Kerala · Cultural tour
9 nights · 10 daysPricing on requestCochin to Cochin
Come August and Kerala's tranquil backwaters turn into an arena of sporting warfare. Yes, its mega boat race time in Kerala again - 70-meter long banana boats manned by more than 100 oarsmen each will compete in the world's largest team sports event. Kerala Travel Centre brings you a fantastic tour, including International flights, giving you the opportunity to witness this grand regatta. Besides the races, you will also get the opportunity to enjoy the port town of Cochin, the sensuous backwaters, the enchanting wildlife and the beaches of Kerala.
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.
Cochin
2 nights
Kumarakom
2 nights
Periyar
2 nights
Alleppey- House Boat
1 night
Mararikulam
2 nights
Cochin, or Kochi as it is now called, is divided into Old Cochin (comprising Fort Cochin and Mattanchery) and Ernakulam, which is a bustling metropolis and is considered the commercial capital of Kerala. It is the only district in Kerala where you can experience urban comforts on a par with other major cities in India and also the history of many centuries bygone.
You will be greeted at the airport with a traditional welcome by the Kerala Travel Centre team and escorted to Cochin to check into the Brunton Boatyard hotel overlooking the sea. Cochin, also known as the Spice Coast of India, has been a port town since early centuries, attracting traders and invaders from all over the world. Needless to say, Cochin offers you some fascinating snippets of history and culture. The town is broadly divided into two areas - Ernakulam, the bustling cosmopolitan metropolis, and Fort Cochin, the cultural hub where the hotel is located. Step out of the hotel and you are within walking distance of the sea and other attractions like the Chinese fishing nets, said to have been left behind by Chinese traders in the 15th century. Relax and unwind at the hotel on your first day in India.
Overnight · The Koder House with a chauffeured 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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*Indicative price £1,450 pp
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*Indicative price £3,150 pp
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*Indicative price £2,450 pp
9 nights · Pricing on request
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