Entertaining Kathakali Dance Show with a Palatable Dinner

3-4 Hours

Kerala

CODE
MFTCOK028

Want to explore the cultural and traditional side of Kerala? If yes, then this Kerala cultural tour package is just what you need! The package includes a fun excursion to the Cochin Cultural Centre where you get to feast your eyes upon one of the most enchanting classical dance forms—Kathakali. The performance presents a beautiful concoction of dance, drama, eccentric costumes, vibrant makeup, and music that often leaves the audiences speechless. And that’s not all! The entertaining evening ends with a scrumptious dinner for your complete satisfaction.

Day 1 (01-12-2024)

Your much-awaited Cochin evening excursion will begin at around 5:30 PM as our driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you straight to the Cochin Cultural Center. Here, you will be witness to an hour-long performance that will stay with you for a long time.
Lasting from 6:30-7:30 PM, the Cochin Kathakali dance show is a must-have experience for anyone who loves art and culture. The performers are dressed in heavy costumes and have bright makeup on. Each color used for face painting has a unique significance which is noted below for your reference:
Red: evil character
Green: protagonist or heroic fighter
Red lines and dots on cheeks: evil inner spirit
Black: hunters or dwellers
Yellow: monks or holy characters
Orange/saffron: pure woman
This classical dance from Kerala is popular for the artists’ brilliant expressions and amazing footwork. The drama depicted through this art form is inspired by Hindu epics like the Mahabharata, Ramayana, or the Purana's and is made even more magical with the captivating background music.
After watching this traditional dance of Kerala, you will also get to enjoy a fun musical performance by experienced musicians. After the end of the show, we will take you to a local restaurant for a tasty dinner. With this, the exciting excursion will come to an end, and we will drop you back to your hotel.

INCLUSIONS

Private air-conditioned car for transfers
Dinner in a local restaurant
Ticket for the Kathakali dance show
All applicable taxes and service charges

Watch a mesmerizing Kathakali performance
Be a part of a spellbinding musical experience
Relish mouth-watering dinner at a local restaurant

Airfare or train fare
Medical insurance
Camera charges at monuments
Expenses incurred due to unforeseen circumstances such as natural calamities, flight cancellations, or delays
Any expenses of personal nature such as tips and gratuities, telephone calls, drinks, etc.