5 Nights / 6 Days Malabar Circuit |
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Itinerary |
Arrive Kannur Airport – Wayanad Arrive Kannur Airport and drive to Wayanad. On arrival check in at Resort. (Normal check in time at 02 PM) Wayanad’ s rich history stretches back to the Neolithic Age, with the Edakkal Caves being one of the oldest signs of human settlement to be discovered. The region is home to some of the oldest temples in India and also played a pivotal role in the worldwide spice trade. In fact it was the legendary spice gardens of Wayanad that prompted the European powers to establish direct sea routes to India. Rest of the day free for explore the resort. Overnight stay at Wayanad. Wayanad Sightseeing After breakfast, explore the Wayanad. Visit Kuruvadweep, Edakkal Cave and Jain Temple. Thereafter, return to your hotel for an overnight stay. Overnight stay at Wayanad. Wayanad – Kannur After breakfast, drive to Kannur. On arrival check in at Hotel. Evening explore the beach. Overnight stay at Kannur. Kannur After breakfast, explore the Kannur. St. Angelo Fort Kannur: Originally constructed by the Portuguese Viceroy, Don Francesco de Almeida in 1505 CE, the imperial walls of this fort virtually carry the chronicles of trade, colonialism and battles. In 1663 CE, the Dutch captured this fort, made certain modifications and later sold it to the Ali Raja of the Arakkal dynasty. The Britishers then conquered this fort in 1790 CE and used it as their military base. Presently, the fort is protected by the Archaeology Survey of India. Arakkal Museum: Arakkal Kettu, the palace of the erstwhile Arakkal dynasty, consists of different independent building units including an open courtyard, mosques, Durbar Halls and an Administrative Centre. It is located close to the Sea Harbour and is three kilometres from the present Kannur town. Arakkal the only Muslim royal family in Kerala ruled in the previous era and followed a matrilineal system. Therefore, the eldest member of the family was crowned the ruler. The male rulers were called Ali Rajas and the female rulers, Arakkal Beevis. Overnight stay at Kannur. Departure Kannur After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport in Kannur to board your flight to your onward destination. |
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