PACKAGE OVERVIEW

This amazing holiday packages gives you the best of Kerala, from the peace and quiet of the verdant green plantations and heritage of Calicut, the salubrious climes of Wayanad's beautiful rolling green hills and plantations, the temple town of Guruvayur to Cochin's many sights and sounds.

 INCLUSIONS:

• Accommodation on twin sharing as per itinerary
• Transfers from the railway station/ airport - hotel in a chauffeur driven car
• Bed tea/ coffee and buffet breakfast
• City to city transfer and sightseeing tours as per the itinerary in an air conditioned car for 5 nights and 6 days
• All hotel taxes

ITINERARY

DAY1: ARRIVAL AT COCHIN Arrive at Cochin Airport or Ernakulum Railway Station & you will be transferred to your hotel. Cochin or Kochi is a dainty town of tiled bungalows and antique warehouses. The city, founded in 1341 is divided into three distinct districts - the modern Ernakulam and the atmospheric Fort Cochin and Mattancherry, which form prime attractions. One should not miss the quaint, cobbled streets of Fort Cochin which lead to spice bazaars, ancient mansions and charming Chinese fishing nets. The promenade near the jetty is dotted with eateries and curio shops. The St. Francis Church, Mattencherry Palace and the Jewish Synagogue which is the oldest living Synagogue in the world are other major tourist attractions around Fort Kochi. Finally wind up the day boating in Cochin lake which gives a panoramic view of Cochin city. The rest of the evening is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

DAY2: COCHIN - GURUVAYOOR (93 KMS/2 HRS) After breakfast proceed to Guruvayoor which is 27 km from Thrissur- the cultural capital of Kerala. Thrissur is synonymous with the world famous and spectacular Pooram festival. Guruvayoor is a small temple town famous for the Lord Guruvayurappan temple, which serves as the centre of its social, cultural and political structure. Known as Bhooloka Vaikuntha earlier, the temple is said to be about 5000 years old. The narrow coastline of Guruvayoor is replete with beaches and stretches of backwaters lined with the swaying coconut palms on one side and evergreen forests of the Western Ghats with very rich wildlife on the other side makes it a paradise on earth. The Guruvayoor Temple is famous for its elaborate preparations for the main prayer of Lord Guruvayurappan. The temple is renowned for its healing powers. Several offerings are made to the deity here from the simple 'archana' offering of flowers to the expensive and elaborate 'Udayastamana' pooja or 'Thulabharam' where a devotee is weighed against offering of bananas, sugar, jaggery or coconuts. On arrival, check in the hotel and then visit the elephant camp or aani kootil as it is called in Malayalam. Located about 3 km from the main temple this is the place where more than 70 elephants belonging to lord Guruvayurappan are housed. A visit here is bound to be very interesting for children and adults alike and you can also feed the elephants with the permission of the Guruvayur Devosam Board. The evening is set aside for the Darshan of lord Guruvayurappan (Only hindus allowed inside the temple). Depending on the crowd, it may take up to three hours for Darshan. Every day at night around 2130 hrs one can see the ceremonial procession of the lord called the Seeveli. The Seeveli is the highlight of this temple and should not be missed as this is a uniquely spiritual experience. The Seeveli at night is particularly resplendent because three elephants take part in the procession.The Darshan of lord Guruvayurappan during this Seeveli is considered very auspicious. Overnight at hotel.

DAY3: GURUVAYOOR - WAYANAD. (205 KM/ 4 HR) Another important and auspicious Darshan of the Lord Guruvayurappan is the first Darshan of the day called Nirmalaya Darshan. During this Darshan one can see the lord dressed in the clothes worn the last night. The timing of this Darshan is at 3.15 Am and it lasts for about 15 min only.  After having breakfast proceed to Thrissur to visit Shakthan Thampuran Palace named as Vadakkekara Palace which was reconstructed in Kerala-Dutch style. Also visit the Archaeological & Art Museum. It has a good collection of wood carvings, metal sculptures and ancient jewels. And then visit Thrissur Zoo. Then proceed to Wayanad which is 156 kms/4 hrs. On arrival, check-in your hotel. Overnight at hotel.

DAY4: WAYANAD Wayanad is a beautiful hilly region in the Western Ghats that is located in the southern region of the Deccan plateau. It has lush green dense forests, deep valleys, lofty ridges, beautiful lakes. The Kabini River and its tributaries also run through the region, and much wildlife is found around here. It is also an ideal destination for trekking and camping. Visit the breathtakingly located and anthropologically curious Edakkal Caves, for its many prehistoric carvings. Other attractions include the very high Chembra Peak; the Sentinel Rock Waterfall and Soochippara Waterfall; the Pookot Lake; and lakkidi - one of the highest locations in Wayanad (700 m above sea level). Also visit the mesmerizing Banasura Sagar Dam - the largest earth dam in India - as well the Begur Wildlife Sanctuary, or the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary. Also worth a visit are Pallikunnu Church, and Mazhuvannur Siva Temple. Evening back to hotel.

DAY5: WAYANAD - CALICUT (1 HR/15 MINS) After breakfast, proceed to Calicut (Kozhikode) which is 65 km from Wayanad. Set in the picturesque landscape of northern Kerala, Calicut, also known as Kozhikode, has been rated as the second best city in India to reside in. In spite of being commercially advanced, it offers a tranquil environment while its historical legacy has ensured that the city is a hub for regional arts and culture. Calicut offers a variety of experiences. With a long coastline, the beaches are major attractions, with Kozhikode and Kappad (Vasco da Gama landed here on 27th May 1498) being the dominant ones. The two sea piers extending into the sea at Kozhikode Beach are 125 years old! An absolute”must do” while in the region is to watch a Kalaripayyattu (martial arts) performance. The Mananchira Square is worth a visit too. Travel out to Beypore to witness craftsmen creating the magnificent Uru boats or visit the ruins of an erstwhile fort at Vadakara. Evening back to hotel and overnight at hotel.

DAY6: DEPART CALICUT After breakfast proceed to Calicut (Kozhikode) Railway Station/Airport for your onward journey.

 HOTEL DETAILS

GOKULAM RESORT City: Guruvayoor Gokulam Resort offers modern conveniences along with warm hospitality at affordable prices. Rooms It offers comfortable accommodation in well furnished rooms that are appointed with all modern amenities including television, telephone, channel music and refrigerator. Each room has an attached washroom that receives a continuous supply of hot and cold water. Dining & Facilities Gokulam Resort serves delectable multi cuisine fare through room service, which is available round the clock. For the convenience of guests, the hotel offers facilities like internet access and fax. Other facilities available at the hotel include a car rental service, currency exchange, doctor on call, laundry service and spacious parking. The hotel organises sightseeing tours and offers complimentary pick up facility from the railway station and bus stand. Location Gokulam Resort is located at West Nada, in front of the Guruvayoor Sri Krishna Temple. It is 29 kms away from Thrissur and is easily accessible from the railway station and bus stand at Guruvayoor.

TIME SQUARE City: Cochin Time Square is a brand new-business hotel located at the heart of Cochin, reflects a perfect blend of new age luxury with all modern facilities.   Rooms The hotel offers elegantly furnished rooms, air conditioned and perfectly designed to utilize maximum space without compromising on comfort, aesthetics and luxury. The rooms boast of well designed furniture in Kerala style with a comfortable bed and a seating area. The amenities in the room include satellite television, telephone, mini refrigerator, cupboard and cabinet set, tiled floors and big airy windows. All rooms have attached bathrooms with all modern amenities and running hot and cold water. Dining The hotel also has a multi cuisine restaurant the Four Seasons, serving a delectable range of Indian, Chinese, Continental and local cuisines. Facilities Pendulum is the hotel's air conditioned, aesthetically designed and elegantly furnished conference cum banquet hall with facilities like secretarial services and a 24 hours internet connectivity. The Rooftop of the hotel offers a soothing ambience; customized lighting and classic view with buffet corners to spice up all parties and evening get - together. Besides this, other facilities include 24 hours unlimited broadband internet access, 24 hours room service, credit cards, travel and transport arrangement and chauffer service. Centrally located at the club road, Time Square is 500 metres from railway station, 1 km from bus station and 26 kms away from international airport. Its strategic location at club road makes time square minutes away from all commercial complexes and at the same time free from traffic chaos and noise pollution.

 

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