South India cultural Tours - South India Tour Travel being an ideal e-guide to your favorite destinations in South India offers tour packages for Kerala . Of the various types of packages, your international e-guide is brining a 12 day Kerala Cultural Tours package. With the help of this tour package you can cover popular cultural destinations in Kerala. These destinations are Calicut, Beypore, Mahe, Cheruthuruthy, Cochin, Alleppey, Thottapally, and Kovalam.
Day 01: Calicut
Your journey will start with Calicut in Kerala. On the very first day of your Kerala cultural tour, you will step on the land of Calicut. As soon as you come, your executive will take you to the Kappad Beach Resort. According to factual data, Kappad Beach is that place where the Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama put his first step on Indian land.
Day 02: Beypore
On the second day of your cultural tour you will be taken to Beypore. This is a famous beach area and well connected by road from Calicut. It is approximately 11 km away from there. Beypore is famous old ship building center located in north Kerala. It is a home to Asia's largest wood market. At this place you can see craftsmen making the wonderful and intricate ship designs. This ship designing process is going on since 18 th century.
After spending sometime of interaction with Khalasis or ship makers you will be taken back to your Kappad Beach Resort for an overnight stay.
Day 03: Mahe
The third day will be taking place in the cultural city of Kerala, Mahe. You will be lodged at Ayisha Manzil. Ayisha Manzil is a heritage bungalow cozily set on the pristine shores of Arabian Sea. You will be provided delicious lunch in the afternoon. After lunch you will be taken to the famous forts and mosque within the city. Some of the popular forts in and around Mahe include Othenan's Fort, St. George Fort and Thalassery Fort. You will also get a chance to visit 12 th century Malik bin Dinar mosque here. Once your visit to these cultural places is over, you will be transported back to Ayisha Manzil for an overnight stay.
Day 04: Mahe
Your fourth day will be engaged in visiting the Traditional Dance Center of Kerala. At the dance center you will get to see ‘Thayum' and ‘Kalari Pati' the dance and martial art form of Kerala. However, after spending an ideal time in observing this traditional art form you will be moved back to your Ayisha Manzil bungalow for an overnight stay.
Day 05: Wayanad
Fifth day will be a drive to Wayanad. As soon as you reach this idyllic district you will be provided an accommodation at Vythiri Resort. This eco friendly resort is encircled with verdant and succulent rainforest. Being at this resort you can rejuvenate yourself by taking opportunities of bird watching at Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, trekking Chembra Peak and going for elephant safari. After these wonderful activities you will be taken back to Vythiri Resort, your ideal home away from home for overnight stay.
Day 06: Wayanad
The sixth day will herald a quick visit to nearby tribal village ‘Thirunelli' and the tribal museum ‘ Ambalavayal ' at Wayanad. Once you are over with relishing the view of these tribal oriented places you will be taken on the journey of ancient cave such as Sultan Battery Edakkal Caves which depict aspects of rich Indian civilization. However, at the end of the day you will again be taken back to Vythiri Resort for an overnight stay.
Day 07: Cheruthuruthy
Seventh day will be spent at Cheruthuruthy in Kerala Cultural Tours. Cheruthuruthy is one of the most famous places in Kerala. It is a home to Natya Kala Mandalam, the revered place for traditional art forms of Kerala. This dance place features three main parts which include aniyara or green room, rangam or stage, and the space on front and side of it meant for the audience, and the mridanga-patha or the place for drum. You will also get an opportunity to visit local potters and weavers of this place who are famous for their excellent art. And once you are through with all these, you will be taken to elegant Heritage River Retreat Hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 08: Cochin
On the eight day your destination will be Cochin. In this city of Kerala you will see various colors and things of South India as this center of fort is a witness to the merger of Portuguese, Dutch and Chinese culture. Here you will also perceive a small Jewish population. In Cochin, you will be taken to Mattancherry Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets, Saint Francis Church and the oldest synagogue in the Commonwealth. To bask in the aromatic spice fragrance, Jew town area's spice market is ideal. You will be taken to the spice market and from there in the evening you will be watching live Kathakali dance performances. And after all these, you will be marching towards Fort Heritage Hotel to spend one night.
Day 09: Alleppey
Your ninth day will be a day of houseboats. On this day you will find yourself in Alleppey. Traversing through coconut fringed canal, you will observe villagers busy doing their regular activities. On your way you will see various tourist spots. And along with on board delicious meals your overnight stay will last on the houseboat itself.
Day 10: Thottapally
On the tenth day when you disembark your houseboat after breakfast, you will find yourself at Thottapally. From Thottapally you will be driven to Kovalam. On your way to Kovalam you will be taken to popular Haripad Subramanian Snake Temples. These beautiful and awe inspiring temples house 500 snake statues. However, after a short visit to this temple you will move towards Kovalam Beach Resort for an overnight stay.
Day 11: Kovalam
Your eleventh day is scheduled for relaxation. Being in Kovalam you can very well bask in Kerala famous ayurvedic massage at the Ayurveda resort on the Kovalam beach. After relishing the real fun of ayurvedic massage and body treatment you will be spending your night at the Kovalam Beach Resort.
Day 12: Trivandrum
Now, the final day that is the 12 th day has come when you will be taken to Trivandrum airport. From the airport you will go for your onward journey or head for your home.
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