Day 1 : Arrive Calicut
Arrival at Calicut. 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 : Calicut 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 3 : Calicut/Mahe
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 the Bungalow.
Day 4 : Mahe
Visit the Kerala Traditional Dance centre to witness 'Thayum' and 'Kalari
Pati'. Overnight stay at the bungalow.
Day 5 : Mahe/Wayanad
Drive to 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 an elephant ride at the nearby
Muthanga Sanctuary. Overnight stay at Vythiri Resort.
Day 6 : Wayanad
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 : Cheruthuruthy
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 : Cochin
Morning drive to Cochin. Afternoon sightseeing at Fort Cochin - 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 9 : Cochin/Allepey
Drive to Alleppey and 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 deliciousmeals on
board. Have an out of the world experience with the overnight stay on the
houseboat
Day 10 : Alleppey/Kovalam
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 a
Beach Resort.
Day 11 : Kovalam
Relax at Kovalam during the day. Option of having a body-soothing, relaxing
Ayurvedic massage. Overnight stay at the Beach Resort.
Day 12 : Kovalam/Trivandrum
Departure. Transfer to Trivandrum airport for your onward journey
»
»
