Day 6 and 7 - Fly to to Kochi (from Calicut) , gateway to the spice lands, and stay at the Taj Malabar for two nights. Guided tour of the city, fashioned by its ancient trading links. See the fishermen using Chinese fishing nets first constructed in the 14th Century
Day 8 , 9 and 10 - Drive to Thekkady (about 4 hours) for a three night stay at the Shalimar Spice. This is the only place for a visit to Periyar National Park. There is a scent of spices in the air as this is the centre for spice growing. Take a walking tour of a spice plantation where you will see pepper, cinnamon, vanilla, cloves and cardamom.
Day 11 - Drive to Alleppey for a one night stay on a luxury yacht or a romantic rice boat (houseboat) exploring the Kerala backwaters.
Day 12, 13, 14 and 15 - Drive to Kovalam Beach for a stay of 4 nights at the Surya Samudra Beach Resort. Enjoy the finest beaches in India and indulge yourself with an Ayurvedic Massage.
Day 16 - Drive to Kochi or Thiruvantipuram (Trivandrum) for the flight back to Delhi or Mumbai
Optional visit from Kochi to Lakshadweep Islands for scuba diving and snorkelling can be organised as well
Or extend your stay to Mumbai and see Bollywood, visit Aurangabad (Ajanta and Ellora Caves) |
