Inspire Brochure 2024 -2025

20 | Mercury Holidays Mercury Holidays | 21 For further details on our itineraries, visit www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/tours To order our Escorted Tours Brochure or to book, call us on 0800 093 6811 WHY THIS TOUR? This tour of Kerala offers a captivating journey filled with unforgettable experiences, encapsulating the essence of Kerala's diverse beauty. Enjoy a cruise on a traditional houseboat through Alleppey winding backwaters Witness the mighty cascade of Athirapally Waterfalls falling from a height of 80 feet. Visit Munnar, known for its expanse of lush tea plantations, rolling valleys and mountains. Kerala Explorer A D V E N T U R E L I K E A PERIYAR NATIONAL PARK from £1,549 12 Day Escorted Tour Cochin, 2 nights • Thrissur, 2 nights Munnar, 2 nights • Thekkady, 1 night Alleppey, 1 night • Thrivandum, 2 nights C haracterised by winding emerald rivers, exotic wildlife, spice plantations and lush landscapes, the south Indian state of Kerala exudes tranquillity and beauty. Begin your tour in Cochin, the historic centre of India’s spice trade. Take a ride through the village road in a tuk-tuk, and see the Mattanchery Dutch Palace and the oldest European church in India, St Francis. On your way to Thrissur, stop to marvel at the Athirapally Waterfalls before visiting the area's historical buildings. Start your morning with a relaxing Ayuervedic massage in Cheruthuruthy. Head out to gain insight into the local culture with an introduction to the world of Kerala’s traditional performing arts. Journey on to Munnar to gaze upon dazzling lakes and numerous natural wonders. Continue to some of the most elevated tea plantations in the world, and witness a biodiverse oasis at Rajamalai National Park. Travel to Thekkady, a stunning area located in the Cardamom hills. Visit the Periyar National Park to spot a range of wildlife including Bengal tigers. Next, board a traditional houseboat in Alleppey for an overnight cruise along the winding backwaters, enjoying stunning rural scenery of the surrounding Kerala villages. Stop at the Jatayupara Earth Centre on your way to Trivandrum to witness a vast sculpture of a mythical bird from the Hindu epic, Ramayana. Visit the magnificent Kanakakunnu Palace and marvel at the Sri Padmanabha Swami Temple on a city tour. Includes: • Return flights from Heathrow to India • 3 & 4 H accommodation • 29 meals • 11 excursions • Expert local tour guide DEPARTURES & FROM PRICES Mar 24 £1,799 Feb 25 £1,799 Apr 24 £1,799 Mar 25 £1,999 May 24 £1,549 Apr 25 £1,699 Oct 24 £1,699 May 25 £1,549 Nov 24 £1,899 Oct 25 £1,799 Jan 25 £1,899 Nov 25 £1,899 EXTEND YOUR TOUR: Kerala Beach Stay, 3 nights, 5 H from £265 Ayurvedic Treatment Extension, 3 nights from £219 Dubai City Stay, 2 nights, 4 or 5 H from £159 Lead-in price based on 16 May 24 No Single Supplement: Rooms are available with no single supplement. Once sold, a single supplement starts from just £269 Private Tour: Upgrade to a private tour from £99 Solo Tour: Departures available from £1,799 PERIYAR NATIONAL PARK One of the highlights of this tour is a visit to Periyar National Park, India's largest wildlife sanctuary. Board a boat at Periyar Lake where you will have the chance to spot some elephants, or one of the park's 25 Bengal tigers amongst other exotic birds, reptiles and mammals.