Day 01 : CochinArrival in Cochin. Transfer to the hotel. Evening attend Kathakali dance concert, the most fascinating classical dance of India. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02 : Cochin - Nattika
Morning Cochin sight seeing by boat - visit St. Francis Church, Mattanchery Palace, Synagogue and Chinese nets. Afternoon drive to Nattika. On the way visit Kalady, the birth place of the ever Great Hindu Philosopher and Reformer Sri Sankaracharya, the temple at Kodungalloor. Evening arrival Nattika beach and familiarize with your elephant. Over night.
Day 03 : Nattika
Explore the village highlights of this pretty coastal village on the back of the Elephant or with the lovely decorated Bullock cart. Over night.
Day 04 : Nattika - Guruvayoor
Morning begins elephant ride to Guruvayoor. On the way visit Palayoor Church, the first Christian Church in India founded by Apostle Thomas, Guruvayoor temple from out side (non Hindus are not permitted to visit inside the Temple), the elephant camp where you will see more than 60 elephants young or old and baby elephants in one compound. One sector of the journey will be traveled by a Bullock cart. Overnight at Guruvayoor, one of the most famous temple towns of India.
Day 05 : Guruvayoor - Cheruthuruthy
Morning elephant ride to Cheruthuruthy. On the way watch granite sculptures on work, meet the villagers, watch the village life. On arrival at Cheruthuruthy visit the Kerala Kalamandalam where the Classical Dance and Music are taught. Rest of the day visit the villages by bullock cart. If you are lucky you can attend Kathakali dance performance in its very original style in a village atmosphere (not organized by your Tours operator). Overnight at Cheruthuthy.
Day 06 : Cheruthuruthy
Explore the village highlights of v=culturally well riched area of Kerala in its village style with elephant and bullock cart. Over night.
Day 07 : Cheruthuruthy - Kuttipuram
Morning elephant ride to Kuttipuram. On the way visit coconut and arecunet plantations, meet villagers, typical Hindu and Muslim familieKerala Back Waters. Evening arrival at Kuttipuram. One sector of the journey will be covered by bullock cart. Over night at Kuttipuram.
Day 08 : Kuttipuram - Malappuram
Morning ride to Malappuram, the Muslim heartland of Kerala. On the way experience the hospitality of the Moppilas (Son-in law of Kerala) in the nature. Visit a Moppila school, village marker, a banana plantation and the centre of Ayurveda Medicine in Kerala, the Kottakkal Arya VaidyaSala. Evening arrival in Malappuram. One sector of the journey will be covered by bullock cart. Over night.
Day 09 : Malappuram - CalicutMorning elephant ride to Calicut. On the way visit a Panchayat (village governing body). The bird sanctuary in Kadalundy, traditional boat building yard in Beypore. Today comes to an end of the ride on elephant. One sector will be covered by bullock cart. Evening arrival Calicut - Over night at hotel.
Day 10 : Calicut
Optional is exploring the highlights of Calicut City.
Day 11 : Depart
Morning transfer to Airport / Railway
