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Kerala Cultural Tour
Duration : 12 Days
Destinations Covered : Calicut - Beypore - Mahe - Wayanad - Thrissur
- Kochi - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Thottapally - Kovalam - Trivandrum
Enjoy
an exotic and exquisite vacation in Kerala knowing their culture, their traditions
and exploring splendid architectures, sunsets, the waxing moonlights, the shoals
of ducks, the pulsating palms and the wonderful waves make the backwater destinations
, splendid architecture, and forts. Kerala-God's own country is full of shimmering
beaches, green lowlands, sea filtered glades of palm trees. A trip to this amazing
land is sure to leave a lifelong impact on you knowing their culture and traditions
and exploring their way of life.
Day 01 Arrive Calicut
Transfer to Kadavu Resort. Kappad beach has got its name engraved in Indian
history as Vasco Da Gama, the Portuguese explorer, had put his first steps on
Indian soil at this place. Spend overnight at Kadavu Resort.
Day 02 Kadavu
Beypore - home to Asia's biggest wood market and traditional wooden ship making
industry. The craftsmen have been making these Marakalam's in Beypore since
the 18th Century. Overnight stay at Kadavu Resort.
Day 03 Mahe
On arrival transfer to Ayisha Manzil, a heritage bungalow located on the Arabian
Sea. Traditional Dance centre to witness 'Thayum' and 'Kalari Pati'. In the
afternoon visit to the fort and mosque. Overnight stay at bungalow.
Day
04 Wayanad
Check into Vythiri Resort surrounded by lush green rainforests. This eco-friendly
resort provides the visitors with ample opportunities for bird watching, trekking
and elephant ride. Overnight stay at Vythiri Resort.
Day 05 Wayanad
After lunch take a 4-km trek to an awe-inspiring ancient cave, Edakkal Caves
- caves contain several paintings and pictorial writings of the New Stone Age
Civilization, Muthunga wildlife sanctuary - Herds of elephants, bear, deer,
wild pig etc can be seen here, Glass temple - famous Jain family temple. Overnight
stay in Vythiri Resort.
Day 06 Thrissur
Drive to Cheruthurti the seat of Kerala Kalamandalam, renowned the world over
for its Kathakali training center. Visit Guruvayoor temple. The deity of Sri
Krishna is known for healing powers and devotees make several offerings and
Art Museum.
Day 07 Kochi
Afternoon sightseeing at Fort Kochi - the area where you will get to see the
mixture of Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese culture. A small population of Jews still
resides there. Visit Mattancherry Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets, and Saint Francis
Church. Get to see the oldest synagogue in the Commonwealth. Walk through the
busy spice markets in the Jewtown area. In the evening watch Kathakali dance
performance. Overnight stay at Fort Heritage Hotel.
Day
08 Kumarakom
Relax at the waterfront, with the occasional native row boat gliding silently
by, and the air so calm, you can reach out and touch the sky with your finger
tips. The island is surrounded by Vembanad Lake. The breathtaking view of the
lake during the dawn and dusk and the glimpse of the formation of birds flapping
in and out of the bird sanctuary can be seen from any spot of the island.
Day 09 Drive to Alleppey
Enjoy a memorable trip on the fantastic houseboats. Travel through the coconut
fringed canals. Relaxing your mind and body as nature envelops you. Here you
are a welcome observer of traditional activities of the local people. Watch
them sow seeds in the soil, give green grass to their animals alongside the
backwaters. Your crew will show you various points of interest along the way
and provide you delicious meals on board. Have an out of the world experience
with the overnight stay on the houseboat!
Day
10 Arrive in Thottapally.
Disembark from houseboat after breakfast. (You won't feel like disembarking!).
Drive to Kovalam. Visit enroute Haripad Subramanian Snake Temples which house
500 snake statues. Overnight stay at Kovalam Beach Resort.
Day 11 Kovalam
Day free to Relax at the Kovalam Beach Resort having a body-soothing, relaxing
Ayurvedic massage. Or Optional excursion to Trivandrum. Overnight stay at Kovalam
Beach Resort.
Day 12 Departure.
Transfer to Trivandrum airport for your onward journey
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