Serenity of Kerala

Day 1: ARRIVAL – COCHIN

Arrive Cochin and meet our Aahilya Holidays representative at the exit gate of the airport; and then you would be transferred to the hotel.

Upon arrival in Cochin, transfer to hotel for check-in.

Rest of the day free at leisure to recover from jetlag

Overnight stay at your hotel in Cochin with breakfast.

Day 2: COCHIN

Breakfast at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel you would proceed for the sightseeing tour of Cochin visiting Fort Cochin, visit Dutch Palace, Jew Town and St. Francis Church.

Lunch will be at local restaurant.

Later visit Jewish Synagogue built in Jew Town in 1568 is a beautiful structure. This place of worship attracts numerous visitors every year because of its impressive furnishings.

In the evening enjoy Kathakali Dance performance in a local theater. Kathakali is a traditional dance drama of Kerala; it dates from the 17th Century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is one of the most complicated, highly stylized Indian art form that is basically a Dance Drama noted for its heavy and attractive larger than life make up, elaborate costumes, detailed body movements, synchronized eye-hands movements and thematic presentation of stories with rhythmic steps.

Return to the hotel after the show.

Overnight stay at your hotel in Cochin with breakfast.

Day 3: COCHIN – ALLEPPEY

Breakfast the hotel.

After breakfast you would check-out and get driven to Alleppey (65 Kms / 02 Hrs). Board the houseboat from boat jetty in Alleppey. (Standard check-in time 13:00 Hrs & Check-out time is 09:00 Hrs).

Kettuvallams, the stitched boats provide the best way to experience the colourful backwaters of Kerala. The wood commonly used to make Kettuvallams is 'Anhili', which is found in abundance in central Travancore area. Large planks are tied together using hand-made coir ropes and beaten coconut fibres. This gives the Kettuvallams enough strength to withstand heavy waves in the sea. Kettuvallams are built entirely without the use of nails. It requires great skill and adroitness to construct these giant boats by tying huge planks of jack wood together. The boats are applied with fish oil and cashew nut oil and left to cure for days. With careful maintenance, they last for generations.

Later you would enjoy the full day cruise on the Vembanad Lake and through the backwaters.

The houseboats are available in all sizes & shapes, and comprise one or two bedrooms with attached bathrooms, one living room, kitchenette, an open lounge, deck and a crew comprising oarsmen, a cook and guide. The houseboats are generally powered by a small outboard engine, allowing one to cruise along the backwaters. A sojourn in Kettuvallam, the House boat of Kerala, offers a panoramic view of one of the most picturesque aspects of the God's Own Country.

Rest of the day will be at leisure.

Overnight stay at a houseboat in Alleppey with all meals.

Day 4: ALLEPPEY – MARARI

Breakfast on board the houseboat.

After breakfast you would get driven from Alleppey to Marari (30 Kms / 01 Hr). Upon arrival in Marari you would proceed to check-in at the resort there.

Mararikulam is a sea-side town in Alleppey District located on a very soothing location. The Marari Beach is nice place for beach lovers and can be chosen for our holidays.

Rest of the day would be free at leisure.

Overnight stay at your hotel in Marari with breakfast.

Day 5: MARARI

Breakfast on board the resort.

Rest of the day would be free at leisure (can & driver can be arranged on extra charges).

You can also avail Ayurveda body massage (on direct payment): Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine providing a guideline for a healthy living and lifestyle. No chemicals are used during the process & therefore have no side effects. Experience the communion of the mind, body & soul with our Ayurveda.

The main classical Ayurveda texts begin with accounts of the transmission of medical knowledge from the Gods to sages, and then to human physicians. Ayurveda therapies have varied and evolved over more than two millennium. Therapies are typically based on complex herbal compounds, minerals and metal substances (perhaps under the influence of early Indian alchemy or rasa Shastra). Ancient Ayurveda texts also taught surgical techniques, kidney stone extractions, sutures, and the extraction of foreign objects.

Overnight stay at your hotel in Marari with breakfast.

Day 6: MARARI

Breakfast on board the resort.

Rest of the day would be free at leisure (can & driver can be arranged on extra charges).

Overnight stay at your hotel in Marari with breakfast.

Day 6: MARARI

Breakfast on board the resort.

Rest of the day would be free at leisure (can & driver can be arranged on extra charges).

Overnight stay at your hotel in Marari with breakfast.

Day 6: MARARI

Breakfast on board the resort.

Rest of the day would be free at leisure (can & driver can be arranged on extra charges).

Overnight stay at your hotel in Cochin with breakfast.

Day 6: MARARI – COCHIN – DEPARTURE

Breakfast at the hotel (subject to availability of time).

Later on we shall arrange the in-time transfer from the resort in Marari to Cochin international airport (75 Kms / 02 Hrs) to board the flight for onward destination.