‘Shades of Malabar’ is for the eccentric wanderer who wants to encounter the Local Lifestyle, Local Tradition and Regional Food in its unblended form.

Get ready to be fascinated by Tropical rainforests, Jungle stay in the vicinity of National Park and Farmstay which is nestled in the tranquil landscape between Coorg’s majestic hills.

Experience the Coffee plantations, Jungle Stays and Hilly Regions of Malabar

‘Shades of Malabar’ is for the eccentric wanderer who wants to encounter the Local Lifestyle, Local Tradition and Regional Food in its unblended form.

Get ready to be fascinated by Tropical rainforests, Jungle stay in the vicinity of National Park and Farmstay which is nestled in the tranquil landscape between Coorg’s majestic hills.

Tour Highlights

Stay at the foothills of Chembra Peak with a 360 degree view of the surrounding hills and valleys covered with evergreen tropical rain forests.
Mesmerize yourself with Tribal Dance, Kodagu Dance & Folk songs performed by locals (Only for Group Tours).
Guided trek to Waterfalls accompanied by delicious lunch (Only for Group Tours).
Enjoy Star gazing through the Telescope with distinct view of the sky.
Go on a tribal tour of Cheruvayal village and get the peasant feel of Malabar.
Understand the Age old process of Bamboo crafting and Organic farming of 38 varieties of Indigenous rice.
Visit Valliyoorkavu Temple in a traditional attire which is one of the most important temple in Wayanad where slave trade was practiced during medieval times.
Visit Ancient Thirunelli Vishnu Temple located in a valley, which is so old that there’s no record of when it was actually built, The ruins of two ancient villages nearby echo their distant past.
Go for a small trek or Cycle ride to the forest in the backyard of your stay.

Relish regional flavours and delicacies such as Sadhya Lunch (Only for Group Tours) and Traditional Wayanadan rice and savoury dishes prepared from locally sourced ingredients, served in local style on a Banana leaf.
Savour Local Coffee & Uniyappam- a local sweet (Only for Group Tours).
Understand the artistic skills of how to mould wet clay into beautiful shapes.
Stay in a Jungle Cottage located near National Park, nestled in a coffee estate in Kodagu which is also known as the Scotland of India.
Enjoy your evenings with Campfire accompanied by entertainment.
Go for an early morning Safari to Nagarhole forest.
Experience the Farmstay surrounded with Coffee and Rice plantation between Coorg’s majestic hills and lush flat lands.
You will drive in an open Jeep for 3 hours safari to the unexplored parts of Coorg.

Experience the Shades of Ancient Temples, Tribal Villages, Traditional Art & Regional Cuisine in pure Malabari Style.

Itinerary of the tour

Day 1

Arrive at Calicut Airport/Railway Station, where you will be escorted to the transportation by the tour director (Only for Group Tours).
Meet and greet and further proceed to Vythiri.
On the way hear the stories of Malabar by the tour director (Only for Group Tours).
Arrive at your stay right at the foothills of Chembra peak.
Have your Lunch and Rest.
Go for a Guided bird watching tour.
Mesmerise yourself with Tribal dance performed by the locals accompanied by bonfire (Only for Group Tours).
Spend the beautiful evening with Barbeque followed by Dinner.

Accommodation

Located on a hillock, it enjoys a 360 degree view of the surrounding hills and valleys covered with evergreen tropical rain forests in different hues of green. In close vicinity of Chembra peak, the tallest in Wayanad.

Day 2

Have your breakfast in the morning.
Go for a guided trek to the nearby waterfall (3 hours).
Have your Lunch by the waterfall (Only for Group Tours).
Return to your stay and rest.
Take a walk through the trails outside the property to explore the landscape.
Enjoy the evening with folk songs sung by locals (Only for Group Tours).
Post dinner enjoy some star gazing through the telescope with distinct view of the sky.
Have your Dinner and call it a night.

Accommodation

Same as Day 1

Day 3

Early morning breakfast and checkout.
Start on a Tribal tour of Cheruvayal village on the banks of River Kabani in a Traditional Attire.
Visit Krishnan’s home to understand the Old age process of Bamboo crafting.
Visit Raman’s farm to understand Organic farming of 38 varieties of Indigenous rice.
Visit Raman’s house for a meal comprising of traditional wayanadan rice and savoury dishes on plantain leaf.
Visit Chami and his family, they will nurture your artistic skills by showing you how to mould wet clay into beautiful shapes.
Further visit Valliyoorkavu temple one of the most important temple in Wayanad where slave trade was practiced during medieval times.
Enroute enjoy Coffee and Uniyappam- a local sweet at a local joint (Only for Group Tours).
In the evening check in to your Rustic stay near the Kabini Forest Reserve.
Relish your evening dinner alongside campfire and soothing music.

Accommodation

Situated nearby the forests, set amidst a coffee estate in Kodagu, also known as the Scotland of India is a green haven. Kodagu is in the Sahyadris and is one of the most magical places on our planet.

Day 4

Wake up early morning for a Safari to Nagarhole forest.
Come back for breakfast.
Leave for Ancient Thirunelli Vishnu Temple .
Worship at Temple in traditional attire.
Take a dip in holy temple pond.
Return to your stay and rejuvenate yourself with some ME Time.
Take an evening dinner and call it a night.

Accommodation

Same as Day 3

Day 5

Early morning breakfast and checkout.
Proceed towards Coorg.
Arrive at your farm stay surrounded with coffee and rice plantation.
In the evening, sip a coffee and experience a farm visit by Narendra.
Go for a small trek or Cycle ride to the forest in the backyard of your stay.
Enjoy the evening with traditional Kodagu Dance performed by the locals (Only for Group Tours).
Have your dinner and call it a night.

Accommodation

Nestled in the tranquil landscape between Coorg’s majestic hills and lush flat lands, Green Dreams is a unique set of conceptual cottages, ideal for vacations amidst the splendorous bounties of nature.

Day 6

Have early morning breakfast
You’ll drive in an open Jeep for a 3 hours safari to the unexplored parts of Coorg also known as ‘Scotland of India’.
Come back for Sadhya lunch
Rejuvenate yourself with some ME Time.
In the evening get together for some chit chat with group members as tour comes to an end (Only for Group Tours).
Have your dinner and call it a night.

Accommodation

Same as Day 5

Day 7

Have your breakfast and leave early morning to Bengaluru Airport or Railway Station for your journey back home.

This Safari will uncover an unexplored traveller in you with different shades of persona regarding it to the warmth & simplicity of Malabari people.

Inclusion

Assistance and guidance of a knowledgeable and caring tour director (Only for Group Tours).
Experiential stays for 06 nights & 07 days in Homestay, Junglestay & Farmstay.
Authentic Malabari meals comprising of 07 Breakfasts, 06 Lunches and 06 Dinners with a mix of local dining and in- resort dining.
All travel and sightseeing in a Mini coach for Group Tour and AC Innova for Individual Tour from Calicut airport to Bengaluru airport.
Nature experiences such as Tribal village tour, Jeep safari and Bird watching.
Visit to Coffee plantation and Rice plantation.
Tasting experiences such as Coffee, Uniyappam- a local sweet (Only for Group Tours) and Traditional Wayanadan rice.
Forest Safari and Guided trek to waterfalls.

Visit Ancient Mansions and Monuments.
Visit Chettinadu Handmade Tiles Factory and Experience Homemade Snack Making process.
Worship at Tanjore temple in a traditional attire.
Visit Auroville (The City of Dawn) and Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
Cultural activities such as Classical Dance Show(Only for Group Tours).
Essentials such as refreshments, mineral water, wet wipes and sanitizer during your journey.
Surprise gifts guaranteed to pamper you a little more (Only for Group Tours).

Exclusion (Not included in tour price)

Disclaimer

Please note that some experiences may not happen due to weather conditions.

Shades of Malabar (6 Nights/7 Days)

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Experience the Coffee plantations, Jungle Stays and Hilly Regions of Malabar

Tour Highlights

Itinerary of the tour

Day 1

Accommodation

Day 2