Kodungalloor

Depart from Cochin and a 1 hr 15 min drive to the handloom factory at Chendamangalam. It is run by a women’s society, the chief livelihood of local women working there. Hand woven clothes are exhibited in the showroom. (30min) Closed on Sunday. Next Visit the Paliam palace and their life style museum. (Closed on Mondays) After 15 minutes, drive to the Jewish synagogue at Chendamangalam, built around 17th century it is of traditional style.This is a protected monument, renovated by the Archaeology Department of Kerala. (Closed on Mondays). 15 minutes drive to a Kerala Tharavadu, a traditional Kerala homestead. Traditional welcome with jasmine garlands and sandalwood chutti .Interact with the local community and enjoy a traditional Kerala lunch, Sadya, on banana leaves. Interact with members of a Kudumbasree group, a self help group of unemployed women and observe their craft. These women are part of the responsible tourism initiatives by the government and play a major role in building communal harmony. Also enjoy a short walk in the spice and fruit garden courtyard. End the tour with a walk through the village spread along the banks of the Periyar River with interactions with local communities.. Back to your hotel on own