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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
What the tour
includes:
02 NIGHTS: COCHIN :
BOLGATTY PALACE ON MAP
01 NIGHT
: MUNNAR: TEA COUNTY HILL RESORT ON MAP
02 NIGHTS: THEKKADY:
SPICE VILLAGE ON CP
02 NIGHTS:
KUMARAKOM: WATERSCAPES BACKWATER RESORT ON MAP
01 NIGHT
: ALLEPPEY: LUXURY AC HOUSE BOAT ON APAI
01 NIGHTS: COCHIN :
BOLGATTY PALACE ON MAP
All entrances, local guide every where
All road transfers by AC car
Airport pick up & Drop
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