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Kerala Tours ::
Kerala Culture Tour
:: 05 Nights / 06 Days
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majority of the people of Kerala are Dravidians, who also
inhibit most of the southern part of India. Hinduism is the
principal religion with considerable percentages of Muslims
and Christians. The craftsmen of Kerala here can pick up the
humblest and meanest bits of material and imbue them with
magical mastery. Woodcarving is the most important of craft
forms that this state has developed. Kathakali is a
300-year-old dance form developed exclusively in Kerala
combining the performing art forms of opera, ballet, masque,
and pantomime. The dance is a beautiful blending of color,
dance, music, drama, and expressions. In a sense, a lot of the
fame that the state has gained is mainly due to the popularity
of this dance form. Other dance forms of Kerala are
Krishnanattom, Mohiniyattom, Thullal, Koodiyattom, Kolkkali,
Thiruvathirakali, Kakkarishi Natakom, Oppanna, and
Chavittunatakom. Panchavadyam, Nadanpattu, Omanathinkal Kidavo
and many more music forms have evolved over the centuries in
Kerala.
Onam is a time for sports and festivities and in Kerala-where
one third of the area is low lying, covered with canals,
lakes, and backwaters-the people take to their boats and
country crafts to celebrate. Christmas is another festival
that is celebrated with much vigor and enthusiasm in the
state. Other important festivals of Kerala are Eid, Muharram,
and other festivals that are traditionally celebrated all over
the country.
Kerala is noted for its variety of pancakes and steamed rice
cakes made from pounded rice. For the Muslims, the lightly
flavored Biryani-made of mutton, chicken, egg or fish-takes
pride of place. In seafood, mussels are a favourite. For the
Christians, who can be seen in large concentration in areas
like Kottayam and Pala, ishtew (a derivation of the European
stew), with appam is a must for every marriage reception.
Kerala also has it's own fermented beverages -the famous kallu
(toddy) and patta charayam (arrack). Arrack is extremely
intoxicating and is usually consumed with spicy pickles and
boiled eggs (patta and mutta).
Destinations Covered: Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady -
Kumarakom - Alleppey - Cochin
Duration: 05 Nights / 06 Days
Day 01 : Cochin - Munnar ( 140Kms / 4 hrs )
Arrive at Cochin airport, meet our representative on
arrival and proceed to Munnar. Enroute visits Cheyyappara
Water Falls. Afternoon visit Eco Point, Mattupetty dam
etc. Overnight stay at Munnar hotel.
Day 02 : Munnar
After breakfast, sightseeing of Munnar : Mattupetty
Dam/Kundala lake for boating, Eco point. Evening at
leisure. Overnight at Munnar.
Day 03 : Munnar - Thekkady ( 110Kms / 3hrs )
After breakfast check out from the hotel / resort and
proceed to Thekkady. Check into hotel / resort.
Sightseeing of Thekkady: Visit to Plantation Tour, Evening
boat ride to National Park. Evening free for shopping.
Overnight at Thekkady.
Day 04 : Thekkady - Kumarakom ( 130Kms / 4 hrs )
After breakfast check out from the hotel / resort and
proceed to Kumarakom. Check into hotel / resort. Day free
to relax at hotel / resort. Day free to enjoy the
backwaters of Kumarakom and Bird Sanctuary. Overnight at
Kumarakom.
Day 05 : Kumarakom - Alleppey Houseboat ( 50Kms / 1 hrs
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After breakfast, Checkout from the hotel and proceed
to Alleppey which has an immense natural beauty, also
known as the "Venice of the East". It is famous for the
backwaters, boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches,
marine products and coir products. Check into your
Houseboat and enjoy the cruise through the backwaters of
Alleppey. Overnight stay at the houseboat.
Day 06 : Alleppey - Cochin Departure ( 65Kms / 1.5hrs )
The Dream Days comes to an end and its time to bid
farewell. We drive you to Airport or Railway station to
catch flight / train for onward destination.
TOUR ENDS
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