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Kerala God’s own Country

For many travellers, Kerala is South India’s most serenely beautiful state. A slender coastal strip is shaped by its layered landscape: almost 600 km of glorious Arabian Sea coast and beaches; a languid network of glistening backwaters; and the spice – and tea-covered hills of the Western Ghats. Just setting foot on this swath of soul-quenching, palm-shaded green will slow your subcontinental stride to a blissed-out amble. Kerala is a world away from the frenzy of elsewhere, as if India had passed through the Looking Glass and become an altogether more laid-back place.

Besides its famous backwaters, elegant houseboats, ayurvedic treatments and delicately spiced, taste-budtingling cuisine, Kerala is home to wild elephants, exotic birds and the odd tiger, while vibrant traditions such as Kathakali plays, temple festivals and snake-boat races frequently bring even the smallest villages to life. It’s hard to deny Kerala’s liberal use of the slogan ‘God’s Own Country’.

Day 1 Kochi
Arrive in Kochi this day.

Day 2 Kochi
Post breakfast we start the day to explore one of the most historical city including the oldest synagogue in the commonwealth followed by visit to the ancient Dutch Palace & the oldest European built Church in India. You can take an optional excursion to the first eco-friendly village of India, Kumbalangi. In the evening watch a performance of the local dance Kathakali.

Day 3 Thekkady
Post breakfast drive to Thekkady. Rest of the day is free to explore the surroundings of this plantation region. In the evening proceed for plantation tour, where you will get a chance to know the history, growth & development of Indian spices.

Day 4 Thekkady
After breakfast proceed onan boat safari in the Periyar national park. Explore this famed national park. A herd of elephants or a wandering family of deer are common sights near the lake. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 5 Kumarakom
After breakfast drive to Kumarakom. In the evening go on a bird watching tour with a naturalist. The beautiful sanctuary is a home to many rare varieties of migratory birds from different parts of the world. Afternoon try an Ayurveda massage at the hotel spa.

Day 6 Kumarakom
Most of this day will be spent on the lake on a houseboat. Enjoy this unique experience of cruising through the backwaters of Kerala. There are probably fewer things more relaxing than this.

Day 7 Departure
After breakfast, drive back to Kochi & transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

Cost:

This journey will include 6 nights hotel accommodation on room + breakfast basis; all transfers, inter-city journeys, tours and excursions using airconditioned private car; services of professional English speaking guides in each city (guides in other languages available at supplement) and all currently applicable monument entrance fees and taxes. All rooms and services subject to availability. All taxes & entrance fees are subject to change. This offer is valid exclusively for employees of travel agencies / tour operators and other travel companies. This offer is valid 15th April to 31st August 2024. All rates are net & non-commissionable. Additional terms & conditions will be provided.