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For those who prefer neatly packaged holiday solutions, Saroma offers five distinctive trips that provide a sampling of Kerala's major attractions.
Kerala Rani: Ladies' week! Chill out or go wild at a hill station. Thrill yourself boating up a river in a wildlife reserve. Stretch and laze in a houseboat, cruising in slow motion. Stay in a palace. Freedom. Luxury. Nature. No men.
Mystic Malabar: Pristine and steeped in tradition, Malabar is the original spice coast. It is here that Kalarippayattu and Ayurveda have their strongest foundations. This seven-day trip takes you through nature, culture and history. Waterfalls, lakes atop mountains, a jungle ride on an elephant, homestays in heritage mansions, Ayurvedic massages, martial art and ritual dance shows. Featured are a shipbuilding center straight out of medieval times, Asia's only drive-in beach, a historic fort, a megalithic cave site and one of India's most prominent temples. Where else in God's Own Country would the Gods themselves holiday?
Slice of Paradise: A week's serene holiday spent mostly in the cool of Kerala's hills. A day and night in a houseboat and a trip to the beach provide some breadth. This one is definitely for nature lovers. Catch a safe view of wild elephants while cruising in the Periyar river and keep your fingers crossed for more. Break for a stretch of undisturbed bliss in a tea plantation. Have your fill of rocky waterfalls. Watch a sunset at a golden beach. Take an elephant ride through the jungle. Bathe in an icy jungle pool. Emerge revitalized on day 8.
Glimpses of Kerala: Five days and four nights to squeeze into tight schedules. Two nights in a jungle resort in the hills, one in a houseboat, cruising along the backwaters and one in the historic Bolgatty Palace. Ideal for corporate exercises.
Wayanad Adventure: When you've had enough of concrete jungles, try the original. Where rush hour means a waterfall. Where a traffic jam is a herd of elephants crossing the trail. A high-rise means a tree house. Bulls and Bears mean the real thing, and a workshop is where you get an Ayurvedic massage. This trip carries you into the hills of Malabar, after a sneak peek at some coastal attractions. Ever had your dinner in a cave? Try it out!
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