Kerala Spice Tours (SITP02)Cities | Hotels | Tour Packages In South india
Destinations Covered : Mumbai-Cochin-Periyar-Madurai-Chennai-Mahabalipuram-Bangalore-Mysore-Hassan
Delhi
Day - 2 » Arrive Mumbai
Gateway of India Welcome on arrival at Mumbai and transfer to hotel.
Day - 2 » Mumbai
City tour of Mumbai, visiting Hanging Garden, Marine Drive, Dhobi Ghat, Vidhan Saudha, Malabar Hill & Prince of Wales Musuem and evening free. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 3 » Mumbai - Cochin
Early morning transfer to airport for flight to Cochin. Transfer to hotel followed by city tour and boating in the backwaters of Cochin. Cochin means "port" and so it has been since history began, trading spices, silks, ivory and sandalwood. It is now the spice capital of India. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 4 » Periyar
Morning after breakfast drive to Periyar (185 kms / 5 hrs). On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon view wildlife. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 5 » Periyar
Early morning wildlife viewing and day at leisure. Periyar is a renowned sanctuary, the home of elephants and other wildlife. Game viewing is done by boat around Lake Periyar. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 6 » Periyar - Madurai
After breakfast, drive to Madurai (137 kms / 4 hrs). Afternoon sightseeing tour. Madurai is the most spectacular temple town in the whole of India, dominated by the towering gopurams of the lively Meenakshi Temple. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 7 » Chennai
After breakfast transfer to airport to board flight to Chennai. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour of Chennai. Founded by the East India Company's trader Francis Day in 1639, Chennai has the fascinating relics of the early Raj. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 8 » Mahabalipuram
Excursion to Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram. Mahabalipuram, just down the coast, has superb stone carvings and evocative shore temples. All testimony to a grand past. On the other hand Kanchipuram boasts of famous silks and soaring temples of great religious significance. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 9 » Bangalore
Transfer to airport for flight to Bangalore. On arrival at Bangalore transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day - 10 » Mysore
Mysore Palace Morning generate to Mysore (139 kms / three hrs) by way of Sravanabelgola and transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Mysore-the legendary town of palaces and perfumes-sandalwood and jasmine. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 11 » Hassan
Drive to Hassan (115 kms / 4 hrs) stop by Halebid and Belur. Both had been capitals from the Medeival Hoysala Kings who constructed the exquisitely carved temples inside the 12th & 13th centuries. Later push to Bangalore via Hassan and then transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 12 » Depart Mumbai
Morning sightseeing of beautiful town of Bangalore. Later transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. On arrival, transfer to international airport for flight to onward destinations.
Day - 1 » Arrive Cochin
Upon arrival in Cochin, you will be received & transferred to the CASINO Hotel at Willington Island. Examine in & later enjoy Harbour cruise within the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Day - 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 - three » Cochin to Periyar
After breakfast, you will generate to Periyar that lies within 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 inside the lake Periyar inside the National Park. Get back to live demonstration of Cooking with spices.
Day - 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 - 5 » Periyar to Kumarakom
Coconut PalmsAfter breakfast generate 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 - 6 » Kumarakom
After breakfast, take a cruise for a farm pay a visit to and if lucky, watch the locals fishing. Mid afternoon, live hands on lessons on preparing few Kerala Seafood dishes. Overnight at the hotel.
Day - 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 - 8 » Mararikulam to Cochin departure
Its time to bid farewell, drive to airport assist you with all check-in formalities.
