» Kerala Cultural Tour
Places Covered : Calicut - Beypore - Mahe - Cheruthuruthy - Cochin - Alleppey - Thottapally - Kovalam
Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days
Day 1: Arrival at Calicut
Once the capital of the powerful Zamorins and a prominent trade and commerce
center, Calicut (Kozhikode) was the most important region of Malabar in the
days gone by. It was very well known as a hub of commerce and trade. Today,
lush green countrysides, serene beaches, historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries,
rivers, hills, a unique culture and a warm, friendly atmosphere make it a favorable
destination to visit. Transfer to Kappad Beach Resort. This 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 Kappad
Beach Resort
Day 2: Visit Beypore
Located about 10 kms south of Kozhikode town at the mouth of the Chaliyar River,
is Beypore. Overnight stay at Kappad Beach Resort.
Day 3: Drive to Mahe
On arrival transfer to Ayisha Manzil, a heritage bungalow located on the Arabian
Sea. In the afternoon visit to the fort and mosque. Overnight stay at bungalow.
Day 4: Visit the Kerala
Apart from the wilderness and the beaches and of course the Ayurvedic treatments
,Kerala is also known for the traditions and the culture that they practice.
So we move towards witnessing this spectacle of traditional Dance forms and
see the 'Thayum' and 'Kalari Pati'. Overnight stay at bungalow.
Day 5: Wyanad
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.
Day 6: Visit the nearby tribal village, tribal museum
After lunch take a 4-km trek to an awe-inspiring ancient cave, providing an
insight to the rich Indian civilization. Overnight stay in Vythiri Resort.
Day 7: Drive to Cheruthuruthy
to visit the school of traditional art and dance - Natya Kala Mandalam. Visit
local potters and weavers. Stay overnight at the Heritage River Retreat Hotel.
Day 8: Morning drive to Cochin
Cochin is a more or less a cosmopolitan kind of population and would rather
find the mixture of Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese culture. A small population of
Jews still resides there.
Day 9: Drive to Alleppey
The most important thing that any visitor makes a visit to Kerala are its boat
races and the houseboats that it offers. It’s an unique kind of creation
where you seem to be a paradise lost within yourself and trying to find your
feet back on the ground. Enjoy a memorable trip on the fantastic houseboats.
Travel through the coconut fringed canals. Relaxing your mind and body as nature
envelops you. You will be guided by professionals who will give you the right
kind of information worth knowing.
Day 10: Arrive in Thottapally
We start the day with some scrumptious breakfast and move towards discovering
more of Kerala.We drive down to Kovalam.enroute Haripad Subramanian Snake Temples
which house 500 snake statues. Overnight stay at Kovalam Beach Resort.
Day 11: Relax at Kovalam during the day
Option of having a body-soothing, relaxing Ayurvedic massage. These treatments
not only sooth your body but also relieve you of your stress and tensions in
the mind.Overnight stay at Kovalam Beach Resort.
Day 12: Departure
Transfer to the Trivandrum airport for your onward journey back home.
