Kerala Backwater Experience

Arrive at Cochin Airport and transfer to Brunton Boatyard. Afternoon tour of Cochin. Moored on a historic stretch of Cochin’s famed harbour, the Brunton Boatyard Hotel is our tribute to another age. Resurrected from the remains of a Victorian shipbuilding yard, it gives the modern traveller a unique opportunity to dwell amidst the shadow-plays of 19th century history. Like everything else, the cuisine too is a melting pot of cultures. The Portuguese came to trade in spice, but left behind the ‘Indian’ red chili. The Syrian Christians cooked up a variety of Pork dishes that co-incidentally, tasted fabulous with the local string hoppers. The Jews found coriander both Kosher and delicious, so into the cook pot it went. And Dutch puddings were found to benefit greatly from a smidgen of fresh cinnamon. Overnight at Brunton Boatyard

Morning Breakfast Depart for Coconut Lagoon. Lounging on a deck chair, moving gently, immersed in a rippling , scented silence. Can there be better ways to explore a new world than this? Once, these houseboats were barges, transporting rice along the large and intricate network of lakes and canals that cover the central part of the state of Kerala.With a few tweaks to the hull, partitioned bedrooms and all the modern conveniences added, we’ve converted these ‘Kettuvalloms’ as they are called, into elegant floating homes that cruise the inland sea of the Vembanad near Coconut Lagoon property. Made completely from natural materials, the boats are powered by solar energy and vegetable oil. Canopies of cane and rattan blend into coir-matted decks creating a warm, natural ambience that’s almost entirely hand-crafted. The Marari culinary journey is as multi-layered and subtle as one of our curries.The foundation is, of course the fruits of the ocean. Fresh fish and shellfish -crafted into an endless array of possibilities.The next layer is just-picked produce from our own organic farm. Overnight on House Boat

Morning Breakfast. Morning free then depart for Marari Beach Far from the madding crowd, and distant from the world of trendy hotspots and beach raves, Marari’s leitmotifs are space and silence. And little else. (Though you can be assured of endless amounts of both). A sprawl of lawns, far-flung lotus ponds and whispering coconut groves, all threaded through with stone- flagged pathways. A wind-break of palms runs the length of the property, and beyond, is only the sand, the sea and the sky all whispering their special language. Visit the kitchen for a cooking demonstration. Overnight at Marari Beach

Morning Yoga and breakfast. Marari is a nature lover’s paradise and a morning stroll with one of our naturalists in tow is a fine way to introduce yourself to the Malabar coasts unique ecosystem and explore its myriad charms. Just to give you a taste, you can expect to find 97 species of butterflies, more than 350 species of endemic plants, 3 varieties of turtles, and even 10 kinds of frogs. As for the birds, there are too many to even name. Free day to relax by the pool or in a hammock on the beach. Book in another massage if you wish, visit the butterfly. Book in for your 1 full body massage + Shirodhara Overnight at Marari Beach

Morning Yoga following by breakfast Free day on your own. Overnight at Marari Beach

Morning Yoga and Breakfast. Depart for Coconut Lagoon. Take a pleasant stroll, cross a little wooden bridge and you’ll find yourself in our Ayurveda Centre. Here, you can try massages and treatments for everything from beauty and toning to rejuvenation and stress, all based on India’s ancient healing art of Ayurveda. Unsure of what you need? Our experienced physicians will be happy to give you a free consultation and point you in the right direction. Book in for your 2 massages during your stay at Coconut Lagoon. Overnight at Coconut Lagoon

Morning Yoga and breakfast Free day to do as you wish. Take in a sunset cruise on the backwaters Overnight at Coconut Lagoon

Morning Yoga or bird watching followed by breakfast Free day to do as you choose. Overnight at Coconut Lagoon

Morning yoga followed by breakfast Morning free Depart for Cochin Airport