Kerala · Cuisine tour
9 nights · 10 daysPricing on requestMadurai to Cochin International Airport to Nedumbassery
As part of a series on BBC2, Award winning chef Rick Stein recently embarked on a journey through South India to discover the secret of the perfect Indian curry and to trace the origins of Indian dishes and spices that are popular the world over.
Everything below is a sample. Our team in Cochin will stretch it, shorten it, swap the hotels up or down a category and build the days around what you actually want to do.
Madurai
2 nights
Periyar
2 nights
Kumarakom
2 nights
Alleppey
1 night
Cochin
2 nights
Cochin International Airport - Nedumbassery
1 night
Madurai which is considered to be one of South India's oldest and most historic cities. Early Greek historical documents record Madurai's existence since the 4th century BC. Madurai's rich cultural heritage has passed been down the many centuries making it one of the most prominent temple towns in Tamil Nadu today.
Travel to Madurai, which is considered to be one of South India's oldest and most historic cities. Early Greek historical documents record Madurai's existence since the 4th century BC. Madurai's rich cultural heritage has been passed down through the centuries making it one of the most prominent temple towns in Tamil Nadu today. Check into your hotel and spend your afternoon exploring the resort and relaxing. Later in the evening, visit the colourful flower markets and busy bazaars of Madurai; you will be captivated by the smells and sounds of this amazing temple town.
Overnight · The Heritage Madurai with a vehicle at your disposal
The route stays exactly the same, you are only choosing the level of hotel. Prices vary by category and your expert confirms the exact quote for the level you pick. Any individual stay can also be swapped.
Jan
31°C
12mm
Feb
32°C
20mm
Mar
33°C
45mm
Apr
33°C
120mm
May
32°C
250mm
Jun
29°C
650mm
Jul
28°C
600mm
Aug
28°C
380mm
Sep
29°C
250mm
Oct
30°C
290mm
Nov
30°C
170mm
Dec
30°C
40mm
30°C
Avg temperature
236mm
Avg rainfall
Kerala is at its best from October to March, when the rain has cleared, the backwaters are full and the coast is dry. April and May are hot and humid but quiet, and the south-west monsoon from June to September brings heavy afternoon rain, deep green hills and the lowest prices of the year. Many Ayurveda guests deliberately choose the monsoon, when the treatments are considered most effective.
*Indicative price
On request
per person, twin share
Excluding international flights
Prices exclude international flights. Includes accommodation, private transport, sightseeing and activities as described. This is a private tour, fully customisable. Adjust hotels, add destinations, change the pace. Final price varies with group size, season and hotel choice. Share your preferred dates and we will send a personalised itinerary and an accurate quote.
Our Kerala team will reshape every day of this itinerary around you, then price it properly.
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