|
 |
|
|
|
Travel by Ambassador taxi to the boat jetty
in Cochin, take the local ferryboat across
to historic Fort Cochin for lunch and a walk
around Spice Street, the ancient Jewish Synagogue
and the many handicraft and antique shops.
Dinner under the stars in the outdoor garden
of a historic hotel.
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
Travel
Short trip by rickshaw to the boat jetty to
board the famous Kerala houseboats. Your staff
await you! So does your lunch. Fresh tuna, carrot/coconut
thoran, vegetable curry, potato masala……After
lunch, glass of whatever hand it's time for
a snooze on the shaded upperdeck while the houseboat
glides through the canals and rivers of God's
Own Country.
|
|
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
Start
the morning with dip in the pool followed by
an oil bath, and a rejuvenating hand & foot
massage from trained Ayurvedic masseurs. Loll
around all day, enjoying the spectacular views
and beautiful sunshine.
|
|
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
After breakfast it's out
to the Great Elephant House for you, home to
forty big ones whose duties include temple processions
all the year round. Rest of the day at leisure.
|
|
 |
|
 |
| |
|
| It's
a one-hour trip back to Cochin and we offer you
your choice of transport for the return journey.
Now you will want to start your shopping. We offer
you a guide to bring you to the best shops and to
make sure you get the best deals. Carvings in sandalwood
or rosewood are popular favourites, Indian spices
to remind you of your trip-of-a-lifetime, colourful
Indian silk and cotton……the list is bigger than
your suitcase. |
|
 |
|
 |
| |
|
|
Transfer
to airport. Sorry we can't offer to fly you as
well.
|
|
 |
|
|
 |
| |
|
|
More shopping, more suntanning and sadly, some packing.
|
|
 |
|