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Kerala to Karnataka tour as
Extension to the
Tamil Nadu Temples to Karala Backwaters Tour
Day-10 Cochin / Palakkad.
Meals Included : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner.
After breakfast this morning you’ll commence the drive to
the temple town of Guruvayoor in Central Kerala. Visit the
Punnathur Kotta, Elephant Camp. The camp is home to 50
Elephants, donated to the temple trust by devotees from all
over the country. These elephants are used for temple
festivals and processions, all over Kerala, particularly in
the Central Part
Continue driving to Thenkurussi village. Check-into the
Kandoth Tharavad, a traditional Kerala Home. Set in a rustic
environment, Kandoth Tharavad is the wonderfully restored
200 year old ancestral home of Kandoth family. This is the
place to experience the true village life of Kerala. The
house itself is an example of domestic architecture made
primarily of Mud & Teak. Mr. Bagwaldas, the present head of
family will be your host. Towards evening you can enjoy walk
into the village. Dinner & Overnight.
Day-11 Palakkad / Tellicherry (Thalassery)
Meals Included : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner.
After breakfast this morning, you’ll commence your drive
towards Cheruturuthy a small town located on the banks of a
river. Visit of the Kalamandalam, academy of performing arts
of Kerala. The founder of the Academy and the famous poet
Vallathol Narayana Menon, was responsible in many ways in
protecting all these art forms. The academy organizes a day
with the masters, a tour of the campus, conducted by
students of the academy. After lunch in Cheruturuthy, you’ll
continue your drive on the Malabar Coast to Tellicherry in
North Kerala.
En route to Tellicherry, you will cross Mahe, which was one of
the French Colonies. In the Malabar Coast region, Mahe is
the place where English established their first permanent
factory in 1683.
Arrive Tellicherry and Check-Into at the
Ayisha Manzil which
is your haven for the next two days.
Ayisha Manzil- Heritage Home is a 138 year old luxuriously
furnished bungalow. Located on a hillock overlooking the
Arabian Sea. The sit-out at the entrance of the house gives
excellent views of the Arabian Sea and one can spend the
whole day just gazing at the sea. The British Style
architecture reflects the colonial life style of the past.
It has a unique swimming pool resembling the old temple
pools. This house was built in 1862 by an English man and
later bought by a Muslim Trader Mr. T.M.Moosa. It used to
house European Judges for 5 years from 1900 to 1905 and was
known as the European Judges Bungalow. The present owner Mr.
C.P. Moosa warmly welcomes visitors to enjoy their family
hospitality at this Heritage Home. His wife Faiza is a
culinary expert, specializing in the Mopillah Cuisine of
North Kerala.
Overnight at Telicherry.
Day-12 Tellicherry.
Meals Included : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner.
Your day will be filled with activities around Tellicherry
with visits a coffee curing center, an old English Fort, a
Spice and Fish Market and the family mosque of the Moosa's
(a tiled roof structure covered with copper), the largest
cinnamon garden, a manufacturing unit of the local brand of
cigars called “Beedis”.
Tellicherry is also the seat of Kalaripayattu, Martial arts
of Kerala, the forerunner to Karate & Kung fu. Visit to
Muthappan Temple at Parassinikkadavu to see the ritual art
of Theyyam performed all the year round. Men don colorful
exotic dresses, paint themselves as God Goddess & devils,
wear colorful masks & headgear and dance to the beats of
drums. Return to Telicherry and Overnight.
Day-13 Tellicherry / Mysore.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch.
After breakfast, you’ll commence your 4 hour journey to
Mysore, via Wayanad. Lunch at Hill View a private home
overlooking the tallest peak in Wayanad. On arrival in
Mysore Check-Into the METROPOLE. The Metropole was
constructed by the Mysore Maharaja as a guest house for
British Officers. Its now been restored into a Heritage
Hotel. Overnight in Mysore.
Day-14 Mysore.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
Mysore was the political capital of the Wodeyar family which
ruled the state of Karnataka for some 150 years till
independence from British rule. These kings were great
patrons of art and culture and Mysore was the cultural
capital of the south under the rule of the Wodeyars.
Early this morning you’ll visit the Devaraja Fruit and
Vegetable market for its colorful displays of fresh flowers
and fruits. After breakfast you will visit the Mysore City
Palace, designed by an English Architect and completed in
1912. A part of the Palace is still occupied by the former
Maharaja from the Wodeyar Family. There is a collection of
stained glass, mirrors and some beautiful carved wooden
doors. Overnight in Mysore.
Day-15 Mysore / Bangalore Airport.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
After breakfast this morning, you’ll drive to Bangalore
Airport for your flight to the next destination. You’ll stop
en route to visit the summer Palace of Tipu Sultan. |
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