This tour has been designed for those exploring the unexplored and enchanting highlights of the North of Kerala rich in its cultures and traditions and many stunning locations. Tour includes: Stay in a resort by the Waterfalls, Day with the masters in an art centre, Short Houseboat Cruise, Boat Building Yards, Martial arts demonstrations, stay in a rainforest, visit to prehistoric caves, Drive in beach, short train journeys, Sunset Cruise and stay in a vibrant port town.


Detailed Itinerary :

DAY 01: Arrival Cochin - Athirapally
(85kms/2hrs)Greeted by Kerala Dreaming  representative at Cochin airport and transferred 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 in to your Hotel . Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 02: Athirapally - Calicut
(170kms/5hrs)Drive to Calicut, the traditional capital of North Kerala a leading trading centre for spices on the west coast. Enroute visit 'Kalamandalam' a centre founded with the objective of reviving, preserving and developing the ancient and traditional art forms of Kerala. Visitors can also spend a day with the masters and witness artists and teachers in action. Proceed to Calicut and check into your resort. Rest of the day at leisure. In the evening go for a relaxing cruise in your private houseboat through the stunning backwaters of Calicut. Cruising along palm fringed banks and watching the sunset is a truly exhilarating experience. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 03: Calicut
Visit the fish markets or venture into Calicut town to visit the Sweet Meat Street and the many colourful shops. Visit the boatyards in Beypore which have been building vessels since early centuries for legendary seamen. The astounding feature is the way in which the boats are built wherein the skilled craftsmen build boats based on just experience-without any drawings or charts. Later in the evening visit the Hindustan Kalaripayattu centre to witness the Kalarippayatu (Martial arts) demonstration. Overnight at  Hotel.

DAY 04: Calicut – Vythiri
(80kms/2hrs)Drive to Wayanad set in the picturesque Western Ghats and mountains at an altitude of about 2000 meters above sea level. 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 a rainforest resort. Discover the many enchanting highlightsof the rainforest. Day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 05: Vythiri
Wake up amidst the sound of chirping birds and tinkling streams around your cottage. Visit the Edakkal Caves today. It is a pre-historic rock shelter formed naturally out of a strange disposition of three huge boulders resting on each other. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 06: Vythiri - Kannur
(75kms/3hrs)Drive to Kannur, which abounds in a wealth of natural beauty and has been a key contributor to the cultural, religious, political and industrial heritage of the State. Check into your resort. Later drive to the Muzhipillangad beach, which is Kerala's only drive-in beach. You could drive along the virgin beach or be mesmerised by its stunning location. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 07: Kannur - Tellicherry
(21kms/1hrs)Drive to Tellicherry, a vibrant fishing town in the north of Calicut which is famous for the 3 C's- Circus, Cricket and Cakes. It is known for being the first British settlement in Kerala and needless to say Cakes and Cricket were both introduced here by the British. . Visit the colourful Theyyam dance in a temple near the resort. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 08: Tellicherry - Cochin (By Train)
Drive to Tellicherry railway station and board a train to Ernakulam. Enjoy a short train journey through some very picturesque rail routes. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. You could go for an optional sightseeing tour to explore the many fascinating highlights of Cochin which include - The Jewish Synagogue in what is locally called the Jew Town, St. Francis Church which is the oldest European Church in India, the Santa Cruz Basilica built in 1557 by the Portuguese, the Dutch Palace, the Spice market and the 15th century Chinese fishing nets believed to have been brought by Chinese traders. Rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy a sunset cruise in the evening along Cochin harbour. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 09: Cochin
You could spend your last day at leisure shopping in the bustling metropolis. Enjoy a full body Ayurveda massage. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 10: Cochin - Departure
Departure transfer to cochin airport for return flight.



HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PACKAGE
Accommodation on twin sharing basis 3/4  star category Resort & hotels. All transportation in A/c car Food on CP basis All sightseeing in the respective destinations

STANDARD PACKAGES
Accommodation in 3/2 star category resorts on twin share basis All transfers in Non A/c car Food on extra coast

PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Any Air / Rail fares & Airport taxes Entry fees to Sanctuaries, monuments, museums etc Other expenses  not mentioned in the Travel plan.