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There is no travel package that takes you on a lip smacking culinary journey to the southern states of India quite like the Gourmet Holiday Packages by Special Holidays. This special tour takes you to exciting south Indian towns and cities where you can experience the grandeur and exuberance of the heritage temples and forts.
Taste the delicious local food while you warm up to the local people and explore more about the rich culture of the region. The warmth and hospitality of the local people will make you want to keep coming back. This Gourmet tour of South India starts in the exotic town of Cochin and takes you to Kumarakom and Periyar.
The south Indian cuisine is known for its generous use of spices and local herbs. Experience the delightful food at the specialty restaurants and make the most of this exciting gourmet trip by Special Holidays. The trip also offers visits to some of the most scenic tourist spots that are sure to leave you captivated. You can take home many special souvenirs from this adventurous trip that will prove memorable for you and your entire family.
Meeting & assistance on arrival at Cochin and straight drive to Kumarakom. On arrival, check-in at Hotel. Sunset cruise on a Rice Boat. Dinner at a Specialty restaurant. Overnight at Hotel .
Morning short cruise to "Philip Kutty's Farm" (A small home stead on an island). See the cultivation of various tropical fruits and vegetables and also a short demo of simple home cooking. Return to Coconut Lagoon for a talk on backwater food and cooking with a demo followed by lunch. PM: At leisure. A cultural show followed by Dinner. Overnight at Hotel.
After Breakfast demonstration of preparation of a "Sadhya"(vegetarian wedding feast). Lunch would be Sadhya - food served on banana leaf (to be eaten by hand). PM: At leisure, cultural show followed by dinner. Overnight at Hotel.
After Breakfast depart by surface to Periyar. Check in Spice Village followed by lunch. PM: Boat Safari in Lake Periyar. Dinner and overnight Spice Village. Overnight at Hotel.
After Breakfast visit a Spice Plantation and Tea Plantation. Lunch and leisure Late afternoon cooking demonstration. Theme - cooking with spices. Overnight at Hotel.
Early morning tour of Spice Village to indentify various spice plants growing in the village. After Breakfast, cookery demo followed by lunch. Late afternoon walking tour of Kumily and the Spice Shops. Overnight at Hotel.
After Breakfast depart by surface to Cochin. Stop at the plantation Bungalow for a typical home lunch. Proceed to Cochin. Overnight at Hotel.
After Breakfast city tour of Cochin including the ancient Spice Market at Mattancherry and Chinese Fishing Nets. Proceed to Brunton Boatyard for a "History" lunch. Return to Casino. Kathakali performance followed by dinner & Overnight at Hotel.
Half-day hands -on experience with Hotel Chef on various Kerala Food. PM: Leisure. Farewell Dinner. Overnight at Hotel.
In time transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
End of Our Services (Check-in/ Check-out time is 1200 Hrs. at all hotels).
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