Malabar Cultural-Art Tourism - 5N6D
Theme: Cultural-Art Tourism
Experiences you will have: Water bodies or sports, Pure nature, Interacting with locals, Culinary tourism/food experiences, Home stay, Local food, Cultural experiences, Rural experiences, Unusual landscapes, Health & well being.
Destination: Malabar, North Kerala.
Location in brief: 5 districts from North of Kerala, India are called Malabar region.
Accommodation type: Homestay
Suitable Group size: 1 – 8.
Check in 12:00 PM | Check out 11:00 AM
Food: Ethnic Local, South Indian.
Hygiene: Maintained as per the laid down protocol and norms.
Terrain: Hilly.
Vehicle provided: Private. As per the request or pre-determined itinerary.
Climate:
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Experiences you will have: Water bodies or sports, Pure nature, Interacting with locals, Culinary tourism/food experiences, Home stay, Local food, Cultural experiences, Rural experiences, Unusual landscapes, Health & well being.
Destination: Malabar, North Kerala.
Location in brief: 5 districts from North of Kerala, India are called Malabar region.
Accommodation type: Homestay
Suitable Group size: 1 – 8.
Check in 12:00 PM | Check out 11:00 AM
Food: Ethnic Local, South Indian.
Hygiene: Maintained as per the laid down protocol and norms.
Terrain: Hilly.
Vehicle provided: Private. As per the request or pre-determined itinerary.
Climate:
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Malabar - North Kerala is a relatively unexplored region of Kerala. It has a lot many things to give from tourism angle – its rich culture which includes famous Theyyam, art and artifacts (wood carving and metal), it unique topography, natural beauty, peculiar cuisine especially sea food, water ferries, house boats and water sports, spirituality, and many more.
It will take a long time to experience all that the region is capable of giving. There are tourist friendly home stays which help the tourists experience and understand the local culture, lifestyle and living.
It will take a long time to experience all that the region is capable of giving. There are tourist friendly home stays which help the tourists experience and understand the local culture, lifestyle and living.
How to reach: Coastal cities and towns in Malabar are connected by railway line. Kasargod and Kannur are main railway stations. The region is connected by air through Mangalore, Kannur and Kozhikole (Calicut) airports.
What you can do there?:
# Explore home stay or a farm stay and explore rural area and activities.
# Experience rich cultural and religious tradition – Theyyam.
# Boat ride, mangrove forest visit and water sports.
# Local cuisine, especially sea food.
# Ayurvedic treatment.
# Wellness consultancy
# Visit forts
Nearby places of interest: Kannur and Kasargod are major cities in Malabar.
# Explore home stay or a farm stay and explore rural area and activities.
# Experience rich cultural and religious tradition – Theyyam.
# Boat ride, mangrove forest visit and water sports.
# Local cuisine, especially sea food.
# Ayurvedic treatment.
# Wellness consultancy
# Visit forts
Nearby places of interest: Kannur and Kasargod are major cities in Malabar.
Itinerary:
Culture and Art tourism of Malabar region: 5 Nights/6days
Day 1: Arrive Mangalore airport. Transfer to Bekal Muliyar Home stay at Muliyar. (2 hours 45 minutes).
On arrival at Mangalore airport, you will proceed to Bekal Muliyar Home stay. You may rest for some time and then you may set out to explore the Farm. Here you shall experience village life like, areca nut & coconut plantations, vegetable gardens, spice plantation, paddy cultivation, organic farming, mini dairy, bee keeping, freshwater aquaculture, river bath, etc. Your host will tell you a lot of tales related to local culture and lifestyle which you shall certainly enjoy. At this destination, if you have ample of time in hand, you can go even for a short trekking through forest. Have a homemade dinner and you may retire.
Experiences you might get today: Home stay, organic farm visit, nature at its purest form, living with nature, short forest walk, village life, Malabari home food.
Day 2: Muliyar to Bekal Fort and then for Thayyam experience.
You may opt to get up early in the morning and then may have another round of farm. You are bound to feel fresh after this excursion. After breakfast, you shall proceed to Bekal Fort. Shivappa Nayaka has built this Fort in 1650 AD and is the largest fort in Kerala spreading over 40 acres. After lunch, you shall visit one or two Ashrams in this area and immerse yourself in the spiritual experience.
If time permits, a short visit to wood carver would prove very interesting as you shall meet and talk to the artist and see his art.
The main highlight of today is Thayyam experience. You shall be taken to a temple place where Thayyam is organized. People in this area regard Thayyam as a channel to reach out to God. This is a thousand year old religious ritual in the form of dance. People seek blessings from Thayyam. The point to note is that Thayyam is not a stage performance but a religious ritual running in the families residing here. It is performed with all seriousness and devotion. The tourists need to go where it is going to be performed and witness the same. This is going to be a wonderful experience for you. Overnight stay at mud cottages equipped with modern facilities at Cheemeni. Cheemeni stay offers you rural experience through the mud cottages, the surrounding farm, the hens and goats nurtured in the farm, etc. Moreover, you may also get to know rubber tapping process here.
Evening time, if time permits and if you wish, a barbeque can be arranged with prior intimation and at extra cost. Overnight at mud cottages.
Experiences you might get today: Morning walk in nature, historical fort visit, art process, Mud cottages stay, rural experience, rubber tapping process, home food.
Day 3: Get acquainted with unique topography of Kerala.
After breakfast, proceed for Payyannur which is only 45 minutes away. Payyannur is a major town in Malabar offering some special experiences. You can have kayaking or boating here, visit a mangrove – rather navigate through a mangrove and cross the water body which lies in-between two districts of Kerala. Once you cross over, you also get to see the sea. Such unique topography you can find in Kerala only.
Also, here you shall get to see the place where crude metal pieces are transformed into beautiful artifacts and idols. This is called bell metal work and it is always on ‘on order’ basis. So if you are lucky, you shall get to see the whole process as well. This will be memorable experience for art and handicrafts lovers.
Experiences you might get today: Kayaking, boating, visiting unique topography with mangroves, art processes.
Day 4: On the way to Kannur
After breakfast, we proceed to a home stay at Azhikkal (50 minutes). If you express your wish beforehand, you may have a peep in an authentic Ayurveda resort facility. After reaching Azhakkal, you can have a look at Hand looms. Also, you can visit estuary and a fishing harbor to witness the daily life and huzzle buzzle at the hourbour. Afterwards arrive at the home stay and settle down.
After lunch and a little bit of rest, you may proceed for Kannur which is a major city in Malabar and has a rich history. The Royal family here has an extremely old legacy from 13th Century. It is fascinating to have a look at this historical place. There are few famous temples as well. Payyambalam beach here may remind you of beaches in Mumbai. A round in Kannur market will give you the feel of the city.
If you are lucky, you may get to see a Kalaripayyattu court – a ring of Keralite martial arts where the martial artists practice. Overnight at Azhikkal.
Experiences you might get today: Estuary and fishing harbor, museum, art work, temples, authentic ayurveda facility, city beach, virgin beach, Keralite martial arts, shopping, home food.
Day 5: Water Water everywhere..
After early morning excursion at the beach and then breakfast, you may proceed to a beautiful abode at the corner of a pond for your next stay ( 2 and ½ hours). This is a place where all three water bodies – a pond, a river and sea – exist in close proximity. A tastefully made cottage is bound to rejuvenate you after the time you shall spend here. Lush green raw lawns and coconut trees around add to the beauty of the place.
You may spend the day here simply enjoying the beauty of the place, have a round of fishermens’ village and see their daily activity or visit a nearby turtle hatchery and temple. If you wish, your host will arrange for a small pedal boat for you to navigate in the pond water. Those who wish, may go to pond for fishing with a fishing rod. Fresh sea food cooked at home is the specialty of this place. The place is bound to make you forget the concept of time.
Experiences you might get today: Estuary and fishing harbor, virgin beach, fishermens’ village, boating in a pond, fishing, stay in the lap of nature, photographic opportunities, home food.
Day 6: To Mangalore for onward destination with unforgettable memories
You are strongly advised to start your day early today to witness the fascinating experience of sunrise here. You would be witnessing sunrise standing on a point where you might feel that you are almost in the sea. You shall walk the rocky path going down in the sea to witness this. A beautiful picture will emerge in front on your eyes when fishing boats will go past you on the backdrop of rising Sun. This must be a coveted moment for the photographer in you. Afterwards, have a long morning walk on the golden beach with clean sand and if you are lucky, you may get the company of white cranes for the walk.
After an enthralling walk on the rocky path entering sea and witnessing the sunrise, it is time for breakfast and then pack your bags to reach Mangalore for your onward journey with unforgettable memories!
Experiences you might get today: Mesmerizing sunrise, Estuary and fishing harbor, virgin beach, fishermens’ village, boating in a pond, fishing, stay in the lap of nature, photographic opportunities, home food.
Inclusions:
Accommodation
Transportation and transfers as per the itinerary
Meals as per the plan
All applicable Taxes
Exclusions:
Flight/train tickets
Expenses of personal nature
Anything not mentioned in Inclusions.
Culture and Art tourism of Malabar region: 5 Nights/6days
Day 1: Arrive Mangalore airport. Transfer to Bekal Muliyar Home stay at Muliyar. (2 hours 45 minutes).
On arrival at Mangalore airport, you will proceed to Bekal Muliyar Home stay. You may rest for some time and then you may set out to explore the Farm. Here you shall experience village life like, areca nut & coconut plantations, vegetable gardens, spice plantation, paddy cultivation, organic farming, mini dairy, bee keeping, freshwater aquaculture, river bath, etc. Your host will tell you a lot of tales related to local culture and lifestyle which you shall certainly enjoy. At this destination, if you have ample of time in hand, you can go even for a short trekking through forest. Have a homemade dinner and you may retire.
Experiences you might get today: Home stay, organic farm visit, nature at its purest form, living with nature, short forest walk, village life, Malabari home food.
Day 2: Muliyar to Bekal Fort and then for Thayyam experience.
You may opt to get up early in the morning and then may have another round of farm. You are bound to feel fresh after this excursion. After breakfast, you shall proceed to Bekal Fort. Shivappa Nayaka has built this Fort in 1650 AD and is the largest fort in Kerala spreading over 40 acres. After lunch, you shall visit one or two Ashrams in this area and immerse yourself in the spiritual experience.
If time permits, a short visit to wood carver would prove very interesting as you shall meet and talk to the artist and see his art.
The main highlight of today is Thayyam experience. You shall be taken to a temple place where Thayyam is organized. People in this area regard Thayyam as a channel to reach out to God. This is a thousand year old religious ritual in the form of dance. People seek blessings from Thayyam. The point to note is that Thayyam is not a stage performance but a religious ritual running in the families residing here. It is performed with all seriousness and devotion. The tourists need to go where it is going to be performed and witness the same. This is going to be a wonderful experience for you. Overnight stay at mud cottages equipped with modern facilities at Cheemeni. Cheemeni stay offers you rural experience through the mud cottages, the surrounding farm, the hens and goats nurtured in the farm, etc. Moreover, you may also get to know rubber tapping process here.
Evening time, if time permits and if you wish, a barbeque can be arranged with prior intimation and at extra cost. Overnight at mud cottages.
Experiences you might get today: Morning walk in nature, historical fort visit, art process, Mud cottages stay, rural experience, rubber tapping process, home food.
Day 3: Get acquainted with unique topography of Kerala.
After breakfast, proceed for Payyannur which is only 45 minutes away. Payyannur is a major town in Malabar offering some special experiences. You can have kayaking or boating here, visit a mangrove – rather navigate through a mangrove and cross the water body which lies in-between two districts of Kerala. Once you cross over, you also get to see the sea. Such unique topography you can find in Kerala only.
Also, here you shall get to see the place where crude metal pieces are transformed into beautiful artifacts and idols. This is called bell metal work and it is always on ‘on order’ basis. So if you are lucky, you shall get to see the whole process as well. This will be memorable experience for art and handicrafts lovers.
Experiences you might get today: Kayaking, boating, visiting unique topography with mangroves, art processes.
Day 4: On the way to Kannur
After breakfast, we proceed to a home stay at Azhikkal (50 minutes). If you express your wish beforehand, you may have a peep in an authentic Ayurveda resort facility. After reaching Azhakkal, you can have a look at Hand looms. Also, you can visit estuary and a fishing harbor to witness the daily life and huzzle buzzle at the hourbour. Afterwards arrive at the home stay and settle down.
After lunch and a little bit of rest, you may proceed for Kannur which is a major city in Malabar and has a rich history. The Royal family here has an extremely old legacy from 13th Century. It is fascinating to have a look at this historical place. There are few famous temples as well. Payyambalam beach here may remind you of beaches in Mumbai. A round in Kannur market will give you the feel of the city.
If you are lucky, you may get to see a Kalaripayyattu court – a ring of Keralite martial arts where the martial artists practice. Overnight at Azhikkal.
Experiences you might get today: Estuary and fishing harbor, museum, art work, temples, authentic ayurveda facility, city beach, virgin beach, Keralite martial arts, shopping, home food.
Day 5: Water Water everywhere..
After early morning excursion at the beach and then breakfast, you may proceed to a beautiful abode at the corner of a pond for your next stay ( 2 and ½ hours). This is a place where all three water bodies – a pond, a river and sea – exist in close proximity. A tastefully made cottage is bound to rejuvenate you after the time you shall spend here. Lush green raw lawns and coconut trees around add to the beauty of the place.
You may spend the day here simply enjoying the beauty of the place, have a round of fishermens’ village and see their daily activity or visit a nearby turtle hatchery and temple. If you wish, your host will arrange for a small pedal boat for you to navigate in the pond water. Those who wish, may go to pond for fishing with a fishing rod. Fresh sea food cooked at home is the specialty of this place. The place is bound to make you forget the concept of time.
Experiences you might get today: Estuary and fishing harbor, virgin beach, fishermens’ village, boating in a pond, fishing, stay in the lap of nature, photographic opportunities, home food.
Day 6: To Mangalore for onward destination with unforgettable memories
You are strongly advised to start your day early today to witness the fascinating experience of sunrise here. You would be witnessing sunrise standing on a point where you might feel that you are almost in the sea. You shall walk the rocky path going down in the sea to witness this. A beautiful picture will emerge in front on your eyes when fishing boats will go past you on the backdrop of rising Sun. This must be a coveted moment for the photographer in you. Afterwards, have a long morning walk on the golden beach with clean sand and if you are lucky, you may get the company of white cranes for the walk.
After an enthralling walk on the rocky path entering sea and witnessing the sunrise, it is time for breakfast and then pack your bags to reach Mangalore for your onward journey with unforgettable memories!
Experiences you might get today: Mesmerizing sunrise, Estuary and fishing harbor, virgin beach, fishermens’ village, boating in a pond, fishing, stay in the lap of nature, photographic opportunities, home food.
Inclusions:
Accommodation
Transportation and transfers as per the itinerary
Meals as per the plan
All applicable Taxes
Exclusions:
Flight/train tickets
Expenses of personal nature
Anything not mentioned in Inclusions.
House Rules:
• Right of admission reserved.
• All homestays have their own house rules and it will be shared post confirmation.
• Homestays are local area accommodations, therefore, it is important for tourists to behave properly with the locals hosting and serving them.
• Activities mentioned above may change due to change in weather conditions and otherwise.
• Tourists are informed to take care of the nature and use dustbins to dispose the trash.
• Water is always scarce in arid areas. So, please conserve water at all the homestays.
• The charges for activities shall be extra.
• Confirmations are subject to availability.
• All communications should be with SAMSONA GETAWAYS team only or authorized representative of SAMSONA GETAWAYS.
• The locations could be exotic and may have difficult terrains. Please prepare well for the locations with respect to weather conditions. SAMSONA GETAWAYS is not responsible for any injury or damage due to tough environmental conditions. Few sites need trek to reach, so please read about the property and location carefully.
• The pictures shown in the website are for illustration purpose and actual as far as possible.
• Please plant a TREE while you stay there, weather permitting. Contact the Homestay owner for assistance.
• Please try to reach our locations by day light.
• Reach out to us for any clarification.
• Keep a torch and lighter handy, in case of load shedding and snow fall.
Cancellation Policy:
• Cancellation by 30 days before arrival: 50% refund
• Cancellation by 15 days before arrival: 25% refund
• Cancellation after 15days before arrival: No refund
• Right of admission reserved.
• All homestays have their own house rules and it will be shared post confirmation.
• Homestays are local area accommodations, therefore, it is important for tourists to behave properly with the locals hosting and serving them.
• Activities mentioned above may change due to change in weather conditions and otherwise.
• Tourists are informed to take care of the nature and use dustbins to dispose the trash.
• Water is always scarce in arid areas. So, please conserve water at all the homestays.
• The charges for activities shall be extra.
• Confirmations are subject to availability.
• All communications should be with SAMSONA GETAWAYS team only or authorized representative of SAMSONA GETAWAYS.
• The locations could be exotic and may have difficult terrains. Please prepare well for the locations with respect to weather conditions. SAMSONA GETAWAYS is not responsible for any injury or damage due to tough environmental conditions. Few sites need trek to reach, so please read about the property and location carefully.
• The pictures shown in the website are for illustration purpose and actual as far as possible.
• Please plant a TREE while you stay there, weather permitting. Contact the Homestay owner for assistance.
• Please try to reach our locations by day light.
• Reach out to us for any clarification.
• Keep a torch and lighter handy, in case of load shedding and snow fall.
Cancellation Policy:
• Cancellation by 30 days before arrival: 50% refund
• Cancellation by 15 days before arrival: 25% refund
• Cancellation after 15days before arrival: No refund
