Day 01 : 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 02 : 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 : 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 04 : Visit the Kerala
Traditional Dance centre to witness 'Thayum' and 'Kalari Pati'. Overnight
stay at bungalow.
Day 05 : 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 elephant ride. Overnight stay at Vythiri Resort.
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06 : 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 07 : 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 08 : 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 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 : Relax at Kovalam during the day.
Option of having a body-soothing, relaxing Ayurvedic massage. Overnight
stay at Kovalam Beach Resort.
Day 12 : Departure.
Transfer to Trivandrum airport for your onward journey.
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