COCHIN - PERIYAR - KUMARAKOM - MARARI - COCHIN
Duration : 11 Days
DAY-1
COCHINArrival You arrive at Cochin international, to be whisked away to historic Willingdon island and our flagship hotel, Casino. Sunset brings with it a boat cruise of the Cochin Harbour.
DAY-2 COCHIN
In Cochin With Breakfast behind you, take a stroll through the local spice and fish markets. Join us mid afternoon for an introduction to Indian and Keralan cuisine, followed by a hands-on cooking demonstration with an emphasis on seafood.
DAY-3 COCHIN-PERIYAR
Cochin - Periyar After breakfast we whisk you away to the Spice Village resort. Lying in the lap of the fabled Cardamom hills, Spice Village is surrounded by lush forests, and the Periyar Wilderness is but an hour away. Enjoy a late afternoon boat safari on the Periyar lake. Take in the herds of wild elephants, bison, deer, and the spectacular bird-life. Return to Spice Village for a live cooking demonstration using fresh spices from the surrounding forests.
DAY-4 PERIYAR
Periyar The hotel staff introduces you to the various spices that flourish in the region, in their natural habitat, while taking you on walking tour of Spice Village. Our chef takes over, mid-afternoon, with a hands-on lesson in cooking with spices. So you can take home a few Keralan tips and tricks.
DAY-5 PERIYAR-KUMARAKOM
Periyar - Kumarakom You'll leave just after breakfast, driving back down to the coast and the melodically named town of Kumarakom on the banks of lake Vembanad. Here, you hop on to a boat to Coconut Lagoon, an eco-friendly resort created from restored heritage homes, set in a web of canals on the banks of the Kavanar river.
Enjoy a presentation we call 'Conquering the Coconut'. Here, you'll witness the coconut being plucked, de-husked, broken, grated and cooked.
Evening finds you on a sun-set cruise on the lake, in a converted rice boat, adrift to a flute accompaniment.
DAY-6 KUMARAKOM
A short boat cruise takes you to 'Philip Kutty's Farm' to see an extraordinary way of life, farming and fishing. Spend the afternoon learning the intricacies of Keralan seafood dishes.
DAY -7 - 10 KUMARAKOM-MARARI
After breakfast, the boat takes you back across lake Vembanad to Puthenangadi, from where a car/coach to Marari Beach. Spend the day at leisure on the beach.
DAY -11 COCHIN
It's time to bid farewell. Drive to Airport and assist you with check-in formalities.
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