Hotels featured or similar :
Cochin - Dream
Wayanad - Vythiri Village
Bekal - The Lalit Spa & Resort
Calicut - Kadavu Resort
Wayanad – Hidden away in the hills of this land are some of the oldest tribes, as yet untouched by civilization. And the very first prehistoric engravings in Kerala discovered in the foothills of Edakkal and around Ambukuthimala bear testimony to a pre-historic culture dating back to the Mesolithic Age. Strikingly scenic, it is known for its sub-tropical savannahs, picturesque hill stations, sprawling spice plantations, luxuriant forests and rich cultural traditions. A holistic confluence of wilderness, history and culture, Wayanad is located on the southern tip of the magnificent Deccan plateau.
Bekal - Bekal is small town on the eastern shore of Kerala state of South India. Giant keyhole shaped fort, the golden expanse of a beautiful beach surrounding the fort, backwaters and hill destinations and water sport facilities nearby.
Kozhikode - Kozhikode formerly called Calicut, the most important city of Malabar region of Kerala, was a leading trading centre for spices on the West Coast of India during the medieval period.
Itinerary:
Day 1 : Cochin
Arrive Cochin by flight by Emirates flight ,transfer from airport to Hotel.
1400 Hrs: standard check in time. Rest of the day at leisure
Overnight stay.
Day 2 : Cochin
Morning after breakfast enjoy guided city tour visiting the Dutch Palace (Closed on Friday)– The place has a fine collection of mural paintings depicting the scenes from the Hindu epics Mahabharata & Ramayana, Jewish Synagogue (Closed on Saturday) – the oldest synagogue in the world is magnificently decorated by Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers, was built in 1568. St. Francis Church: is the oldest church built by Europeans in India & Huge, elegant Chinese fishing nets that line the tip of Fort Kochi.
Evening Witness the Kathakali Dance Show. Overnight stay.
Day 3 : Cochin to Calicut by train Jan Shatabdi Express: 0920-1300 Hrs
Transfer to railway station in time to board train for Calicut. Depart by Jan Shatabdi Express for Calicut.
Arrive Calicut
Calicut to Wayanad by surface.
Upon arrival meet and greet at railway station and transfer to Wayanad (3 hrs drive)which lies in the lesser visited North Kerala famous for its lush rainforests and scenic natural beauty.Your resort is set in the middle of a coffee and cradmom planatation and offers a variety of options like trek around the plantations, visit the nearby prehistoric caves or a wildlife reserve or simply relax. Upon arrival check in at Hotel. Overnight stay
Day 4 : Wayanad
Day at leisure for independent activities . Overnight stay at Hotel
Day 5 : Wayanad to Bekal by surface (approx, 220 kms, 5 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Bekal. Upon arrival check in at Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.
Day 6 : Bekal
Morning enjoy sightseeing tour of Bekal visiting Bekal Fort - Bekal Fort happens to be the biggest fort of Kerala spreading over forty acres. The important features of this fort are the tank with its flight of steps, the opening of the tunnel towards the South, the magazine for keeping ammunition and the broad and wide steps leading to the Observation Tower is a rarity. From there one has ample view of all the important places in the vicinity like Kanhangad, Pallikare, Bekal, Kottikulam Uduma etc. This observation centre has strategic significance in finding out even the smallest movements of the enemy and ascertaining the safety of the Fort.
Also visit Ananthapura Temple and Chandragiri Fort. Overnight stay.
Day 7 : Bekal to Calicut by surface (approx. 200 Kms, 4 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Calicut. Upon arrival check in at Hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 8 : Calicut
After breakfast enjoy city tour of Calicut visiting Beaches – Koxikode, Beypore Museums-Pazhassirah, Sanctuary – Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay.
Day 9 : Calicut to London Heathrow by flight
1200 Noon: standard check out time. Transfer to airport in time to board flight for London Heathrow via Dubai.
Offer Includes:
- Flights with Emirates airlines from London Heathrow
- 8 nights accommodation on bed and breakfast basis
- All transfers & sightseeing by air-conditioned car
- Services of local english speaking guides as per the itinerary during city tour
- Train fare for the sector Cochin/Calicut by air-conditioned chair car
- Representative for assistance on all arrival and departure transfers
- Kathkali dance show
