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AIR This tour takes you up into the high altitude of the Western Ghats to experience the cool and clear mountain air. The tour includes the hill station of Munnar, the National Park of Periyar and some time in the foothills with accommodation in a tree house. Detailed itinerary on request. DAY 1 Arrive Cochin Airport and transfer to Athirapally in the foothills of the Western Ghats and famous for its spectacular waterfall. Two nights staying in a tree house at Rainforest. DAY 2 Full day at this stylish resort immediately adjacent to the waterfalls. DAY 3 Transfer by car to the hill station of Munnar and stay for two nights. Overnight at Casa del Montagna. DAY 4 Day free to walk in the hills and explore the area. Or you can simply relax at this small hotel set in a spectacular position with views across the mountains. DAY 5 Transfer by car to Thekkady (Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary) visiting a spice plantation on the way. Two nights in the area staying at Aanavilasam. DAY 6 In the morning take a soft trek into the forest. Later visit Kadathanadan Kalari Centre to see a display of the oldest martial art. Rest of the day spend at leisure at this delightful boutique guesthouse. DAY 7 Transfer to a farm in the foothills at Kodikulam. Overnight at Dewalokam. DAY 8 Transfer to Cochin Airport for your flight home or add another element. |
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EARTH This tour offers you the opportunity to spend time on farms and plantations where the local people make the most of their fertile earth. Much of the accommodation is in homestays so it also gives you the opportunity to interact with the warm, friendly and down to earth locals. Detailed itinerary on request. DAY 1 Arrive Cochin Airport and transfer to a farm at Kodikulam in the Western Ghat foothills. Overnight at Dewalokam. DAY 2 Transfer to Pathanamthitta. This area is very much off the tourist track and offers visitors an opportunity to see a rural farming area. Two nights at Mannaas Veedu. DAY 3 Full day in Pathanamthitta. Take a cookery lesson, learn local farming methods or visit the local elephant camp. DAY 4 Transfer to the Kerala backwaters. This unique area of Kerala is low lying and criss-crossed by waterways. Two nights staying at Philip Kutty’s Farm. DAY 5 Stay in a homely, waterfront villa run by a delightful family at a farm on an island in the backwaters. DAY 6 Transfer to a heritage home in the lowlands. Two nights spent in the area staying at Olavipe Homestay. DAY 7 In the midst of an organic working farm on the banks of a river, enjoy the facilities which include fishing, boat rides, cycle or walk in the nearby villages. DAY 8 Transfer to Cochin Airport for your flight home or add another element. |
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WATER This is a very important element in Kerala. Kerala experiences two monsoons within the year and the consequence of this is some very large rivers crossing Kerala from the Western Ghats to the Arabian Sea and a huge network of waterways south of Cochin (known as the backwaters). The tour combines the harbour city of Cochin, the backwaters and a waterfall. Detailed itinerary on request. DAY 1 Arrive Cochin Airport and transfer to the harbour city of Cochin. Two nights in a hotel overlooking the harbour - Old Lighthouse Bristow. DAY 2 Enjoy a city tour to discover historic Fort Cochin and in the evening take a sunset cruise round Cochin’s busy harbour. DAY 3 Transfer to the Kerala backwaters. This unique area of Kerala is low lying and criss-crossed by waterways. Two nights at Nelpura Homestay. DAY 4 Nelpura stands on the bank of a canal leading to the river Pampa. Set amidst ‘village India’ you have the opportunity to go cycling, walking or make a visit to a nearby school, which can be arranged by your host. DAY 5 Your exclusive houseboat will collect you from your homestay just before lunch. Spend the rest day relaxing, eating and being looked after by the attentive staff. Overnight on board a Houseboat. DAY 6 Transfer to Athirapally in the foothills of the Western Ghats and famous for its spectacular waterfall. Overnight at Rainforest. DAY 7 Full day at this stylish resort immediately adjacent to the waterfalls. Second night at Rainforest. DAY 8 Transfer to Cochin Airport for your flight home or add another element. |
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FIRE This tour concentrates on the heat of the Indian sun. It is a relaxing holiday with time spent at two different beach areas. We suggest a beach in central Kerala and one in the south – but if you are willing to travel further then there are good beaches in North Kerala too. Detailed itinerary on request. DAY 1 Arrive Cochin Airport and transfer to the beach resort of Mararikulam. Stay at A Beach Symphony for three nights. DAYS 2 - 3 Mararikulam is an attractive beach area just over an hour south of Cochin and within easy reach of the backwaters; it is a quiet fishing village and not a tourist resort. Spend your time relaxing on the beach, by the pool or in a hammock! DAY 4 Transfer south to the busier resort of Kovalam. Remain in this area for four nights staying Turtle on the Beach. DAYS 5 - 7 At leisure. Kovalam is Kerala’s best known beach resort. There are a number of beaches (Lighthouse Beach, Hawa Beach, Samudra Beach, Fisherman’s Beach etc) and a large range of hotels, restaurants, bars, shops and tailors. DAY 8 Transfer to Trivandrum Airport for your flight home or add another element. |
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