Best Arts Culture Activities In Munnar

Often known as the king of performing arts, Kathakali is a traditional Indian dance form that originates from the pristine lands of Kerala. Performed by highly skilled artists in a Koothambalam (art performance temple), witnessing the beauty of this art is a truly wonderful experience!

Join this 1 hour cultural tour from 5pm in the evening and witness the vibrant and stunning performances by the skilled dancers. Attending this auspicious dance event, one can easily get to know more about the indigenous culture and authenticity of Kerala, the ‘God’s Own Country’.

Be it the amount of skill or the level of perfect, the tales and stories related to the dance or the stunning make-up associated with this dance form, it is one of the must experience event in life. While each of the colours, expressions and the movements used in Kathakali depicts epic Indian tales, attending this delightful event in Munnar becomes an eventful affair of life.

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• One of the oldest fighting styles in the world, Kalaripayattu is the traditional martial art practiced in Kerala. Famed as the mother of all martial arts, this ancient art-form is believed to have been adapted into various martial art forms like karate, kung-fu and judo.
• The one hour evening performance show of Kalaripayattu in Munnar, includes showcasing of body control, flexibility and various form of exercises. Performed by skilled and trained artists, this show showcases their fighting skills with bare hands andmetallic weapons like swords, spears, shield and others.
• Experience breath-taking moments filled with excitement as you witness the fighters performing this ancient form of fighting. Get spellbound as their swords clashes with each other, observe them performing aerobic movements, attacking their opponents with deadly strikes and defending themselves with the shield.

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Have you ever wondered what the brilliant culture of the south holds in store for you? This holiday, witness an exciting Kalaripayattu show in Munnar with your friends and family and see the unique and sophisticated styles of the men as they swish their swords and shields and fly in the air in a sophisticated style! This is one of the oldest fighting styles in the world and is the traditional martial arts sport practiced in India! It has served as an inspiration behind the creation of the world famous Kung fu. Experience the different techniques of Kalaripayattu, as the experts display the different body controls, their flexibility and the different exercises involved in this splendid art! These men will show you the intricate fighting skills with their bare hands and leave you in awe as they glide mid air and clank swords and other weapons!

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Kathakali in Thekaddy is an enthralling program that provides you with an opportunity of witnessing this ancient classical dance-drama of Kerala. River in this amazing experience with friends and family.

Kathakali is a very popular dance form that has been known for enticing tourists from all over the world. This beautiful dance performance does not employ singing as well as speking, however, all the motions are imparted through various expressions, mudras, natural gestures and graceful-rhythmic movements. Give your children a chance of knowing more about our Indian culture through this dance performance.

A delightful experience – take a break from common leisure activities and get ready to glee in this gripping session of Kathakali in Thekkady. Make some wonderful memories and learn more about this widely acclaimed dance performance.

Transportation Types: Available at an extra cost

Activities: Kathakali Experience

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For all adventure lovers, here is your chance to enthral in an age old form of adventure and the mother of all martial arts – Kalaripayatu. Created in the ancient South India, this amazing martial art form draws its inspiration from the ferocious and majestic animals. Indulge in this exciting session of ancient self-defence process.

Enjoy a griping session of Kalaripayatu in Thekaddy, considered as a vital part of Indian heritage. Witness Kalari masters displaying the best of this ancient martial art form. Learn more about our strong heritage and culture – know more about the history of this unique martial art from Kerala while indulging in this gleeful activity.

Return with a bag full of memories after witnessing the unending glory of this captivating session of Kalaripayatu in Thekaddy.

Transportation Types: Available at an extra cost

Activities: Kathakali Experience

Difficulty Level: Easy