For food lovers to explore the earth while reveling their sense of taste with this Culinary Tour to South India.
Places Covered : Cochin-House Boat-Kumarakom-Thekkady-Chettinad-Ponducherry
No revelation of India is finished without a diversion through its culinary scene. What’s more, the most commended dishes on this scene are frequently the simplest. The expectation of the INDIAN SAFARIS CGH Culinary Tour to South India is to show that genuine Indian food is both delectable and rational. The visits, under the unhurried direction of a culinary expert, include eating awesome Indian food, yet in addition visiting the spots of their source. You’ll sit at cafés in Ponducherry, Tamil Nadu and Kerala and take as much time as is needed to enjoy the cuisine, the ambiance and the company.
Day 01 : Arrive Cochin
Arrive Cochin and check-in at the Brunton Boatyard. An exceptional invite early lunch has been spread out, comprising of a spread of South Indian and Keralan claims to fame. Unwind by the poolside to allow everything to get comfortable. Afterward, enjoy supper at a neighborhood eatery where you’re served a choice of fresh seafood. Stroll back to the Brunton Boatyard for an overnight stay.
Day 02 : In Cochin
After breakfast, you’re prepared for one more day of strolling down the bylanes of Fort Cochin.
The morning’s walk will take you path back as expected, through the chronicled Mattancherry Palace, David Hall and the old Moslem quarter. Lunch is at one of the Cochin’s oldest eat-outs, “Kai-Ikka”, a mainstream Moslem restaurant popular for its biryanis.
In the eveing, unwind by the poolside, or take a nightfall journey followed before sun-down, a gala event with choice of Indian wines and a selection from the “History Menu” – an assortment of old recips set up from Fort Kochi homes.
Day 03 : Cochin-Backwatrers
Continue to Puthenangadi on the banks of the Lake Vembanad. Enjoy a newly culled delicate coconut prior to boarding a customary Kettuvallam.
As you skim delicately along the backwaters, two meals are set up ready only for you, freshly got scampi barbecued in curry sauce, karimeen, backwater duck meal, custard and steamed red rice.
There’s a lot of chilled brew and wine on board as well. Make a stop for the evening.
Day 04 : House Boat-Kumarakom
Enjoy a luxurious breakfast prior to arrive at Coconut Lagoon, an exceptionally unique “Curry Lunch” has been ready for you, a blowout served on a banana leaf. In the evening, explore up-stream on kayak or just watch the sun go down from your deck. Gather together the day with an intelligent cooking demo, trailed before supper with the gourmet specialists.
Day 05 : Kumarakom-Thekkady
Take a short boat move and afterward drive to Periyar. In transit, stop by at Planters Residence where your host spreads out customary lunch at the lodge alongside the family.
Found 2000 meters above ocean level, worked as a tribal village, the Spice Village is an ideal illustration of living in concordance with nature.
Dinner at the 50 Mile restaurant, everything served here is developed inside a fifty-mile span. You’ll be astonished at what ponders this can accomplish for both the planet and your sense of taste.
Day 06 : Periyar
Start your day with a stroll through the wilderness in the company of a naturalist and a guide from the nearby ancestral network.
On your return, enjoy an early lunch arranged with flavors and spices. Visit one of the spice farms where you find out about the historical backdrop of these flavors and the wealth they brought to Kerala and the nation.
Later in the evening, take a stroll in Kumily town with its curious shops selling fresh spices grown up in the area. Go to an interactive cooking demo with our culinary specialists, followed by dinner.
Day 07 : Thekkady-Chettinad
After breakfast, drive to Madurai, popular for its vivid Meenakshi Temple. After which, there’s lunch in a typical Tamil Nadu café in Madurai before you proceed to Visalam. It’s been a taxing day, go through the night by pool before supper. An old style music show has been organized as a backup to your dinner.
Day 08 : Chettinad
After breakfast, visit the weekly market called Vaara Sabdhai with the chef where greengrocers, fisherfolk and organic product sellers show their products under beautiful overhangs.
Back at the hotel, join our kitchen staff in setting up your lunch which, according to tradition, is served in the kitchen. After lunch, a visit to the handloom weavers of Chettinad is all together.
Day 09 : Chettinad-Pondicherry
Today’s drive drive will take you toward the east coast and the Union Territory of Pondicherry.
On leaving Visalam, you visit Thanjavur, a town known for its extraordinary Chola temples, the most amazing among which is the Brihadeshwara temple situated in the focal point of the city.
After a refueling break for a commonplace South Indian vegan lunch, you go to the following high-point of your excursion: the incomparable Chidambaram temple. Supposed to be the origination of Shiva as the artist (Nataraja), this temple is situated upon Earth’s attractive equator and along these lines considered by some to be the focal point of the world.
Arrive at Pondicherry and check-in to your extravagant room at the Palais de Mahe. Whenever you’re settled, go for a stroll down old Pondy to one of the mainstream nearby cafés for supper.
Day 10 : Pondicherry
Pondicherry is a superb town with a long and fascinating history of trade and war. You can explore this set of experiences by foot or bike. Visit the Aurobindo Ashram, the French, Christian, Hindu and Muslim quarters, the extraordinary vivid principle market, the sea shore promenade and the Ganesha Temple. Drop in at the Aurobindo paper production line, and the Auroville Store.
On the way, have some espresso at the Kafe Express, or some French food at La Maison Rose, a treat that will ship you to old Europe.
Lunch is served at Maison Perumal, our boutique hotel in the Tamil Quarter, and an affair goodbye supper awaits you at Palais de Mahe to put a fine final detail to your culinary visit through the south.
Day 11 : Pondicherry-Chennai-Departure
Breakfast and drive to the Chennai airport, on your journey back home.
End of Culinary tour to South India.
The above Culinary Tour to South India Package Includes:
- Accommodation for 10 nights with CGH Earth in Standard Rooms.
- All taxes for the room and food.
- Airport Transfers (Arrival and departure).
- All ground transfers between places.
- All your meals at the resorts and on the houseboat.
- A CGH Earth Chef will accompany you on the entire journey (Subject to a minimum of 10 guests in the group).
- An English speaking guide throughout your journey.
- Entrance fees at monuments and national park.
- Cooking classes and lectures from our master Chefs (One exclusive session per day).
- All Beverages during your meals.
Above Tour Package Does Not include: –
- Additional Beverages that are ordered out of meal times.
- International & Domestic flights.
- Visa for India and Travel Insurance.
- All other expenses of personal nature.
