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Day : 1 Arrival at Calicut
Transfer to Kappad Beach Resort. This beach has got its name engraved in
Indian history a Vasco Da Gama, the Portuguese explorer, had put his first
steps on Indian soil at this place.
Overnight at hotel
Day : 2 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
hotel
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 hotel.
Day : 4 Visit the Kerala
Traditional Dance centre to witness 'Thayum' and 'Kalari Pati'.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day : 5 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 hotel
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 Resort.
Day : 7 Drive to Cheruthuruthy
to visit the school of traditional art and dance - Natya Kala Mandalam.
Visit local potters and weavers.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day : 8 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 Hotel.
Day : 9 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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