Arrive Cochin and transfer to
Coconut Lagoon. Sunset cruise on a Rice Boat. Dinner and overnight COCONUT
LAGOON.
Day 02
After breakfast short cruise to
"Philip Kutty's Farm" (A small home stead on an island). See the cultivation
of various tropical fruits and vegetables and also a short demo of simple
home cooking. Return to Coconut Lagoon for a talk on backwater food and
cooking with a demo followed by lunch. PM : At leisure. A cultural show
followed by Dinner.
Day 03
After Breakfast demonstration of
preparation of a "Sadhya"(vegetarian wedding feast) Lunch would be sadhya -
food served on banana leaf (to be eaten by hand). PM : At leisure Cultural
show followed by dinner.
Day 04
After Breakfast proceed to
Periyar. Check in Spice Village followed by lunch. PM : Boat Safari in Lake
Periyar. Dinner and overnight Spice Village.
Day 05
After Breakfast visit a Spice
Plantation and Tea Plantation. Lunch and Leisure. Late afternoon cooking
demonstration. Theme - cooking with spices. Dinner and overnight.
Day 06
Early morning tour of Spice
Village to identify various spice plants growing in the village. After
Breakfast cookery demo followed by lunch. Late afternoon walking tour of
Kumily and the Spice Shops Dinner and overnight.
Day 07
After Breakfast proceed to Cochin. Stop at the
plantation Bungalow for a typical home lunch. Proceed to Cochin. Dinner and
overnight Cochin.
Day 08
After Breakfast city tour of Cochin including
the ancient Spice Market at Mattancherry and Chinese Fishing Nets. Proceed
to Brunton Boatyard for a "History" lunch Return to Casino. Kathakali
performance followed by dinner.
Day 09
Half-day hands -on experience with Hotel Chef
on various Kerala Food. PM : Leisure. Farewell Dinner.