Backwaters of Kerala
12 Days
You can...
- Cruise the tranquil Malabar backwaters by rice-barge
- See wild elephants at Periyar National Park
- Learn to cook traditional Keralan food
- Visit an old British Hill Station
- See the colourful Kathakali dancers
The state of Kerala, in India?s warm, tranquil south, is both fascinating and exotic.
In Kochi you'll learn about the bizarre rituals of the Kathakali dancers and watch traditional Chinese net-fishing. Then a change of scene at the old British Hill Station of Munnar, set in the cool Western Ghats, and the temples of Madurai, steeped in tradition. At Periyar you'll see herds of wild elephant, then relax as you cruise the tranquil backwaters of Malabar's rivers and lakes by converted rice-barge.
We recommend you extend your trip to enjoy the wonderful beaches of Mararikulam.
- Day 1/2. Fly to Kochi
- Fly Kochi. Sunset walk; see Chinese net-fishing.
- Day 3. Kochi
- Kochi city tour; Kathakali dance.
- Day 4. Drive to Munnar area
- Drive to Munnar Hill Station via elephant training camp.
- Day 5. Munnar area
- Visit village and tea factory.
- Day 6/7. Madurai
- Visit Madurai; get blessed by an elephant.
- Day 8/9. Periyar National Park
- Drive to Periyar National Park. Cookery lesson; Kerala martial arts; wildlife spotting.
- Day 10. Alleppey
- Drive to Alleppey. Houseboat backwaters cruise to villages and rice paddies.
- Day 11. Drive to Kochi. Afternoon free.
- Day 12. Fly to London
- Is it right for your family?
- The south of India is more relaxed than the more frantic north and makes for easier travel. Hotels are of a good standard. Travelling can be slow at times but distances covered are not overly long and there is always something to interest children of all ages.
- Extension
- Extend your trip for 3 nights at the beautiful Mararikulam beach resort ? please contact us for details and prices.
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- FACT PACK
- Accommodation: Hotels (9 nights) Rice barge (1 night)
- Meals: 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 evening meal included
- Flights: Scheduled flights from Heathrow with Jet Airways via Mumbai
- Travel By: Minibus, rice barge, boat, elephant, on foot, rickshaw
- Age Guideline: approx. 5 to 16
- Trip Code: FIBS
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