Beaches & Backwaters of Kerala |
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| Code: | KLDH/S-06 | |
| Destinations: | Trivandrum – Kovalam – Varkala – Kumarakom – Cochin |
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| Duration: | 6 Nights – 7 Days | |
| Day 01: | Trivandrum – Kovalam | |
Meet & Greet on Arrival at Trivandrum by flight / Train. Our representative would assist you from the airport / Station to your hotel at Kovalam for check-in. Kovalam, South of Trivandrum, one of India's best beaches and famous for water sports in Southern India. The day's invested in exploring the unbounded beauty of this place. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel in Kovalam. |
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| Day 02: | Kovalam – Kanya Kumari – Kovalam | |
AM: Breakfast at your Hotel Coffee Shop / Restaurant & Leave for The Southernmost end of Tamil Nadu, the land's end of India or the point where three seas meet. Cape Camorin of Kanya Kumari is at its best during Chitra Pournima (full moon day in April) when sun and moon are face to face at the same horizon at the confluence point of Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. The Vivekananad Memorial built on the rock into the water where the great Philosopher guide Swami Vivekananda when into meditation that transformed him into one of the most charismatic spiritual leader of the century. PM: Sightseeing tour of Trivandrum. The capital of Kerala, built over seven forested hills. Padmanabhaswamy Temple, a seven storey stone structure is the most impressive landmark. This temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu contains several inscriptions and excellent murals, innumerable intricate stone carvings adorn the temple. Napier Museum of Arts and Crafts completed in 1880, it was an early experiment in what became known as the Indo Saracenic style. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel in Kovalam. |
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| Day 03: | Kovalam – Varkala (90 kms / 2.5hrs) | |
AM & PM: Breakfast at your Hotel Coffee Shop / Restaurant & Leave for one of India's virgin beaches. Rest of the day at leisure to explore the destination on your own or free for own activities. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel in Varkala. |
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| Day 04: | Varkala - Kumarakom (100 kms / 3hrs) | |
AM: Breakfast at your Hotel Coffee Shop / Restaurant & Leave for Kumarakom known for its backwaters, huge Vembanad Lake and the famous Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Check in at Hotel in Kumarakom. PM: Late in the afternoon we visit the Bird sanctuary, and a cruise in the backwaters. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel in Kumarakom. |
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| Day 05: | Kumarakom | |
AM & PM: Day at leisure, we May have an ayurvedic rejuvenation both for treatment and relaxation. It is recommended you experience the traditional oil massage here. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel in Kumarakom. |
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| Day 06: | Kumarakom - Cochin(90 Kms./2-3hrs) |
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AM: Breakfast at your Hotel Coffee Shop / Restaurant & Leave for Cochin, Cochin always had a very popular and historical sea trade connection with Middle East, Mediterranean Europe, Dutch and British. It has one of the finest natural harbors on the Arabian coastline. Its cosmopolitan character is reflected in the buildings and structures representing different regions of the world. It is one of the few places in the world where one can see a Jewish synagogue, Portuguese churches, architecture, mosques, temples and Chinese fishing nets, all in one city. A city of peninsulas and islands, today it is Kerala's commercial hub. On reaching check in at the Hotel. PM: Afternoon half day city tour of Cochin, with visits to St. Francis' Church, Dutch Palace (Built by the Portuguese), Jew Town, the Jewish Synagogue built in the year 1568, spice market, where the air is filled with the pungent smell of spices, and Chinese fishing nets. In the evening we see Kerala's most popular classical dance, Kathakali. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel in Cochin. |
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| Day 07: | Cochin – Onward journey | |
Breakfast at your Hotel Coffee Shop / Restaurant & Leave for your onward journey by flight / train. |
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