Day 01 Arrive Calicut
On arrival, transfer to Kadavu Resort. Kappad 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. Have a Cruise on
Houseboat (Optional). Spend overnight at Kadavu Resort.
Day 02 Kadavu
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 Kadavu Resort.
Day 03 Mahe
On arrival transfer to Ayisha Manzil, a heritage bungalow located on the
Arabian Sea. Traditional Dance centre to witness 'Thayum' and 'Kalari
Pati'. In the afternoon visit to the fort and mosque. Overnight stay at
bungalow.
Day 04 Wayanad
Check into Vythiri Resort surrounded by lush green rainforests.
Wayanad has the highest concentration of tribals in Kerala. This eco-
friendly resort provides the visitors with ample opportunities for bird
watching, trekking and elephant ride. Overnight stay at Vythiri Resort.
Day 05 Wayanad
After lunch take a 4-km trek to an awe-inspiring ancient cave,
Edakkal Caves - caves contain several paintings and pictorial
writings of the New Stone Age Civilization, Muthunga wildlife
sanctuary - Herds of elephants, bear, deer, wild pig etc can be seen
here, Glass temple – famous Jain family temple. Overnight stay
in Vythiri Resort.
Day 06 Thrissur
Drive to Cheruthurti the seat of Kerala Kalamandalam. It's main
objective is to revive, preserve and develop the ancient and traditional
art form of Kerala particularly Kathakali. Visit Guruvayoor temple –
The deity of Sri Krishna is known for healing powers and devotees make
several offerings and Art Museum.
Day 07 Kochi
Afternoon sightseeing at Fort Kochi - 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 Jew town area.
In the evening watch Kathakali dance performance. Overnight stay at Fort
Heritage Hotel.
Day 08 Kumarakom
Relax at the waterfront, with the occasional native row boat gliding silently by, and the air so calm, you can reach out and touch the sky with your finger tips. The island is surrounded by Vembanad Lake. The breathtaking view of the lake during the dawn and dusk and the glimpse of the formation of birds flapping in and out of the bird sanctuary can be seen from any spot of the island.
Day
09
Thottapally
Breakfast at Hotel. Board the
houseboat and cruise through backwaters. 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.
Village-Rice Barge and Cruise through Pallathuruthy Canal, Karimpavalavu
village , Karumady canal - the long stretch of narrow canal - to reach
Thottappally village for night stay.
Day 10 Arrive in Thottapally
Early Morning wake up to the tunes of lovely birds and
watch sun climbingover the palm trees.
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 Kovalam
Day free to Relax at the Kovalam Beach Resort having a
body-soothing, relaxing Ayurvedic massage. Or Optional excursion to
Trivandrum. Overnight stay at Kovalam Beach Resort.
Day 12 Departure
Transfer to Trivandrum airport for your onward journey.
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