Rejuvenating & Relaxing Holiday in Kerala | India

A brilliant two-week itinerary for a relaxing and rejuvenating holiday while at the same time getting a good overview of Kerala. You’ll follow the classic route around Kerala, focusing on covering all the main bases in this quieter part of India. You won’t need to do any long drives, and there is a reasonable amount of time at the beach at the end too. You’ll stay in smaller, characterful hotels where possible, to give you a more immersive experience on what ‘God’s Own Country’ has to offer.

Highlights:

Stay in remote Kanam in a 1920’s planters bungalow converted to a small homestay style hotel
Relax on the backwaters at a lovely peaceful hotel and also take a boat cruise to see how the locals live
Explore Cochin away from the crowds and contrast old and new with Fort Cochin and Ernakulam
Take some time to chill out on at Mararikulum beach, where life has hardly changed in the last 100 years

As with all of our suggested itineraries, we can tailor-make your holiday to suit your budget, style and expectations. Find out about our exclusive ‘Journey Planner’ here.

Bespoke ETG Holidays start from
£4,450pp
and include*:

Bespoke ETG Holidays start from
$7,500pp
and include*:

International flights (if required)
Guides, drivers & their tips
Accommodation
Specified meals & snacks
Your immersive experiences
Internal & regional transfers

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DAY 1 DEPART THE UK

Depart and fly to Delhi or Mumbai and connect to Kochi.

DAY 2 - 4 KOCHI Bustiling seaside city

Arrive in Kochi, and you’ll be picked up by your driver, who will remain with you till the beach part of your trip. They’ll take you to your hotel on the harbour side of this charming seaside city.

Today you will take a guided tour of Fort Cochin and Mattancherry in local style – on board an auto-rickshaw. You can explore the lesser-visited lanes and alleyways that aren’t accessible by car, and get under the skin of the city. In the afternoon, you’ll take a ferry across to Ernakulam, the business hub of modern-day Cochin. It’s fascinating exploring the contrasts between old and new.

DAY 5 - 8 KUMARAKOM Lakeside living

Rise early this morning and head toward Kumarakom, which is a small cluster of palm-fringed islands, sat next to Vembanad Lake. It’s the perfect place to relax for a few days and take in the laid back lifestyle of the Keralans. You’ll stay in a family run hotel on a peaceful island with a lovely farm attached. An ideal place to experience rural lake life. During your stay, you can relax and savour the tranquillity, take a sunset cruise, walk around the Kumarakom bird sanctuary, or take part in a local cooking school. The time is yours to enjoy as you wish.

DAY 9 & 10 KANAM Rubber estate

After a scenic four hour drive (with stops along the way), you’ll arrive at an old 1920’s plantation bungalow, restored to its former glory with meticulous craftsmanship. You will spend the next two nights in this rural setting exploring at leisure. We highly recommend a walk around the plantation.

DAY 11 -13 MARARIKULAM BEACH time and relax

This morning you’ll be picked up by your driver and taken to Mararikulam, a drive that generally takes between 3-4 hours. Here you will check into your hotel for a relaxing five-night stay. There are many local experiences you can enjoy while at this hotel too, even though it’s generally quite a remote beach. Talk to your travel consultant for ideas.

DAY 14 FLY HOME (OR STAY!)

Depending on your flight time, you’ll take the 1.5-hour drive back to Cochin Airport for your onward journey. Or ask if you’d like to extend the beach! All of the tours are tailormade, so the above is only a suggested idea of what you can do in Kerala. Do call us on 0207 924 7133 for a chat with an India specialist.

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