From the bustling port of Kochi (Cochin) and its colonial history, travel deep into the rolling hills of rural Kerala, amid spice and tea plantations. Finish with a stay at the luxury resort of Neeleshwar Hermitage for beach and backwaters relaxation.
16 Days & 14 Nights
Day 1: Fly to Kochi (N)
Day 2: Kochi
Transfer to Forte Kochi for a 2-night stay. Afternoon Kathakali dance performance. (B)
Day 3: Kochi
Explore Fort Kochi and the Mattancherry Palace. (B)
Day 4: Munnar
Travel into the Cardamom Hills for a 2-night stay at Windermere Estate. (B)
Day 5: Munnar
Guided walk of the Windermere Estate. (B)
Day 6: Pollachi
Transfer to Coco Lagoon in Pollachi for a 2-night stay. (B)
Day 7: Pollachi
Excursions in the local area include following the Cotton Trail, visiting the Temple of Consciousness, the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary or exploring the rolling scenic hills of Valparai. (B)
Day 8: Nilambur
Explore the rubber and teak plantations at Nilambur. Overnight stay at Maranat Mana, a traditional Brahmin household. (B, L, D)
Day 9: Wayanad
Travel to Kerala’s green paradise for 2 nights at Tranquil – A Plantation Hideaway, complete with numerous walking trails and vanilla plantations. (B)
Day 10: Wayanad
At leisure. (B)
Day 11: Kodagu (Coorg)
Delve deeper into the Western Ghats with 2 nights at Evolve Back, Coorg, set in a working coffee and spice plantation. (B)
Day 12: Kodagu
Visit Bylakuppe Tibetan Settlement, enjoy a coracle ride on River Cauvery or take part in a variety of nature and village walks. (B)
Day 13: Kasargod
Travel to Kasargod for 3 nights at the Neeleshwar Hermitage. (B)
Days 14-15: Kasargod
At leisure. (B)
Day 16: Fly home via Mumbai (B)
Category
India
Tags
Ancient, Nature