Kerala Experience With Beach

Itinerary

Day 1: Cochin Arrival

Stop At: Kerala Kathakali Centre, near Santa Cruz Basilica K.B. Jacob Road, Fort Kochi, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India
On arrival at Cochin Airport, you will be met & transferred to your hotel. Day to relax after long flight.Evening Watch live Kathakali Dance Performance at a traditional theatre. Overnight at Hotel .
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Fort Abode,a boutique hotel centrally located

Day 2: Village Experience

Stop At: Fort Kochi Beach, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India
Morning, after breakfast, proceed for a village backwater Cruise with lunch. Afternoon back to Cochin for sightseeing.Evening free to walk around Fort Cochin. Overnight at the Hotel.
Cochin Sightseeing - St Francis Church, built in 1510 by friars brought to India by Vasco da Gama, is the first European church built in India and is the site where Vasco da Gama was buried. The Jewish Synagogue was built in 1568, Chinese hand-painted tiles are one of the attraction. This, the only Synagogue in India has a nostalgic past of a Jewish Diaspora. The "Dutch Palace" was built in the 1550s; the palace contains excellent mythological murals and a rare example of traditional Keralite flooring - a subtle mix of burnt coconut shells, lime, plant juices and egg whites - which gives the effect of polished marble.

Fort Cochin & Mattancherry are twin cities carry a flavor of the colonial era.Jewish,Arabs,Portuguese British all came to Cochin for trading and Mattancherry was the spice trade head quarters due to the proximity of Cochin Port.While Fort Cochin became the administrative head quarters,Mattancherry maintained its trading status.The colonial stature and buildings still make Fort Cochin a favourite destination for tourists.Its getting an upgrade once its declared as the first heritage city in India.Fort Cochin was also a part of Muziris route.It will be interesting to know that around 13 religious communities are harmoniously living in Fort Cochin and Mattancherry.Christians,Muslims,Hindus,Jews,Jains,Sikhs etc are few among them.

Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Poothotta Bus Stop, Kanjiramattom-Puthankavu Rd, Poothotta, Puthankavu, Manakunnam, Kerala 682307, India
Poothotta backwaters for a unique experience tour which is a part of our Responsible Tourism initiative to empower the local community.
Village backwater Cruise - A journey in a country boat into the pristine purity of a typical village backwater of Kerala.... goes through the zigzagging narrow canals and paddy fields fringed with coconut palms.....watch rare birds....country boat making....a natural fish farm where you can go fishing.... You will witness coir making,toddy tapping before you end up your exclusive experience in our Farm House for lunch -a delicious traditional Kerala dish under a tree.....While scrolling through this amazing village,you will watch the common life of the villagers for their livelihood.You will see them fishing in the river,the women do the coir making,a toddy tapper who does his job as a routine,men climbing the coconut trees to pluck the coconuts,later peeling the same to prepare to dry and make oil extraction possible.Its all about a life experience which you will cherish throughout your life.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Lunch is being prepared by a village homemaker as a part of our Responsible Tourism Initiative
Accommodation included: Fort Abode Hotel

Day 3: Munnar Tea Gardens

Stop At: Munnar, Munnar, Idukki District, Kerala
Morning, after breakfast, proceed to Munnar, known as nature lover’s paradise . You will drive through Midland crops like Rubber,arecnut,pineapple etc.Enroute stop at Mistletoe farmstay for lunch followed by a spice farm visit.On arrival at Munnar,check into your hotel .Evening for free walks around. Overnight at the Hotel.
Munnar …breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace and tranquility - an idyllic tourist destination in God's own country with unending expanses of tea plantations… pristine valleys and mountains…exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests…aroma of spice scented cool air. Munnar has all these and more…. It's the place you would love to visit… It’s the place you would wish never to leave. Set at an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district, situated at the confluence of three mountain streams, Munnar was the favored summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. Sprawling tea plantations, picturesque towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities makes Munnar a holiday resort. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji a flower, which bathes the hills in blue once every twelve years. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India - Anamudi - which towers over 2695 M and is an ideal spot for campers who like trekking.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Lunch is at a Homestay enroute
Accommodation included: Camelot Resort,a family run resort located in the midst of tea gardens and an orchard

Day 4: Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

Stop At: Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Munnar - Udumalpet Road, Munnar 685612 India
After breakfast at the Hotel, go for a full day guided trip to Marayoor &Chinnar.This trip will be a mix of a walking safari through Chinnar National Park,trekking in Dry Forest,tribal village visit etc.Traditional lunch will be provided at the village.Return to Munnar for overnight stay.

Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: Marayoor Sandalwood Forest, Marayur 685620 India
Walk through Marayoor Sandalwood forest area
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Lunch will be at the village
Accommodation included: Camelot Resort

Day 5: Backwaters

Stop At: Kumarakom, Kumarakom, Kottayam District, Kerala
After breakfast, drive to the backwaters, which is famous for its serenity& scenic beauty, sprinkled with traditional houseboats, country crafts, rural lifestyles and Tranquility. You may opt to go for a rejuvenating Ayurvedic Massage.Also you go for a village walk through the nearby villages.Overnight at the Resort.

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Deshadan Backwater Resort located on Vembanad Lake

Day 6: Houseboat

Stop At: Alleppey Backwaters, Alappuzha India
Enjoy your breakfast at the resort. Later you will be brought to Alleppey to board your exclusive Houseboat for a cruise through the backwater villages followed by overnight stay on board.Your meals are cooked and served on board. Explore the amazing backwater life of Kerala! Overnight at the Houseboat.

What is truly magical about a houseboat is the breathtaking view of the untouched and otherwise inaccessible rural Kerala that it offers. The houseboats have all the creature comforts of a good hotel including furnished bedrooms, modern toilets, cozy living rooms, a kitchen where are cooked on board and supplemented with fresh fish from the backwaters. Today, the tradition is still continued and the food from the local cuisine is served by the Kuttanad locals, on board.
Duration: 21 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Freshly cooked and served on board
• Dinner: Freshly cooked and served on board
Accommodation included: Traditional Deluxe Houseboat with Airconditioned Room

Day 7: Marari Beach

Stop At: Marari Beach, Beach Road, Mararikulam 688006 India
Enjoy your breakfast on board.Later , checkout & drive to Marari, a relatively quiet beach paradise of Kerala. Rest of the day at leisure at your resort on the beach.You may opt to go for an Ayurvedic Massage or a village walk.Overnight at the Resort.
Marari originates from "Mararikulam", one of the local fishing villages, where life still goes on much as it did a hundred years ago, with the men going out to sea each day to earn a living bringing in the daily catch. Completely new to the holiday maker. Marari offers endless miles of superb sand beaches backed by swaying palms, virgin territory where you can experience the local charm/and traditional Keralan Hospitality at it's best. Marari Beach is an endless vista of sand and surf, but it is more. An authentic experience of the world of Kerala's traditional fishing villages, and a recreation of an ancient, harmonious way of life. The village of Mararikulam lies on a forgotten shore, midway up the Malabar coast, where the Indian Ocean finally decides that it has now become the Arabian Sea.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Le Plage ,a boutique resort right on the beach

Day 8: Marari Beach

Stop At: Marari Beach, Beach Road, Mararikulam 688006 India
At leisure on the beach.Marari Beach is an endless vista of sand and surf, but it is more... An authentic experience of Kerala's traditional fishing villages, and a re-creation of an ancient, harmonious way of life. You may opt to take an Ayurvedic Massage…Visit the fishermen villages..By evening it may interesting to visit the local temple to watch the local crowd coming for worship and socialisation.Overnight at Resort. !!
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Le Plage Resort

Day 9: Cochin Departure

Pass By: Nedumbassery, Nedumbassery, Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala
Today you will be dropped at Cochin International Airport to connect your departure flight.2.5 Hours drive

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.