Best Things To Do in Calicut

About the Activity:Whether you are a sports enthusiasts or a nature seeker, River Chaliyaar beckons you to come and explore the nature’s own country in its purest forms. Kayaking is one of the unique experiences that can be enjoyed in Calicut. Jellyfish Watersports is conveniently located and is only 20 min away by road from Calicut International Airport and 20 min from Calicut railway station/ bus stand.From experiencing the thrill and adventure of Kayaking with international quality kayak and stand-up Paddling to peaceful canoeing down the Chaliyaar or fishing sitting in the lap of nature, this exciting package has something for everyone: KayakingCanoeingStand-up paddlingIndoor wall climbingFishingSoft archery and moreEven if you are a novice, with our friendly, safety-conscious and professionally trained instructors, you can always take the sport at your own speed. The kayak hire is a great option to indulge in a fun and adventure filled activity with your family and friends.Canoe ride, fishing, camping, sail boat ride and other similar water sports are the perfect way to getaway from the boring lifestyle of yours and the outdoor activities will help you engage in rejuvenating your body and soul well. Beypore Estuary and Kadalundy Bird Sanctuary add to the cinematographic effects of the adventure trip. So, shed all your inhibitions and get ready for a thrilling experience.There are four different packages:  For the adventurists: Day PassFor the heritage lovers: Ferokes’ tile factory heritage tour For families and friends: Group paddling with breakfast at Kadavu Social networking in nature’s lap: Group paddling trip to Kadalundy bird sanctuaryThe details of the Day Pass Package:This package includes equipment rental, one-hour kayaking training by the resident trainer and unlimited usage of the kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddles under the supervision of lifeguards depending on the weather condition.The package also includes water refill, refreshments and a traditional Kerala style lunch (veg/ non veg) served on a banana leaf at the riverfront campsite.Timings: 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM.The details of Feroke Tile Factory Heritage Tour:This includes group paddling trips to the Beypore Estuary and visiting the port and the heritage tile factories of Feroke, built by the Britishers in 1900’s and still functional.It will be a guided tour to the tile factory to observe clay processing and tile making.Timings: Arrive at the campsite at around 06:30 AM and start paddling by 7:30 AM to cover a distance of 6 KM and return back to the campsite by 4:00 PM.Breakfast and lunch will be served outdoors.The details of Group Paddling with Breakfast at Kadavu Resort:Great idea for the whole family to get outside and enjoy Mother Nature and the great opportunities she provides to bond.This includes group paddling trips to the Kadavu resort for breakfast. The Raviz Kadavu is nestled on the banks of the legendary Chaliyar River. Inspired by the Nallukettu style of architecture once again, the 9- acre spread Raviz Kadavu celebrates the art and ethnicity of Kerala. Remember to take pictures and stop at marvelous scenic overlooks.Timings: Arrive at the campsite at around 06:30 AM and start paddling by 7:30 AM to cover a distance of6 KM and return back to the campsite by 2:30 PM.The details of Group Paddling Trip to Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary:This one’s for Nature lovers who seek to experience the beauty and serenity of flora and fauna from close quarters.This group paddling trip to Kadalundy bird sanctuary that was recently declared as a bio-reserve is a real treat to eyes when you spot a variety of migratory birds in all hues and sizesThe bordering mangroves only add to the pristine experience.Timings: Arrive at the camp at around 05:00 AM and depart to the sanctuary by 06:00 AM.Take a stop at Beypore Estuary for breakfast, continue paddling through the Canoli Canal connecting Chaaliyar River and Kadalundy River.Camp at Kottakadavy bridge near the bird sanctuary and afterwards start exploring the sanctuary in kayaks.14 KM is the distance you have to cover before you arrive at the bird sanctuary.Return to the camp post lunch and arrive at the campsite by 06:00 PM.

About the activity: Indulge in bamboo rafting at Kuruva Island in the lush forested regions of Wayanad in Kerala and explore the beautiful rivers and streams around. The river location is in the midst of tributaries of the river Kabini flowing through the Wayanad district.Row and paddle for over 2 hours as you explore the depths of this amazing forests waters and you can avail this exciting activity between 09:00 AM-03:00 PM. Prep up with life jackets and set off on the calm and tranquil waters. As you glide along, witness the lush green cover of forests and other stunning sights this island is blessed with.  

About the Experience:How about an year ending party at a peaceful location with so much fun and entertainment on your way? Then, don't wait to book this camping package right away that comes up with night fishing with local fishermen as the highlight.The Jellyfish camping in Kerala is vehemently offering you the best site for experiencing a relaxing time in serenity.Kick start the new year with a group paddling, a river clean up activity through which you are going to feel an eco positive vibration in your heart.The one day one night camping starts around 08:00 PM on 31st December. The night will be occupied with BBQ dinner and masti with your friends, families and other enthusiastic people gathered.Next morning, around 08:00 AM, the camping will be wound up with a bag full of high hopes and good memories.

About the activity: Wayanad, crowned in the tip of the Deccan plateau is one potential tourist hot-spot located in the north eastern part of Tamil Nadu. An ideal getaway destination, enthral in the serenity of the place with a perfect bonfire and stay experience near Eddakal Caves, Wayanad. Indulge in this unique experience of staying in a boutique property sprawling across an area of around 30 acres. Mesmerize with the lush-greenery of the coffee and pepper estates enveloping this beautiful property. Enjoy the beautiful panoramic views that provide you with a complete amphitheatre views of the surroundings. Delight in this unique bonfire and stay experience near Eddakal Caves, Wayanad, enjoy the stunning awe-inspiring beauty of these beautiful caves that will help you in shedding all your worries and will provide you with lovely memories that you will cherish forever. Share best moments of your trip with other members while sitting around a warm bonfire session. Relish this unparalleled stay experience with your beloved while in Wayanad.

About the Activity:Opening up new horizons to the visitors, Wayanad Camping takes you into the realm of adventure, lush greenery and serene environment.  Reach the venue of Modern Hill District Club at around 12pm for your two days and one night experience. Set amidst towering palm trees and other splendours of nature, the scenic place unfolds many thrills. You can simply enjoy the beauty that abounds and loll about in the campsite. Those who wish can savour a coracle ride on the tranquil waters. Recreational avenues include table tennis, badminton and caroms. Come evening and campfire can arranged at an extra cost. Sleep in the tents with the company of the vast expanse of nature and the twinkling stars.  Wake up to the sound of chirping birds, and go jogging at the 400m jogging path if you wish. Indulge in breakfast, spend some more riveting moments and check out by 12pm. 

About the Activity: Embark on this enthralling wildlife interactive program with a half day outing with elephants. Watch these innocent beatss relaxing in nature’s abode – a golden opportunity for wildlife enthusiasts, this is one innovative approach to let people know more about the wild world of these beautiful creatures. Watch these huge animals in their natural habitat – delight while watching them relax in the beautiful environs of Wayanad. Enjoy feeding and bathing them in the pristine environs of this place. While in this outing with elephants you will be briefed on the history and biological nomenclature of elephants. The prime objective behind this wildlife interactive program is to raise awareness among the general folk of elephants – this natural spa center for elephants is working towards developing an alternate elephant friendly home and their sustenance. Enroll in this innovative activity with friends and family while embarking on this amazing day outing with elephants. Activities: Elephant talks, feed the elephant and give a bath to elephants Difficulty Level: EasyNote: This activity can be done upto lunch and requires 15 days notice

Widely known as the ‘trekker's paradise’, the Thusharagiri Waterfall is situated about 50 km from Kozhikode. Thusharagiri, which means ‘the mist capped mountain’, gets its name due to the water droplets from the waterfalls which surround the mountain like a misty blanket. It is especially known for its exhilarating 8 kilometers trek.  Surrounding the magical waterfalls are the evergreen forests and soothing streams adding to the pristine beauty. The trek of around 2-3 hours will begin around 7am and lead you to explore the rubber, areca nut and spice plantations; not forgetting the exotic birds along the way! Tourist cottages, comfort stations, parking space and a cafeteria are facilities that have opened up recently. Activity: Thusharagiri Waterfall Trek 

About the Activity: The martial art form of Kalarippayattu has propagated a different kind of massage for the purpose of making the fighters alert, strong and agile while keeping control on the movements of the body.The Kalari massage, originated in Kerala, with the aim to provide spiritual as well as physical conditioning to the bodies of the individuals. The principles of Ayurveda dealing with the medical care and natural healing acts as the basis for the development of this enthralling massage.The massage is performed in the various regions of Kerala by making the use of the medicated oils, specially made tonics and a number of pastes which are manufactured by using the herbs which are grown in the region.The Kalari massage includes a number of physical exercises, breathing, meditation, yoga sessions and pranayama. The skilled masseurs perform the session by keeping into consideration the needs, age and status of health of the individual.This massage technique is beneficial in curing a number of health problems such as back pains, rheumatic disease, sprains, energy loss, joint pains, dislocations, muscular injuries, spondylitis, paralytic strokes amongst others.The length of the massage treatment, selection of the oils and pastes and the technique for the massage depends upon the body type, physical and the mental strength of the individual.

About the Activity: Apart from the stunning mountain ranges, lush-green fields and soothing climate of Wayanad has much more to offer when it comes to sightseeing. Located in the north-eastern part of Kerala, this beautiful place has all required components to make your trip a perfect memorable excursion. Wayanad Spice Trail is an idyllic activity to begin your exploration with! Rice paddies and spice plantations are staple to this slice of paradise on earth. Wayanad Spice Trail is known for enticing travelers from all over the world. Fascinate in a walk through these open fields. Covered by low hanging clouds, crooning brooks and a pale shadow of the mighty Western Ghats in the background – this place will just remind you of the beautiful places that you have read in Fairy tales. Get ready for a tour through cover, cardamom, pepper, rubber, vanilla, and coffee - tea plantation. Delight in the lush –greenery of these stunning terraced farms while listening to bird chirpings and the murmuring of mountain streams. Indulge in this exhilarating Wayanad Spice Trail experience of viewing something that you have just read or heard about. Meal Types: Breakfast (1), Lunch (1) with Tea/Coffee Activities: Spice Plantation Visit, Rubber processing, hills and valleys Difficulty Level: Easy

About the Activity: Wayanad is a beautiful district located in the north-eastern part of Kerala. When it comes to sightseeing Kerala is one proud state that has a lot to offer you from its little kitty. Situated at the southern tip of the Deccan Plateau, this is one proud place that has all what you are looking for. While in this slice of paradise, enthrall in a trekking experience like never before! Wayanad trekking takes you through stunning peaks surrounding the region. The climb to these peaks is an exhilarating experience, as each turn open doors to a complete new scenery which is as unique and beautiful as one can describe. Take a walk to the beautiful Eddakal Caves that will just leave you speechless throughout the walk. The awe-inspiring beauty, silence and serenity of this place is something that you need to visit in order to believe it. Enthral in off-road jeep ride which will provide you glimpses of the entire place in just one ride. Get ready to be fascinated with cascading stream flowing on one side and sprawling ranges on the other side. Delight in this unique Wayanad trekking experience of exploring this beautiful place embraced amidst this tranquil land of Kerala. Meal Types: Breakfast (1), Lunch (1) with Tea/Coffee Activities: Trekking to hills, Jeep ride, Stream walk Difficulty Level: Easy

About the activity: Wayanad is one of the most beautiful district, located in the north-eastern part of Kerala. It might be a small place but when it comes to natural wonders there is much more than you expect. Begin your exploration with Wayanad village trail. There is no better way in knowing about a place than by interacting with the locals, they give you the most authentic information about their region. When it comes to sightseeing Kerala is one proud state that has a lot to offer you from its little kitty and Wayanad village trail is certainly one glittering gem. Situated at the southern tip of the Deccan Plateau, this is one proud place that has all what you are looking for. Enthral in a fascinating village walk – interact with the locals. Relish a scrumptious tribal cuisine, sip in all the flavours of this tiny place while you are here. You can also take some time out and visit heritage museum. Delight in the lush green hills, valleys and water falls that provide you the best of the joy that you are looking for. Meal Types: Breakfast (1), Lunch (1) and Tea/Coffee Activities: Village walk, Tribal cuisine, Bamboo crafts, Heritage museum Difficulty Level: Easy

The Karapuzha dam in Kerala is one of the biggest earth dams in India which sees a great influx of tourists all year around. An evening walk here becomes memorable for the peace and solitude it offers.

Spend time with nature and enjoy a riveting walk in the mystical land of Kuruva Island. This is a group of seven exotic islands surrounded by lush green cover and situated on the tributaries of the Kabini River. It is located at a distance of 45km from the well- known region of Kalpetta. The timings for this tour are from 7am to 4pm.  A walk in Kuruva island is all about witnessing some of the rarely seen places where one gets a chance to listen and converse with the nature. The island spreads over 950 acres, giving a rejuvenating and relaxing experience. One can also gain an opportunity to spot rare species of flora and fauna in their natural habitat. The high towering trees that grow here usually arm towards the skies and the presence of a bed of wildflowers along the side lanes add a unique touch of charm to the beauty of the island. While walking through the island one can easily hear as well as feel the forest rhythm. Activity: Walk in Kuruva Island  

About the Activity:The district of Wayanad offers a number of exciting treks. The trek to the Banasura peak traverses through scenic valleys offering splendid views of the Banasura lake perched below. The Banasura trek is not to be missed for one’s who seek adventure while visiting Wayanad.  

Nestled among the mountains of the Western Ghats, Wayanad forms the border of God’s Own Country, Kerala. Located at a distance of 76 km from the sea shores of Kozhikode, this verdant hill station is full of plantations, forests and wildlife. Wayanad hills are contiguous to Mudumalai, Tamil Nadu and Bandipur, Karnataka. Thus, it forms a vast land mass for the wild life to move about in their most natural abode. About the Resort : Located in the vicinity of the Western Ghats in Wayanad, Vythiri Retreat is one of the tranquil resorts in Wayanad. Popular for its eco-friendly team building packages, an outing in this resort will surely help your team in restraining their lost enthusiasm and devotedness towards work.   Jungle Survival Theme: Welcome to the jungle! Enter into a tribal world where technology is completely unheard of. In this exciting outdoor activity, it is the man verses the wild where you and your team have to face ordeals that come across in the forest. Bond as a group and use your creativity to come up with solutions to the various problems. The team that can tackle all the obstacles and survive will be heralded as the winning team. In this activity, each group will be divided into different tribes.  You and your team will have to present some innovative ideas and choose your own tribal name, jingle and dance. All of this has to be unique to garner good points. Get into the tribal zone with props of sticks and leaves. There are several adventurous tasks at hand. Provide for your tribe with the theme of collecting water. The catch is that you and your team will be given a basket with many holes and will have to use leaves to cover it up. Manage the whole thing in such a way that the water does not leak. Either that or you would have to collect water with a bamboo stick. Other activities include starting a fire using old techniques and hunting for food with a game of archery. You will also have to find shelter and build it with the materials that are provided. Engage in Scavenger Hunt where the utensils will be hidden across. You and your group will have to scout for them. Somewhere along the way, a lion is on the prowl and you have to undertake Jumaring (rope climbing activity). Also, one of your tribesmen is injured. The team has to make a stretcher with what is provided and will have to carry him back on top of it. The team that manages to complete all of these activities successfully at the earliest will be titled the winner. 

Banasura is located in the scenic mountain range at Wayanad; 16 km North-West of Kalpetta and close to the Banasura Sagar Dam, which is India’s largest and Asia’s second largest earth Dam. Set amidst coffee plantations, Banasura is cosseted by picturesque mountains on one side and an enchanting lake on the other side. About the Resort : This Luxury Resort is tucked away at an altitude of 3,500 feet above the sea level. A sprightly stream gurgles perennially through this property, and a tumultuous waterfall cascades gratifyingly down a rocky wedge. Here, nature plays the perfect host and the ambience around the resort makes it a picture-perfect destination for corporate team outings.  Rise of Civilization Theme : Go back to basics. Step into a time, far, far behind…an era where man as a civilization made his key discoveries. Delight in a fun filled and creatively gratifying session spread over 1.5 days and three parts. In this activity, various teams have to build their civilization from scratch through the different ages and different milestones of the actual history of man. Be inspired and feel the sense of achievement as you make something spectacular out of essentials. The group with the most points wins the race to emerge as the most successful civilization.  Session 1 : Stone Age, the rise of Homo sapiens Get a feel of the Stone Age with leaves and furry caps as props. You and your team will have to learn to survive in the scenario of that time. A phenomenal discovery, make fire with what is accessible in nature. Wheels will be provided and you and your team will have to build a cart to carry a certain amount of stones. Together, cook food with the bare necessities. Learn to survive in the jungle. With team spirit and ingenious ways, solve the problems that arise while living in the wilderness. Survive the Ice age with the Ice walk. Here, the entire team needs to work together and coordinate steps to reach the destination first. Form a settlement, build a shelter and indulge in tent pitching. Session 2 : Bronze Age, The rise of civilization Keeping to the theme of this age, you will don medieval theme caps. Engage in the exciting game of archery and hunt for your tribe. It is time to expand your kingdom and conquer the neighbourhood over a round of Catapult. Also, experience the rise of Olympics. Together, indulge in a sports theme.  Here you and your team get to strategise, collaborate and bond over thrilling games of human foosball and canvas race. Using creative methods, build a newspaper bridge that connects to your kingdom. Session 3 : Iron Age Get into the element of Iron Age with props of top hats, jumpers and camouflage bandana. Enhance the communication of the civilization. Engage in the activity of Roller coaster where you build a railway. With the use of pipes, make a walking model of a rollercoaster. Build a car with the props given. Avail of the wheels from the Stone Age to design the vehicle. Somewhere along, be prepared and equipped as the World War breaks. Defend your country with air rifle shooting and paint ball.  Symbolically propel your team into the nuclear age with kiting and sky lanterns.  Bask in the glory as your team manages to come out of the three ages successfully. You are the reigning and powerful civilization.

Unravel the unexplored facets of nature with an experience of Calicut backwaters. The boat tour of 7 hours is usually done in the Kallayi River and the Elathur Canal. You will cruise along in the Kettuvallam, a traditional houseboat which is found here. Meet at around 10.30am and step aboard. Well adorned, the boat comes with bedrooms and bathrooms. While on the cruise, savour the beauty of the various rural hamlets which are located in and around the region. The presence of lush green cover and endless stretches of coconut trees along the banks of the backwaters of Calicut, make it a surreal experience. Devour the cuisine served that includes South Indian delicacies and Chinese dishes. Duration: 7 hours   

The Phantom Rock is a beautiful archeological site located in Wayanad district, Kerala. Popularly known for its skull shaped rock, which is unique in its own way, it regularly draws a large influx of tourists and curious onlookers. This piece of natural art which has a skull shaped rock over a small boulder is formed out of huge metamorphic rocks and is locally known as “Cheengeri Mala” or “Thalappara”.