Spice Plantation Tours

::::::::Tour Code: CH 901 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Spice Plantation Visit (7 Nights 8 Days)

Day 01   Trivandrum

Arrival at Trivandrum. Transfer to a beach resort at Kovalam. Evening free to relax a the beach. Overnight stay at Kovalam.

Day 02   Trivandrum

After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing trip to Trivandrum which includes Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum, Art Gallery etc. Evening hours at Veli Tourist Village. Back to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 03   Thekkady

Proceed to Thekkady in the morning. Check into a jungle resort, freshen up. Depart for a spice plantation tour. Wear closed shoes - it feels like a jungle walk. Spices growing here include vanilla, black pepper, cloves, cardamom, nutmeg and mace, surrounded by coconut palms, bananas and jackfruit. Back to the resort for overnight stay.

Day 04   Thekkady

Take a boating at Periyar Lake to see the wildlife sanctuary in the morning. Afternoon proceed to Munnar. Munnar consists of vast sloping areas of tea, most of which mostly are owned by Tata Tea. Coffee and cardamom plantations give it a simplistic and smooth appearance. Overnight stay at Munnar.

Day 05   Munnar

After breakfast depart for a tea plantation visit in Pothamedu. Pothamedu offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. The rolling hills, the cool mountain and the breathtaking scenery here is ideal for trekking and long mountain walks. After lunch, take a walk through the tea plantations spreaded on a wide area. Evening back to the hotel.

Day 06   Munnar

Proceed for a sightseeing trip in Munnar which includes Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Anaimudi etc. Evening back to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 07   Cochin

Depart for Cochin after breakfast. After refreshing yourselves, proceed for a sightseeing which includes St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets etc. Evening take a sunset cruise or watch a Kathakali program. Back to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 08   Departure

Depart for your onward destination.

Inclusions

•  Accommodation for 02 pax on twin sharing basis.

•  02 nights stay at Uday Samudra, Kovalam.

•  01 night stay at Carmelia Haven, Thekkady.

•  03 nights stay at T&U leisure hotels, Munnar.

•  01 night stay at Gokulam Park Inn.

•  Bed and breakfast basis.

•  All transportation and sightseeing by A/C Indica.

Exclusions

•  Lunch and dinner on tour.

•  Camera and video permits.

•  Early check - in or late check - out at hotels.

•  Cost of any personal expenses.

•  Cost of any services not mentioned above.

Extras

•  Other activities mentioned in the itinerary can be arranged with the help of front desk of concerned hotels.

Pricing

::::::::Tour Code: CH 902 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Spice Plantation Visit (7 Nights 8 Days)

Day 01   Cochin

Arrival Cochin. Transfer to hotel. Evening take a sunset cruise or watch Kathakali program. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02   Munnar

After breakfast proceed for a sightseeing trip in Cochin, which includes St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets etc. After lunch proceed to Munnar. Overnight stay at Munnar.

Day 03   Munnar

After breakfast, depart for a tea plantation visit in Pothamedu. Pothamedu offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. The rolling hills, the cool mountain and the breathtaking scenery here is ideal for trekking and long mountain walks. After lunch, take a walk through the tea plantations spread on a wide area. Evening back to the hotel.

Day 04   Thekkady

Proceed for a sightseeing trip in Munnar which includes Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Anaimudi etc. After lunch, proceed to Thekkady. Overnight stay at a jungle resort in Periyar.

Day 05   Thekkady

Proceed for a spice plantation tour. Wear closed shoes - it feels like a jungle walk. Spices growing here include vanilla, black pepper, cloves, cardamom, nutmeg and mace, surrounded by coconut palms, bananas and jackfruit. Back to the resort for overnight stay.

Day 06   Thekkady

Take a boating at Periyar Lake to see the wildlife sanctuary in the morning. Afternoon proceed to Munnar. Munnar consists of vast sloping areas of tea, most of which mostly are owned by Tata Tea. Coffee and cardamom plantations give it a simplistic and smooth appearance. Overnight stay at Munnar.

Day 07   Houseboat (Alleppey – Kumarakom)

After breakfast, proceed to Alleppey to board the houseboat. Take a cruise in the Vembanad Lake. You can watch small spice plantations in certain houses. Plantation includes Pepper, Red Chillies, ginger etc. Overnight stay in the house boat.

Day 08   Departure

Depart for your onward destination.

Inclusions

•  Accommodation for 02 pax on twin sharing basis

•  01 night at hotel Gokulam Park Inn, Cochin

•  03 nights stay at T&U, Munnar

•  02 nights at Carmelia Haven, Thekkady

•  01 night A/C houseboat with all meals

•  Bed and breakfast basis.

•  All transportation and sightseeing by A/C Indica

Exclusions

•  Lunch and dinner on tour.

•  Camera and video permits.

•  Early check - in or late check - out at hotels.

•  Cost of any personal expenses.

•  Cost of any services not mentioned above

Extras

•  Other activities mentioned in the itinerary can be arranged with the help of front desk of concerned hotels.

Pricing

::::::::Tour Code: CH 903 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Spice Plantation Visit (5 Nights 6 Days)

Day 01   Calicut

Arrival Calicut. Transfer to a resort. Evening free to relax. Overnight stay at the resort.

Day 02   Wayanad

After breakfast proceed to Vythiri. Vythiri is located in the Wayanad district in North Kerala, India. Waynad is rich in coffee and spice plantations. Wayanad is steeped in history and traditions which historians claim date as far back as 10 centuries before Christ. They refer to the Edakkal caves as evidence where ancient carvings have been traced to a highly civilized people from the pre-historic stone ages. Wayanad is also home to proud indigenous tribesmen. Numerous tribal communities co-exist with a well-settled planter population. Arrive and check in at the resort. Evening tea plantation visit. Overnight stay at resort.

Day 03   Wayanad

Morning after breakfast proceed for a spice plantation visit which includes vast coffee plantations and other spices. Return back to the hotel and afternoon free for independent activities. Overnight stay at resort.

Day 04   Coorg

Morning proceed to Coorg, check into the resort which is surrounded by a three hundred-acre coffee plantation and bordered by mountain forests and the Cauvery River, the grounds to this hotel have the feel of an English country garden. Freshen up and proceed for activities which include guided walks in the hills, fishing in the streams and mountain biking through the forests. Day free for independent explorations. Overnight stay at resort.

Day 05   Coorg - Spice Tour

Morning after breakfast leave for a guided tour of the nearby spice plantation. Return back to the Resort for Lunch. Evening free time for personal activities. Overnight stay at resort.

Day 06   Departure

Morning proceed to Mangalore(135 kms)/Cannanore(115 kms). Depart for your onward destination.

Inclusions

•  Accommodation for 02 pax on twin sharing basis

•  Breakfast included at suggested properties

•  Transportation and sightseeing in a non-a/c cab on arrival till departure

Suggested properties

•  Calicut – The Renaissance

•  Wayanad – Vythiri Resort

•  Coorg – Raj Darshan

Exclusions

•  Anything, that is not mentioned in the clause Inclusions

Extras

•  Other activities mentioned in the itinerary can be arranged with the help of front desk of concerned hotels.

Pricing

::::::::Tour Code: CH904 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Spice Plantation Visit (8 Nights 9 Days)

Day 01   Kozhikode

Arrival Kozhikode. Transfer to a resort. Kozhikode, capital of the exotic Malabar is one of the most ancient trading ports in India. Traders from around the world came here in search of timber, ivory, pepper, ginger, cinnamon and other exotic spices and herbs. Day free for independent activities. Overnight stay at the resort.

Day 02   Kozhikode

Unexplored, unspoiled, the backwaters of Kozhikode hold great promises of enchanting holiday options. Boat cruise on the River Chaliyar. Passing through Kadalundi, with its beautiful bird sanctuary is a charming site . Overnight stay at the resort.

Day 03   Wayanad

Morning drive to Vythiri. Vythiri is located in the Wayanad District in North Kerala, India. Waynad is rich in coffee and spice plantations. Wayanad is steeped in history and traditions which historians claim date as far back as 10 centuries before Christ. They refer to the Edakkal Caves as evidence where ancient carvings have been traced to a highly civilized people from the pre-historic stone ages. Wayanad is also home to proud indigenous tribesmen. Numerous tribal communities co-exist with a well-settled planter population. Arrive and checkin at the resort. Evening tea plantation visit. Overnight stay at resort.

Day 04   Wayanad - Stream Trekking

Morning after breakfast go on eco stream trekking till lunch. Return back to the hotel and afternoon free for independent activities. Overnight stay at resort.

Day 05   Coorg

Morning proceed to Coorg, check in to the resort which is surrounded by a three hundred-acre coffee plantation and bordered by mountain forests and the Cauvery River, the grounds to this hotel have the feel of an English country garden. Freshen up and proceed for activities which include guided walks in the hills, fishing in the streams and mountain biking through the forests. Day free for independent explorations. Overnight stay at resort.

Day 06   Coorg - Forest Trek

Morning after breakfast leave for a guided forest trek. Return back to the Resort for Lunch. Afternoon free time for some more local sightseeing or for rest and relaxation at the resort. Overnight stay at Resort.

Day 07   Coorg - Spice Tour

Morning after breakfast leave for a guided tour of the nearby spice plantation. Return back to the Resort for Lunch. Evening free time for personal activities. Overnight stay at resort.

Day 08   Mysore

Morning check out from the resort and drive to Mysore. Afternoon visit Brindhavan Gardens and other sightseeing areas. Overnight stay at Mysore.

Day 09   Departure - Bangalore

Drive to Bangalore to catch train/flight for your return journey.

Inclusions

•  Accommodation for 02 pax on twin sharing basis

•  Breakfast included at suggested properties

•  Transportation and sightseeing in a non-a/c cab on arrival till departure

Suggested properties

•  Calicut – The Renaissance

•  Wayanad – Vythiri Resort

•  Coorg – Raj Darshan

•  Mysore – Southern Star

Exclusions

•  Anything, that is not mentioned in the clause Inclusions

Extras

•  Other activities mentioned in the itinerary can be arranged with the help of front desk of concerned hotels.

Pricing