In ancient times traders from European countries would carry back spices to the Mediterranean lands. Spices from Kerala have been in use all over the world to add flavor to food and wine and to preservation of meat during the cold European winter. Spice Tours, Spice Tours in Kerala, Kerala Spice Tours, Kerala Spice Tour, Spices Kerala Tour Package, Kerala Backwaters Spice Tour, South India Spice Tour, Kerala backwaters Spices are aromatic stuff which is used for flavoring and preservation. Many of the spices are known to have medicinal values also.
The spice plantations in Kerala are fascinating spice farms to roam around. Spice Tours, Spice Tours in Kerala, Kerala Spice Tours, Kerala Spice Tour, Spices Kerala Tour Package, Kerala Backwaters Spice Tour, South India Spice Tour, Kerala backwaters There are different sections for each kind of plantation of different spices. Besides the traditional spices that are grown like the pepper, cinnamon, ginger and cardamom etc. farmers of the spice plantation farms in Kerala also grow spices that are used worldwide like the vanilla, oregano, rosemary, thyme, basil, mint, bay leaf and sage.
A trip to the spice plantations of Kerala through the Kerala backwater will be enjoyable. One feels ecstatic amidst the green glory. A leisure walk through the aromatic spice gardens where the air is loaded with the aroma of nature's gift. Spice plantation tours in Kerala also provide tourists lodging in mansions in the plantation sites.Spice Tours, Spice Tours in Kerala, Kerala Spice Tours, Kerala Spice Tour, Spices Kerala Tour Package, Kerala Backwaters Spice Tour, South India Spice Tour, Kerala backwaters Tourists can often experience their stay with plantations owner's family and enjoy home cooked traditional native cuisine and also observe the activities of the spice plantation. Nature walks and bird watching, trekking, wandering through the spice farms, taste of various spices and breathe in the aromatic air are some of the perks while you are on a spice plantation tour in Kerala.
Cool, fertile and green, verdant Kerala drenched in perfumes of native Indian spices allures you into a sun soaked paradise of cardamom, nutmeg, vanilla and cinnamon plantations interspersed with neatly clipped tea bushes and other tropical trees.
The spices of Kerala were exported to faraway lands in the ancient times and are an important industry in modern-day Kerala. Kerala hill tours must definitely include tours to Kerala spice plantations that give you an opportunity to explore a fairy tale land with rows of plantations abuzz with tiny birds and colorful insects.
Spices of Kerala are famous for their distinct taste and flavor. Mostly used as condiments that flavor food, the spices of Kerala have several other uses. Some of these are used for seasoning and garnishing purposes. Others are used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes.
Some of the popular spices of Kerala that envelop the green Kerala hills in an everlasting fragrant cloud are ginger, bay leaves, curry leaves, turmeric, thyme, oregano, mint, rosemary, basil and sage.
Caper Travel India offers to take you on an enamoring tour of Kerala spice plantations and shows you a delightful world of serenity and peace. Enjoy nature treks deep into Kerala spice plantations and revel with the happy Kerala soul.
Day 01: Arrival at Cochin
On arrival at the Cochin /Kochi airport, you will be greeted by our representative and escorted to hotel. This will follow a traditional welcome at the hotel. Rest of the time you will be free to relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Cochin.Kerala Spice Tour,Spice Tours to Kerala,Kerala Spice Tours,Tours to Kerala
Day 02: Cochin- Munnar
After breakfast you will be driven to Munnar, a beautiful hill station in Kerala. While driving to Munnar you will enjoy the scenic countryside covered with plantations, waterfalls and greenery all around. On arrival at Munnar you will check in at hotel and later proceed of a sightseeing tour of Munnar, which includes visits to tea, coffee and spice plantations, Devikulam, Mattupetty dairy farm and the Eravikulam National Park. After the sightseeing tour of Munnar you will return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 03: Munnar - Thekkady
Breakfast at the hotel follows a drive to the Periyar National Park, located in Thekkady. Upon arrival at Thekkady you will check in at the forest lodge and later go for a nature walk to the Periyar National Park. You will laso get to spot the wildlife at the Periyar national Park by taking a boat cruise on the Periyar Lake.You can have a glimpse of the wild animals that come to drink water at the Lake. You can also spot various types of birds as well. After that you will return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 4: Thekkady - Cochin
You will be picked up from the resort/lodge and driven to Cochin after breakfast. On arrival in Cochin you will check in at the hotel and go for a sightseeing tour of the Cochin city that covers Fort Cochin, St Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, Bolgatty Palaces, Chinese fishing nets and Kochi Harbor. Afterwards you will return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Cochin Departure
Your Kerala spice tour comes to an end and you go back with the sweet and wonderful memories of Kerala. After breakfast at the hotel, you can go for some shopping and later in the day our representative will transfer you to the international airport to board the flight back home.
Day 07 : Chennai
After breakfast transfer to airport to board flight to Chennai. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour of Chennai. Founded by the East India Company's trader Francis Day in 1639, Chennai has the fascinating relics of the early Raj. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 : Mahabalipuram
Excursion to Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram. Mahabalipuram, just down the coast, has superb stone carvings and evocative shore temples. All testimony to a grand past. On the other hand Kanchipuram boasts of famous silks and soaring temples of great religious significance. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Bangalore
Transfer to airport for flight to Bangalore. On arrival at Bangalore transfer to hotel for overnight stay.Spice Tours, Spice Tours in Kerala, Kerala Spice Tours, Kerala Spice Tour
Day 10 : Mysore
Morning drive to Mysore (139 kms / 3 hrs) via Sravanabelgola and transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Mysore-the legendary city of palaces and perfumes-sandalwood and jasmine. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Hassan
Drive to Hassan (115 kms / 4 hrs) visit Halebid and Belur. Both were capitals of the Medeival Hoysala Kings who built the exquisitely carved temples in the 12th & 13th centuries. Later drive to Bangalore via Hassan and then transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 : Depart Mumbai
Morning sightseeing of beautiful city of Bangalore. Later transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. On arrival, transfer to international airport for flight to onward destinations.