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Explore Wildlife Tour in Kerala
The state of Kerala provides plenty of opportunities to the traveler to explore its thrilling national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. We at touring-india.com, a unit of Capital City Travels and tours organize meticulous tours of Kerala Wildlife sanctuaries to explore its biodiversity, culture and ethnology. In our 14 day long trip, we would cover all the spots which are most likely to give you the wildlife enclosure and we would cover the destinations of Cochin - Athirapally - Calicut - Vythiri - Sulthan- Bathery - Kannur - Calicut - Cochin.
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Day 01: Arrival Cochin - Athirapally
Greeted by Capital City Travels 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 into the Rainforest resort, which offers stunning views of the waterfall. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel. (Vehicle at disposal) Day 02: Athirapally Today you can go trekking in the jungles or go for nature walks in the Sholayar forest range upto the actual waterfall. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel. (Vehicle at disposal) Day 03: Athirapally - Calicut Drive to Calicut, the traditional capital of North Kerala a leading trading centre for spices on the west coast. Enroute visit 'Kalamandalam' dance and arts centre where you 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. Overnight stay in hotel. (Vehicle at disposal) Day 04: Calicut Visit the fish markets or venture into town and see the Sweet Meat Street and the many colourful shops. Visit the boat yards in Beypore, which have been building vessels since early centuries for legendary seamen. Later in the evening witness a Kalarippayatu (Martial arts) demonstration. Overnight stay in hotel. (Vehicle at disposal) Day 05 : Calicut - Vythiri Drive to Wayanad set in the picturesque Western Ghats and mountains. 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 your resort. Discover the many enchanting highlights of the rainforest. Day at leisure. Overnight stay in hotel. (Vehicle at disposal) Day 06: Vythiri Wake up in the rainforest amidst the sound of chirping birds and tingling streams around your cottage. Visit the pre historic Edakkal Caves today. Overnight at the Resort. (Vehicle at disposal) Day 07: Vythiri - Sulthan Bathery Early morning drive to Sulthan Bathery and check into a plantation hideaway. Later visit the Thirunelli Temple set in a serene location amidst the Brahmagiri hills. With its lush vegetation and gurgling clear streams, the place presents a breathtaking spectacle. The shrine is shielded with 30 granite columns and the ground is paved with huge square pieces of granite. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in resort / hotel. Day 08: Sulthan Bathery Today visit the Wayanad sanctuary where one can find animals like sloth bears, sambhar (wild deer), elephants, monkeys, tigers, reptiles, deer, panthers, and many species of rare birds. Overnight stay in resort / hotel. Day 09: Sulthan Bathery - Kannur (75kms/3hrs) Drive to Kannur, a land with a resonant past where myths and legends abound. The ships of Solomon are believed to have anchored here at one time. Check into your resort. In the evening visit the colourful Theyyam dance in a nearby temple. Overnight stay in resort / hotel. Day 10: Kannur Today, we will go on a day excursion of Kannur and visit the famous Parassinikkadavu temple and the Kannur fort. You could also drive to the Muzhipilangad beach, Kerala's only drive in beach. Overnight stay in resort / hotel. Day 11: Kannur - Calicut (93 kms/2.5hrs) Drive to Calicut for a second days halt in the historical city. On arrival, check into you hotel where you can unwind. Day at leisure. Enjoy a full body Ayurveda massage. Overnight stay in resort / hotel. Day12: Calicut - Cochin (180 kms/4hrs) Early morning drive to Cochin and enroute visit to Guruvayoor, the temple town near Thrissur. Visit the elephant sanctuary at Punnathoorkotta.The palace ground of the erstwhile kings of Punnathoor houses an elephant camp with more than 60 elephants and is said to be the only one of its kind anywhere in the world. Drive on to Cochin and check into your hotel. Enjoy a sunset cruise in the evening. Overnight stay in resort / hotel. Day 13: Cochin Today you could go for an optional sightseeing tour to explore the many fascinating highlights of Cochin which include - The Jew Town, St. Francis Church, the Santa Cruz Basilica, the Dutch Palace, the Spice market and the 15th century Chinese fishing nets. Later in the afternoon, you could go shopping in the bustling metropolis. Overnight stay in resort / hotel. Day 14: Cochin - Departure Departure transfer to Cochin airport for return flight. (Vehicle for transfer).
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