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Namaste! - We welcome
you with folded hands |
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Day 01 |
Arrive Kochi On arrival a warm welcome by our staff
and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city situated on
the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the
breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala,
hailed as 'God's Own Country'. Informally, Cochin is also
referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. |
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Day 02 |
Kochi Enjoy a city tour of Kochi in the afternoon.
The major attractions you would experience are the magic
of Fort Kochi, the Jewish Quarters and the Synagogue. Also
a must see are the Chinese Fishing nets facing the harbour.
Demonstration of Kerala cuisine at both Lunch and Dinner.
Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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Day 03 |
Kochi / Kottayam/ Kumarakom Drive from Kochi to
Kumarakom (approximately 2 hrs away). Kumarakom, situated
on the banks of the Vembanad Lake is one the world famous
Backwater destinations of Kerala. Fishing, Boating and
visits to the countryside make this destination a unique
place to look forward to. Kumarakom also has a small bird
sanctuary where different species of birds can be seen. A
boat cruise along the Vembanad Lake is the best way to
experience the serenity of the enchanting backwaters. A
number of Luxury hotels located along the banks of the
Lake ensure that your stay in Kumarakom is a relaxed and
comfortable one. Upon arrival at Kumarakam transfer to
your resort / hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. |
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Day 04 |
Kumarakom Full day at leisure in Kumarakom. Morning
and evening cookery demonstrations of Syrian Christian
cuisine - both Vegetarian as well as Non Vegetarian. |
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Day 05
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Kumarakom / Kottayam / Thrissur Boat ride to
Kottayam. Kottayam is an important commercial centre of
Kerala, thanks to its strength as a producer of cash
crops. Most of India's natural rubber originates from the
acres of well-kept plantations of Kottayam, also home to
the Rubber Board. Kottayam, among the state's more
mountainous districts, provides some of Kerala's finest
natural scenes sandwiched as it is between serene
palm-fringed backwaters on the west and the Western ghats
on the east. Drive on to Thrissur. Upon arrival at
Thrissur transfer to your hotel. |
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Day 06 |
Thrissur Thrissur with its rich history, cultural
heritage and archeological wealth is the cultural capital
of Kerala. Thrissur is famed for for its Pooram Festival.
This festival district has witnessed many rulers and
dynasties starting with the Zamorins, Tipu Sultan to the
Dutch and the British. A cultural center, the Kerala
Kalamandalam, the Kerala Sahitya Academy and Kerala
Sangeetha Nadaka Academy are located here. Demonstration
of traditional Kerala cuisine in the evening and overnight
stay. |
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Day 07
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Thrissur / Tellicherry Drive visiting Elephant
Grove, Kappad Beach enroute where Vasco da Gama Landed in
1498. |
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Day 08 |
Tellicherry Demonstration of traditional Malabar
cuisine - Moppilah specialities. |
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Day 09
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Tellicherry / Cannanore Visit the Martial Arts
centre, Theyyam - Traditional Art Form. |
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Day 10
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Cannanore / Calicut Travel to Calicut. Calicut, the
most important city of Malabar region of Kerala, was a
leading trading centre for spices on the West Coast of
India during the medieval period. On arrival at Calicut,
check in at a hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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Day 11 |
Calicut / Mumbai After breakfast transfer to
airport for flight to Mumbai. The bustling financial
capital of India and the city that never sleeps. Mumbai is
also a Gourmet's paradise with a wide choice of cuisine
options. Afternoon city tour of Mumbai. In the evening
Konkani seafood dinner at Trishna restaurant. |
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Day 12 |
Mumbai Day free for own activities and last minute
souvenir shopping. Check out from the hotel is at 12 noon
(late check out is subject to confirmation by the hotel).
In the evening transfer to a downtown city restaurant for
farewell Dinner before continuing on to the International
airport to board your flight back home. |
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