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Kerala Spice Tour

Duration : 12 Nights/13 Days
Destinations : Cochin - Athirampally - Guruvayur - Wayanad - Tellicherry - Neeleshwar - Calicut

Day 1 : Arrive Cochin
Arrive Cochin International airport in the morning by international flight. You will be well received on your arrival at the airport and transfer to hotel.
Traditional welcome upon your arrival at hotel with arti, tikka, garlanding & welcome drink. After check- in formality, you will check in to the room.
Check in @ 12h00 (early check-in is subject to availability).

Nestling between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, Kerala is an enchanting mosaic of coconut groves and paddy fields, beaches, backwaters and verdant hills. Cochin, Kerala’s main trading center for spices and sea food is also Kerala’s most cosmopolitan city. According to legend, Parasurama, the sixth incarnation of Vishnu, created Kerala by throwing his battle-axe into the sea. The abundance of canals, lagoons and lakes in the state seem to reinforce this legend of a land born from the sea.

Undoubtedly the commercial hub of Kerala, the city of Cochin is where ancient civilization gracefully mingles with modern life. Right from the early years, Cochin has had cultural and trade relations with the outside world. She had also experienced pulsating episodes of European colonial rivalry. Today with a natural, all-weather harbor and replete with serene backwaters, beautiful lagoons, wooded isles, and a magnificent seascape, Cochin is indeed the Queen of the Arabian Sea.

Breakfast at hotel and rest of the morning at leisure.
In the afternoon, proceed to visit the city of Cochin, visiting historic Jewish Synagogue (closed Friday & Saturdays), with its Cantonese tiled floors, fine chandeliers, and the Great Scrolls from the Old Testament. Stroll through the Jewish Quarter, browsing at fine antique shops, and warehouses creaking with bric-a-brac.

Also visit the Portuguese built The Mattanchery Palace or Dutch Palace (closed Fridays)- an amazing museum that displays the artifacts of the erstwhile Rajahs of Cochin and visit the enduring 16th century AD attractions for Fort Cochin, the Church of St Francis, within which is the Tomb of Vasco da Gama.

In the Evening take a sunset boat cruise around Cochin harbor and visit Chinese fishing nets of Cochin are fixed land installations for an unusual form of fishing.

Later, proceed to witness the famous Kathakali Dance performance, the riveting 400 year old dance drama of Kerala that narrates sequences from the India religious epic, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Visually startling, one of the most interesting aspects of Kathakali is its elaborate make-up code and unusual costumes.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Cochin.

Day 2 : Cochin/ Athirampally (85Kms & 2hrs drive)
Buffet Breakfast at hotel.

Later, drive towards Athirampally. The charm of Athirampally and Vazhachal waterfalls cannot be described in words. Perched high above the sholayar forest ranges on the fringes of Kerala's fames rain forests. The Athirampally waterfalls provide a restful escape for those wanting to leave the hurried pace of city life behind. Relax amidst the scenic attractions of Vazhachal.
Arrive Athirampally and check in your hotel. In the arternoon visit the famous Athirpally Waterfall and Vazhachal Waterfall.
Overnight in Athirampally.

Day 3 : Athirampally- excursion to Guruvayur
Buffet Breakfast at hotel.
Today proceed for day excursion to visit Guruvayoor, the temple town near Thrissur. One of the most sacred and important pilgrim centres in Kerala, the main attraction in Guruvayoor is the Sree Krishna Temple. Though non Hindus are not permitted inside this temple. Exploring the streets leading to the main temple entrances is quite fascinating experience.
Overnight in Athirampally.

Day 4 : Athirampally/ Wayanad (260Kms & 6-7hrs drive)
Buffet Breakfast at hotel.
Wayanad

This morning, drive towards to Sultan Battery, Wayanad. Set in the picturesque Western Ghats and mountains at an altitude of about 2000meters above sea level. Littered with tropical rain forests, dense hills, rolling paddy fields, spice plantations and valleys, Wayanad is a hitherto undiscovered location offering breathtaking views. Today you can visit the Edakkal Caves. It is a pre-historic rock shelter formed naturally out of a strange disposition of three huge boulders making one to rest on the other two with its bottom jutting out in between and serving as the roof.
Arrive Wayanad and check in your hotel.
Overnight in Wayanad.

Day 5 : Wayanad
Buffet Breakfast at hotel.
This morning, proceed to visit the Wayanad sanctuary where one can find animals like sloth bears, sambhar (wild deer), elephants, monkeys, tigers, reptiles, deer, panthers, and many species of rare birds.
Wayanad

In the afternoon, drive to Kuruva Island, an uninhabited island, a cluster of them infract, in the middle of the expansive Kabini River. The island’s preservation and the eco tourism around it is managed by the participation of the local population living around it and the forest department. The guide practically helps you to navigate your way around the island. Also they are knowledgeable about the general environment and the ecology of the island. He can even take you to the ‘less trodden’ paths you would have otherwise unnoticed or skipped. Though touring Kuruva Island is known to be safe, the company of an experienced guide can be a bit reassuring especially when there are not many visitors around.
Overnight in Wayanad.

Day 6 : Wayanad
Buffet Breakfast at hotel.
This morning, proceed for a guided trek in the Wayanad sanctuary. Later visit the 3000 year old Thirunelly temple located near the Papanashini stream. This temple is devoted to Vishnu. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Wayanad.

Day 7 : Wayanad/ Tellicherry (160Kms & 4hrs drive)
Buffet Breakfast at hotel.

This morning, drive towards Tellicherry, a vibrant fishing town in the north of Calicut which is famous for the 3C's- Circus, Cricket and Cakes. It is known for being the first British settlement in Kerala and needless to say Cakes and Cricket were both introduced here by the British.
Arrive Tellicherry and check in to your hotel.
Enjoy the colorful Theyyam dance in the temple near the resort.
Overnight in Tellicherry.

Day 8 : Tellicherry
Buffet Breakfast at hotel.
Today you can visit the bustling fish markets of Tellicherry or visit the ancient fort built by the British. You could also drive to the fascinating Muzhipillangad Beach which is Kerala’s only drive, where you can drive along miles of virgin white sands or laze on the beach and be mesmerized by the beauty of the place. In the evening take part in a cookery demonstration by Faiza your hostess, who is renowned for her ‘Mopilla’ cuisine.
Overnight in Tellicherry.

Day 9 : Tellicherry/ Neeleshwar (150kms & 4hrs drive)
Buffet Breakfast at hotel.
This morning, drive towards Neeleshwar, which is reminiscent of the typical villages in Kerala. Closely resembling the huts found in the rural areas, Neeleshwar Hermitage is refreshingly different from the more formal places of stay.
Arrive Neeleshwar and check in to your hotel.
Overnight in Neeleshwar.

Day 10 : Neeleshwar
Buffet Breakfast at hotel.

Today proceed for a cycling tour of Neeleshwar. In fact the ideal way to explore this region is by bicycle. Behind the resort stretches a large network of small roads and lanes that give the visitor a wonderful experience of local life. You will enter a world of paddy fields, garden compounds, shrines, temples and mosques, and can follow a lovely coastline along which lie traditional fishing villages where boats and nets are made and repaired.
Overnight in Neeleshwar.

Day 11 : Neeleshwar
Buffet Breakfast at hotel.
Today you can participate in the cookery class, mostly local cuisine which no one can see in the international hotels, under the resident chef. Rest of the day at leisure for your own activities.
Overnight in Neeleshwar.

Day 12 : Neeleshwar/ Calicut (160Kms & 4hrs drive)
Buffet Breakfast at hotel.
Calicut Beach

Drive towards Calicut (Kozhikode), once the erstwhile capital of powerful Zamorins and a historical town. Calicut was a significant port for trade and commerce in the early centuries and the quality cotton, ‘Calico’, is believed to have originated here.

Arrive Calicut and check in to your hotel.
Today you can enjoy a relaxing full body Ayurvedic massage at the resort. In the evening visit Hindustan Kalari Sangam, which imparts training in ‘Kalaripayattu’ the martial art of Kerala. Rest of the evening at leisure.
Overnight in Calicut.

Day 13 : Calicut/ Fly out
Buffet Breakfast at hotel.
Later, transfer to airport to board flight back home.

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