Classical Karnataka and Kerala

DAY-01 ARRIVE COCHIN
Upon arrival in Cochin traditional welcome and transfer to your pre booked Hotel .
Later transfer to the backwaters of Cochin , which run from the sea inland through lush tropical countryside. It could be compared to a cruise down the eAmazon with jungle foliage hanging from the banks. This relaxing boat trip is fascinating, as our guide discussed the history of the early explorers and traders who used this as a main artery to the sea. Even the locals board and disembark, coming and going from village. Return to Cochin and afternoon spent exploring the unexpected and isolated Jewish community. It was a main area for spice trading. Scores of small companies huddle together in old buildings, with the air filled of ginger, cardamom, cumin and clove scent. Local potters load carts of spices running up and down narrow lanes for transport. One street - long area is the Mattacncherry section, used to occupy virtually all Jewish homes, the oldest synagogue in the former British Empire . Cochin is one of the most fascinating cities of coastal south India . It is a city with indelible marks of Christian, Islamic, Hindu and Jewish traditions. The true character of the city us to be found in the older part of the Fort Cochin area which remains as it used to be a 1000 years ago. This part of the City reflects an unusual bled of medival Portuguese, Dutch and English life grafted on to the tropical Malabar coast . A unique feature here is isolated Jewish community, whose origins date back to AD 52. Evening we go to watch the famous Kathakali Dance Performance.
Overnight at the hotel

DAY-02 COCHIN - KUMARAKOM ( BY SURFACE)
After breakfast today we depart for Kumara. The rest of the day relaxing by the pool or taking a sunset cruise on a man - powered nice-boat. You may wish to visit the Ayurvedic centre for a herbal massage. In the Evening attend a demonstration of Kerala cuisine cooking. Overnight at Resort

DAY-03 KUMARAKOM
Day at at leisure for relax and personal activities. Overnight at Resort

DAY-04 KUMARAKOM - MARARI ( BY SURFACE)
After breakfast we leave for Marari . A beach is just a beach, until you find its living heart. For us, the search ended in the little village of Mararikulam .
Somewhere around the middle section of Kerala's coast, the Indian Ocean finally realises that it has now become the Arabian Sea . The result of this personality change is a splendid azure colour, quite distinctive, with frothy whitecaps and a translucent, pearl-like quality. The sands that fringe this coastline for endless miles are themselves distinctive, deep and rich and fine, in a shade closer to ocher than gold. Upon arrival check in at your Resort .