Another trip with F5escapes as a trip lead! 😃
This was a refreshing cool trip. 2 days Kochi, 2 days Munnar and 2 days Alleypey.
Kochi:
After reaching the Hotel Fort House, we went to lunch at Kashi Arts cafe. Then by 5pm we went to Kathakali Centre. Amazing experience to see how they do their make up and also the performance.
Make up:
Expressions:
Performance:
It was a guided tour of Kochi. Our guide came and we went to Chinese nets, Fort kochi beach, Santa cruz cathedral, Jew synagouge, Dhobi khaana, Mattanchary palace.
Fishing technique with Chinese nets:
Dhobi Khana:
After lunch, we went to the Kumbhalangi beach. Spent sometime clicking pics and then came back to fort kochi beach. It was relaxing watching the sunset, water and lost in thoughts.
3rd day,
we left for Munnar. On the way went to Athirapally waterfalls, Vazhachal waterfalls. Had a good Onam Sadya for lunch. Then by the time we reached Munnar stay it was evening.
Athirapally waterfalls:
Vazhachal waterfalls:
4th day,
Got up early and went for a stroll in the resort we were staying. There was a beautiful waterfall. We went and relaxed for sometime. Had our breakfast and left for the days site seeing.
First to the Tea Museum, then to Mattupetty Dam. Later in the evening we went to the Kalaripayattu, a traditional martial art. It was really amazing.
Kalaripayattu:
5th day
Had early breakfast, left for Alleppey. It was a beautiful scenic all the way. We reached our stay by lunch time. Had a simple but yummy lunch. Then went for a village walk.
6th day
Went to Sri Krishnaswamy temple in the morning.
Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temple is believed to have been built during the 15th century AD by the local ruler Chembakasserry Pooradam Thirunal-Devanarayanan Thampuran.It is one of the seven greatest Vaishnava temples in Travancore, and among the major Alleppey places to visit.
Built-in typical Kerala style of temple architecture, this temple is famous for Pala Payasam (sweet pudding made of rice and milk) served to the devotees. The idol at Ambalapuzha is likened to the Parthasarthi form of Vishnu, holding a whip in his right hand and a conch in his left. During the raids of Tipu Sultan in 1789, the idol of Sri Krishna from the Guruvayoor Temple was brought to the Ambalappuzha Temple for safekeeping for 12 years.
Had a good darshan of Lord Krishna. And also prasadam of banana and butter!!!
Then we reached the house boat. It was a half day ride with lunch(11am-5pm). The lunch was very local, simple and tasty. After the ride, we went to see the light house and then back to our stay.
7th day
Back to Kochi airport!! Trip ends.
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