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Late evening visit to a nearby village to see fire worshipping, folk performances, handicraft making and pottery. Post twilight is dedicated to percussionists who will take you through many unheard rhythms and sounds. The performance organized by the villagers will be held in the courtyard of one of the houses in our village.
Driving distance in Kms:90 Duration:2hours Post lunch with the family, we will go for a country boat cruise that goes through a stunning landscape comprising small canals, rivers and backwaters of relatively unknown area called Tirur. This trip goes through several small islands where various communities of toddy tappers, coir rope workers and fishing communities live. Driving distance in Kms:55 Duration: 1hr 30 mins Day 3: River Nila – Wayanad : Forenoon is dedicated to showcase the percussion culture of the river valley civilization. This involves a lecture demonstration of various styles of music and how certain school of music evolved on the banks of the river Nila. Imagine the symphony with traditional musical instruments!?. Afternoon drive to Wayanad through the beautiful mountain ranges of western ghats. Overnight in a spice farm. Driving distance in Kms :Morning 25 kms Duration:45mins.Afternoon 130 kms Duration 4 hours Day 4: Wayanad : Vasco da Gama came to Kerala looking for the spices in the district of Wayanad. Rich in wildlife, Wayanad's mountainous terrain houses the best in wildlife and spreads the aroma of coffee, cardamom and vanilla. Situated in the southern region of the Deccan plateau bordering Karnataka state, this district is as good as a wildlife sanctuary. Today we go for a spice plantation tour and to meet with local farmers. Evening we go for a short trek to the waterfalls inside the rainforest. Overnight in planters house. Driving distance in Kms:15 Duration:45 mins. Day 5 Wayanad: The two wildlife Sanctuaries of Tholpetty and Muthanga in Wayanad offer excellent wildlife spotting. The animal population of the sanctuary ranges from Asiatic Elephant, Tiger, Panther, Jungle cat, Civet ,Nilgiri Langur, Wild dog, Wild gaur, Spotted deer, Sambar, Malabar squirrel and Bear. Peacock, Babblers, Cuckoos, Owl, Wood pecker and Jungle fowl are only a few among the different types of birds seen in the area. Walking safari in the wildlife sanctuary. Our guides know the best watering holes and the best grazing spots. Afternoon we climb the hills to explore the mysteries of Edakkal Caves. Overnight in the planters house. Driving distance in Kms: 47 Duration:1hours 30 mins. Day 6 Wayanad – Chimmony: Drive down the stunningly beautiful ghats to the historic city of Calicut. Transfer to Thrissur by train. The train crisscrosses many rivers, paddy fields and rivulets before you reach Thrissur. This 3 hour journey will take you through places like Kallai, Kadalundi, Tirur and Shornur along the Nila. From Thrissur, you will transferred to boat landing area in the Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary. Options to go by boat or trek couple of hours to reach the camp site. Overnight camping. Driving distance in Kms: By road 105 Duration:3 hours. By train 200kms 3 hours Day 7 Chimmony: Short trek for wildlife spotting. Almost all the species of fauna of the peninsular India are well represented in the sanctuary. Bonnet macaque, Nilgiri langur, Lion tailed macaque and Slender Loris are generally sighted. There is also a small population of Leopards in the sanctuary. Other species like Asiatic Elephant, Mongoose, Sambar deer, Spotted deers, Wild dogs, Sloth bear, Indian giant squirrels and wild guars have been spotted within the sanctuary limits. Explore the wildlife Sanctuary through the lake in a bamboo raft. Overnight camping. Day 8 Chimmony to Fort Cochin: Post breakfast, transfer to Fort Cochin. Chinese and Arab traders are believed to have been the first traders to this port, heralding a wave of subsequent visitors, the Portuguese, Dutch and British, who brought in the era of colonial power to the region. Though one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kerala, Fort Cochin still maintain its laid back nature. Overnight in a small heritage hotel. Driving distance in Kms:115 Duration:3 hours Day 9 Fort Cochin: One thing that all colonial visitors had in common was the quest for exotic spices, like pepper, ginger, cardamom, cloves and turmeric. Kochi was able to offer in abundance the best of the spices to the world, a reputation that continues to this day. Take a tour of spice market, see how they fix price and call for quotes. Get to know Kochi more through a day visit including Jew town, Synagogue, and Beaches.Overnight in the heritage hotel. Driving distance in Kms: Duration: Day 10 Fort Cochin to Kumarakom: Transfer to Kumarakom. The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and is part of the Kuttanad region. Known for its birdlife, Kumarakom is one of the most popular backwater regions in Kerala. Relax and overnight in the backwater resort. Driving distance in Kms:80 Duration:2 hours Day 11 Kumarakom – Alleppey: Transfer to the boat jetty to board the houseboat. The magnificently built traditional house boats will be cruising through the backwaters of Kuttanad -the rice bowl of Kerala and Alleppey (Alappuzha) in Kerala. The cruise will go along vast paddy fields, Chinese fishing nets, coconut grooves, and local villages to provide a glimpse of local culture and activities. This region is probably one of the few areas in the world where paddy is cultivated below sea level. Sunset cruise and anchor the boat. Overnight in the houseboat. Duration:5 hours of cruise Day 12 Alleppey – Varkala : After a short morning cruise and breakfast, transfer to the beach destination of Varkala. Varkala is a seaside tourism destination famous for its beaches and cliffs with countless coconut palms in the backdrop. It is also an important Hindu centre of pilgrimage.
Spend the evening in the beach. Overnight in the beach hotel. Day 13 Varkala: Visit a local project that has literally changed the lives of many hundreds of children and women. Meet them in their schools, interact, tell them and listen to some stories. Rest of the day all for yourselves. Overnight in the beach hotel.
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Driving distance in Kms:176 Duration:3hours 30 mins.
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