Kerala Tours
Kerala Cultural Tour
Duration : 12 Days / 11
Nights
Destinations Covered : Calicut -
Beypore - Mahe - Wayanad - Cheruthuruthy - Cochin - Alleppey - Thottapally -
Kovalam
Day 01 : Calicut
Arrival at Calicut. Transfer to
Kappad Beach Resort from Calicut. This beach has gained popularity as Vasco Da
Gama, the Portuguese explorer, placed his first step on Indian soil from this
place. Spend overnight at Kappad Beach Resort.
Day 02 :
BeyporeVisit 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 Kappad Beach Resort.
Day 03 : MaheDrive to Mahe. On arrival transfer to Ayisha
Manzil, a heritage bungalow located on the shores of Arabian Sea. In the
afternoon visit to the fort and mosque within the city. Overnight stay at the
bungalow.
Day 04 : MaheVisit the Kerala’s Traditional Dance
Centre to witness 'Thayum' and 'Kalari Pati'. Overnight stay at the bungalow.
Day 05 : Wayanad Drive to Wyannad. 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
safari. Overnight stay at the Vythiri Resort.
Day 06 : Wayanad
Visit the nearby tribal village
and tribal museum at Wyannad. After lunch take a 4-km trek to an awe-inspiring
ancient cave, providing an insight into the rich Indian civilization. Overnight
stay at the Vythiri Resort.
Day 07 : Cheruthuruthy Drive to
Cheruthuruthy to visit the school of traditional art and dance - Natya Kala
Mandalam. Visit local potters and weavers of this place known for their
dexterity in the art. Stay overnight at the Heritage River Retreat Hotel.
Day 08 : CochinMorning drive to Cochin. Afternoon sightseeing
tour at Fort Cochin - the area where one can witness the amalgamation of
Portuguese, Dutch and Chinese culture. A small population of Jews still resides
here. Visit Mattancherry Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets, Saint Francis Church and
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 09 : Alleppey Drive to
Alleppey. Enjoy a memorable ride on the fantastic houseboats. Travel through the
coconut fringed canals. Relax your mind and body as nature envelops you. Here
you are a welcome observer of traditional activities of the native people. Your
crew will show you various tourist spots along the way and also provide you
delicious meals on board. Have an out of the world experience with the overnight
stay on the houseboat!
Day 10 : Thottapally
Arrive in Thottapally.
Disembark from houseboat after breakfast. Drive to Kovalam. Visit enroute
Haripad Subramanian Snake Temples, which house 500 snake statues. Overnight stay
at Kovalam Beach Resort.
Day 11 : KovalamRelax at Kovalam
during the day. You can also have a body-soothing, relaxing Ayurvedic massage at
the Ayurveda resort on the beach. Overnight stay at Kovalam Beach Resort.
Day 12 : TrivandrumDeparture from the Trivandrum airport for
your onward journey or your way back home.
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