Kerala Onam Spiritual & Cultural Yatra

A 12-day journey through Kerala during its grandest festival — Thiruvonam rituals and the Onasadya feast, temple darshan at Vadakkumnathan and Meenakshi, Pulikali and Kathakali, a houseboat night in Alleppey and the tea-clad hills of Munnar — accompanied throughout by a DharmikGuide.

Yatra highlights

• Grand Thiruvonam celebrations with Pookalam and the traditional Onasadya feast
• Temple darshan at Vadakkumnathan, Thrikkakara and Meenakshi Amman
• Houseboat night on Alleppey's backwaters with sattvik meals
• Pulikali, Kathakali and Kalaripayattu cultural performances

Curated experiences

• Athachamayam procession marking the ceremonial start of Onam
• Flower-carpet (Pookalam) making and the Onam Sadhya feast
• A Kalaripayattu martial-arts performance at Kozhikode
• Eravikulam National Park, the Tea Museum and Kundala Lake at Munnar
• Beach leisure and an Ayurvedic village experience at Marari

Day-by-day journey

A suggested flow — we tailor pacing, stays and add-ons (helicopter, palki, special sevas) to your group.

1. 1

   Kochi arrival

   Airport welcome, an evening stroll at Fort Kochi and an introduction to the Onam circuit.

2. 2

   Kochi & Athachamayam

   Fort Kochi heritage, Mattancherry Palace and the grand Athachamayam procession.

3. 3

   Thrissur — Vadakkumnathan

   Darshan at the Vadakkumnathan Shiva temple with a Pulikali and classical dance evening.

4. 4

   Kozhikode — martial arts

   Scenic drive and an electrifying Kalaripayattu performance.

5. 5

   Pollachi — temple trail

   Local temples and an evening spiritual retreat with satsang and meditation.

6. 6

   Madurai — Meenakshi darshan

   Guided darshan at the magnificent Meenakshi Amman temple.

7. 7

   Munnar hills

   Ascend the Western Ghats past waterfalls and spice plantations to a wellness resort.

8. 8

   Munnar sightseeing

   Eravikulam National Park, the Tea Museum, Kundala Lake and Echo Point.

9. 9

   Alleppey houseboat

   A private houseboat through tranquil backwaters with onboard Kerala meals.

10. 10

    Thiruvonam — Onam day

    Pookalam, the traditional Onam Sadhya and cultural festivities.

11. 11

    Marari beach

    Coconut groves, optional Ayurveda and quiet seaside living.

12. 12

    Departure from Kochi

    A farewell gift and transfer to Cochin airport.