Kearla Culinary & Back Water Tours

Kearla Culinary & Back Water ToursPlaces: Cochin - Kumarakom - Thekkady - CochinDay 01: Arrive CochinMeet on arrival by our Company representative and transfer to hotel. Cochin or Kochi (new name) is the palm green commercial capital of Kerala. Overnight in Cochin.Day 02: In CochinBreakfast at the hotel followed by a sightseeing tour of Cochin visiting - St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue and the Chinese fishing nets. Overnight at hotel.Day 03: Cochin - Kumarakom (180 kms/ 04 hrs)After leisurely breakfast at Resort. Proceed to Kumarakom. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at resort.Day 04: In KumarakomAfter breakfast 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 Resort for a talk on backwater food and cooking with a demo followed by lunch. Afternoon will be at leisure. A cultural show will be held in the evening followed by Dinner. Day 05 : In Kumarokom After Breakfast proceed for a demonstration of preparation of a "Sadhya" (vegetarian feast), Lunch would be Sadhya - food served on banana leaf (to be eaten by hand). Afternoon will be at leisure and proceed for a cultural show in the evening followed by dinner.Day 06: Kumarokom to Thekkady (180 kms/ 04 hrs)After Breakfast proceed to Periyar. Check in at Resort.  Late afternoon proceed for a cooking demonstration. The theme will be cooking with spices. Overnight at hotel.Day 07: In Thekkady Proceed early in the morning for a tour of Spice Village to identify various spice plants growing in the village. Proceed for cookery demo after breakfast. Proceed to KUMILY MARKET for a walking tour of the shops selling different types of spices. Overnight at hotel.Day 08: Thekkady to Cochin Early morning boat cruise on Lake Periyar for viewing wild life. After Breakfast proceed to Cochin. Stop at the plantation Bungalow for a typical home lunch.Upon arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 09: In Cochin After breakfast proceed for a city tour of Cochin including the ancient Spice Market at Mattancherry and Chinese Fishing Nets. In the evening proceed for a Kathakali dance performance. Overnight at hotel. Day 10: In Cochin Breakfast will be at hotel. Half-day hands -on experience with Hotel Chef on various Kerala Food. Afternoon will be at leisure. Enjoy the sunset cruise at the harbor. A Farewell Dinner will be organized for you. Overnight at hotel. Day 11: Cochin departBreakfast will be at hotel. Transfer to airport for your flight to the next destination. End the tour with sweet and spicy memories of India.TOUR INCLUDESAccommodation at hotels on twin sharing.All transfers in private cars.All taxes, service charges, toll taxes, etcCookery demonstrations and classes.All cruises mentioned.All sightseeing tours mentioned.All meet and assist services.Spice Plantation Tour as mentionedTOUR PRICING (ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON)TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDEPersonal expenses.Airfare and / or visa charges, etc.Tips and gratuities (if any). All hotels are luxury and theme hote