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Overview
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Thrissur Elephant Festival Kerala Pooram, the colourful temple festival of Kerala that attracts a large crowd of natives as well as tourists, is a spectacular elephant extravaganza. This festival which originated in the small town of Thrissur known as Thrissur Pooram.
Thrissur Elephant Festival Kerala Pooram, the colorful temple festival of Kerala that attracts a large crowd of natives as well as tourists, is a spectacular elephant extravaganza.
This festival which originated in the small town of Thrissur known as Thrissur Pooram is celebrated in the month of April-May in the Thekkinkadu grounds of Vadakkunnathan temple.
Pooram literally means meeting, and it is believed locally that on this day the gods and goddesses from temples nearby arrive with their entourages on caparisoned elephants for the spectacular celebrations.
The most awaited processions are of Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna temple and also Paramekkavu Bhagavathy temple. A group of percussion artists also add gaiety to the festivities. The festival culminates with enthralling firework displays at night.
Tour highlights
Visit St. Francis Church
Visit Dutch Palace Enjoy Thrissur Elephant Festival
Day by day
Day-by-day itinerary
A carefully paced plan, day by day. Tap any day for the stay, meals and altitude detail.
Welcome on arrival at Cochin Airport/ Railway Station, meet our tour representative and transfer to the hotel.
Cochin or Kochi is located on the southwest coast of Indian Peninsula. It is also known as "Queen of the Arabian Sea" and "The Gateway to Kerala".
In the afternoon proceed for a half day tour of Cochin including Jewish Synagogue Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church, Chinese fishing nets and Bolgatty Palace.
Return back to the hotel in the evening for dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.
After a healthy breakfast drive to Trichur to witness the famous Temple festival of India.
Thrissur Elephant festival is celebrated annually in the month of April - May as per the Malayalam Calendar.
This festival is referred to as Thrissur Pooram in Thrissur and is considered as the festival of all festivals in Kerala since there are many festivals held in Kerala where elephants are involved in ceremonies and processions but the Thrissur Pooram is held with the largest gathering of decorated elephants and a sea of humanity that descends on Thrissur.
Return back to Hotel in the evening for dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel in Cochin
In the morning after breakfast, transfer to Houseboat in Alleppey.
Reach and settle down at houseboat.
Rest of the day free at leisure. Sit back and relax while the boat cruises through the narrow serene backwater canals. Have Lunch, Evening Tea/Coffee with snacks and enjoy your dinner & Overnight stay on the houseboat.
Enjoy leisure on House Boat experience the pollution free air and after enjoying breakfast check out from the houseboat.
Transfer on time to the Airport/Railway station at Cochin.
What's included
What's included
Included
- ✓Assistance on arrival at Cochin.
- ✓03 Nights Accommodation in the hotel/houseboat on twin sharing basis.
- ✓Daily Breakfast in the hotel.
- ✓All meals will be provided on the houseboat only.
- ✓Entrance Passes of Elephant Festival.
- ✓All Transfers and Sightseeing by an exclusive A/C Car with an English speaking driver as per itinerary.
Not included
- ✕Any Train / Air fare.
- ✕Any Entrance fee to the Monuments.
- ✕Tips, Camera fees, Laundry and other items of a personal nature.
- ✕Any other expenses not mentioned above.
What travellers say
What travellers say
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