This itinerary has been designed for solo travellers looking for a comprehensive, exciting overview of Kerala, while staying in excellent hotels. When you aren’t exploring the bazaars of Fort Kochi you will be sipping tea in the misty tea hills of Munnar or discovering the wildlife of Periyar National Park on a walking safari. No trip to Kerala is complete without visiting the backwaters and you will–in style.
Brunton Boatyard in Fort Kochi is your first port of call and provides the perfect base for exploring this fascinating melting pot. Fort Kochi played a vital role in the spice trade and is home to a colourful blend of Dutch, British and Portuguese architecture, as well as the Chinese fishing nets. Explore this compact, historic area on foot with your guide. From Cochin head into the tea hills, where you will stay at the fabulous Windermere Estate, in Munnar. Superbly comfortable, Windermere is the ideal staging post for trips out to learn all things tea. The views here are magnificent – best enjoyed at sunset with a cold drink. Move south to Thekaddy, located very near to the Periyar National Park. A big spice producing region, you will visit a spice plantation to learn about nutmeg, pepper and cardamom production. You will also search for wildlife on a guided walking safari inside the national park. Next, the iconic backwaters. Things will slow right down here as you enjoy the comforts and facilities of Coconut Lagoon, on the edge of Lake Vembanad. Venture out on a rice barge cruise through the waterways to observe village life and enjoy the lovely scenery. Your journey ends where it began, back in Fort Kochi.
Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Cochin International Airport
2 nights - Brunton Boatyard
2 nights - Windermere Estate
2 nights - Spice Village
3 nights - Coconut Lagoon
1 night - Brunton Boatyard
Ends - Transfer to Cochin International Airport for your international flight home
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Spice plantation tour in Thekkady
Jungle Trek with a Forest Guide
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Lunch on a Houseboat
Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
Community projects contribution with Uthando
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Asian Elephant
Sambar Deer
Brown Fish Owl
Gaur
Tiger
Wild Pig (Indian Boar)
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10 Nights
City
Safari
Scenic
Includes flights from JFK
Birdwatching
Boat Trip
Cultural Experience
Hiking
Food Experiences
City Sights
Wellness/Spa
Photography
Tea Plantations
Markets
Temples
Forts and Palaces
