveyor
11.00: Departure
13.00 to 13.45: Lunch
15.30 to 16.00: Evening tea
20.00 to 20.45: Dinner
Day 2. Kavaratti Island
07.30 AM after finishing their morning chores and breakfast on board the ship.
07.30 AM after finishing their morning chores and breakfast on board the ship.
You have a whole day on each island
to spend after having breakfast and disembarking the ship around 8 AM. Lunch is
served at tourist complexes.
Video Hall in the ship
You then return to the ship around
4.30 PM., after which she sails to the next island. To and fro travel from
islands to ship is by special mechanized boats.
06.00 to 06.30 : Morning tea
(onboard)
07.00 to 07.30 : breakfast (onboard)
07.30 : Disembarkation to Kavaratti
07.00 to 07.30 : breakfast (onboard)
07.30 : Disembarkation to Kavaratti
Kavaratti island the capital of
Lakshadweep
Location: 10'-33* North Latitude and
72' -38* East Longitude, located 404 kms. from Cochin.
It is the headquarters of the U.T
Administration since 1964. You have enough time to explore the island.
The beautiful calm lagoon forms an
ideal spot for water sports, swimming and basking on warm sandy beaches. Marine
life exhibits can be seen at the new MARINE AQUARIUM which has excellent
collection of specimens.
Do not bother if you are not a good
swimmer, we have made viewing the exotic underwater world easier for you
through our glass bottomed boats.
The Dolphin Dive Center is another
attraction for water sports enthusiasts.
(Tourists availing 'Taratashi'
package to KAVARATI stay in the tourist huts at the tourist complex. One can
also visit KAVARATTI in Taratashi packages.)
08.30 to 09.00 Reception with
welcome drink
09.00 to 12.30 Cruise in the glass
bottomed boat & water sports like swimming, kayaking etc.
Glass bottomed boat
Relax in the water
Kayaking
Under water diving ( optional not
covered in the package)
13.00 to 14.00 Lunch & rest
14.00 to 14.30 Folk dance
14.30 to 15.30 Visit to Marine Aquarium & Museum
14.00 to 14.30 Folk dance
14.30 to 15.30 Visit to Marine Aquarium & Museum
15.30 to 16.00 Evening tea
16.30 Departure to ship
20.00 to 20.45 Dinner
Day 3 at Kalpeni Island
06.00 to 06.30 Morning tea
07.00 to 07.30 Break fast
07.30 Disembarkation to Kalpeni
16.30 Departure to ship
20.00 to 20.45 Dinner
Day 3 at Kalpeni Island
06.00 to 06.30 Morning tea
07.00 to 07.30 Break fast
07.30 Disembarkation to Kalpeni
KALPENI ISLAND
Location: 10'-05* North Latitude and
73'-39* East Longitude, located 287 kms. from Cochin.
It is known for its Scenic beauty
and the small islets called Tilakkam and Pitti and an uninhabited island on the
north called Cheriyam.
Tilakkam Island
A huge shallow lagoon encloses all
of them. A peculiar feature of KALPENI atoll is the huge storm bank of coral
debris along the eastern and south-eastern shorelines.
It is believed that huge boulders
were thrown up during a storm in 1847. It is a progressive island. It was in
this island that girls first went to school, when women's education was
considered a taboo.
Here, one can swim, reef-walk or water
sport on kayaks, sail boat and pedal boat. A visit to the Baniyan Factory and
the Light House is also included in the day's program.
Flock Dance
(KALPENI is a part of Coconut Groove
packages.)
08.30 to 09.00 :Reception with
welcome drink
09.00 to 12.30 :snorkelling &
Sea bath.
Snorkelling
13.00 to 14.00 :Lunch & rest
14.00 to 14.30 :Folk dance
14.30 to 15.30 :Visit to Hosiery Factory & Sight seeing
15.30 to 16.00 :Evening tea
16.30 : Departure to ship
14.00 to 14.30 :Folk dance
14.30 to 15.30 :Visit to Hosiery Factory & Sight seeing
15.30 to 16.00 :Evening tea
16.30 : Departure to ship
20.00 to 20.45 :Dinner
Day 4 at Minicoy Island
06.00 to 06.30 Morning tea
07.00 to 07.30 Break fast
07.30 Disembarkation to Minicoy Island
Day 4 at Minicoy Island
06.00 to 06.30 Morning tea
07.00 to 07.30 Break fast
07.30 Disembarkation to Minicoy Island
MINICOY ISLAND
Location: 8'-17* North Latitude and
73'-04* east Longitude, located 398 kms. from Cochin.
It is about 10.6 Kms. long: it is
the second largest island, the first being ANDROTT. It is the southern most
island in Lakshadweep, crescent shaped and has one of the largest lagoons.
Viringili is the small islet that
can be seen on the south. MINICOY is set apart from the northern group of
islands by its culture: the islanders are employed as seamen in ocean going
vessels the world over.
The island has a systematically
arranged village system known as 'Avah'. Each avah is a cluster of houses which
is headed by an elected elderly man called Bodukaka. Traditionally all powers
to manage village affairs are vested in him.
Each village has a village house
beautifully decorated and maintained. Mahl is the spoken language. MINICOY is
an important centre for tuna fishing.
The Light House of the island is one
of the oldest and was constructed in 1885. One can visit the villages, tuna
canning factory, the light house and go for a long drive through dense coconut
groves and winding village roads. The beaches have bathing huts and change
rooms. So swim and beach walk, Pedal boat, Kayak and Sail. Three Tourist
Cottages and a Twenty Bedded Tourist Home have been constructed for the staying
tourists.
08.30 to 09.00 Reception with
welcome drink
09.00 to 12.30 Cruise in the glass
bottomed boat & water sports
13.00 to 14.00 Lunch & rest
Minicoy island resort
14.00 to 14.30 visit Minicoy light
house canning factory
Minicoy Light House
14.30 to 15.30 Visit to Village
Race boat at the Minicoy Village
15.30 to 16.00 :Evening tea
16.30 Departure to ship
20.00 to 20.45 :Dinner
Restaurant in side MV Kavaratti
16.30 Departure to ship
20.00 to 20.45 :Dinner
Restaurant in side MV Kavaratti
Day 5, at Cochin
Ship will be reaching at Cochin
around 9 AM after breakfast we will start disembarking to Cochin
For
Bookings
Gibu
Gebriel
Ph:
- +91 9947693067 / 8129253414 / 9846611246
Mail:-
gibugebriel@gmail.com , gibugebriel@yahoo.com
Skype :- gibu.gebriel
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