Malabar Days – Kerala Uncovered
Explore the rolling hills and lattice of backwater canals that snake through the tropical coastline of Kerala. This paradise offers a gentle introduction of the laid back south with its colonial capital Kochi, quiet rice barge cruises, hill stations and rustic beach retreats.
DAY 1: ARRIVE MUMBAI (BOMBAY)
International flights arrive around midnight. On arrival stay at The Taj Lands End Hotel.
DAY 2: MUMBAI – KOCHI (COCHIN)
Morning flight to Kochi on the Malabar Coast. Stay 2 nights at the superb Taj Malabar Hotel with its lakeside location. Afternoon at leisure. Evening attend a dance performance of the ancient art of Kathakali.
DAY 3: KOCHI
Morning explore the city, seeing the beautiful Synagogue and the wonderful churches and buildings on Fort Cochin.
DAY 4: KOCHI – MUNNAR
Morning drive to Munnar and stay 1 night at Windermere Estate. Car and driver at disposal to explore the hill station (No guide).
DAY 5: MUNNAR – PERIYAR
Morning drive into the hills, to Thekkady on the Tamil Nadu border. Stay 2 nights at the Spice Village. Afternoon at leisure with car and driver at disposal.
DAY 6: PERIYAR NATIONAL PARK
Early morning visit to nearby Periyar National Park for game viewing by boat on the lake. The area teems with elephants. Afternoon at leisure or optional excursion.
DAY 7: PERIYAR – KUMARAKOM
Morning drive to Kanam for lunch at Serenity, a private rubber estate. Continue to Kumarakom in the backwaters and stay 2 nights at Coconut Lagoon Hotel.
DAY 8: KUMARAKOM
Day at leisure.
DAY 9: KUMARAKOM – RICEBARGE
Short drive to board your rice barge and stay on board overnight. These unique, converted rice barges offer a peaceful, unhurried way to explore the backwaters, watching village life unfold around you.
DAY 10: RICEBARGE – ALLEPPEY -MARARIKULAM
Morning disembark at Alleppey and drive to Mararikulam Beach. Stay 3 nights at Marari Beach Resort.
DAY 11: MARARIKULAM
Day at leisure.
DAY 12: MARARIKULAM
Day at leisure.
DAY 13: MARARIKULAM – KOCHI -MUMBAI
Drive to Kochi airport for afternoon flight to Mumbai. After dinner at the ITC Maratha Hotel depart for the airport.
DAY 14: DEPART MUMBAI
Early morning departure for onward destination.
Costs from – £2400 per person. The price is based on double occupancy, and is subject to change based on hotels and dates of travel. Price includes international flights on British Airways travelling in World Traveller (economy), accommodation in a double/ twin room, breakfast, sightseeing, transfers, domestic flights and train, private guides and chauffeur driven car.
For more details and how to book visit Greaves India or telephone 020 7487 9111
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