• Kochi (Cochin) - Welcome to Kochi! After a refreshing break to recover from jetlag and previous travels, explore all the attractions in Kochi.
• Alleppey Backwaters - The second destination is Alappuzha, where you will enjoy an overnight houseboat cruise in the serene backwaters.
• Kottankulangara Devi Temple - Experience the Chamayavilakku Festival in Kerala, a unique event where men dress as women to offer prayers. This guided tour also includes exploring Munnar’s tea gardens and Alleppey’s backwaters.Highlights
  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant Chamayavilakku Festival in Kerala.
  • Witness the unique ritual of men dressed as women offering prayers.
  • This special two-day event features men in female attire carrying traditional lamps in a procession as an offering to the goddess. Join hundreds of men dressed as women lining up before the deity. As part of the main ritual, cross-dressed men carry traditional five-wick lamps to seek blessings from the Goddess. They line up in a ceremonial procession, with rituals continuing until midnight on both days.
• Munnar - Travel to Munnar from Kollam (the Chamayavilakku Festival).
• Munnar - Upon arrival in Munnar, after freshening up, embark on a tour to visit attractions like the Tea Garden, Tea Museum, and Tea Factory, then check in at a hotel for an overnight stay.
• Munnar - On the second day in Munnar, explore the wildlife at the National Park.
• Kochi (Cochin) - The following day, return to Kochi to connect with your flight for your onward journey.

• Local guide
• Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
• Port pickup and drop-off
• Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

• Gratuities
• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Lunch
• Dinner

Experience the lively Chamayavilakku Festival at the Kottankulangara Sri Bhagavathy Temple in Chavara, Kollam, Kerala. This distinctive two-day celebration features men donning female attire to carry traditional lamps in a procession as an offering to the goddess.

Join the hundreds of men dressed as women who line up before the deity. As part of the main ritual, these cross-dressed men carry traditional five-wick lamps to seek the Goddess’s blessings. They participate in a ceremonial procession, with rituals continuing until midnight on both days.

The festival begins at 3 a.m. with the deity’s procession from Kunjalummoodu, while devotees stand in long lines from the temple gate with lamps for the ceremonial arrival. Following the ritualistic bath (aarattu) in the temple pond, the deity rests in a canopy made of coconut palm leaves (kurutholapanthal) set up in the temple courtyard. This marks the end of the ritual, and the festival is celebrated with equal significance on both days.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Dress code is smart casual
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• A minimum 01 person per booking.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.