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Kerala Beach Tour
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Destination Covered:
Trivandrum-Kovalam-Varkala-Alleppey-Kumarakom- Cochin.
Duration: 10 days |
Day 1: Trivandrum - Kovalam
Arrive at airport get greeted and assisted by our airport counter
staff, Board the
 cab and head to Kovalam on arrival check in beach
resort. Kovalam was ones the fishing village and today the "Paradise
of the South", Kovalam is about 16 kms away from Thiruvananthapuram
the capital of Kerala and brought to the public eye by the Maharaja
of Travancore, it is a natural bay free from high waves and surges.
Kovalam has three successive crescent shaped beaches and Ayurvedic
massage and yoga centers take the day off and enjoy the good sleep
after a good massage.
Day 2: Kovalam
Morning after breakfast head for local tour of Kovalam. Kovalam
means a grove of coconut trees and the coconut trees along the
beaches gives it a true meaning. Enjoy fruit and toddy (coconut
beer). When you are tired of aquatics, swimming or sunbathing, you
can explore the handicrafts, jewellery and cloth shops spread by the
waterfront. Do not forget the delicious sea-food fare which has
lobsters and is available at the beachside restaurants. In evening
the quiet atmosphere of the place is spirited by Kathakali
performances, the classical dance-drama of Kerala.
Day 3: Kovalam – Varkala
Morning after breakfast head towards Varkala. Check in the hotel.
Head towards the tour of Varkala. Varkala is a seaside resort and
spa, as well as an important Hindu centre of pilgrimage. High cliffs
with rich mineral springs rise majestically form a remarkable
seaside resort and spa as well as an important Hindu centre of
pilgrimage the coastline. Arabian Sea sunset viewed from the
cliff-top is unlikely to be forgotten and Papansham Beach is
relatively free of hawkers and gawkers. There are mineral water
springs on the reddish cliffs and the Papanasham beach is wonderful
for sunbathing and unwinding. Visit Janardhana Swamy temple a centre
for Pilgrimage. The 2000-year-old Janardhana Swamy Temple built in
some what around 13 centaury and the Nature Care Centre are the two
main attractions here. Get back to the hotel pamper yourself with a
good night sleep.
Day 4: Varkala – Alleppey
 Morning after breakfast check out house boat by the time house boat
will reach Alleppey. Board the cab and proceed towards Alleppey.
With the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of lakes lagoons
and fresh water rivers criss-crossing it’s Alappuzha (Alleppey). It
is the district of immense natural beauty. Also referred as the
Venice of the East from the travelers across the world, this
backwater country is also habitation for lots of wild animal and
bird life. Visit Kuttanad which is also called as rice bowel of
Kerala because of the wealth of paddy crops, is at the very heart of
the backwaters then visit Alappuzha beach, Sea View Park,
Pathiramanal, Ambalappuzha, Mannarasala, Chettikulangara Bhagavathy
Temple Mavelikkara, Krishnapuram Palace and over night stay at
Alleppey.
Day 5: Alleppey - House Boat
Morning after breakfast proceeds to the deluxe house boat for a
24hrs Kerala back water cruise covering Kumarakom and Alleppey back
waters. Each houseboat is well constructed and has luxurious
furnishing with exquisite flooring, hall and valavara (canopy).
These are one of top cruise. With a sun deck, spacious living /
dining area, with attached toilets. Houseboat is usually managed by
a crew, comprising a cook, a guide and oarsman. While aboard you can
avail similar facilities offered in a star hotel. Enjoy the exotic,
spicy Kerala food served inside the house boat and enjoy the
overnight stay.
Day 7: House Boat - Kumarakom
Morning after breakfast at hotel drive to Kumarakom .Kumarakom Back
water is called as jewels of Kerala it is an encatching back water
destination in the map of Kerala .Kumarakom situated on the Vembanad
lake in this small water world you will come across plenty of
Traditional country crafts boats and canoes which will take you into
the heart of the scenic lake. On arrival at Kumarakom check in the
Back water resort and over night stay at back water resort.
Day 8: Kumarakom
Morning after breakfast at hotel, proceed towards a full day tour of
Kumarakom.
 The major attraction of Kumarakom are The Vembanad Lake
Kumarakom its just 16 km from Kottayam town experience boat fishing,
sight seeing and enchanting backwaters , on bank of Vembanad lake
see the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary which is paradise and is favorite
haunt of migratory birds, Houseboat Cruises, Visit the Pilgrim
Centres of Sabarimala, Mannanam, Vaikom, Ettumanoor, Bharananganam,
Erumeli, Manarcad, Aruvithura and Athirampuzha and temple of Perunna
Vazhapali and Thikkodithanam near Changanacherry, visit the famous
Thirunakkara Mahadevar Temple dedicated to lord Siva, Cheriappally
the St Mary’s Orthodox Church which has an elegant façade with an
interior noted for its 400-year-old paintings and Valiyapally et
back to the hotel. Get some sleep to enjoy your trip further.
Day 9: Kumarakom – Cochin
Morning after breakfast at hotel drive to Cochin. Check in the
Cochin hotel. Cochin is the commercial and industrial capital of
Kerala and it is also called as Kochi, Queen of the Arabian Sea.
Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala.
This district is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea with
Kottayam and Alappuzha district on the south Idukki on the east and
Thissur on the north. With its health of historical associates and
its setting on a cluster of islands and narrow peninsulas the city
of Kochi perfectly reflects the eclecticism of Kerala. Fresh up and
proceed for a half day local tour of Cochin visit the some of the
major attraction visit the outstanding Bolghatty Island which is
famous for its palace with the same name “Bolghatty Palace” ,
Chennamangalam, houses the oldest synagogue in Kerala , get back to
the hotel and unwind your day with a good night sleep.
Day 10: Cochin
Morning after breakfast have a day off, treasure the memory of your
stay. At afternoon head towards Cochin Airport to board the flight
for onward destination. |
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