“Join a private cooking experience in Kerala!”
4 Day Touch, Taste, and Relish: An Unforgettable Culinary Holiday in Kerala, India
The Pimenta, Haritha Farms, Muvattupuzha Road, Kadalikad Post, Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
India Culinary Holiday
Join The Pimenta for a delightful three-night and four-day hands-on cooking experience that will immerse you in the flavors of Indian cuisine. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey like no other where you will not only taste and savour delicious dishes but also learn the art of cooking them yourself.
Highlights
- Daily cooking lesson
- Exploring the region with unique cultural and culinary highlights
- Market visits and related tours
- Tour to a bean-to-bar dark chocolate artisan chocolate facility
- 3 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
3 days with instruction in English
Group size: Maximum of 8 participants
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Terrace
- Free Wi-Fi
- Library
The Pimenta Spice Garden Bungalows are clean and comfortable cottages with private verandas, built in the traditional style, overlooking the lush native forest. You will be staying in one clean and comfortable cottage, on a family-run spice forest garden, with private bathrooms, shower, water closet, and sink. All the cottages have two twin beds and a private bathroom. The accommodation is away from the communal area so that you can be sociable or private as you wish.
Hot water and filtered water safe to drink are available. The Pimenta puts emphasis on giving guests a taste of traditional Kerala country life, away from the tourist trail. You will have the option to relax, get a taste of traditional Kerala country life, and experience the friendly welcome of the people from the village.
Program
There are engaging cooking sessions featuring six to eight recipes ranging from two to three hours each (scheduled based on local circumstances). The program caters to individuals of all levels of knowledge and expertise in Indian cooking. You can expect a perfect blend of demonstrations and hands-on participation. The Pimenta limits the number of participants to eight, ensuring personalized attention. Solo travelers should feel comfortable with the possibility of one-on-one interactions. Join them for an unforgettable culinary experience. Enquire now for availability to secure your spot in this intimate cooking retreat.
Daily itinerary
Day 1: Orientation and culinary basics
Begin your adventure with a light lunch orientation acquainting you with the upcoming culinary experiences. Discover the basics of cooking through engaging demonstrations. Roll up your sleeves and dive into a hands-on cooking session. Relish a scrumptious dinner.
Day 2: Culinary exploration
Wake up to a delightful breakfast to energize your day. Embark on a short tour of the region exploring its unique cultural and culinary highlights. Enjoy a light and refreshing lunch. Take some time to relax and rejuvenate. Engage in another exciting cooking session. Savor a delectable dinner featuring your own culinary creations.
Day 3: Market visits and culinary adventures
Start your day with a satisfying breakfast. Immerse yourself in the local culinary scene with market visits and related tours. Visit a bean-to-bar dark chocolate artisan chocolate facility. Enjoy a light lunch to keep you fuelled. Indulge in some well-deserved relaxation. Dive into another hands-on cooking session refining your culinary skills. Delight in a farewell dinner celebrating the culmination of your culinary journey.
Day 4: Farewell with cherished memories
Savor a final breakfast before bidding you goodbye with cherished memories.
Included excursions
- Short tour of the region
- Market visits and related tours
- Visit to a bean-to-bar dark chocolate artisan chocolate facility
Location
In the early 14th century, Kerala was ruled by three major kingdoms: Travancore in the south, Kochi in the middle, and Zamorin of the Calicut in the north. These kingdoms also had very powerful principalities inside them. One of the principalities of former Travancore is called Vadakkumkur, comprising the present-day Muvattupuzha, Thodupuzha, and Meenachil areas.
This region was the European explorer's dream, and Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese captain, discovered Kerala and Pimenta. Today, travelers find Kerala but can rarely explore the treasure trove of the Kerala Midlands, because most of the so-called guidebooks and accommodation directories have not discovered this place, or any of the other interesting places in the Midlands.
Distances
- Cochin International Airport (COK), 50 kilometers - 1 hour drive
- Ernakulam Junction, 55 kilometers - 1 hour 15 minutes drive
- Kottayam Railway Station, 65 kilometers - 1 hour 30 minutes drive
Food
You will be served daily meals, ensuring you experience the full range of local flavors, and bottled drinking water to keep you refreshed included in the price. During this hands-on private cooking holiday, you will have the opportunity to indulge in a variety of eastern Kerala specialties, as well as other Indian dishes, home-cooked with the flavor and aroma of fresh farm-grown spices and coconut.
The food is tasty, healthy, and vegetarian. The Pimenta tries to incorporate organic food as far as possible and locally grown food, is also a priority. The coffee served is farm-grown. You can make your own coffee, tea, or fresh lime soda in the communal area. It is possible to have green tea as well as various herbal teas, and seasonal tropical fruits are always available.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
- Yogic
- Other dietary requirements on request
- Ayurvedic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Climb local hills and enjoy spectacular flora, fauna, and village life views
- Explore Kumarakom, Munnar,Thekkady, Idukki ,Vagamon, Alleppey, Vaikom and Cochin
- Get lost in tea gardens, pineapple groves, rice fields and working rubber plantations
- Swim in the freshwater river
- Visit an elephant training center
What's included
- Engaging cooking sessions
- Exciting trips mentioned in the itinerary
- 3 nights accommodation in charming, air-conditioned garden bungalows
- All meals
- Bottled drinking water to keep you refreshed
What's not included
- Airfare
- Taxi fares to and from The Pimenta
- Tips or any new taxes imposed
- Extra activities
How to get there
Recommended Airports
COK
Cochin International Airport
39 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by train
Please arrive at Ernakulam Junction or Kottayam Railway Station.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 10% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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