{"id":597,"date":"2025-08-06T09:41:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T09:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saffrontravels.org\/wpwebsite\/travels\/?post_type=portfolio_page&p=597"},"modified":"2025-08-06T09:58:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T09:58:16","slug":"hidden-gems-of-the-south","status":"publish","type":"portfolio_page","link":"https:\/\/saffrontravels.org\/wpwebsite\/portfolio_page\/hidden-gems-of-the-south\/","title":{"rendered":"Hidden Gems of the South"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][vc_column_text css=””]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.<\/p>\n

16 Days & 14 Nights[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][vc_column_text css=””]Day 1: Fly to Kochi (N)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 2: Kochi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Transfer to Forte Kochi for a 2-night stay. Afternoon Kathakali dance performance. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 3: Kochi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Explore Fort Kochi and the Mattancherry Palace. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 4: Munnar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Travel into the Cardamom Hills for a 2-night stay at Windermere Estate. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 5: Munnar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Guided walk of the Windermere Estate. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 6: Pollachi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Transfer to Coco Lagoon in Pollachi for a 2-night stay. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 7: Pollachi<\/strong><\/p>\n

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)<\/p>\n

Day 8: Nilambur<\/strong><\/p>\n

Explore the rubber and teak plantations at Nilambur. Overnight stay at Maranat Mana, a traditional Brahmin household. (B, L, D)[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][vc_column_text css=””]Day 9: Wayanad<\/strong><\/p>\n

Travel to Kerala\u2019s green paradise for 2 nights at Tranquil \u2013 A Plantation Hideaway, complete with numerous walking trails and vanilla plantations. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 10: Wayanad<\/strong><\/p>\n

At leisure. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 11: Kodagu (Coorg)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Delve deeper into the Western Ghats with 2 nights at Evolve Back, Coorg, set in a working coffee and spice plantation. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 12: Kodagu<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visit Bylakuppe Tibetan Settlement, enjoy a coracle ride on River Cauvery or take part in a variety of nature and village walks. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 13: Kasargod<\/strong><\/p>\n

Travel to Kasargod for 3 nights at the Neeleshwar Hermitage. (B)<\/p>\n

Days 14-15: Kasargod<\/strong><\/p>\n

At leisure. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 16: Fly home via Mumbai (B)<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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