India Adventures
Kerala - Taste
of the South
Day 1
Leave London Heathrow in the
afternoon by Emirates via Dubai to Cochin. (Flight not included)
Day 2
You arrive in the morning, our
executive will meet you and take you to BOLGATTY PALACE The rest of the day is
at leisure. In the evening we will have a Welcome Dinner.
Meals: D
Day 3
Cochin is built around a saltwater
lagoon of the Arabian Sea and is one of India’s most attractive cities. Founded
by the Portuguese as a trading station, Cochin has also been influenced
throughout the centuries by the Arabs, Chinese, Dutch and British, and has a
rich maritime history. We explore the old city this morning, visiting the 16th
century Church of St. Francis, the Paradesi Synagogue in the heart of Cochin’s
Jew Town, the Mattancherry Palace, and the enormous cantilevered Chinese fishing
nets characteristic of the Kerala coast. Afternoon free.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4
Today we drive inland and up the
winding roads to the picturesque town of Munnar, located amongst tea plantations
in the Cardamon Hills at 5.906ft. We spend the afternoon in this delightful spot
and stay overnight at the TEA COUNTY HILL RESORT or similar.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 5
This morning we drive down from the
hills and continue through coffee and pepper plantations to Periyar, where we
stay at the Spice Village. Afternoon boat trip on Lake Periyar, a haven for
birdlife, including herons, hornbills and egrets. There are also approximately
800 elephants in the Periyar Reserve, and we hope to see some at the water’s
edge
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6
This morning we will have fascinating
visit to a small spice plantation, where we will learn about the many uses of
the spices, both in medicine and local cuisine. The rest of the day is at
leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7
This morning we journey by road to
Kumarakom, where we take a short boat ride. Overnight WATERSCAPES BACKWATER
RESORT
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 8
A full day at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 9
After breakfast we board our private
houseboats or ‘kettuvalloms’ for a memorable day of cruising through the
peaceful palm-fringed backwaters of Kerala, passing local farming and fishing
communities along the banks of the narrow canals. Each houseboat has two
comfortable twin bedrooms with ensuite facilities. We spend overnight on board.
Please Note: Each houseboat has a variable number of twin bedrooms with ensuite
facilities. There is a large open-sided sitting area where meals, using local
fish and vegetables (prepared on board) are served. Your houseboat is fully
staffed, with a captain, his mate and a butler, who will accompany you on land
for short excursions to local churches, temples and other attractions.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 10
In the morning disembark at Alleppey
and drive back to Cochin for an afternoon and overnight at the BOLGATTY PALACE
Hotel. A farewell dinner has been arranged.
Meals: B, D
Day 11
Morning departure by Emirates via
Dubai to London Heathrow, arriving in the early evening.
Meals: B
TOUR ITINERARY:
02 NIGHTS: COCHIN: BOLGATTY PALACE
01 NIGHT : MUNNAR: TEA COUNTY HILL
RESORT
02 NIGHTS: THEKKADY: SPICE VILLAGE
02 NIGHTS: KUMARAKOM: WATERSCAPES
BACKWATER RESORT
01 NIGHT : ALLEPPEY: LUXURY AC HOUSE
BOAT
01 NIGHTS: COCHIN: BOLGATTY PALACE
What the tour includes:
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Accommodation as specified above
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All meals as specified above
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All entrances, local guides every
where
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All road transfers by AC car Airport
pick up & Drop
A dedicated escort throughout will
cost £35.00 per day extra.
Important:
Before you travel please check your Tour Voucher and Arrival
Information for the latest joining instructions. This will be sent to
you upon receipt of final payment.
All
itineraries are subject to change without prior notice.
