Flavors Of North Kerala - Malabar Experiential Tour Package

Itinerary

Day 1: Tyndis Calicut Mangrove Experience with Uru Making & Tile Factory Visit

Stop At: Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary, Near Kadalundi Railway Station. Kadalundi, Kozhikode 673302 India
The Calicut Mangrove Trail offers the tourists an unmatchable experience of cruising along the tranquil waters of the River near to the sea mouth. The storytellers explain about the role of Mangrove in the ecosystem of Kerala and elsewhere.
Guests will be taken along the River rich with the Mangrove Forests on a local puddling boat called the ‘Thoni/ Vallam’.

Visit the famous Beypore Uru Making yard. Hear stories about Uru. Later, experience the tile making process at the best Tile Factory of Calicut in Feroke.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Tyndis Calicut Heritage Tour

Stop At: Kozhikode Beach, 1 Km From Railway Station, Kozhikode India
The tour takes the guests through the soul of Calicut, showcasing the iconic monuments and the major heritage points of the city. Guests can find themselves travelling along the historic routes along which traders from various West-Asian and European Countries came to Spice-Trade to Calicut. Tyndis Heritage has handpicked the Major Points for the package to suit the quick the tour. The guest can have a brief overview of what the heritage of Calicut is all about in the half-day tour. But, to completely experience the land of Kozhikode in a go is something unimaginable!
Duration: 3 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Tyndis Wayanad Experiential Tour

Stop At: Edakkal Caves, Edakkal, Kalpetta India
This Tyndis Wayanad Experiential Tour is the best option for you in Wayanad. An ideal tour to experience the raw life of Wayanad. Travel through the roads not taken. Visit the villages of Wayanad. Interact with people to learn about their culture and stories. Village Visit, Trekking, Archery Experience, Heritage Museum visit and more. Tyndis Storyteller will share the interesting tales about the village!

Visit the major tourist attractions of Wayanad like the Edakkal Caves. Go for wonderful trekking up the Edakkal Hills. Get to know the heritage and history of Edakkal.

Tyndis Wayanad Experiential Tour focuses on discovering the essence of life in rural areas. Wayanad has a charm that is well tapped and showcased in this tour. Tyndis Wayanad Experiential Tour covers the top things to do in the Wayanad villages. Visit the farmlands. Explore the village and walk through the country roads. Meet new people and exchange a warm smile!
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Wayanad Sightseeing & Plantation Experience

Stop At: Kalpetta, Kalpetta, Wayanad District, Kerala
Visit the major sightseeing spots and top tea-coffee plantations of Wayanad. Expert storyteller from Tyndis will accompany the tour.
Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: Wayanad to Nileshwar Road Transfer

Pass By: Nileshwar, Nileshwar, Kasaragod District, Kerala
Spend the day at leisure in Nileshwar. Explore the beautiful beaches of Nileshwar.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: Tyndis Nileshwar Village Experience with Bekal Fort Visit

Stop At: Thaikadappuram, Kerala, India
A tour along the heartlands of the rural fishermen villages of Nileshwar. Experience the essence of the fishing harbours, seamouths, livelihood of the people in the palm-fringed islands etc. The activities like toddy tapping, local fishing, coir making, handweaving etc. are priceless! Find the biodiversity treasure of the village at the household of a local toddy tapper. The activities like toddy tapping, local fishing, coir making, handweaving etc. are priceless! Find the bidodiversity treasure of the village at the household of a local toddy tapper.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Bekal Fort, National Highway Nearest Railway Station : Pallikare, or Kanhangad:13km, Kasaragod India
Traveling through the busy National Highway (NH 66), finally one can enter into the shades of coconut trees in the coastal village of Bekal. The modern day tourism has brought life to the grand old fort, with a well maintained car parking area and numerous food and souvenir stalls awaiting tourists all over the world!
Tyndis Storyteller takes the guests along the stories of the centuries old fort and the fishermen village of Bekal. The Fort stands by the Arabian Sea, whose unending waves keeps singing to the fort the odes of a golden age - a bygone era. This enchanting fort has bared witness for the rise and falls of many kings and kingdoms. It has been a source of attraction for historians, tourists and nature - lovers for centuries since it embodies memories of a glorious past
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 7: Tyndis Theyyam Tour & Royal Walk + Overnight Houseboat Cruise

Stop At: Thaliyil Neelakandeshwar Temple, 45 Km away is the famous temple of Parassinikadavu, Kasaragod India
A journey through the unexplored stories of the bygone era of the Nileshwar Rajahs. Witness the reminiscences of a royal past of the heritage capital of Kasaragod. Visit the Major Temple Shrines, The palace of the Nileshwar Rajahs and surroundings and finally, the tour culminates at the market streets of Nileshwar.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Nileshwar, Nileshwar, Kasaragod District, Kerala
Experience the elegance of the Kaliyattam performance in the sacred groves of North Kerala. The Theyyam dance is performed in the premises of sacred groves or village shrines in the Kolathunadu. The ritual is practiced and categorized according to the then existed Swaroopams.
Experienced Tyndis Storyteller will accompany the tourists throughout their time at the Kaliyattam Temples. The storytellers will share the legend behind Theyyam, take the guests through the various rituals of Kaliyattam, share local stories of the temple and the sacred groves etc.
Note - Theyyam availability depends on the season. Theyyam is performed from Late October to Late May in North Kerala.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Nileshwar, Nileshwar, Kasaragod District, Kerala
Houseboat cruising starts from the Deck at Achamthuruthi and head to the Valiyaparamba Backwaters for an overnight cruise. Valiyaparamba Backwaters is the pride of Kasaragod and is tagged as one of the best scenic backwaters available in Kerala. Fed by 4 rivers, this backwaters includes many small islands in its possession. Nowadays this scenic area provides houseboat facility to cruise through the natural lake beauty. The Bekal Resorts Development Corporation provides houseboat services on the Thejaswini River from Kottapuram in Nileshwar to Kannur, along the Valiyaparamba Backwaters. (These Houseboats are single bedroom and two bedrooms. The cruise time varies from an hour to a full day including overnight cruises also. This is highly recommended as it costs much lesser if you go on similar activity in South Kerala.) The cruise involves a journey through backwaters, beaches, monkey islands in Edayilakkad and provides a rich cultural experience of North Kerala to the Tourists. Tourists can also enjoy the delicacy of spicy-local recipes of North Kerala including the ‘Shaappu Foods’ and live fishing and cooking.
Duration: 16 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 8: Tyndis Kannur Experience (Drive from Nileshwar to Kannur)

Stop At: Kannur, Kannur, Kannur District, Kerala
The city of Kannur holds the memoirs of culture, heritage, struggles and nationalist movements to this date! Kannur, otherwise called Canannore is the land of Theyyam and Handlooms. The Canannore Synopsis tours begins from the Arackal Museum, the palace of Arackal Dynasty, the only Muslim Royal Family in Kerala. They are marked as the icons of religious harmony in Malabar. The tour covers the bustling fish markets and harbours of Kannur - a major centre of the spice trade in the ancient maritime world. Visit the marvellous St. Angelo Fort that bears witness to a million stories of Kannur. Trace the architecture of the Portuguese and British in the Colonial monuments. Visit the Chirakkal Weaving Centre. With our eminent storytellers, the tour best resembles the soul of Urban Kannur in one go.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 9: Tyndis Thalassery-Mahe Heritage Tour with Biryani Making Experience

Stop At: Thalassery, Thalassery, Kannur District, Kerala
A walk back to the history and heritage of Thalassery. Tyndis storyteller takes you along the undiscovered and untold stories about Thalassery - its culture and heritage. Get involved with the local people. Learn about the ancient stories of martial arts. Experience the beauty of the markets, historical monuments and the all-knowing Arabian sea!
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Parimadam, New Mahe, Mahé, Kerala 670311, India
The Thalassery Culinary Experience tour takes the guests along the best and delicious local delicacies, serving the ultimate taste of Malabar! Experience the Best Thalassery Biryani, Snacks, Sarbath – the cool drink and lot more at a traditional Muslim house.
Tyndis Storytellers will accompany the tourists along the tour, explaining them about the rich food culture of North Kerala. Guests can actively take part on enthusiastic discussions with the storytellers who will be more than excited to share their knowledge about the delicacies and traditions regarding every cuisine and recipe of Malabar! The storytellers will also explain the step-by-step process of Cuisine Making.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Mahe, Mahe, Union Territory of Pondicherry
A journey that brings back the days of the colonial period Mahe. Tyndis storyteller carefully places the untold stories of the colonial memories of the French Colonial Mahe. Learn about the deep-rooted influence of the French culture in Mahe. Meet the French Citizens and French-speaking people of Mahe. Walk along the beautiful walkways, feeling the breeze of the Arabian Sea, with lots of unheard stories of the place poured in by our passionate storyteller.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 10: Departure via Kannur International Airport

Pass By: Kannur, Kannur, Kannur District, Kerala
Check-out from the hotel after breakfast and head to Kannur International Airport for departure. Tour Ends.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.