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Welcome to Kerala, India's only tropical paradise. Popularly known and believed as God's Own Country - is today of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. Located at the southern most tip of India, Kerala is a 560 km long, narrow stretch of land. Kerala, a destination blessed by the God, myriad feature of this tropical land: dense tropical forests, plain, top class beach resorts, steep hills, coasts, backwaters, still bays and astounding 44 glimmering rivers. Apart from being a tourist destination, kerala is also India's most advanced society. 100% literate. The state has India's highest density of science and technology personnel. India's highest Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI). And is India's cleanest, most peaceful state. This is the land that remains isolated, yet easily accessible; this is a land that has to be seen to be believed.

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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: Dinner

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 banked backwaters of Kerala, go through farms and fishing villages 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