Kerala Spice & Plantation

5 Nights - 6 Days

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Itinerary

Package Inclusions
Accommodation
Meals
Sightseeing
Transfer

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Cochin

On arrival at Cochin Airport, our representative will meet and greet you and transfer you to the hotel. Later, half day city tour of Cochin visiting Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St. Thomas Church, St. Mary's Cathedral, Chinese Fishing Nets and Bolghatty Palace or visit Spice Market (if time permit). An overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2

Cochin

After breakfast proceed to Indian Spices Board, Jew Town - Jew Town has lost much of its earlier glory, although it has retained its status as an important centre of spice trade. The exotic odour of the finest ginger, cloves, cardamom, turmeric and pepper, also known as black gold, emanate from the spice warehouses lining the street and fills it. The bustling trade of spices is evidenced in the trucks going to and away from the warehouses, loads being taken in and out using pushcarts, and the sight of workers drying, sorting and packing spices. Evening transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 3

Cochin - Thekkady (Periyar)

After breakfast drive to Thekkady. On arrival at Thekkady, check-in at hotel. Thekkady is a home of the Periyar wildlife sanctuary. Periyar has a lot to offer in terms of natural beauty and wildlife. It is famous for its rare habitat of birds and animals and is one of the most popular destinations for nature lovers. In the afternoon, visit the spice plantation at Thekkady. Later in the evening transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 4

Thekkady (Periyar)

Early morning boat ride for elephant spotting. After breakfast, have a massage or stroll in the village. Mid-afternoon, a trip takes us to a working spice farm where we see cardamom, nutmeg, pepper, cloves, vanilla and allspice growing. An overnight at the Hotel.

Day 5

Thekkady (Periyar) - Cochin

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and get transferred to airport to catch the connecting flight for onward destination.

Day 6

Cochin Depart

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and get transferred to airport to catch the connecting flight for onward destination. Tour & Services Ends.