The Malabar Tour
Duration: 08 Nights/09 Days
Destinations Covered: Calicut - Tellicherry - Coorg - Kabini - Sultan Battery - Cochin - Departure
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Day 01- 02: Calicut (Kozhikode) - Tellicherry
Day 01 - On arrival, Passion To India tour manager would be greeting you and assisting with hotel check-in. A brief up on your tour plan would be provided.Mananchira Square is the heart of Kozhikode and surrounds Mananchira tank which used to be the private bath of the Samuthiris. The renovated square today houses important structures such as Commonwealth Trust Factory, Town Hall, and Lalitkala Academy Hall. In the evening, visit Kozhikode Beach known for its amazing sunset views. Lions Park and the Marine Water Aquarium are other places to visit on the beach. Another beach is Beypore Beach, 10 Km from Kozhikode. The traditional boat-building yard is a must visit. Overnight Stay at the property .
Day 02 - Post breakfast, drive down to Tellicherry. Stay at Ayisha Manzil a 140 -years-old colonial style bungalow, belonging to the Moosa family. It is situated on a hillock overlooking the Arabian Sea. The bungalow is simply furnished with family antiques. Overnight stay.
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Day 03 - 04 : Tellicherry - Coorg
Day 03 - Morning at leisure. Post lunch; enjoy a scenic drive to Coorg, nestling in the Western ghats at 800 metres above sea level. Check-in at the property and relax.
Day 04 - Post breakfast, visit Omkareshwara temple, Madikeri fort, Nisargadhama, Dubare elephant camp, The Golden temple at Bylekuppe. Bylekuppe is one of the largest Tibetian settlements in South India. Overnight stay at the property.
Day 05: Coorg - Kabini (Nagarhole National Park)
Day 05 - Post breakfast, drive down to Nagarhole National Park, which claims populations of tiger, leopard and elephant as well as over 250 species of birds. Enjoy the jungle activities as per the property plans. Overnight stay at the property .
A day to explore Nagarhole, with plenty of opportunities for wildlife viewing.
Day 06- 07 :Kabini - Sultan Battery
Day 06 - Post breakfast, take a short scenic drive to Sultan Battery, in Wayanad district in the heart of the Western Ghats. Check-in at the property and relax.
Day 07 - Post breakfast, visit the famous Jain temple, Edakkal Caves where the rock carvings date back to 2500 BC, and Muthanga National park.
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Day 08 - 09 : Sultan Battery - Cochin - Departure
Day 08 - Today drive south to Cochin, check-in at the property. Cochin is the natural harbour created by the famed underwater Malabar mud-banks. Vasco-de-gamma placed it on the world map. Visit Fort Cochin, Mattancherry palace, Jewish synagogue, St. Francis church and view the operation of the Chinese fishing nets. In the evening, visit Cochin cultural centre for enjoying the Kerala's traditional art - Kathakali, performed by professional artist. Over night stay at Cochin.
Day 10 - Post breakfast, enjoy a shopping binge and pack your bags for onward journey to hometown.

