North of Kerala off the beaten tracks in one week

Arrival in Kasaragod via Mangalore. Visit of Fort Bekal, the largest in Kerala. It offers an exceptional panorama on the surrounding beaches and often serves as a natural setting for film productions. First experience of the exquisite malabar cuisine.

Departure in the morning to Nileshwar, cruise on the Valiyaparamba's backwaters, much less tourist than their counterparts in the south. Dinner in one of the many resorts along the Malabar coast. In the evening, attend a Theyyam, keralais traditional art.

Bicycle tour along the coast, visit of the fishing villages. Afternoon devoted to swimming and sunbathing on the long beach bordered by coconut trees.

To take the pulse of the city, nothing better than attending the morning fish market on the beach. The famous Tellicherry pepper can also be found on the stalls of this old British counter.

After breakfast, departure for Mahé, a former French counter where the statue of Joan of Arc proudly stands. Stroll along the pier and visit the port. Arrival in the evening in Kozhikode (Calicut).

A typical major city of Kerala, Calicut is worth visiting for its history, its religious diversity, but above all for its culinary specialities inherited from the Muslim merchants who came to trade there.

Enjoy the island of Fort Cochin, its Chinese carrelets and Princess Street. Visit its important monuments: the Jewish quarter and its synagogue, the basilica of Santa Cruz, the fish and spices market, the palace of Mattancherry. In the evening, attend a performance of {1}Kathakali{/1} in one of the city's cultural centres. Dinner in one of the many excellent restaurants on the island.