Spice lands of Kerala Coach Tour

• Walking tour of a spice plantation.
• Visit the backwater region of Kerala.
• Drive to the green forests of Periyar in Thekkady region

• 06 Nights accommodation on double sharing basis at hotels mentioned or similar in the category mentioned above.
• Accommodation will be on bed & breakfast basis at all the hotels where breakfast will be in coffee shop of the hotels or at a fixed restaurant.
• All transfers, sightseeing tours and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary will be provided by Air Conditioned vehicle
• All road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges, interstate taxes and porterage at all hotels.
• Entrances at all the monuments as mentioned in the program (One visit).
• Services of local English speaking guide will be provided for sightseeing tour.
• English speaking representative on all arrival/departure transfers.
• At present all currently applicable taxes.

• Expense of personal nature like tipping, laundry, and telephone/fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
• Tips / Gratuities
• Breakfast ordered in the room/room service breakfast.
• Meals other than those specified above
• International / Domestic airfares/ Visa fees.
• Any other services not mentioned above

Day 01: ARRIVE KOCHI(-/-/-)

Arrive in the queen of Malabar– Kochi and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 02: KOCHI(B/-/-)

Today you will visit some of the highlights of this captivating port, taking in the myriad styles that attest to Arab, Jewish and European influences. View the remarkable cantilevered Chinese Fishing Nets and help fisherman pull catch of the day; explore the 16th century Portuguese built Mattancherry Palace, Church of St Francis and the oldest living Jewish Synagogue in the world. Enjoy a walk through Fort Kochi region – the area still retains its old world charm with European style quarters. Later, visit the Kathakali dance studio for a traditional dance performance. The striking feature of this dance form is the elaborate face make up and costumes.

Day 03: KOCHI TO PERIYAR (THEKKADY)(B/-/-)

This morning drive to the green forests of Periyar in Thekkady region. The very sound of the name conjures up images unending chains of hills and spice scented plantations. Stay 2 nights in the hotel.

Day 4: PERIYAR (THEKKADY)(B/-/-)

For centuries, Kerala has grown and exported spices around the world and a walking tour of a plantation will allow you to gain a firsthand experience of the cultivation, growth and processing of spices. To witness the region’s pivotal role in the global spice market, one must get a glimpse of the Kumili spice market of Thekkady. Afternoon enjoy a Green Walk (subject to weather conditions.) with a forest guide exploring the flora and fauna of this region. With many species of birds spotted here, the region is also an ornithologist’s favourite.

Day 05: PERIYAR (THEKKADY) TO BACKWATER REGION(B/-/-)

Drive to the placid backwater region of Kerala. The backwater houses a variety of species of both fauna and flora. Rightly called the ‘Venice of the East’, this verdant area surrounded by coconut plantations is famous for its narrow maze of canals and backwaters. Stay for 2 nights.

Day 06: BACKWATER REGION(B/-/-)

Morning at leisure. Go interiors and experience the lifestyles, traditions, art and culture of the fisherman villagers. Afternoon, enjoy a backwater cruise by Shikara boat sailing through narrow canals. Float through the placid waters passing palm fringed canals and villages.

Day 07: DEPART KOCHI (B/-/-)

Drive to Kochi International airport for your onward flight