Calicut – Wayanad – Guruvayoor – Cochin
Itinerary
On arrival at Calicut International Airport, you’ll be welcomed and driven to Wayanad – a pristine hill district nestled in the Western Ghats. On arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the day at leisure, surrounded by misty mountains, lush greenery, and serene landscapes. Overnight stay in Wayanad.
After breakfast, set out for a full-day sightseeing tour of Wayanad. Located at altitudes ranging from 700 to 2,100 meters, Wayanad is rich in biodiversity and natural beauty. Key attractions include:
- Pookode Lake – a scenic freshwater lake nestled in the forest
- Lakkidi View Point – offering panoramic views of the valleys
- Edakkal Caves – featuring ancient petroglyphs
- Kuruva Island – a protected river delta on the Kabini River
Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Wayanad.
After breakfast, check out and drive back to Calicut. On arrival, check in to your hotel and explore the city’s historic and cultural highlights. Once the capital of the powerful Zamorin dynasty, Calicut is steeped in history. Visit:
- Calicut Beach
- Kappad Beach – where Vasco da Gama landed in 1498
- Thali Temple – a revered Hindu shrine
- Pazhassi Raja Museum
- Beypore Beach and Port – known for traditional wooden boat building
Overnight stay in Calicut.
After an early breakfast, check out and head to Guruvayoor (approx. 3.5-hour drive). Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. In the afternoon, explore the spiritual and cultural sites of this revered temple town, including:
- Guruvayoor Temple – one of the most significant Krishna temples in India
- Anakotta (Punnathur Kotta) – a unique elephant sanctuary housing temple elephants
In the evening, experience a peaceful darshan at Guruvayoor Temple. Overnight stay in Guruvayoor.
After breakfast, check out and proceed to Cochin (approx. 3-hour drive). Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the afternoon exploring the historic port city known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. Attractions include:
- Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace)
- Jewish Synagogue & Jew Street
- St. Francis Church – the oldest European church in India
- Chinese Fishing Nets – iconic to Cochin’s shoreline
Enjoy your evening by the waterfront. Overnight stay in Cochin.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Cochin International Airport for your return journey, taking back with you unforgettable memories of Kerala’s mystic charm.