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Begin your journey among the serene coconut farms in and around Alleppey. Guests are invited to walk the groves with a local guide, watch traditional climbers harvest the fruit, and even try their hand at coir-making or toddy tapping. Akoya Beach Villa can arrange for a local guide. Inform in advance.
A light Kerala-style breakfast served on a plantain leaf, which usually has appam with stew or puttu with kadala curry, completes this cultural immersion.
From the coconut coast, a scenic drive takes you inland. As the air cools and the terrain turns undulating, you’ll pass rice paddies, sleepy villages, and canals lined with jackfruit and mango trees. Your destination? A lovingly maintained spice plantation nestled on the Alleppey-Kottayam border.
Step into a world where every leaf holds a story. On this guided plantation walk, guests learn about Kerala’s most prized exports—pepper, cardamom, clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon. See how each spice grows, hear the history behind the spice trade, and sample the bold aromas of freshly dried pods.
Plantation owners often welcome guests with a special cooking demonstration or a spiced tea tasting—a moment to savor the farm-to-table journey in its most literal form.
Enjoy a traditional lunch made from ingredients sourced right from the land around you. Popular dishes include fish moilee infused with turmeric and curry leaves, or vegetable ishtu rich in coconut milk and cardamom, served in a rustic setting overlooking the plantation.
Spices are not just food—they are medicine. Add a stop at a nearby Ayurvedic centre where guests can learn how spices like turmeric and pepper are used in healing oils, teas, and therapies. Opt for a short foot massage or steam bath infused with herbal essences before heading back.
As you head back toward the sea, you’ll carry more than just memories—you’ll carry the warmth of Kerala’s earth, the scent of its soul, and the taste of its timeless legacy.
Akoya Beach Villa offers this coconut-to-spice journey. Speak with the manager to customize your itinerary—whether you want a sunrise start or a more leisurely mid-morning departure.
Finally, be it the Palms or the Peppercorns, let your senses be your guide. Because in Kerala, every journey is a feast, and every guest is family.
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