About Chef Vinod: award winning Restaurateur,Ambassador of Indian cuisine, photographer and teacher has been pleasing the palates of Washingtonians for over a decade with his acclaimed restaurants Indique and Indique Heights, while receiving rave reviews from the Washingtonian Magazine, Washington Times and Washington Post. Chef Vinod has hosted many celebrities including the former President of India, Mr. K.R.Narayanan, the Secretary of State, Mrs. Hillary Clinton, Ms. Chelsea Clinton, Ms. Madeleine Albright, Ambassadors of many countries and other celebrity chefs that include the Club des Chefs des Chefs. Log in at www.chefvinod.com/
Once fought over by colonial powers for its exotic spices, South India still plays a vital role in today’s Spice Route. Blessed by two stunning coastlines, you will travel from East to West, from the Indian Ocean to the Arabian Sea. Along the way, our expert chefs will have you serving up spicy Chettinad seafood and vegetarian dishes enjoyed in Tamil Nadu, and delicious dosas and idlis, South India’s signature food. With a visit to spice and pepper plantations, ancient temples and forts, and cooking lessons at idyllic locations, this is a culinary experience like no other!
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23 Nov 2015 |
day 0 |
Radisson Temple Bay | Mahabalipuram |
3 nights |
B&B |
23 Nov 2015 |
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26 Nov 2015 |
day 3 |
Palais de Mahe | Puducherry |
2 nights |
B&B |
26 Nov 2015 |
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28 Nov 2015 |
day 5 |
Ideal River View Resort | Thanjavur |
1 night |
B&B |
28 Nov 2015 |
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29 Nov 2015 |
day 6 |
Heritage Madurai | Madurai |
2 nights |
B&B |
29 Nov 2015 |
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1 Dec 2015 |
day 8 |
Spice Village | Thekkady |
3 nights |
B&B |
1 Dec 2015 |
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4 Dec 2015 |
day 11 |
Alleppey Backwaters Houseboats | Alappuzha |
1 night |
FB |
4 Dec 2015 |
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5 Dec 2015 |
day 12 |
The Zuri Kumarakom Kerala Resort & Spa | Kumarakom |
3 nights |
B&B |
5 Dec 2015 |
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B&B: Bed and Breakfast |
FB: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch |
17 Days / 16 Nights
Reference Number: HTIND - 04
Special Interests: Traditional Welcome, Serne nature, Vivid Culture, Tranquil Backwaters, Plantation tours, Authentic South Indian Delicacies, Yoga & Ayurveda, Memories Unlimited
Per person on twin sharing basis: USD 4275 + Taxes
Single Supplement:USD 1645
Includes:
Accommodation on twin sharing or single room with breakfast at listed hotels or equivalent
International Air from Washington DC
Transportation/Transfers by Air Conditioned Vehicle for entire tour as per itinerary
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Entrance fees as per sightseeing spots
Service of English speaking tour escort
Auto-rickshaw cycle tour in Mamallapuram.
Bicycle Rickshaw tour in Madurai
Yoga sessions as mentioned in Itinerary
Exclusive Cooking demo with dinner in Mamallapuram
Visit local family & cook with them in Mamallapuram
Visit local family & dine with them (Periyar)
Other Cooking Demo’s as mentioned in the Programme.
Guided Spice plantation tour and cooking lesson in Periyar
Boat ride tickets in Periyar (common boat)
Witness of Kalaripayattu show in Periyar
Stay a Night in Houseboat on Full board basis. Cruises : Alleppey Roundtrip
All applicable taxes
Excludes:
Meals at hotels other than those listed as included
Camera Fees at sites
Expenses of a personal nature such as porters, laundry, telephones, etc.
Tips and gratuities
International air taxes
Visa fees
Anything not listed as included
International air taxes
