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Coconut
Holidays (7 Nights)
Day 01 Kochi
On arrival at Kochi International Airport / Railway Station, you are
greeted and whisked away to historic Fort Kochi. Today you will
explore this ancient harbour with its rich colonial past - the old
spice market at Mattancherry, the antique shop on Jew's street, the
Synagogue, the Dutch Palace and of course the famous Chinese fishing
nets followed by harbour cruise. Overnight at Brunton Boatyard.
Day 02 Kochi - Periyar
After breakfast, leave the coastal plain and travel through the winding
hill roads with plantations of rubber, spice and tea on either sides.
Enroute stopover for lunch at the Plantation House. Check-in at
Spice Village.
Proceed for a boat safari in the Periyar Sanctuary. In the evening
engage in activities like cooking demonstration and cultural Programme
followed by Dinner. Overnight at Spice Village.
Day 03 Periyar
Early mornings are the best time for spotting herds of elephants, bison,
deer and spectacular bird life (140 species of orchid thrive here).
Later visit the spice plantations and rest of the day free.
Overnight at Spice village.
Day 04 Periyar - Kumarakom
After breakfast drive to Kumarakom and hop on to a boat to Coconut
Lagoon, an eco-friendly resort created from restored heritage homes, set
in a web of canals on the banks of the Kavanar river. Evening find
yourself on a sun-set cruise on the lake, in a converted rice boat
adrift to a flute accompaniment. After cruise proceed for cooking
demonstration of authentic Keralean dishes followed by a traditional Art
Form of Kerala. Overnight at Coconut Lagoon.
Day 05 Kumarakom
Wake-up
call by the birds from the nearby bird sanctuary and get ready to
experience yoga for your mind and body.
After breakfast
soft trek to the bird sanctuary accompanied by a
naturalist who will identify the birds which wakes you up in the
morning.
Visit the nearby
village and join for lunch. Rest of the day free. Evening
Cooking demonstration and Cultural show. Overnight at Coconut
lagoon.
Day 06 Kumarakom - Mararikulam
After
breakfast, Yoga session and then transfer by boat and then by road to
Marari Beach Resort. Check-in to an independent villa at the
Marari Beach.
Marari beach
resort is not just the sand and the sea. It is the living
environment that surrounds it. It is not the place for a raucous
beach holiday. There are no real parties here. No noisy
water scooter but for those seeking to undue the stress of the city life
and experience a completely new place, it is a perfect spot.
After lunch relax in the coconut groove. Evening engage in good music.
Overnight at Marari.
Day 07 Marari
After breakfast, explore the area and it's fishing villages nearby on a
bicycle or take a dip in the sea. The beach usually being nearly
empty except for a few other guests and other old fishermen. After
Lunch
at leisure.
It will be a
great idea to walk across the road to our organic farm, which ensures
that the vegetables and fruits we serve are the freshest you can get.
After dinner,
walk back to your cottage already planning for your next visit.
Day 08 Departure
After breakfast, drive back to Kochi Airport / Railway station.
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