A Taste of Southern India - Temples and Tea Plantations
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Guide Language
English
Group Size
10 - 16
Description
Itinerary
Arrival in Kochi
Transfer from Cochin International Airport to the hotel for check‑in and brief orientation.
Fort Kochi Exploration
Visit Mattancherry (Dutch) Palace, Jewish synagogue and Chinese fishing nets; taste street snacks such as Masala Vada and Bonda; enjoy a harbour cruise and a traditional Kathakali performance; lunch at Tea Bungalow with a chef discussion on Keralan cuisine.
Kochi → Munnar
Walk through Ernakulam vegetable market learning about local produce; visit a Shiva temple and its court complex; breakfast featuring a dosa‑making demonstration; traditional thali lunch at a bakery during the drive to Munnar.
Munnar Tea Experience
Guided tour of a tea plantation covering cultivation and leaf‑picking; visit the tea museum to learn about processing and history.
Munnar → Thekkady – Spice Garden
Tour a spice garden with an expert guide, followed by a cooking demonstration on spice blending; enjoy the prepared lunch on site.
Thekkady → Village Homestay
Briefing on local customs, village walk to observe toddy tapping, and participation in preparing a home‑cooked family dinner.
Kerala Backwaters and Return to Kochi
Traditional houseboat cruise through the backwaters with a cooking demonstration (choice of fish curry or vegetarian dish); breakfast on board; sail back to Kochi for a seafood lunch overlooking the harbour and transfer to the airport for departure.
Arrival in Kochi
Transfer from Cochin International Airport to the hotel for check‑in and brief orientation.
Fort Kochi Exploration
Visit Mattancherry (Dutch) Palace, Jewish synagogue and Chinese fishing nets; taste street snacks such as Masala Vada and Bonda; enjoy a harbour cruise and a traditional Kathakali performance; lunch at Tea Bungalow with a chef discussion on Keralan cuisine.
Kochi → Munnar
Walk through Ernakulam vegetable market learning about local produce; visit a Shiva temple and its court complex; breakfast featuring a dosa‑making demonstration; traditional thali lunch at a bakery during the drive to Munnar.
Munnar Tea Experience
Guided tour of a tea plantation covering cultivation and leaf‑picking; visit the tea museum to learn about processing and history.
Munnar → Thekkady – Spice Garden
Tour a spice garden with an expert guide, followed by a cooking demonstration on spice blending; enjoy the prepared lunch on site.
Thekkady → Village Homestay
Briefing on local customs, village walk to observe toddy tapping, and participation in preparing a home‑cooked family dinner.
Kerala Backwaters and Return to Kochi
Traditional houseboat cruise through the backwaters with a cooking demonstration (choice of fish curry or vegetarian dish); breakfast on board; sail back to Kochi for a seafood lunch overlooking the harbour and transfer to the airport for departure.
Meeting Point
Included
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a single room supplement and minimum number of people for the trip?
A single room would have an additional cost of €512 for this trip.
Do you have any tours that would include Kerala - stay at a wellness center or on a boat?
We can offer you the following option: Kerala Backwaters + Kovalam Extension or just combine A Taste of Southern India - Temples and Tea Plantations with Kerala Backwaters
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