Malabar Escapes - Backwaters & Bliss

Custom Made Travel

 

TIKKA TOURS Founder Claudia Wolf and DESTINATION & WELLNESS expert has spent years researching and experiencing the best REJUVENATION & WELLNESS options throughout INDIA, SRI LANKA & NEPAL. She is now delighted to showcase her hand-picked collection, based on CUSTOM MADE TRAVEL; each option offering a unique wellness experience, all set in stunning locations and including ancient Ayurveda and Naturopathic treatments along with daily Yoga and meditation, giving you a chance to rejuvenate and re-balance your mind & body, during this holistic journey to improve your health and wellbeing!

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SEE BELOW FOR TOUR DETAILS

 

 
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Overview

Cochin ( Malabar House Residency - Luxury hotel - Deluxe room )
• Backwater ( Discovery Houseboat Cruise - Premium Houseboat - AC Cabin )
 Muhamma ( The Purity at Lake Vembanadu - Luxury hotel - Deluxe room )

Malaba Purity Wellness Package

Includes a daily massage at both the Malabar House and The Purity properties. Daily yoga sessions at The Purity, regional cuisine at The Purity Kitchen and a discount on any additional PureSpa treatments.

Malabar House Residency

Malabar House Residency

The Purity at Lake Vembanadu

The Purity at Lake Vembanadu

Discovery Houseboat Cruise

Discovery Houseboat Cruise

 

Trip Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival / Cochin  Transfer and traditional welcome drink at the Malabar House Residency.

Day 2

Cochin Breakfast time. Morning heritage visit to Fort Kochin and time exploring the Dutch colonial port city of Cochin, originally known as the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’. Also visit the Synagogue and Matancherry Palace, a Portuguese palace known as the Dutch Palace, which features Kerala murals depicting portraits of the Rajas of Kochi. Free for lunch. Late afternoon cultural ‘Kathakli Dance witness’ a native of Kerala, with elaborate costumes and make up ( including a makeup session ). Seafood Dinner at the Old Harbour seaside promenade. Overnight at the Malabar House Residency.

Day 3

Cochin / Houseboat Breakfast time. Drive to Alleppey for embarking of the houseboat. Lunch on board and afternoon cruise. Cruising along the palm tree-lined backwaters of Kerala on a houseboat, watching local villages and lush jungle slip by while your on-board chef cooks up a storm, is an essential South Indian experience. Enjoy dinner and overnight aboard the houseboat.

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Day 4

Houseboat / Purity Breakfast on board. Disembark back at Alleppey from the houseboat. Transfer to check in to the The Purity at Lake Vembanadu, a magnificent lakefront villa hotel overlooking the peaceful waters of the lake at its widest point. Purity showcases contemporary works of Indian art alongside an eclectic collection of antique sculptures, objects and furniture - opening a window from the past to the present. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. Dinner and overnight at the The Purity.

Day 5

Purity Breakfast at the resort. Malaba Purity Wellness Package. Ayurveda treatments and mindful relaxation. Enjoy the resort, activities and regional meals. All guests are invited to join in daily morning yoga sessions. The Purity Kitchen offers creative cuisine based on distinct local flavours. Cooking demonstrations offer a deeper understanding of the Kerala cuisine. PureSpa opens the door to the deeper wisdom of Kerala with cocooning Ayurveda treatments. Dinner and overnight at the The Purity.

Day 6

Purity Breakfast at the resort. Malaba Purity Wellness Package. Ayurveda treatments and mindful relaxation. The Ayurveda treatments benefit through the combination of the massage techniques and the herbalized oils used. Enjoy the resort, activities and regional meals. Dinner and overnight at the The Purity.

Day 7

Purity / Cochin / Departure Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport for afternoon flight. On arrival connect with international flight for departure.

 
 

Prepare for your trip

 India is everything, and more, all at once.

It's a sensory potpourri; a visual explosion of bright saris, lumbering cows, marigolds, incense, spices and bursts of sunlight - where you're guaranteed to craft your very own Darjeeling Limited experience.

As for the language, Hindi isn't spoken by everyone in India - in fact there are more than 20 languages spoken throughout the country and English tends to serve as a common one.

A few Hindi phrases will definitely help along the way: "Namaskar" (hello), "shukriya" (thank you), "aap kaise hai" (how are you), "kitna hai" (how much) and "naam kya hai" (what's your name), may come in handy on your trip.

As for money, you'll be dealing in Indian rupees - there are about 55 rupees to each Aussie dollar. Credit cards are widely accepted, but make sure you know all your pin codes as signing has been phased out around the country.

WHERE TO SHOP

Kerala is known for oils and essence. The best and purest forms of oils and essence are found here. Kochi’s options to shop almost rivals its obsession with food. Pick up an array of packaged spices on offer, such as cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, nutmeg, tamarind, cloves and bay leaves… let the wafting aromas guide you there.

In Cochin there are many varieties of cotton clothes and silk emporiums... you can’t leave without buying at least one traditional saree. Along with colourful bead handicrafts, brass bangles, metal mirrors, silver and gold jewellery.

Always a trade destination, from tradtional merchants to hip, young designers who create modern, fresh styles and fashion.

 
 

WHAT'S INCLUDED

All tours include domestic flights, accommodation, transport, air conditioned mini coach with refreshments, sightseeing entrance fees, special tour events and activities, local guides, most meals and tipping (except for national guide). Prices may be subject to currency fluctuation or surcharges.

As part of a conscious initiative to reduce the use of single use plastic bottles, TIKKA TOURS ground operator now provides alternatives to plastic bottled water. Re-usable metal water bottles with re-filling facility are part of our guest’s vehicles.


TOUR PRICE

7 Days /6 Nights
On request
( twin share per person )
On request ( single supplement )
Locally escorted


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