This relaxed pace Kerala tour takes you through a part of India well-known for its tranquil stretches of backwaters, ayurveda therapy, interesting art forms, spice traders, exotic cuisine and colonial history. You start your holiday in the historic city of Cochin where you stay is at the luxurious Taj Malabar. Later, find yourself spending idyllic days along Keralan backwaters at Kumarakom followed by a beach stay in Kovalam to relax and watch the world drift by. This is an ideal Kerala tour for pure indulgence.
You can take this luxury Kerala tour as or use it as a starting point to create your unique tailor-made holiday to Kerala. If you have few more days in hand to add your holiday, we suggest you think about adding a Houseboat experience along the Keralan backwaters to your tailor-made holiday.
Fly to Cochin.
Arrive Cochin and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Evening witness Kathakali dance performance- a Keralan art form famed for elaborate costumes and unique colourful make up of dancers.
Explore historic Cochin city with your private guide including visit to the Jewish synagogue, St. Francis Church- the oldest European Church in India, the Santa Cruz Basilica built in 1557 by the Portuguese, the Dutch Palace, the Spice market and the 15th century Chinese fishing nets bustling with local life.
Drive to Kumarakom. First of three nights here at lake facing resort.
Day at leisure.
Day at leisure.
Drive to Kovalam. First of five nights at beach resort.
Day at leisure.
Day at leisure.
Day at leisure.
Day at leisure.
Fly back home.
It was an experience of a lifetime. A perfect memory I will never forget!
This was our 6 th visit to India. We have travelled before with companies specialising in the country, but they tended to get too big and the personal service was lost. Indian Odyssey gave us that personal service, and also came up with an itinerary that offered us one or two different locations from other agents – thats why we chose Indian Odyssey. The person who dealt with our enquiry is also familiar with the country which makes a big difference when you are discussing holiday options.
Many thanks once again for a wonderful trip enhanced by your outstanding organisation & attention to detail.
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