{"product_id":"palar","title":"Experience life in the plantation village of Palar, Tamil Nadu  - 1 Day Trip - Ex Palar, TN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrip dates: 27, 30, 31 July 2019 and 1,2, 10, 12, 14,15,16,17 August 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hilly village Palar, is located on the border of the Indian states, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Palar is primarily a plantation village, consisting of cardamom and tea plantations. Though politically is part of Kerala, the village has people from both Kerala and Tamil Nadu and speaks Malayalam and Tamil. The culture and traditions of Palar has evolved over generations and you find best of both the states. Graamya offers an immersive trip to the tea garden of Palar in association with Palar Greens, an enterprise which grows, manufactures and sells organic orthodox teas.  At Palar you also get the opportunity to understand natural farming methods and a trail through the cardamom plantations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistance from other tourist destinations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMunnar: 48 km\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThekkady: 45 km\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKochi: 120 km\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGraamya's Makkuvalli: 57 km\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNearest airport: Cochin International Airport or Madurai Airport, TN\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNearest railway station: Aluva\/ Ernakulam\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/H6shG1MNj1ZuNH4z5\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/H6shG1MNj1ZuNH4z5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDirections to reach Palar Greens factory\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost \u003c\/strong\u003e:  Rs.800 per person with Lunch (veg meals- vegetable salad, 4 dry vegetables, dal\/sambhar, rice, papad, 2 pickles, dessert)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost Inclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: All activities mentioned in the itinerary after arrival at Palar greens tea factory and lunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost exclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Any services mentioned in the itinerary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration of the trip\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4 hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum pax\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 adults\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-          Full refund for cancellation of trips 5 days prior to the date of the trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-          50% refund for cancellation of the trip 4 to 2 days prior to the trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-          Nil refunds in case of cancellation 1-0 day prior to the trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-     100% refund from Graamya, in case the trip is cancelled by Graamya \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn immersive day trip to Palar Tea Garden and Factory organized by Graamya takes the visitors through the journey of Palar tea from farm to cup. The tea factory which produces single garden, naturally grown orthodox teas and is located amidst the tea gardens in the hilly village of Palar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArrive at Palar Tea Factory (Palar Greens)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake a guided walk through our tea garden and immerse yourself in hand-picking of the right tea leaves and understand the specific methods followed to make best quality tea\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn the spiritual farming methodology used to grow the tea bushes from our experienced award winning tea grower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncrease your Tea Quotient by learning more about tea. Understand and witness the processing of Orthodox teas at the Palar Greens Mini Tea Factory The first mini tea factory in Kerala.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttend the guided tea tasting session by our experienced tea- maker and learn to identify good quality teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA trail through the organic cardamom plantation of Palar and understanding green cardamom from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the Palar Tea along with a local snack at the factory premises \/lunch in the Palar Greens farm stay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo be noted before the trip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e        The trip is encouraged only between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e     The trip will not be available on any Sundays\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e        The charges include all the activities mentioned in the itinerary along with a trained guide to take you through the itinerary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e         The temperature at Palar varies from 28C during the day to 19C in the evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e         Children below 6 years will not be charged for the trip if accompanied by at least one adult for two children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e          No stay will be arranged by Graamya with regards to this trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e         Consumption of alcohol and smoking are not allowed during the trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e          We do not encourage TIPs in the village or any kind of financial and non-financial favors offered for the services we provide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graamya","offers":[{"title":"Jul 27","offer_id":22975852478549,"sku":"TRAV046-1","price":840.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"JUl 30","offer_id":22975852511317,"sku":"TRAV046-2","price":840.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Jul 31","offer_id":22975852544085,"sku":"TRAV046-3","price":840.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Aug 1","offer_id":22975852576853,"sku":"TRAV046-4","price":840.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Aug 2","offer_id":22975852609621,"sku":"TRAV046-5","price":840.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Aug 10","offer_id":22975852642389,"sku":"TRAV046-6","price":840.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Aug 12","offer_id":22975852675157,"sku":"TRAV046-7","price":840.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Aug 14","offer_id":22975852707925,"sku":"TRAV046-8","price":840.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Aug 15","offer_id":22975852740693,"sku":"TRAV046-9","price":840.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Aug 16","offer_id":22975852773461,"sku":"TRAV046-10","price":840.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Aug 17","offer_id":22975852806229,"sku":"TRAV046-11","price":840.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0096\/4427\/7845\/products\/Palar_product_1_1563451318333.jpg?v=1571718285","url":"https:\/\/tbistage.myshopify.com\/products\/palar","provider":"tbistage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}