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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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