Kerala with CGH Hotels

On your arrival at the Cochin International Airport, drive to Fort Kochi. You will be welcomed traditionally at Brunton Boatyard - an elegant boutique hotel that is a mélange of Portuguese, Dutch and British influences, overlooking the historic harbour. Enjoy your time at leisure, by the pool or take a stroll through the green courtyards of Brunton Boatyard. Explore the destination with many stories, tour the old spice markets, Jew street and synagogue, the Dutch Palace, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, Chinese fishing nets and David Hall.

Return to Brunton Boatyard for the night.

Day 02: Cochin to Thekkady (160 kms / 04½ hrs)

Wake up for your 5-hour drive to Thekkady. Drive through rice fields and rubber plantations. See coffee, cardamom, pepper and tea estates. Arrive 2000 ft. up at Spice Village, a reimagined tribal village very close to the Periyar forest. Get an authentic eco-living experience, complete with a spice garden, in your very own elephant grass thatched cottage. End the evening with a demonstration by the Chef on cooking with spices followed by a cultural performance.

Retire for the night in Spice Village.

Day 03: Thekkady Experience

Enjoy a delicious breakfast to kick start the day with a trek through the Periyar wilderness, a protected elephant and tiger reserve with the park rangers. Join our resident naturalist on a tour of the spice garden. Learn about the abundant flora and fauna of Periyar in the evening, before settling down for dinner. Participate in a cooking demo with spices. Experience a tribal cultural performance.

Retire for the night in the Village.

Day 04: Thekkady to Kumarakom (140 kms / 04 hrs)

After breakfast, enjoy a morning drive to Kumarakom where you’ll switch to a boat and arrive on the banks of Lake Vembanad. Disembark straight onto the reception of Coconut Lagoon, a little piece of untouched Kerala - created from restored heritage homes, set in a web of canals on the banks of the Kavanar river. Learn to cook authentic Keralan cuisine organized by the Chef, so you can take more than memories home. Relax in the evening and watch a traditional cultural performance, before calling it a night.

Day 05: Kumarakom Experience

Practice yoga and meditation in the morning, followed by breakfast. Go bird watching with our resident naturalist and learn about our conservation methods. Experience village life with a local, and learn all about a different world. Enjoy a lazy afternoon by the pool. In the evening, enjoy a sunset cruise on the lake in a converted rice boat, accompanied by a flute performance.

Return to Coconut Lagoon for the night.

Day 06: Kumarakom to Mararikulam (40 kms / 30 mins)

Begin your onward journey to Mararikulam, where you arrive to a traditional welcome at Marari Beach Resort - An eco-extension of a fisherman’s village, Marari Beach offers complete relaxation in natural settings. Unwind by the beach and retire for the night.

Day 07: Mararikulam Experience

The community surrounding Marari Beach Resort teaches you the art of indulging in the moment. Explore the region on a bicycle or take a dip in the sea. Watch fishermen reel in the catch of the day, stroll through the nearby village and harvest organic produce at Marari Beach’s four-acre organic garden. As you accompany these unique experiences with Ayurveda treatments, feel yourself unwind holistically- body, mind and soul.

Day 08: Mararikulam to Cochin Airport / Station (80 kms / 2 hrs)

Begin your journey home with a drive to Cochin International Airport. As you take off, don’t forget to enjoy a bird’s-eye- view of the vast area you have just traveled and begin to plan your next holiday with us.

Inclusions

01 night accommodation in Cochin
02 nights accommodation in Thekkady
02 nights accommodation in Kumarakom
02 nights accommodation in Mararikulam
Meals: Daily Breakfast at the hotel
Local Sightseeing in Cochin, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Mararikulam
Sunset Cruise at Coconut Lagoon and Brunton Boatyard
Bird watching at Coconut Lagoon and Marari Beach
Naturalist guided tours at Coconut Lagoon , Spice Village and Marari Beach
Bicycles to rent at Brunton Boatyard, Spice Village and Marari Beach
Accommodation on double sharing basis at the hotels mentioned or similar
Transportation: Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the above itinerary
Vehicles not at disposal
Vehicle charges are inclusive of all toll taxes / bata charges / parking and driver allowance
Note: Honeymoon bed decoration and celebration cake is available upon request at extra cost.

Exclusions

GST
Any airfare / train fare
Any meal plan not mentioned
Any additional sightseeing or activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Camera Fee (Still or Movie)
Hotel surcharges (if applicable) during high / festive season to be paid extra per person
Travel Insurance
Monument Entry Fees at all places
Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature
Tips & Gratuity or any other hotel expenses
Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like ferry and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.
Anything not specifically mentioned in 'Inclusions' box.