Kerala, a state on India's tropical Malabar Coast, has nearly 600km of Arabian Sea shoreline. It's known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, a network of canals. Inland are the Western Ghats, mountains whose slopes support tea, coffee and spice plantations as well as wildlife. National parks like Eravikulam and Periyar, plus Wayanad and other sanctuaries, are home to elephants, langur monkeys and tigers.

Itinerary (8 days)

• Day 109:00
  1

  Arrive Cochin

  Upon arrival in Cochin, you will be received & transferred to the CASINO Hotel at Willington Island. Check in & later enjoy Harbour cruise in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 209:00
  2

  Cochin

  After breakfast visit the Spice & Fish market. Mid afternoon introduction to Cooking followed by Demonstration & hands on experience at cooking various SEAFOOD Indian Dishes. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 309:00
  3

  Cochin to Periyar

  After breakfast, you will drive to Periyar that lies in the shade of Cardamom hills & is a beautiful area of tranquil winding roads, tea gardens, rubber estates & spice plantations. Check in at Spice Village. Late afternoon enjoy boat safari in the lake Periyar in the National Park. Get back to live demonstration of Cooking with spices.

• Day 409:00
  4

  Periyar

  After breakfast a walking tour of Spice Village accompanied by Hotel Staff - Introduction to Spices. You can actually see spices in its natural habitat. Learn a few simple and easy to make Kerala Dishes.

• Day 509:00
  5

  Periyar to Kumarakom

  After breakfast drive to Kumarakom on the banks of Lake Vembanad and hop on to a boat to Coconut Lagoon, an eco-friendly resort created out of Old Keralan Homes called - THARAWAD. Demonstration of "Conquering the Coconut" from plucking, de-husking, breaking, grating & finally using the grated coconut. Sun set cruise on a Rice Boat. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 609:00
  6

  Kumarakom

  After breakfast, take a cruise for a farm visit and if lucky, watch the local fishing. Mid afternoon, live hands on lessons on preparing few Kerala Seafood dishes. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 709:00
  7

  Kumarakom to Mararikulam

  After breakfast boat transfer across lake Vembanad to Puthenangadi & drive to Marari Beach. Day at leisure on the beach resort.

• Day 809:00
  8

  Mararikulam to Cochin departure

  Its time to bid farewell, drive to airport assist you with all check-in formalities.