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Kerala – Theyyam Edition
Location
Karnataka & Kerala
Duration
5 Days
Intensity
Light Walk/Climb (1-3 km/day)
Starts in 13 weeks
Early Bird Discount
Early Bird Discount till 31 Oct
Start date
START DATE
23 DEC, Wed
Start date
END DATE
27 DEC, Sun
₹ 39,500
₹39,000*
on double sharing
* 5% GST extra
Kerala – Theyyam Edition
₹ 39,500
₹ 39,000 * 5% GST extra
Start date
START DATE
23 DEC, Wed
Start date
END DATE
27 DEC, Sun
₹ 39,500
₹ 39,000 * 5% GST extra

Theyyam,  the ritualistic performance described as the most visible and spectacular art form of Malabar (Northern Kerala),  has been associated with myths and legends. Theyyam forms the cornerstone of this trip which is of course, peppered with coastal beauty, backwaters, beaches and scenic forts. Add to this a short stop over in the coffee country and exploration of the cultural capital of Karnataka. Join us on our North Kerala Theyyam women group tour - a short but power packed trip!

Highlights
Visit the source of the Cauvery river
Visit the source of the Cauvery river
Witness the mesmerizing Theyyams
Witness the mesmerizing Theyyams
Explore the quaint Bekal Fort
Explore the quaint Bekal Fort
Relax at serene Valiyaparamba backwaters
Relax at serene Valiyaparamba backwaters
Important
Important
Our North Kerala & Theyyam all-women group trip is a road trip to ex-Bangalore. We will have multiple pickup and drop-off points usually along the ORR. Pickups will start by 6:30 AM on 23 DEC and we will try to complete all drop-offs by 8 PM on 27 DEC along the same route. If you are joining from a different city, reach Bangalore by the evening of 22nd DEC and plan your return after 10PM on 27th DEC.
Getting there
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Arrive by evening of 22 DEC
Arrival
Bangalore Airport (BLR)
Karnataka
Return after by 10 PM on 27 DEC
departure
Bangalore Airport (BLR)
Karnataka
Itinerary
Weather
21°C - 33°C | Pleasant days, Cool nights
Weather
Chance of rain: Low-Medium
Note: This is a prediction. The weather may change
Day 1: Drive from Bangalore. Arrival in Coorg.
Drive: ~6 hrs
Drive: ~6 hrs
Local sightseeing
Local sightseeing
Road trip
Road trip
Drive to Coorg, enjoying the scenic route. Visit the Talacauvery temple, the source of the Cauvery River. Take a peaceful walk along the stream within the farm. Overnight at Coorg.
Drive to Coorg, enjoying the scenic route. Visit the Talacauvery temple, the source of the Cauvery River. Take a peaceful walk along the stream within the farm. Overnight at Coorg.
The Theyyam women group trip is to ex. Bangalore. We will start by 6:30 AM from Bangalore, with multiple pickup points along the Outer Ring Road. Please be on time for your pickup. It will be a long drive. Please carry some snacks/munchies for the road. Days will start early in this trip, please cooperate with the trip lead to maintain time.
The Theyyam women group trip is to ex. Bangalore. We will start by 6:30 AM from Bangalore, with multiple pickup points along the Outer Ring Road. Please be on time for your pickup. It will be a long drive. Please carry some snacks/munchies for the road. Days will start early in this trip, please cooperate with the trip lead to maintain time.
Please be dressed modestly while visiting the Talacauvery temple and the Theyyam shrine. Knees and shoulders should be covered.
Please be dressed modestly while visiting the Talacauvery temple and the Theyyam shrine. Knees and shoulders should be covered.
Vijayalatha Ramesh
Star Star Star Star Star
Malabar trip was my first experience with F5. It turned out to be awesome. The places were offbeat and the trip had an eclectic mix of sea, a historical monument and culturally rich Theyyam performances.
Day 2: Bekal Fort and Backwaters
Drive: 2-3 hrs
Drive: 2-3 hrs
Backwaters stay
Backwaters stay
Local sightseeing
Local sightseeing
Start early today and proceed to Kerala. Explore Bekal Fort with a guided walk. Tour a rubber plantation. Check-in to your backwater resort and enjoy a local lunch. In the evening a boat ride will take you to Valiyaparamba beach. Overnight at Padne.
Start early today and proceed to Kerala. Explore Bekal Fort with a guided walk. Tour a rubber plantation. Check-in to your backwater resort and enjoy a local lunch. In the evening a boat ride will take you to Valiyaparamba beach. Overnight at Padne.
Weather  will be pleasant in North Kerala. You may get odd showers. It will be chilly near the backwaters and you may want to carry a sweatshirt/light jacket for the evenings, especially during the Fire Theyyam.
Weather will be pleasant in North Kerala. You may get odd showers. It will be chilly near the backwaters and you may want to carry a sweatshirt/light jacket for the evenings, especially during the Fire Theyyam.
Food will be local cuisine - veg and non veg
Food will be local cuisine - veg and non veg
Fun Fact
FUN FACT!
You may recognise the Bekal fort from the song 'Tu Hi Re' from the movie, 'Bombay', but did you know? Unlike most forts in India, the Bekal fort does not house any majestic palaces or royal residences. This is because it was built as a military fortress with observation towers, underground tunnels and more.
Day 3: Theyyam Performances
Theyyam
Theyyam
Spend the day witnessing vibrant Theyyam performances. Experience the captivating post-midnight fire Theyyam ritual. Return to your accommodation around 5 AM after the evening's events. Overnight at Payyannur.
Spend the day witnessing vibrant Theyyam performances. Experience the captivating post-midnight fire Theyyam ritual. Return to your accommodation around 5 AM after the evening's events. Overnight at Payyannur.
You may want to carry a sweatshirt/light jacket for the evenings, especially during the Fire Theyyam.
You may want to carry a sweatshirt/light jacket for the evenings, especially during the Fire Theyyam.
You are forbidden to smoke or show up under the influence during the Theyyam performances.
You are forbidden to smoke or show up under the influence during the Theyyam performances.
Timings of Theyyams are not decided in advance, so the schedule of Day 3 will be fluid to accommodate the visits.
Please be dressed modestly while visiting the Theyyam shrine. Knees and shoulders should be covered.
Timings of Theyyams are not decided in advance, so the schedule of Day 3 will be fluid to accommodate the visits. Please be dressed modestly while visiting the Theyyam shrine. Knees and shoulders should be covered.
Usha Acharya
Star Star Star Star Star
Experiencing Theyyam in three different temples each depicting different energies & forms was an amazing and moving experience. A shoutout to [...] our trip lead who flawlessly managed a diverse group and on ground coordination, to the wonderful local guide with his knowledge and amazing humour
Day 4: Travel to Mysore
Drive: 5-6 hrs
Drive: 5-6 hrs
Check out from your accommodation after 11 AM. Begin your drive to Mysore. Evening to relax and catch up on sleep. Overnight at Mysore.
Check out from your accommodation after 11 AM. Begin your drive to Mysore. Evening to relax and catch up on sleep. Overnight at Mysore.
Day 5: Srirangapatna. Trip ends.
Local sightseeing
Local sightseeing
Drive: ~3 hrs
Drive: ~3 hrs
Return to Bangalore
Return to Bangalore
Visit Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary to observe diverse avian species. Explore the historical sites of Srirangapatna with a guided tour. Depart for Bangalore after lunch. Our girls trip to Theyyam North Kerala concludes with drops back at Bangalore.
Visit Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary to observe diverse avian species. Explore the historical sites of Srirangapatna with a guided tour. Depart for Bangalore after lunch. Our girls trip to Theyyam North Kerala concludes with drops back at Bangalore.
We will try to complete all Bangalore city drop offs by 8 PM. Drop offs will be along the same route as the pickup points. There will be no airport/railway station drop offs. For those traveling further, please plan your return after 10 PM.
We will try to complete all Bangalore city drop offs by 8 PM. Drop offs will be along the same route as the pickup points. There will be no airport/railway station drop offs. For those traveling further, please plan your return after 10 PM.
Important
Important
Our North Kerala & Theyyam all-women group trip is a road trip to ex-Bangalore. We will have multiple pickup and drop-off points usually along the ORR. Pickups will start by 6:30 AM on 23 DEC and we will try to complete all drop-offs by 8 PM on 27 DEC along the same route. If you are joining from a different city, reach Bangalore by the evening of 22nd DEC and plan your return after 10PM on 27th DEC.
Add ons

Adult Price – INR 39,500 + 5% GST

Child Pricing (5 to 10 years old) – INR 35,000 + 5% GST 

Adolescents – Children between 11 and 17 years of age pay the same price as adults. If your child is less than 5 years old, please reach out to us.

Single Occupancy Supplement (if you don’t want to share the room) – INR 19,000 + 5% GST

Additional Services (Add-ons): If you are arriving early or extending your stay for the women-only Theyyam and North Kerala trip, we can help you plan your stay and accommodation at an additional cost. Please reach out to us for the same.

Inclusions & exclusions
Inclusions

We want to enable you to travel wallet free. That’s why, when you travel with us, we take care of most of your travelling expenses. Our North Kerala and Theyyam tour package includes:

Accommodation for 4 nights on double sharing
Transportation in an AC vehicle as per the itinerary – Bangalore to Bangalore.
All meals starting from breakfast on Day 1 to lunch on Day 5
Guide for Bekal Fort on Day 2
Guided rubber plantation tour witnessing rural activities on Day 2
Guide and temple donations for Theyyam visits on Day 3 and 4
Boat ride to the beach on Day 2
All Entry tickets
Tolls and parking
Guidance of an F5 Traveller

Exclusions

Some expenses are excluded (especially those of personal preferences) and will have to be taken care of by the individual. Exclusions include:

Transport to the pick up and drop off points in Bangalore
Packaged water bottles
Tips and other expenses of personal nature
Meals and beverages not mentioned in the inclusions
Water activities like kayaking
Camera charges
Any cost arising due to natural calamities, personal flight delays and aspects beyond our control. We will definitely facilitate an alternative and handle the contingency, the cost being yours.
5% GST

Policy

Cancellation and Refund

All cancellations must be sent in writing to [email protected] and take effect on the date we receive them. The cancellation charges below apply to the total trip cost, and apply to any cancellation for any reason, including where you do not travel (a ‘no-show’).

Notice given 90 days or more before departure date: 15% cancellation charge of the total trip cost.
Notice given 89 to 60 days before departure date: 25% cancellation charge of the total trip cost.
Notice given 59 to 16 days before departure date: 50% cancellation charge of the total trip cost.
Notice given 15 to 0 days before departure date (including no show): 100% cancellation charge of the total trip cost.

Third-party items and service fee 

Additional flights, additional hotel nights, additional permits and other third-party items (not mentioned in the itinerary inclusions) booked on your behalf may or may not be refundable, depending on the provider’s own terms. In every case, our service fee for arranging and securing these bookings is non-refundable, the work of securing them having been performed.

Local permits

For trips to restricted regions that require local permits, we include the permit charges in inclusions. However, permit approval is dependent on the timely and correct submission of the necessary documents.

Insurance

We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering cancellation, curtailment and medical expenses. F5 Escapes is not liable for losses you could have recovered under such insurance.

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Disclaimer

F5 Escapes is not responsible for any injury, loss or other untoward incident arising from the ignorance or negligence of guests, their failure to follow safety instructions, undisclosed medical conditions, natural or man-made calamities, accidents, or any other event beyond our reasonable control. Guests participate in all activities at their own risk. Full details are set out in our Terms of Service on the website.

All our trips are well-researched, including identifying access to medical facilities. In case of a medical emergency, F5 will assist the traveller in getting medical attention.

F5 reserves the right to cancel the trip under certain conditions; in such a case, the trip amount will be refunded in full.

FAQs
1
What type of accommodation will be provided?

We select accommodation based on their uniqueness/character, location, cleanliness and comfort, hospitality, food quality, and more. Hence, we work with a variety of stays - boutique hotels, heritage properties, well appointed standard hotels, premium homestays etc. You can download the pdf itinerary for more details on the stays being used in the Theyyam women only group trip.


2
What will the weather be like?

Weather will be pleasant in North Kerala. You may get odd showers. It will be chilly near the backwaters and you may want to carry a sweatshirt/light jacket for the evenings, especially during the Fire Theyyam. *Please note that nowadays, climate/ weather is dependent on many factors and unpredictable hence the above information might be subject to change during your actual travel days.


3
What type of food will be available during North Kerala Theyyam group trip?

Local cuisine - veg and non veg will be available


4
How will the pick-ups and drop-offs be arranged?

All pick-ups are usually along the Bangalore ORR and drop offs will be along the same route. We will start pick-ups early by 6:30 AM on 23 December and try to complete all drop-offs by 8 PM on 27 December. We can suggest potential pick up points but cannot promise them. The final pick up points will be based on the feasible route close to the date of travel and the location of all the travelers in the group. We will do our best to communicate and plan comfortable pickups for all the travellers.


5
As a solo-female traveller, can I join the Theyyam group tour?

Absolutely! We design our women-only trips to make it convenient, fun, and safe for women travellers. You get to travel with a group of like-minded women, make new friends, and share experiences for a lifetime. Join our North Kerala and Theyyam women trip to experience the joy of travelling with your tribe.


6
What are the company policies on smoking/drinking?

Everyone joining is an adult and no one can dictate how you should enjoy the trip. All we ask is to drink responsibly. Hangover delays will not be tolerated at all. Please enjoy in moderation. Respect your roommate’s comfort levels with the alcohol smell and avoid drinking in the room if she is not comfortable. If you smoke, please do so outside the room, even if the rooms have ashtray. You are forbidden to smoke or show up under the influence during the Theyyam performances.


7
How does F5 Escapes promote responsible and sustainable tourism?

When we travel, we visit somebody’s home, be it a city, village or a place of stay. We treat them with utmost respect. We encourage all our guests to leave no trace, only footprints. We recommend carrying one's own steel water bottles. Most places of stay we partner with provide clean drinking water and water is available for refill. Small shift, big impact. We are mindful about our group not littering the destination. We try choosing vendors who make a conscious effort to employ locals, thereby enabling us to give back to the local economy. We encourage local handicrafts and on several trips we visit local artisans. We try to reduce overcrowding by travelling in small groups of maximum 12 people. We support women-led enterprises and seek them out on our travels. We work with local organisations across India involved in conservation, culture preservation and employment generation.


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