Kerala Onam Festival Tour

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to explore the highlights of Kochi, focusing on its heritage and local culture. Visit Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace), known for its beautiful Kerala murals and royal history, and walk through Jew Town and the Spice Market, famous for traditional shops and local flavors. Continue to see the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets and enjoy a relaxed walk along the waterfront. Later, visit Bolgatty Island for scenic views and the surroundings of the historic palace area. Optional: Travelers interested may also visit historic churches such as St. Francis Church and Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Kochi.

After breakfast, drive to Thripunithura to witness the colorful Athachamayam Festival, which marks the beginning of the Onam celebrations. Enjoy the lively procession with traditional folk dances, cultural performances, and beautifully dressed artists showcasing Kerala’s rich heritage. After lunch, visit Champakara village to experience the excitement of a traditional snake boat race, a highlight of the Onam festival. In the evening, enjoy a classical dance performance featuring famous South Indian styles such as Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Bharatanatyam, and Kuchipudi. Return to your hotel in Kochi for an overnight stay.

On Thiruvonam, begin your day with a visit to Thrikkakara Vamana Moorthy Temple, a sacred place closely linked to the Onam festival, where you can witness the vibrant Pooram celebrations. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, enjoying the festive atmosphere across the city. In the evening, watch the colorful Pulikali performances, where artists painted as tigers dance to traditional drum beats, along with other local art forms. Enjoy the lively Onam procession before returning to your hotel in Kochi for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, drive to Thrissur, known as the cultural capital of Kerala. On arrival, check in at your hotel and relax. In the afternoon, visit the famous Vadakkumnathan Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and known for its beautiful murals and traditional Kerala architecture. Later, enjoy the festive atmosphere with Kummatikali and Pulikkali performances at Chembookavu and Olarikkara, featuring colorful processions and artists dressed as Mahabali, Krishna, and other mythological characters. Spend the rest of the day at leisure and return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Thrissur.

After breakfast, visit a few museums in Thrissur to learn about Kerala’s rich history, art, and culture. Later, enjoy the lively Kummattikali procession in Kizhkenpattukara, where performers wearing colorful masks and costumes dance to traditional music as part of the Onam celebrations. In the evening, proceed to Shornur to witness the famous Tholpavakoothu shadow puppet show, a traditional art form that tells stories from Hindu epics like the Ramayana. After the performance, return to your hotel in Thrissur for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, drive to Kozhikode and check in at your hotel on arrival. Later, visit a Kalaripayattu school to watch a live demonstration of Kerala’s ancient martial art. Enjoy the powerful movements, flexibility, and traditional techniques that make this art form unique and deeply rooted in Kerala’s culture. After the performance, return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Kozhikode.

After breakfast, drive to Pollachi and check in at your hotel on arrival. Pollachi is known for its pleasant climate, green landscapes, and location near the Western Ghats. Later, enjoy some free time to explore local markets, famous for fresh coconuts, jaggery, and farm produce. Pollachi is also well known as a popular filming location for many South Indian movies. Spend the rest of the day at leisure and return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Pollachi.

After breakfast, leave for Madurai. Upon arrival visit to the Meenakshi Amman Temple, one of the most famous and sacred temples in India. Dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar (Shiva), the temple is a symbol of divine feminine power and is deeply rooted in Indian culture and history. Its towering gopurams (gateway towers), covered with thousands of colorful sculptures, represent stories from ancient Hindu scriptures and showcase the brilliance of Dravidian architecture. The temple is not only a place of worship but also a center of art, music, festivals, and daily rituals that have continued for centuries, making it a living example of India’s spiritual heritage. Next, visit the Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, a 17th-century architectural masterpiece that reflects a blend of Dravidian and Islamic styles and highlights the royal history of Madurai. Later, visit the Koodal Azhagar Temple, an ancient Vishnu temple known for its beautiful carvings and religious significance. In the evening, check-in at the hotel for overnight stay in Madurai.

After an early breakfast at the hotel, visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, one of the most sacred abodes of Lord Murugan. Continue to Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple, set amidst natural surroundings, and then visit Alagar Koil, located at the foothills of the Alagar Hills. After completing the temple visits, drive to Munnar, enjoying scenic views along the way. On arrival, check in at your hotel and relax for the evening. Overnight stay in Munnar.

After breakfast at the hotel, set out to explore the captivating sights of Munnar, nestled at the confluence of three mountain streams—Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundale—at an altitude of 1,600 meters above sea level. Once the summer retreat of the British government in South India, Munnar is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and tranquil charm. Begin the day with visits to Mattuppetty Dam, Kundale Lake, and Echo Point, where you can immerse yourself in the serenity of nature. In the afternoon, head to Rajamalai (Eravikulam National Park), home to the rare Nilgiri Tahr, a unique mountain goat species found in this region. Take in the beauty of rolling tea plantations and lush green hills before concluding the day with an overnight stay in Munnar, surrounded by its peaceful ambiance.

After breakfast at the hotel or earlier as per your flight timing, our driver will transfer you to Cochin International Airport in Kochi to board a flight to your home or onward destination.