{"id":29,"date":"2021-04-10T09:27:14","date_gmt":"2021-04-10T09:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/angelholidays.co.uk\/kerala\/?page_id=29"},"modified":"2024-12-17T11:06:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T11:06:04","slug":"holiday-in-detail","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/angelholidays.co.uk\/kerala\/holiday-in-detail\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday in detail"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We begin our journey in the colonial part of Cochin (known as Fort Cochin) facing out into the Arabian sea. This will give you a real taste of old Kerala. This is a town that still has a thriving spice trade and was featured in Rick Stein\u2019s TV series, with Chinese fishing nets lining a rustic beach and architecture that has both 17th century Portuguese and Jewish influences. Old Cochin is safe and pedestrian friendly, with interesting shopping boutiques, outdoor restaurants and a caf\u00e9-culture. We\u2019ll take you on a tour of the sights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we help you book your own flights for this holiday, you may want to come out a day or more early, to enjoy more free time in this charming town. We\u2019ll pick you up FREE whenever you arrive &#8211; up to 3 days before the tour begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Cochin, we drive inland, up over the Cardamon hills to spend two nights in Munnar \u2013 a tea plantation hill station developed by the British. We\u2019ll explore this area partly by jeep with an optional downhill trek through a tea plantation, as well as a drive into the surrounding areas. Next, we visit Thekkady, the heart of Kerala&#8217;s spice farms. We\u2019ll visit a spice garden in the area and enjoy a night in a comfortable hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, we move to beautiful Kumarakom for a night, overlooking one of the largest freshwater lakes in South East Asia. You may also want to enjoy our optional (free) boat trips along the lake for sunset. Our hotel here is beautifully placed, within its own grounds with swimming pool near the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"left-image\" style=\"margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/angelholidays.co.uk\/kerala\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/04\/keralaboat.png\" alt=\"keralaboat\" \/><\/div>\n<p>You may wish to take an optional \u2018bird of paradise\u2019 walk into a nearby reserve. Take your time, to relax, enjoy the hotel facilities and sunbathe by the pool. The following day we continue to Allepy, where you will begin an overnight cruise on the backwaters by converted rice barge. Boats are rustic but relatively comfortable, with two to three ensuite cabins, and air conditioning at night time. Each barge comes with your own dedicated chef (food is included and you can decide when to eat). You can sit out on the deck and enjoy the spectacle of the backwaters. The next day, we take you along the coast to the coastal resort of Varkala, for a comfortable stay. Here you can enjoy free time with simple bars and cafes as well as the Indian ocean. After relaxing in Varkala, we return to Cochin for a final night and farewell dinner. This is a relatively slow-paced tour, where you&#8217;ll enjoy Kerala at your pace. Like all Angel trips you\u2019ll be well looked after on this fully escorted tour. You\u2019ll eat some enticingly exotic food, enjoy a nice social atmosphere within the group and can relax with some pampering such as Ayurvedic massage or just lying by the pool: at the same time you&#8217;ll see all the best Kerala has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We begin our journey in the colonial part of Cochin (known as Fort Cochin) facing out into the Arabian sea. 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