Customizable Tour Package

Kerala Tour with Culinary

7 Nights / 8 Days

Kerala

South

Cochin - Periyar - Kumarakom - Mararikulam - Cochin

Tour Includes

Hotels

3 Star Deluxe AC Hotel Rooms on Twin Sharing Basis

Meals

Pure Vegetarian Indian meals for Breakfast & Dinner.

Transport

All Transfers mainly by 2 X 2 AC Cars & Coaches wherever necessary

Sightseeing

Guided Tour at Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary

Flight/Train Tickets

Tickets Available at additional Cost

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Expected Tour Start Date required

Route & Stays

Route

Cochin - Periyar - Kumarakom - Mararikulam - Cochin

Tour Price Starts From

₹21,900/-

+5% GST

Per Person
Budget Package

₹32,900/-

+5% GST

Per Person
Deluxe Package

Prices may vary according to customization of Hotels and Vehicle and the size of the Group. Air / Train Tickets Confirmation Depends upon Availability at the time of booking

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Tour Package Overview

The 8 days Kerala Tour with Culinary provides you the opportunity to relish many culinary delights from India and, at the same time, learn the art of making them too. The tour features 3 culinary classes helmed by expert chefs who let have a hands-on experience of cooking spicy, delicious Indian food. However, not all of the 7 night, 8 day tour is spent in the kitchen and visitors get to explore some very beautiful locales of Kerala. Major halts are scheduled at Cochin, Periyar and Kumarakom.

Tour Highlights

Travel to the famous fish and spice market of Cochin
Get introduced to the Indian style of cooking by attending a cooking class by expert chefs.
Explore the delightful tea, spice and rubber estates, in Periyar
Enjoy a boat safari on the Periyar Lake
Leisurely walk to the Spice Village
Try hand on some of the traditional dishes to be well versed with the style of cooking
Excursion to bird sanctuary, at Kumarakom
Attend the cooking demonstration to learn the art of preparing specialties of Kerala seafood

Day 01:

Cochin

After arriving Cochin you will be received by our representative who?ll arrange a smooth transfer to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel. Rest and relax for a while before heading for a harbor cruise in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel in Cochin.

Day 02:

Cochin

In the morning after breakfast, step towards the famous fish and spice market of Cochin. In the afternoon attend the culinary class by an expert chef who will introduce you to the south Indian style of cooking. Try your hands on these dishes while getting the chance to note down some of the exotic recipes of south India. Enjoy night stay at the hotel in Cochin.

Day 03:

Cochin ? Periyar

Post breakfast, leave for Periyar by road. Upon arrival at Periyar . Check-in at the hotel. Relax for a while before stepping out to explore it delightful tea, spice and rubber estates. Later in the afternoon enjoy boat safari on the Periyar Lake. In the evening attend the second cooking class on this tour that will help you learn more about the Indian dishes when cooked with traditional spices. Spend the night in a hotel at Periyar.

Day 04:

Periyar

After breakfast in the morning take a leisurely walk to the Spice Village. Return to attend your third cooking class on this tour. During the class, the chef gives you hands-on lessons in cooking using fresh indigenous spices. This can be really tricky but under the watchful eyes of our mentor, we are sure you will develop the knack of using them in perfect, selective ? making for a delicious recipe. You may even try your hand on some of the traditional dishes to be well versed with the style of cooking. Retire for the night at the hotel.

Day 05:

Periyar ? Kumarakom

In the morning get up early and after breakfast, leave for Kumarakom. Kumarakom is well known for its bird sanctuary, the habitat of several exotic and migratory bird species. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day to be spent at leisure. Enjoy an overnight stay at a hotel in Kumarakom.

Day 06:

Kumarakom

Post breakfast in the morning, head forward to enjoy a boat ride to the local farms. Later in the afternoon attend the cooking demonstration to learn the art of preparing specialties of Kerala seafood. This is the final class of the tour and by now, you would have mastered quite a few Indian styles of cooking. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 07:

Kumarakom ? Mararikulam

Wake up early in the morning and after breakfast, leave for Puthenangadi by boat. Explore the mesmerizing Mararikulam beach, upon arrival. For adventurers, the beach is the perfect place that affords a fine range of beach activities. Lounge in the sun, get that enviable tan you always wanted, get exotic massages ? the opportunities are actually endless. For the night, halt in the hotel at Mararikulam.

Day 08:

Mararikulam ? Cochin

On the 8 th day you will depart for Cochin early in the morning. After reaching Cochin board a flight for your onward journey.

Tour Inclusions

Travel by comfortable A/C or non A/C small cars or Tempo Travellers or Mini Buses or big buses depending on the respective tour group size
Accommodation in comfortable hotels on twin/triple/Single sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner (set menu) as mentioned in the itinerary
Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary (entrance and guide charges not included)
Tour Manager Services (On call) from Day 01 Meeting point till the dropping point on last day
1 Lt. Water Bottle per person per day
Travel Insurance for guests up to 70 years of age

Tour Exclusions

GST 5% (Government Tax) on total package price
Any up gradation in airline class or hotel room category
Any items of personal nature like tips to guides, drivers, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), and food and drink which is not part of set group men
Any extra cost incurred on behalf of any individual due to illness, accident , hospitalization or any personal emergency
Any optional tours, excursions, supplement costs, services and activities not mentioned in the itinerary inclusions
Airfare /Railway Fare
Any other meals than those mentioned above.Rates are not valid on Long weekends, national holidays, Diwali, Christmas, New Year
Entrance fees and Guide charges of sight seeings mentioned in the itinerary are not included

Need To Know

Weather

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Transport

A/C Vehicle Type - depends upon group size.

Documents Required for Travel

ADULT: Voters ID / Passport / Aadhar Card / Driving Licence
CHILD : Passport / Aadhar Card / School ID
INFANT: Aadhar Card/ Birth certificate
ID card, ID card type and ID card number is mandatory at time of booking, kindly carry the same ID card on tour.
For NRI and Foreign National Guests alongwith Passport, Valid Indian Visa/ OCI Card/ PIO Card is mandatory.
Carry one passport size photo.

Remarks

All meals are provided by Bharatatva in case the flight reaches the stipulated destination early morning or leaves destination late in the evening.
The tour price varies for NRI’s or foreign nationals, for more details kindly contact your travel advisor
NRIs and Foreign nationals please ensure proper identity is conveyed to booking executive at the time of booking and all details along with passport copies are handed over to the booking executive.
Standard Check-in and check-out time of hotels in India is generally 1.30 PM and 10 AM respectively.

Advanced Preparation

As everyone is becoming a frequent traveller now, we suggest that you make your own travel accessories kit to ensure a stress free holiday.
Always make sure to carry less and light luggage, use a four wheel small or medium suitcase and please make sure that you are carrying only one suitcase per person. This will ensure that you will travel smartly and without any inconveniences.
It is also recommended that you have one cross shoulder bag or haversack for your handy needs which will ensure that you are comfortable at the time of sightseeing and also easy for photography during your tour.
A smart cap/hat and sunglasses are definitely something that you should have in your kit.
Though Bharatatva provides all three meals, that is breakfast, dinner and Bharatatva treats as per the itinerary, you can carry dry snacks of your choice in small sealed packets for munching during air travel or road journeys.
If you are travelling during the monsoon or to destinations where it is rainy, please carry a small umbrella or poncho.
For international tours, please carry a universal adapter for charging your cameras and mobile phones.
Ensure that your clothing and footwear is suitable for the destination you are travelling to.

Payments & Cancellation Terms

Guests will be needed to pay an advance booking amount of Rs.10,000/- per person to raise invoice and Air/ Train Ticket Blocking/Booking.
Anu Discount/ offer Coupon Codes are to be informed before Raising the invoice.
50% Advance at the Time of booking after receiving Invoice and rest 15 Days prior to tour start date.
Any Air/ Train Bookings to be made should be paid 100% in advance
In case of offers applied with more than 40% Discount then 100% in Advance.
0% Cancellation for any land package bookings 45 Days before departure.
30% Cancellation for any land package bookings 15 Days before departure.
100% Cancellation for any land package bookings 7 Days before departure.
Cancellation of Air/ Train Tickets subject to cancellation policy of respective train/ flight operator.
Guest can pay by Cash /Online Transfer/ Cheque/ Demand Draft / Debit card / credit card.
For Debit / Credit Card payments 1.8% additional convenience charge will be applicable
All Payments to be made via Official Payment link or Bank details provided on Invoice.

Important Notes

Please confirm current Tour price, availability & Offers before booking the tour.
At the time of booking Invoice and Detailed Itinerary will be shared along with Inclusions and Exclusions.
All Flight/Train Tickets with confirmations will be shared 15 Days before departure.
Hotel Vouchers and Accommodation details will be shared 15 Days before Tour Start Date after Complete Payment.
Tour Manager Contact Details will be shared 7 Days Before Tour start Date.
Tour Manager will arrange a Video Call/ Meet 5 Days before Tour start date.
For any Customizations or additional requests are to be made at the time of booking. Bharatatva will try its best to accommodate your requests.

Tour Package Pricing Chart

Quote Date:

01/01/2023

No of People

Per Person

Budget

Deluxe

Premium

Couple

₹.32,900 /-

₹.65,800 /-

₹.99,400 /-

₹.1,47,400 /-

2 Adults 1 Child

₹.28,500 /-

₹.85,500 /-

₹.1,29,300 /-

₹.1,91,700 /-

2 Adults 2 Child

₹.24,700 /-

₹.98,800 /-

₹.1,49,200 /-

₹.2,21,200 /-

4 PAX (Adults)

₹.26,300 /-

₹.1,05,200 /-

₹.1,59,200 /-

₹.2,36,000 /-

6 PAX (Adults)

₹.25,200 /-

₹.1,51,200 /-

₹.2,28,600 /-

₹.3,39,000 /-

10 PAX (Adults)

₹.24,700 /-

₹.2,47,000 /-

₹.3,73,000 /-

₹.5,53,000 /-

10 PAX (3 Sharing)

₹.21,900 /-

₹.2,19,000 /-

₹.3,31,000 /-

₹.4,91,000 /-

1. The Tour cost may change due to Availability of Hotels / Vehicles / Season or time of travel etc.
2. Tour Pricing displayed are informative purpose only, and for reference price point as per the mentioned Itinerary Kerala Tour with Culinary for 7 Nights / 8 Days as of today.
3. Please check with our representative for exact quote and availability.
4. The pricing is valid for travel dates after 45 days.
5. For pricing of tours within next 45 Days please contact our representative.
6. Child: 2-12 years of Age
7. Any child above 12 Years will be charged as adult
8. The tour pricing includes only land package. Any Train/Air tickets will be additional.