TASTE OF KERALA
08 NIGHTS / 09 DAYS
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CALICUT | THALASSERY | VYTHIRI | CALICUT | COCHIN | ALLEPPEY
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DAY 01 CALICUT - THALASSERY
Arrival at Calicut. You are met
and assisted at the Airport by GITC representative and transferred
to Thalassery.
Thalassery, an old city in Kannur district
of Kerala is one of the attractive places for history loving people.
The place is decked with four rivers, hills, cliffs and long coastline.
A 17th century Fort built by British East India Company to established
its settlement on the Malabar Coast, stands as a testimonial to
their colonial imperialism. Thalassery doesn’t have fine
hotels, barring one beautiful home stay at AYISHA MANZIL.
Welcome drink; Dinner is an elaborate and special meal.
DAY
02 THALASSERY
Malabar region has always been rich in Spice and fresh Seafood
and no other community makes better use of this natural bounty
than the Muslims of the North Kerala.
After breakfast, visit to local market
to purchase items for cooking demonstration. Lunch. Afternoon,
presentation of ingredients and utensils used for cooking. Later,
demonstration of preparation of Malabary Meat dishes followed
by Dinner.
Overnight at the AYISHA MANZIL.
DAY
03 THALASSERY
After breakfast, guided tour of Cinnamon plantation and weaving
centers, where you can see and buy exclusive cotton household
linen & furnishing materials. Lunch. Later, visit local Beedi
making units. (local cigarettes).
Evening, demonstration of preparation of Malabary Fish curry &
Meat dishes followed by Dinner.
Overnight at the AYISHA MANZIL.
DAY
04 THALASSERY – VYTHIRI
After breakfast, check out and drive to Vythiri.
Located in Wayanad district, Vythiri is a picturesque and unexploited
place in the northern high ranges of Kerala and is known for its
history and legend. Rising 2600 ft. above sea level, Vythiri had
been a retreat for English planters during colonial times. Check
in at an eco friendly resort for 02 nights. The resort is constructed
in a private forestland, specially designed to fit the natural
landscape in perfect harmony with the surrounding flora &
fauna.
Overnight at the VYTHIRI RESORT
DAY 05 VYTHIRI
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day at leisure / free to explore
the resort and its surroundings.
Overnight at the VYTHIRI RESORT.
DAY
06 VYTHIRI – CALICUT ++ COCHIN
Early morning, transfer to Calicut railway station to board train
for Ernakulam. [PARASURAM EXP. 0845/1350 hrs].
An obscure fishing village that became the first European township
in India, Cochin was shaped by the Portuguese, Dutch and later
British. The result of these cultural influences is seen in the
many examples of India-European architectures that still exist
here. A city of peninsulas and islands, today it is Kerala’s
commercial hub. Check in at hotel for 03 nights. Later, go for
a short walk through the town visiting St. Francis Church, Dutch
Palace, Jewish Synagogue & Chinese fishing nets.
Evening, watch seafood – cooking demonstration by chef of
the seafood specialty restaurant, Fort Cochin followed by seafood
dinner.
Overnight at the CASINO HOTEL.
DAY
07 COCHIN
After breakfast, transfer to Nimmy’s Kitchen for a full
day cookery demonstration.
Nimmy Paul, a professional cookery instructor
offers food and hospitality to foreign guests. She teaches guests
the nuances of traditional Kerala recipes. In keeping with the
tradition of their families, they enjoy having guests and serving
good food. Lunch at Nimmy’s Kitchen.
You are briefed about the recipes followed and utensils used.
Today you can watch traditional Kerala Syrian Christian Cookery
demonstration. Evening, elaborate spread out Dinner.
Overnight at the CASINO HOTEL.
DAY
08 COCHIN – ALLEPPEY
After breakfast. Check out and proceed to Alleppey. On arrival,
embark on a Houseboat for an overnight cruise through the backwaters
of Kerala.
Watch the Paddy fields, village folk; relax on board hearing lullaby
of the wind & waves. This mysterious strip of emerald green
land is stuffed with endless miles of placid backwaters that appends
to its charm. Houseboats, has Captain, 3 crews and one special
Cook. Today, you will be served traditional Kerala Lunch &
Dinner along with the local specialties – freshly caught
pearlspot / similar fish & prawns. Relishing the traditional
Kerala cuisine and dishes made out of local flavor!
You can take a halts in between to stretch
your legs on the shore and try a bottle of fresh sweet toddy (liquor)
from a local pub!
DAY
09 ALLEPPEY – COCHIN
On time transfer to Cochin airport to connect flight to onward
destination.
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