Kerala Cultural Tour
Duration : 12 Days
Places to Visit : 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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