Kerala is first mentioned (as Keralaputra) in a 3rd-century-BC rock inscription left by the Mauryan emperor Asoka the Great.There are myths concerning the origin of Kerala. One such myth is the creation of Kerala by Parasurama, a warrior sage. The Brahminical myth proclaims that Parasurama, an avatar of Mahavishnu, threw his battle axe into the sea. As a result, the land of Kerala arose and was reclaimed from the waters.Parasurama was the incarnation of Maha Vishnu. He was the sixth of the ten avatars (incarnation) of Vishnu. The word Parasu means 'axe' in Sanskrit and therefore the name Parasurama means 'Ram with Axe'. The aim of his birth was to deliver the world from the arrogant oppression of the ruling caste, the Kshatriyas. He killed all the male Kshatriyas on earth and filled five lakes with their blood. After destroying the Kshatriya kings, he approached assembly of learned men to find a way of penitence for his sins. He was advised that, to save his soul from damnation, he must hand over the lands he had conquered to the Brahmins. He did as they advised and sat in meditation at Gokarnam. There,Varuna -the God of the Oceans and Bhumidevi - Goddess of Earth blessed him. From Gokarnam he reached Kanyakumari and threw his axe northward across the ocean. The place where the axe landed was Kerala. It was 160 katam (an old measure) of land lying between Gokarnamand Kanyakumari. Puranas say that it was Parasuram who planted the 64 Brahmin families in Kerala, whom he brought down from the north in order to expiate his slaughter of the Kshatriyas. According to the puranas, Kerala is also known as Parasurama Kshetram, ie., 'The Land of Parasurama',as the land was reclaimed from sea by him.
Day 01 -Mumbai.
Arrival Mumbai and transfer to the hotel.Morning at leisure. Afternoon excursion to Elephanta caves.
Day 02 - Mumbai /Calicut by flight and Calicut-Vythiri by Car /Coach.
Morning transfer to airport to connect flight for Calicut (Kozhikode) and on arrival, a short orientation tour of the city. Later drive to Vythiri, which is quite like Ooty with its undulating hills and dales. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 03 – Vythiri.
Full day at leisure to enjoy and explore the nature.
Day 04 - Vythiri - Guruvayur by Car /Coach
Afternoon visit Sri Krishna Temple (Guruvayurappan Temple) (Non Hindus not allowed in the sanctum sanctoram).
Also visit the elephant camp at Punnathur kotta where over forty elephants are groomed /trained.
Day 05 - Guravayur - Munnar by Car /Coach.r by Car /Coach.
Morning drive to Munnar, a popular hill station of the South en route visit Kalamandalam dance school training in Kathakali dance drama and other indigenous performing arts of Kerala like Mohiniyattam, Panchavadyam and Thullal.
On arrival in Munnar, check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit of Tea /Spice Planatations.
Day 06 -Munnar - Periyar by Car /Coach.
Morning drive to Periyar and on arrival, check in at the hotel. Late afternoon enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Periyar to view wildlife.
Day 07 - Periyar - Kumarakom by Car /Coach.
Morning drive to Kumarakom, on the backwaters of Kerala and on arrival, check at hotel. Afternoon at leisure to relax or enjoy a rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage at the hotel.
Day 8:- Kumarakom - Houseboat.
Late morning board the Kettuvallam, your fascinating houseboat and spend the day crusing through the backwaters /canals of Kerala.
Day 9:- Houseboat-Alleppey-Mararikulam:-
Mornidisembark from the houseboat at Alleppey and drive to Mararikulam, with its endless miles of superb beaches. Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the beach.
Day 10 :- Mararikulam.
Full day at leisure.
Day 11 :-
Mararikulam.
Full day at leisure.
Day 12 :-
Mararikulam - Cochin by Car /Coach.
Morning drive to Cochin, one of the finest natural harbours on the Arabian Sea coast and on arrival, check in at the hotel. Afternoon city tour of Cochin.Enjoy a Kathakali Dance performance in the evening.
Day 13 :-
Cochin / Mumbai by air.
Morning transfer to airport to connect flight for Mumbai and on arrival, proceed directly for a city tour of Mumbai. In time transfer to the airport to connect flight for onward destination or check in at the hotel for overnight stay to take your flight the next day.
Day 14 :-
Leave Mumbai.
Board International flight for onward destination.
