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 : Beypore
Visit 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 : Mahe
Drive 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 : Mahe
Visit the Keralas 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 : Cochin
Morning 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 : Kovalam
Relax 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 : Trivandrum
Departure from the Trivandrum airport for your onward journey or your way back
home.
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