Kerala Culinary Tour

Day 01: Kerala Culinary Tour

Cochin arrival and transfer to Kumarokom:
Arrive Cochin and transfer to Coconut Lagoon. Sunset cruise will be on a Rice Boat. Dinner and overnight will be at COCONUT LAGOON.

Day 02: Kerala Culinary Tour : Kumarokom

After breakfast short cruise to "Philip Kutty's Farm" (A small home stead on an island). See the cultivation of various tropical fruits and vegetables and also a short demo of simple home cooking. Return to Coconut Lagoon for a talk on backwater food and cooking with a demo followed by lunch. Afternoon will be at leisure. A cultural show will be held in the evening followed by Dinner.

Day 03: Kerala Culinary Tour : Kumarokom

After Breakfast proceed for a demonstration of preparation of a "Sadhya" (vegetarian wedding feast) Lunch would be sadhya - food served on banana leaf (to be eaten by hand).  Afternoon will be at leisure and proceed for a cultural show in the evening followed by dinner.

Day 04: Kerala Culinary Tour : Kumarokom to Thekkady

After Breakfast proceed to Periyar. Check in at Spice Village followed by lunch. Proceed for a boat safari in Lake Periyar. Dinner will be at the resort and spend night at SPICE VILLAGE.

Day 05: Kerala Culinary Tour : Thekkady

After Breakfast visit a Spice Plantation and Tea Plantation. Lunch will be at leisure in the resort and in the late afternoon proceed for a cooking demonstration. The theme will be cooking with spices. Dinner will be at the resort and overnight at SPICE VILLAGE in Periyar.

Day 06: Kerala Culinary Tour : Thekkady

Proceed early in the morning for a tour of Spice Village to identify various spice plants growing in the village.  Proceed for cookery demo after breakfast. Lunch will be at the resort. Proceed to KUMILY MARKET for a walking tour of the shops selling different types of spices. Dinner and overnight will be at Spice Village.

Day 07: Kerala Culinary Tour : Thekkady to Cochin

After Breakfast proceed to Cochin. Stop at the plantation Bungalow for a typical home lunch. Reach and check in at hotel CASINO. Dinner will be at the hotel and overnight will be at Cochin.

Day 08: Kerala Culinary Tour : Cochin

After breakfast proceed for a city tour of Cochin including the ancient Spice Market at Mattancherry and Chinese Fishing Nets. Proceed to Brunton Boatyard for a "History" lunch. Return to Casino. In the evening proceed for a Kathakali performance followed by dinner.
Overnight will be at Cochin.

Day 09: Kerala Culinary Tour : Cochin

Breakfast will be at hotel.
Half-day hands - on experience with Hotel Chef on various Kerala Food. Afternoon will be at leisure. Enjoy the sunset cruise at the harbor. A Farewell Dinner will be organized for you.
Overnight will be at Cochin.

Day 10: Kerala Culinary Tour : Cochin departure

Breakfast will be at hotel. Transfer to airport for your flight to the next destination. End the tour with sweet and spicy memories of India.
TOUR ENDS

Hotels Envisaged : 5 Star Hotels
Kumarakom  : Coconut Lagoon
Periyar         : Spice Village
Kochi           : Casino Hotel

Inclusions
- 09 Nights hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis in above listed hotels.
- Daily breakfast & dinner in the hotels.
- Transport services in by an exclusive A/C Toyota Innova Car with an English speaking
driver for all transfers, sightseeing and long journey tours as per itinerary.
- Services of an experienced English speaking guide in Kochi.
- Cooking demonstration as per above itinerary.
- Assistance on arrival in Kochi.
- All present applicable taxes.

Exclusions
- Any expenses of personal nature, such as tips, drinks, laundry, any meal {which is
not mentioned above}.
- Any monument entry / camera fees.
- Any passport, Visa charges & Insurance charges.
- Any train or flight tickets.

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