Cultural Tour To Vaikom Village

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Duration

5 to 6 hours

Overview

Guided Tour Visit the Quaint Village of Vaikom and Experience the Simplicity of Kerala Village Life. You will be welcomed by your representative and private guide at the port. Your fascinating day starts with a picturesque private car journey through the countryside to Vaikom village. A walk through the village, interaction with local villagers and their families. See how they produce hand-spun and hand-woven cloths to earn their livelihoods. After a canoe ride and a walk through the village, you will stop briefly at the Khadi Weaving Centre to see villagers produce hand-spun and hand-woven cloth out of cotton, silk or wool yarns. Ladies weave coir ropes from dried coconut husks and you will see straw mats being woven out of wild pineapple leaves. Watch the local potter create a range of pots and vases, depicting ethnic designs in clay. You will enjoy a traditional Kerala lunch, afterwards, if time allows, you can spend some more time around the village.