Explore the beaches, culture and cuisine of the north to the hills and tree houses of Wayanad and onto Cochin and a backwaters stay on a houseboat in Alleppey in 15 days
This tour has included heritage homestays wherever possible for the ineresting experience of staying with a Kerala family. The hosts are guides and good cooks. Also watch the temple ritualistic dance of Theyyam unique to North Kerala and its occult nature. Wayand is cool and has prehistoric caves, eco tree houses, wildlife sanctuaries and coffee plantations.
Hop on the train to begin your Central Kerala segment of the tour. Discover Fort Kochi, the bustling new city and the placid waters of laid-back Alleppey on a houseboat. From spice shopping to night fishing and canoe rides to toddy shop visits and kathakali performances, there are activities every day of the tour.
Day 1 : London
Fly overnight from UK to Mangalore via Bombay.
Day 2 : Mangalore/ Neeleshwar
On Arrival at Mangalore Airport drive to Neeleshwar. Check in to the hotel and relax in the afternoon.
Day 3 : Neeleshwar
Full day at leisure in Neeleshwar. Join a yoga class or take an Ayurvedic treatment. You can visit the ayurveda Doctor to discuss about your health.
Day 4 : Neeleshwar
Relax at your resort, visit the nearby temple or explore Bekal Fort.
Day 5 : Neeleshwar / Tellicherry
Drive south to Tellicherry. Visit the local cottage industries and attend the Theyyam festival at a nearby temple (date dependent).
Day 6 : Tellicherry
Full day in Tellicherry. Afternoon to relax or enjoy a cooking demonstration by owner's wife.
Day 7 : Tellicherry / Wayanad
Ascend to the hills of Wayanad. Follow one of the marked walking trails around the tea estates.
Day 8 : Wayanad
Visit the prehistoric caves or take a jeep safari in the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary
Day 9 : Wayanad / Calicut/ train to Cochin
Drive to the coast and take the train south to Cochin.
Day 10 : Cochin
Explore Cochin with your guide and watch an evening performance of Kathakali dance.
Day 11 : Aleppey - Superior Houseboat
Drive to the Backwaters for your cruise on board a houseboat.
Day 12 : Backwater Homestay
Stay at the resort and experience the Backwaters.
Day 13 : Backwater Homestay
Another day relaxing in the Backwaters.
Day 14 : Aleppey to Cochin
Transfer to Cochin airport and fly to the UK.
Itinerary Notes:
Please Note that Accommodation may change depending on room availability in certain seasons. Prices are indicative for the purposes of helping get a feeling for likely costs. This is a "template" and can be altered in any way you want.
Inclusions:
- Chauffeur driven AC car at disposal as per the itinerary.
- Sunset cruise & Kathakali dance at Fort Cochin.
- One Ayurveda massage for each at Kovalam.
- One elephant ride for each.
- All entrance fees, guide charges as per the itinerary.
Exclusions:
- Fligt fare
- Christmas/New Year suppplements which are compulsory at accommodations as per date staying.
Further Information
Duration in Days
14 Days/13 NightsInclusions
Accommodation, Transport, Breakfast, TaxesHotels in this Tour
Neeleshwar Hermitage
Designed like village near Beach in Northern Kerala
Neeleshwar Hermitage is a concept hotel constructed on the lines of a village theme. Situated in the northern part of Kerala, the hotel is reminiscent of the villages in Kerala. Closely resembling the huts found in the rural areas.
Ayisha Manzil
1862 Colonial Bungalow beside the sea
Ayisha Manzil is a sumptuous colonial guest house once known as “Judges Bungalow” in Tellicherry, with views to the Arabian Sea. Over 150 years old
Tranquil Plantation Resort
8 room family plantation with treehouse in Wayanad
Wayanad plantation hideaway with Kerala's biggest treehouse, 8 rooms in all and informal family-run atmosphere. Very tranquil.
Old Harbour Hotel
Pleasure of staying in a colonial building with sea front views!
Only opened five years but one of Fort Cochin's favourite hotels: excellent location, friendly boutique feel and good accommodation. Busy in high season but worth the little more.
Olavipe Homestay
Wonderful homestay with very interesting & worldly hosts
This century-old mansion is located on a forty-acre organic farm on the banks of the Kaithappuzha Backwater between Cochin and Alleppey. The old mansion built in the traditional Kerala style has been the private home of the family for more than a century.
Experiences
1 Ride the Symbol of India
Atop a tusker in Kerala
Feel high and mighty atop an elephant in the forests of Periyar...
Visit the tea factory in Munnar
See it all from tea harvesting to processing
Discover tea in all its glory, from the healthy green tea to the elite white tea to the strong tea and more in the high ranges of Munnar.
A Wee Dram of Kollam's Finest
Tasting toddy from a tapper
Toddy is the local Kerala hooch and the source of many a marital argument. No trip to Kerala would be complete without a quick snifter and nobody makes it better than Kollam's finest.