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Festival Tours -
Thrissur Pooram
Thrissur Pooram
Season : April / May
Duration :
5 Days
A grand festival with elephants, parasols, drums and fireworks, should
not be missed. Several temples in the town participate. Elaborately
bedecked elephants (each temple allowed up to 15) specially decorated by
lamps and palm leaves, proceed to the Vadakkunnathan temple carrying
priests and deities to the accompaniment of extraordinary drumming, the
festival terminates with huge display of fireworks. Accommodation at
Kozhikode at Kappad Beach Resort (125 kms Thrissur) beautiful thatched
roof cottages facing Arabian Sea.
Days :-
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Arrive Cochin transfer to Thrissur. The Cultural Capital with a rich
history, culture and archeological ruins. Between 9th and 12th Century
was ruled by Kulasekharas of Mahodayapuram, from 12th to 14th century is
the rise and growth of Perumpadappu Swarupam, from 14th to 15th century
the rich Zamorins of Calicut. Subsequently the European pourers of the
Portugese, Dutch and English dominated the scene. In 1790 Raja Rama
Varma ascended the throne of Cochin’s princely state and was the
architect of present day Trichur Town.
Visit Vadakkumnathan Temple to watch the Celebration of Pooram Festival.
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Breakfast. Visit the celebration of Pooram festival watch the
procession of Caparisoned elephants , Musicians, drum men. Evening watch
firework display.
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Breakfast. Drive to Cochin. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit Mattancherry, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace. Evening Kathakali Dance
show.
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Breakfast. Visit Fort Cochin, Church of St. Francis Baslica of Santa
Cruz and Chinese Fishing net.
Evening boat cruise on harbour.
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Transfer to Cochin Airport for onward
flight.
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