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Taste of Kerala (14 nights / 15 days)
A relaxed tour taking in the sights & sounds of the region combined with heritage hotels, home stays, houseboats and idyllic resorts.
Day 00: INTL FLIGHT
Intl flight - UK/ Europe to Cochin ( Kerala) - Several airlines fly this route - Emirates, QatarAirways, Sri Lankan & Gulf Air. (See our Links page for the web site address of these airlines)
o/n on flight
Day 01: ARRIVE COCHIN
Arrive Cochin by Intl flight and transfer to heritage hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Take in a Kathakali dance performance in the evening.
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Day 02: COCHIN
After breakfast proceed for city sightseeing, visiting Old Cochin whose history predates its Western conquerors. Enjoy a sunset cruise in the picturesque backwaters.
o/n at Cochin
Day 03: COCHIN - MUNNAR
Transfer to Munnar the beautiful and unspoilt Hill station in the Western Ghats, enjoying the scenic beauty and tranquil peaceful surroundings o/n at Planters Bungalow
Day 04: MUNNAR
Munnar. Proceed for local sightseeing, visiting the Rajamalai wild life sanctuary and to a nearby tea factory. ideal for walks or golfing.
o/n at Planters Bungalow
Day 05: MUNNAR - THEKKADY / PERIYAR
Transfer to Thekkady (Periyar wildlife sanctuary). Visit the famed sanctuary. Ideal for walking amid the lush green surroundings and a boat cruise on Lake Periyar
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Day 06: PERIYAR - CARDOMOM HILLS
Drive close to Peermede, a hill station and check-in to the home stay in a plantation. Enjoy local hospitality, traditional food and explore the spice, cocoa and rubber plantation.
o/n homestay
Day 07: CARDOMOM HILLS
Day to relax, walks in the picturesque Cardomom Hills , wind down, explore your surroundings & connect with your hosts.
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Day 08: CARDOMOM HILLS - KUMARAKOM
Transfer by car to resort fringing the picturesque Keralan backwaters for few days of relaxation , yoga & ayurveda.
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Day 09: KUMARAKOM
Day at leisure at backwater resort. Ayurvedic rejuvenation and localised activities.
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Day 10: HOUSEBOAT CRUISE
Board your very own houseboat for your overnight cruise through the enchanting backwaters with crew & facilities.
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Day 11: ALLEPPY - KOVALAM
Transfer by car to beach resort near Kovalam. Rest of the day to take in the sun , sea & sand at this idyllic resort.
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Day 12: BEACH RESORT
Drive to Trivandrum for sightseeing / shopping if it is of interest when you`ve had enough of the sun & sea.
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Day 13: BEACH RESORT
Day at leisure to take in the sun & sea
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Day 14: INTL FLIGHT
Departure: Transfer to Trivandrum airport for your Intl flight back, arriving back to UK / Europe the same evening
Tour and Services End.
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