Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destination Covered: Cochin – Athirapally – Calicut – Wayanad – Sulthan Bathery – Kannur – Tellicherry – Calicut
Day to day Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Cochin
On your arrival at Cochin airport our representative will welcome you in the arrival lounge and assist you for transfer to hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Cochin.
Day 02: Cochin
Breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed for your city of Cochin, now called ‘Kochi’ is the commercial hub of Kerala and a town of great historical importance. It has one of the finest natural harbors and is called the “Queen of the Arabian Sea”. You visit The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry is renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana. The Jewish Synagogue at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town. The St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. The Santa Cruz Basilica originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese. The Chinese fishing nets are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders.
In the evening we take you enjoy a traditional Kathakali Dance presentation.
Overnight at hotel in Cochin.
Day 03: Cochin – Athirapally (By Surface: 80 kms / 02 hrs)
Morning drive to Athirapally near the entrance to the Sholayar forest range. A shimmering expanse of tranquil beauty, the highlight is a breathtaking 80 ft high waterfall. Check into the Rainforest resort which offers stunning views of the waterfall. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at hotel in Athirapally.
Day 04: Athirapally
Today enjoy trekking in the jungles or go for nature walks in the Sholayar forest range upto the actual waterfall. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at hotel in Athirapally.
Day 05: Athirapally – Calicut (By Surface: 170 kms / 3-4 hrs)
Morning after breakfast check out and drive to Calicut, the traditional capital of North Kerala a leading trading centre for spices on the west coast. En-route visit ‘Kalamandalam’ dance and arts centre where you can also spend a day with the masters and witness artists and teachers in action.
Continue your drive to Calicut and check into your resort.
In the evening go for a relaxing cruise in your private houseboat through the stunning backwaters of Calicut.
Overnight at hotel in Calicut.
Day 06: Calicut
After breakfast visit the fish markets or venture into town and see the Sweet Meat Street and the many colorful shops. Also visit the boat yards in Beypore which have been building vessels since early centuries for legendary seamen.
In the evening witness a Kalarippayatu (Martial arts) demonstration.
Overnight at hotel in Calicut.
Day 07: Calicut – Wayanad (By Surface: 80 kms / 02 hrs)
Morning drive to Wayanad set in the picturesque Western Ghats and mountains. Littered with tropical rain forests, dense hills, rolling paddy fields, spice plantations and valleys, Wayanad is a hitherto undiscovered location offering breathtaking views. Check into your resort. Discover the many enchanting highlights of the rainforest. The day will be at leisure.
Overnight at hotel in Wayanad.
Day 08: Wayanad (Vythiri)
Wake up in the rainforest amidst the sound of chirping birds and tingling streams around your cottage. Visit the pre historic Edakkal Caves today.
Overnight at hotel in Wayanad.
Day 09: Wayanad – Sulthan Bathery (By Surface: 45 kms / 01 hr)
Today morning you drive to Sulthan Bathery and check into a plantation hideaway.
Later visit the Thirunelli Temple set in a serene location amidst the Brahmagiri hills. With its lush vegetation and gurgling clear streams, the place presents a breathtaking spectacle. The shrine is shielded with 30 granite columns and the ground is paved with huge square pieces of granite.
Overnight at hotel in Sulthan Bathery.
Day 10: Sulthan Bathery
Today 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.
Overnight at hotel in Sulthan Bathery.
Day 11: Sulthan Bathery – Kannur (By Surface: 75 kms/ 02 hrs)
After breakfast check out and drive to Kannur, a land with a resonant past where myths and legends abound. The ships of Solomon are believed to have anchored here at one time. Check into your resort.
In the evening visit the colourful Theyyam dance in a nearby temple.
Overnight at hotel in Kannur.
Day 12: Kannur
Today go on a day excursion of Kannur and visit the famous Parassinikkadavu temple and the Kannur fort. You could also drive to the Muzhipilangad beach, Kerala’s only drivein beach.
Overnight at hotel in Kannur.
Day 13: Kannur – Tellicherry (By Surface: 25 kms / ½ hr)
Drive a short distance to Tellicherry to spend two nights at Ayesha Manzil, a beautiful, old colonial mansion overlooking the blue Arabian Sea. Your host is a famous cook, so enjoy the best gourmet cuisine served here.
Overnight at Ayesha Manzil.
Day 14: Tellicherry
Morning at leisure with afternoon sightseeing of the city and Tellicherry Fort. This evening witness Kerala’s martial art Kalaripayattu – the oldest existing martial art form, dating back more than 2000 years and said to be the forerunner of popularly known Chinese martial arts.
Overnight at Ayesha Manzil.
Day 15: Tellicherry – Calicut (By Surface: 90 kms / 02 hrs)
Drive to Calicut Airport for your flight to onward destination.