Upon arrival at Cochin airport, a private vehicle will transfer you to the accommodation where you can check in.

Where to rest your head ?

Fort Heritage, Cochin

After breakfast, spend the full day exploring Cochin.

Cycle through the spice-scented streets of Kochi, as you learn about the Portuguese influence on the local art and architecture. Start off from Fort Kochi heading over to view the iconic Chinese fishing nets. Witness the early-morning buzz along the waterfront, pass by the small fish market- a chaotic place in the morning trading rush, before heading into Kochi’s main bazaar. From here you will take a truly historic ride into the spice trader’s area of Bazaar Road, where you will see old streets that are lined with fragrant spice warehouses and colorful stores. Breathe in the smell of ginger, cardamom, cumin, turmeric, and cloves while walking through this atmospheric area. Stop for a tea or a coffee at a local tea shop and take a moment to learn about the history of Kochi.

Proceed towards Jew Town where you can take a moment to admire the frescos adorning the Dutch Palace and see some of the amazing antique shops in the area. Explore some more parts of Mattancherry (the Muslim area) and Palace Road (the Hindu area). In the Hindu area, you will see a few temples, as well as vegetable and fruit markets.

You will then get back on your bike to cycle back along Kochi's waterfront, heading towards the center of town. Step into a local laundry shop to see how the dhobis beat the clothes clean. Make the final peddle back towards the heart of Fort Kochi but before ending this Kochi bike tour, you will go around some of the famous churches in the area, as well as visit the Dutch Cemetery. As the oldest European cemetery in India, the 104 tombs here provide great insight into the lives led by the Dutch and English migrants in India.

In the evening, you can enjoy a Kathakali dance show & learn about the fascinating art form. The most spectacular form of dance-drama in India, the origin of Kathakali goes back to 500 years.

Where to rest your head ?

Fort Heritage, Cochin

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Kondailip.

Drive through the backwaters and witness a million shades of green in the network of emerald canals that wind through the land. Upon arrival at your accommodation, check in and freshen up.

Later, enjoy a village walk where you will walk through the manmade countryside footpaths on the side of the narrow canals for 15-20 minutes and reach a junction called “Cherunkal”. On the way, you will see many old and different houses that you are free to visit. Continue walking through the fish farms and green lush paddy fields. You will also have the chance to spot different types of exclusive water birds.

The second phase of the village walk will continue from Cherunkal on bicycles. Bicycles will be provided to each guest. You will move on to the next point called Vellathode. On the way, you can enjoy the glorious greenery of the villages and its serenity and beauty. At the end of the cycling tour, you will reach a village market where all kinds of local fishes and vegetables are put for sale. In and around this market, you can have the taste of local foods from the local tea shops of the village

Where to rest your head ?

Kondai Lip Backwater Heritage Resort, Kondailip

Start the day with a morning yoga class with a local yoga teacher.

After breakfast, enjoy a country boat cruise. The cruise is a non-mechanized country boat which is pulled manually. This journey will take two hours and it will take you to the next village called ‘Thazhuppu’. Over here, you can relax and enjoy watching birds, the aquatic life, the green countryside, swaying palm trees and people waving from the banks of the backwaters. Finally, you will be dropped to the same point where you boarded the boat and then be transferred back to the hotel.

Enjoy a very interesting and cultural experience as you spend time with a local Kerala family and watch the life, tradition, culture and the relations among the members of the family. You can dine with them and taste the typical Nasarani food (Appam & Duck curry).

In the afternoon, you will have a visit to the local boat building yard/unit where you can see the building of boats and the craftsmanship of the local carpenters. In the evening, enjoy a boat ride with the local fishermen in a small wooden boat that is used for fishing/ catching fish by using a long net and a small Ranthel vilakku - lamp.

Where to rest your head ?

Kondai Lip Backwater Heritage Resort, Kondailip

Today morning, enjoy a yoga session.

After breakfast, proceed for Kodanad Elephant Camp.

Kodanad, set on the Southern banks of the Periyar River amid the beautiful high ranges near Perumbavoor, is one of the largest elephant training centers in Kerala. Earlier elephants captured from the Malayatoor forests (the forests in the East and North of Kodanad) were trained here. Since the introduction of a ban on elephant capture, Kodanad has been reduced to an elephant rescue & care center. Here in Kodanad, it is fascinating to watch elephants feeding themselves in their natural environment. You can also engage in bathing and massaging of adult and baby elephants under the supervision of its Mahouts. Visitors can also opt for an Elephant Safari in the Kodanad Elephant Sanctuary.

Where to rest your head ?

Kondai Lip Backwater Heritage Resort, Kondailip

Early morning, enjoy a yoga class followed by breakfast at the hotel.

Later, a private vehicle will transfer you to Alleppey. Upon arrival, board a houseboat – a floating hotel, for one night.

The present-day houseboats are huge and slow-moving exotic barges used for leisure trips. They are, in fact, the reworked version of ‘kettuvallams’ of olden times. The original Kettuvallams were used to carry tons of rice and spices. This houseboat will take you through the backwaters & you can enjoy the spectacle of the vast paddy fields and the village life in rural Kerala. The green shores throbbing with vigor and pure beauty will never tire you.

Where to rest your head ?

Houseboat, Alleppey

Get up early today to the sound of chirping birds and occasional ripples in the water. Breakfast will be cooked in front of you by the expert boat-crew. Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast while cruising quietly on the unending stretches of these backwaters.

Later, disembark at the jetty & proceed to Munnar.

Munnar is one of the most popular hill stations in India. It is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundala. Located at 1600 meters above sea level, this was once the summer resort of the British Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience.

Where to rest your head ?

Ecotones Camps, Munnar

Start the day with a morning session of yoga with your French Yoga teacher followed by breakfast.

Today visit Rajamala, the tourism zone of Eravikulam National Park. This is the place where you can see Nilgiri Tahr at close quarter, feel the kurinji and experience the shola grassland eco system.

Where to rest your head ?

Ecotones Camps, Munnar

Start the day with a morning session of yoga with your French Yoga teacher followed by breakfast.

Later, a private vehicle will transfer you to Cochin. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and enjoy the day at leisure.

Where to rest your head ?

Flora Airport Hotel, Cochin

Today, a private vehicle will transfer you to Cochin airport where you can catch your flight back home.

Where to rest your head ?

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