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Spice Lands Of Kerala : |
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Exceptionally beautiful and tranquil, the south Indian state of Kerala is characterised by meandering rivers, rice fields, spice plantations, verdant hills and palm-fringed beaches. This gently paced tour takes in the most enchanting areas including the charming port of Cochin and the backwaters, which can be explored by boat to provide a wonderful glimpse into rural village life.
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Arrive- Cochin :
Fly from London to Cochin, via Abu Dhabi with Gulf Air. |
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Cochin :
Early morning arrival in Cochin, the historic centre of India’s spice trade. Transfer to Le Meridien / Malabar House for a 3 night stay, including immediate occupancy. Afternoon cruise around Cochin harbour. Evening tour briefing.
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Cochin :
Morning tour of Cochin including Jewtown, the Chinese fishing nets and St Francis Church, dating back to 1503. Continue to the Mattancherry Palace, a gift from the Portuguese to the Raja of Cochin in 1515. Optional evening excursion to watch a Kathakali dance performance (payable locally).
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Cochin - Kumarakom :
Drive to Muhamma Jetty, situated on the backwaters, and take a boat to the Kumarakom Lake Resort / Taj Garden Retreat / Coconut Lagoon for 2 nights. Evening sunset cruise on the waters of Lake Vembanad.
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Kumarakom -
Backwaters
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Drive to Alleppey for a cruise through the narrow canals and inland waterways, seeing rural life unchanged for centuries.
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Backwaters -
Thekkady
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Morning drive through the Western Ghats to Thekkady, a beautiful area of tea gardens, rubber estates and coffee and pepper plantations located high in the Cardamom Hills. Afternoon at leisure. Stay for 2 nights at the Spice Village / Taj Garden Retreat.
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Thekkady :
Morning at leisure. Afternoon visit to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Thekkady -
Kovalam
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Drive to the costal resort of Kovalam and stay overnight at Travancore Heritage / Le Meridien.
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Kovalam -
London
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Morning drive to Trivandrum and fly to London, via Abu Dhabi with Gulf Air.
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