Kerala with Luxury Heritage Hotels

Arrive at Cochin airport where you will be greeted and transferred to CGH Earth – Brunton Boatyard (Fort Kochi).
Spend the afternoon at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a walk through the historic lanes of Fort Kochi, visiting Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, and the spice market. Witness a Kathakali dance performance at a nearby cultural center.

Overnight at Brunton Boatyard.

After breakfast, drive to Munnar, the beautiful hill station nestled amidst tea gardens. On arrival, check in at CGH Earth – Windermere Estate (or Spice Village-style partner retreat in Munnar).
In the afternoon, visit the Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam and enjoy a short walk in the tea gardens. Evening at leisure with breathtaking views of the misty hills. Overnight in Munnar.

Spend the day exploring Munnar. Visit Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, and enjoy panoramic views of rolling hills covered with tea plantations. Continue to Top Station, Echo Point, and Attukad Waterfalls.

Evening free to relax at the estate. Overnight stay at Windermere Estate.
 

Drive to Thekkady, the land of spices and wildlife. On arrival, check in at CGH Earth – Spice Village, a resort styled like a traditional tribal village, surrounded by spice plantations.
In the afternoon, enjoy a spice plantation walk with a naturalist. In the evening, attend a cultural program like Kalaripayattu (martial arts). Overnight at Spice Village.

Early morning, take a boat ride on Periyar Lake inside Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Spot elephants, wild boars, and exotic birds along the shores.

Later, enjoy optional activities like bamboo rafting, nature walks, or an Ayurvedic massage. Evening at leisure in Spice Village. Overnight stay.

After breakfast, drive down to the backwaters of Kumarakom. Check in at CGH Earth – Coconut Lagoon, one of the most iconic backwater resorts accessible only by boat.
Spend the afternoon relaxing by the serene Vembanad Lake. In the evening, enjoy a sunset cruise on the backwaters. Overnight stay at Coconut Lagoon.

A day to experience the backwaters. After breakfast, enjoy a village walk or a canoe ride through the narrow canals. Visit the bird sanctuary nearby, famous for migratory birds.
In the evening, participate in a traditional cooking demo at the resort. Overnight at Coconut Lagoon.

Drive to Mararikulam, a serene fishing village by the Arabian Sea. Check in at CGH Earth – Marari Beach Resort, an eco-luxury seaside retreat.
Spend the day at leisure on the pristine beach. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and traditional Kerala architecture of the resort. Overnight stay at Marari Beach Resort.

A full day of relaxation. You can indulge in Ayurvedic therapies at the resort, take a bicycle tour to nearby villages, or simply relax by the beach. Evening free to enjoy seafood specialties. Overnight stay at Marari Beach Resort.

After breakfast, check out and drive to Cochin Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey, carrying back memories of Kerala’s hills, wildlife, backwaters, and beaches.