Maldives Packages

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	Transportation Cost	Tour Charges	Total
Diamond Class (Adult)	13,000/-	9000/-	22,000/-
Diamond (Child)	12,500/-	3000/-	15,500/-

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.

ABOUT SAMUDRAM PACKAGE

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

	SAMUDRAM TOUR BY MV.KAVARATTI
No	Dep. Kochi	Ship	Arri Kochi	Days	Islands
1	01.10.2013	MV. Kavaratti	05.10.2013	5 days	Mcy/Klp/Kvt
2	07.10.2013	MV. Kavaratti	11.10.2013	5 days	Kvt/Klp/Mcy
3	12.10.2013	MV. Kavaratti	16.10.2013	5 days	Klp/Kad/Mcy
4	19.10.2013	MV. Kavaratti	23.10.2013	5 days	Kvt/Klp/Mcy
5	25.10.2013	MV. Kavaratti	29.10.2013	5 days	Kvt/Mcy/Klp
6	01.11.2013	MV. Kavaratti	05.11.2013	5 days	Mcy/Kvt/Klp
7	07.11.2013	MV. Kavaratti	11.11.2013	5 days	Klp/Mcy/Kvt
8	13.11.2013	MV. Kavaratti	17.11.2013	5 days	Klp/Mcy/Kvt
9	19.11.2013	MV. Kavaratti	23.11.2013	5 days	Mcy/Kvt/Klp
10	25.11.2013	MV. Kavaratti	29.11.2013	5 days	Klp/Kvt/Mcy

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

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

Day 2. Kavaratti Island
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

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

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

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

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

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

Day 5, at Cochin

Ship will be reaching at Cochin around 9 AM after breakfast we will start disembarking to Cochin

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