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KERALA
HERITAGE TOUR
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(11
Nights - 12 Days)
Calicut-Mahe-Wyannad-Cochin-Alleppey-Kovalam-Trivandrum
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| Day 01 : Calicut |
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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.
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| Day 02 : Calicut |
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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.
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| Day 03 : Calicut/Mahe |
| Drive to Mahe. On arrival transfer
to Ayesha Manzil, a heritage bungalow located
on the shores of Arabian Sea. In the afternoon
visit to the fort and mosque. Overnight stay
at the Bungalow. |
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| Day 04 : Mahe |
| Visit the Kerala Traditional
Dance centre to witness 'Thayum' and 'Kalari
Pati'. Mahe is the traditional and cultural
city of Kerala. Overnight stay at the bungalow. |
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| Day 05 : Mahe/Wyannad |
| Drive to Wyannad. 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. |
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| Day 06 : Wayannad |
| Visit the nearby tribal village
and 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 at Vythiri Resort. |
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| Day 07 : Cheruthuruthy |
| Drive to Cheruthuruthy to visit
the school of traditional art and dance -
Natya Kala Mandalam. Visit local potters and
weavers that are world famous for their dexterity.
Stay overnight at the Heritage River Retreat
Hotel. |
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| Day 08 : Cochin |
| Morning drive to Cochin. Afternoon
sightseeing at Fort Cochin - an amalgamation
of Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese cultures. A
small population of Jews still resides here.
Visit Mattancherry Palace, Chinese Fishing
Nets, and Saint Francis Church. You must 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. |
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| Day 09 : Cochin/Allepey |
| Drive to Alleppey and enjoy
a memorable trip on the fantastic houseboats.
Travel through the coconut fringed canals.
Here you are a welcome observer of traditional
activities of the local people. Your crew
will show you various tourist spots along
the way and provide you delicious meals on
board. Overnight stay on the houseboat. |
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| Day 10 : Alleppey/Kovalam |
| Arrive at Thottapally. Disembark
from houseboat after breakfast. Drive to Kovalam.
Visit enroute Haripad Subramanian Snake Temples,
which house 500 snake statues. Overnight stay
at a Beach Resort. |
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| Day 11 : Kovalam |
| Relax at Kovalam during the
day. Option of having a body-soothing, relaxing
Ayurvedic massage. Overnight stay at the Beach
Resort. |
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| Day 12 : Kovalam/Trivandrum |
| Departure from the Trivandrum
airport for your onward journey or way back
home. |
