Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days
Destinations Covered : Cochin - Periyar - Kumarakom - Mararikulam - Cochin
Day 1 : Arrive Cochin
On arrival at Cochin you will be met by the Indian Horizons representative and transfer to hotel. Evening enjoy Harbour Cruise in the evening.
Overnight at Cochin
Day 2 : In Cochin
The day starts with a visit the Spice & Fish market. Afternoon introduction to Cooking followed by Demonstration and hands on experience at cooking various SEAFOOD Indian Dishes. Evening enjoy Kathakali Dance.
Overnight at Cochin
Day 3 : Cochin - Periyar
After breakfast drive to Periyar that lies in the shade of Cardamom hills and is a beautiful area of tranquil winding roads, tea gardens, rubber estates & spice plantations. On arrival check-into the resort. Late afternoon enjoy boat safari in the Periyar Lake. Evening live demonstration of Cooking with spices.
Overnight at Periyar
Day 4 : In Periyar
Early morning walk with Indian Horizons expert who would introduce you with Spice tree. You can actually see spices in its natural habitat. Learn a few simple and easy way make Kerala Dishes.
Overnight at Periyar
Day 5 : Periyar - Kumarakom
After breakfast drive to Kumarakom on the banks of Lake Vembanad and check-into an eco-friendly resort created out of Old Keralan Homes called - THARAWAD. Demonstration of "Conquering the Coconut" from plucking, de-husking, breaking, grating & finally using the grated coconut. Sun set cruise on a Rice Boat.
Overnight at Kumarakom
Day 6 : In Kumarakom
After breakfast take a cruise for a farm visit and if lucky, watch the locals fishing. Mid afternoon, live hands on lessons on preparing few Kerala Seafood dishes.
Overnight at Kumarakom
Day 7 : Kumarakom - Mararikulam
After breakfast boat transfer across lake Vembanad to Puthenangadi and drive to Marari Beach. Check-into the beach resort.
Overnight at Mararikulam
Day 8 : Mararikulam - Cochin Departure
After breakfast its time to bid farewell, drive to airport where you will be met by the Indian Horizons representative who will assist you with check-in formalities to board the flight back home.