Destinations Covered: Cochin - Periyar - Mararikulam- Cochin
Duration of Kerala Beach Tour: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Duration of Kerala Beach Tour: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Day 01: Arrival at Cochin
Upon arrival in Cochin, you will be received and transferred to hotel by our representative. Relax for a while and later enjoy a harbor cruise in the evening. Overnight will be at the hotel.
Day 02: Cochin
Have your breakfast and visit the local spice and fish market. In the afternoon you will have introduction to Indian cooking, followed by demonstration and hands on experience at cooking various seafood and Indian/Kerala dishes. Overnight will be at the hotel.
Day 03 Cochin - Periyar
After breakfast, you will drive to Periyar, which is near the Cardamom hills and a beautiful area with tea gardens, rubber estates and spice plantations. Upon arrival at Periyar, check in at spice village. It’s time for you to explore the natural beauty and wildlife of Periyar. Late in afternoon you will enjoy boat safari at the Periyar Lake, in the National Park. After appreciating the natural beauty of the National park and the wildlife at Periyar, get back to demonstration of cooking with spices. Spend the night at Periyar.
Day 04: Periyar
Enjoy your breakfast and take a walking tour of spice village. Some people from the hotel will introduce you to the spices and cooking with them. Besides, you can also explore spices in their natural habitat and feel their aroma. The personnel accompanying you to the spice village will give a few tips on few simple and easy to make Kerala dishes. Overnight will be at Periyar.
Day 05: Periyar - Kumarakom
After breakfast you will be driven to Kumarakom on the banks of Lake Vembanad. At Kumarakom you will learn about plucking, de-husking, breaking, grating and finally using the grated coconut. Enjoy Sun set cruise on a Rice Boat. Overnight will be at hotel in Kumarakom.
Day 06: Kumarakom
After breakfast, we will take you on a cruise to visit a farm. There, you can watch the locals fishing. In the afternoon you will try your hands on preparing few Kerala Seafood dishes. Overnight will be at the hotel.
Day 07: Kumarakom - Mararikulam
Have your breakfast and transfer across lake Vembanad to Puthenangadi and drive to Marari Beach. The Marari beach is situated at Mararikulam. Mararikulam is a small village in Kerala, inhabited by the local fishermen. This small village is a host to numerous soft sand beaches with vast expanse of land, water and swaying palm trees. Spend the day at leisure on the beach resort.
Day 08: Mararikulam
Have your breakfast and spend the day at leisure on the beach resort. Overnight will be at Mararikulam.
Day 09: Mararikulam
Your sojourn with the natural beauty of Kerala continues as you spend yet another day, filled with fun and joy, at the beach resort. Overnight will be at Mararikulam.
Day 10: Mararikulam - Cochin
Your date with the natural beauty of Kerala comes to an end and you prepare to go back home with sweet memories of your Kerala beach tour. Transfer to airport for onward destination.
