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KERALA 10 day Inn Trip
Land of backwaters, spices, tea and hill stations

Kerala is an attractive state with a wide range of scenery, from coastal canals to the highlands of the Western Ghats.  It is extremely fertile and grows a huge range of spices and teas.  You will see the occasional elephant, monkeys, deer and perhaps the elusive tiger.  Highlights include the Tattekad Bird Sanctuary and a night on a house boat.

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Accommodation comprises character lodges, including the 4-star ayurvedic Spice Village, and a night on a houseboat.

Itinerary

Day 1 Fort Cochin.
Time to settle in at one of India's finest heritage hotels, then explore the spice markets, .watch the fishermen using Chinese fishing nets, and explore the European heritage of this fascinating port.

Day 2 Thattekad. 
Pass rubber, banana, coconut and pineapple plantations on the way to the Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, one of the most important bird sanctuaries of India with both forest birds and water birds.

Day 3 Munnar.
Enjoy a glorious descent before a challenging climb to the famous tea plantations of Munnar.

Day 4+ 5 + 6 Kumily. 
Ride past rice fields, coffee and cardomom to stay at the 4-star Spice Village Resort, famous for its ayurvedic massage.  Take an excursion into neighbouring Tamil Nadu and see many bullock carts.  Take an organised hike though Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve.  Finish your stay with a late afternoon trip on Lake Periyar to see more wildlife such as deer, buffalo and elephants.

Day 7 Kumarakom.
A spectacular day's biking followed by a 10 minute boat ride to our resort on the edge of Lake Vembanad.

Day 8 Houseboat.
Spend a lazy afternoon cruising the lakes and canals, then spend the night on the houseboat. 

Day 9 + 10 Cochin.
Bike back to Cochin (overnight) and depart.