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Day 1:
Arrival You arrive at Cochin international, to be whisked away to
historic Willingdon island and our flagship hotel, Casino( 01 Hour).
Sunset brings with it a boat cruise of the Cochin Harbour.
Day 2: In
Cochin With Breakfast behind you, take a stroll through the local
spice and fish markets. Join us mid afternoon for an introduction to
Indian and Keralan cuisine, followed by a hands-on cooking
demonstration with an emphasis on seafood.
Day 3: Cochin
– Periyar( 05 hours) After breakfast we whisk you away to the
Spice Village resort. Lying in the lap of the fabled Cardamom hills,
Spice Village is surrounded by lush forests, and the Periyar
Wilderness is but an hour away. Enjoy a late afternoon boat safari
on the Periyar lake. Take in the herds of wild elephants, bison,
deer, and the spectacular bird-life. Return to Spice Village for a
live cooking demonstration using fresh spices from the surrounding
forests.
Day 4:
Periyar The hotel staff introduces you to the various spices that
flourish in the region, in their natural habitat, while taking you
on walking tour of Spice Village. Our chef takes over,
mid-afternoon, with a hands-on lesson in cooking with spices. So you
can take home a few Keralan tips and tricks.
Day 5:
Periyar - Kumarakom ( 04 hours)You'll leave just after breakfast,
driving back down to the coast and the melodically named town of
Kumarakom on the banks of lake Vembanad. Here, you hop on to a boat
to Coconut Lagoon, an eco-friendly resort created from restored
heritage homes, set in a web of canals on the banks of the Kavanar
river. Enjoy a presentation we call 'Conquering the Coconut'. Here,
you'll witness the coconut being plucked, de-husked, broken, grated
and cooked.
Evening finds you
on a sun-set cruise on the lake, in a converted rice boat, adrift to
a flute accompaniment.
Day 6:
Kumarakom A short boat cruise takes you to 'Philip Kutty's Farm' to
see an extraordinary way of life, farming and fishing. Spend the
afternoon learning the intricacies of Keralan seafood dishes.
DAY 07 - 10 :
Kumarakom - Marari ( 40 minutes)After breakfast, the boat takes
you back across lake Vembanad to Puthenangadi, from where a
car/coach to Marari Beach. Spend the day at leisure on the beach.
DAY 11 :
Cochin - Airport ( 01 hour 30 minutes)It's time to bid farewell.
Drive to Airport and assist you with check-in formalities.
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