Day - 2 » Arrive Mumbai
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
- 9 » Bangalore
Transfer to airport for flight to Bangalore. On arrival at Bangalore
transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day - 10 » Mysore
Morning drive to Mysore (139 kms / 3 hrs) via Sravanabelgola and transfer to
hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Mysore-the legendary city of palaces
and perfumes-sandalwood and jasmine. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 11 » Hassan
Drive to Hassan (115 kms / 4 hrs) visit Halebid and Belur. Both were
capitals of the Medeival Hoysala Kings who built the exquisitely carved
temples in the 12th & 13th centuries. Later drive to Bangalore via
Hassan and then transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 12 » Depart Mumbai
Morning sightseeing of beautiful city 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. Check in & later enjoy Harbour cruise
in 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 - 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 - 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
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 - 6 » Kumarakom
After breakfast, take a cruise for a farm visit 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.
