Description
Set on a series of islands and promontories, Cochin’s narrow streets, winding lanes, cosmopolitan architecture, temples and antique shops can be explored for days on end whilst staying in one of India’s finest boutique hotels.
Then head up into the hills for a fantastic jungle-like and tropical experience. Discover the local area on the back of an elephant as Laxmi, Serenity’s local elephant can be taken for the day and you can also help bathe and feed her. Then move onto the backwaters where there is no better way to experience the intricate maze of lakes, channels and lagoons that make up the backwaters than by sailing on your own private converted rice barge. Relax for hours taking in the fascinating and laid back day to day life of those living in and around the backwaters.
Finally finish your adventure in the Maldives on one of the archipelago’s romantic atolls. The Maldives are characterised by palm-fringed islands, stunning white beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters, as well as some of the most luxurious hotels that we know.
We have based this itinerary in using Velassaru, but you can of course look at any of our featured resorts in the Maldives that fits your own requirements.
Guide price
£2,495 Per person
£2,495 Per person for 10 nights on a Bed & Breakfast Basis, based on 2 people sharing including international flights, private transfers. Price based on departures from October 2010 to April 2012.
Itinerary
| Stay | Location / Route | Overnight |
|---|
| 1 night
| Fly London-Cochin (1 change) | Night flight |
| 2 nights
| Cochin | Malabar House |
| 2 nights
| Inland Hills | Serenity |
| 1 night
| Through the Backwaters | Houseboat |
| 5 nights
| Fly to Maldives | Velassaru |
| 1 night
| Male - London (1 change) | Night flight |
When to travel
In Kerala and the Maldives rain generally falls in the summer months. Best time to visit is December - April.
One can visit Kerala and the Maldives anytime but then there is always a best time to go, the best months in terms of weather are January, February and March. The climatic condition of this time is hot and dry. The day time temperature is about 32 degrees and night temperature drops to the lowest of 20 degrees.
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Location and directions
Maldives, Indian Ocean, Kerala, India
In the heart of Fort Cochin
How to get there
13hr flight (1 change)
