Cousine tours
(10
Nights / 11 Days)
Day 1 : Arrival
You arrive at Cochin
international, to be whisked away to historic Willingdon
island and our flagship hotel, Casino. Sunset brings
with it a boat cruise of the Cochin Harbour.
Day 2 : In Cochin
With Breakfast behind you, take a stroll through
the local spice and fish
markets. Join us mid afternoon for an introduction
to Indian and Keralan cuisine, followed by a hands-on
cooking demonstration with an emphasis on
seafood.
Day 3 : Cochin
- Periyar
After breakfast we whisk you away to the Spice
Village resort. Lying in the lap of the fabled
Cardamom hills, Spice Village is surrounded by lush
forests, and the Periyar Wilderness is but an hour
away. Enjoy a late afternoon boat safari on the
Periyar
lake. Take in the herds of wild elephants, bison,
deer, and the spectacular bird-life. Return to Spice
Village for a live cooking
demonstration using fresh spices from the
surrounding forests.
Day 4 : Periyar
The hotel staff introduces you to the various spices
that flourish in the region, in their natural habitat,
while taking you on walking tour of Spice
Village. Our chef takes over, mid-afternoon,
with a hands-on lesson in cooking with spices. So
you can take home a few Keralan tips and tricks.
Day 5 : Periyar
- Kumarakom
You'll leave just after breakfast, driving back
down to the coast and the melodically named town
of Kumarakom on the banks of lake Vembanad. Here,
you 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.Enjoy a presentation
we call "Conquering the Coconut". Here,
you'll witness the coconut being plucked, de-husked,
broken, grated and cooked.Evening finds you on a
sun-set cruise on the lake, in a converted rice
boat, adrift to a flute accompaniment.
Day 6 : Kumarakom
A short boat cruise takes you to 'Philip
Kutty's Farm' to see an extraordinary
way of life, farming and fishing. Spend the afternoon
learning the intricacies of Keralan
seafood dishes.
Day 07 - 10 : Kumarakom
- Marari After breakfast, the boat takes you back
across lake Vembanad
to Puthenangadi,
from where a car/coach to Marari Beach. Spend the
day at leisure on the beach.
Day 11 : Cochin
- Airport It's time to bid farewell. Drive to Airport
and assist you with check-in formalities.