Item: Beaches and Backwaters of Kerala
Rating: 4
Author: Jaganath

1. Kovalam beaches, Napier Museum, Art Gallery & Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum.
2. White sand beaches of Mararikulam.
3. Stay in Alleppey backwater and cruise in Kerala backwaters.
4. Sightseeing tours by private air-conditioned vehicle.
5. Start in and End in Bangalore.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Bangalore

DEPARTURE TIME

Please arrive at least 2 hours before the flight.

INCLUDED

4 night accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned below hotels or equivalent

Sightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist AC vehicle

Drivers allowances, toll taxes and Govt. Service Tax

NOT INCLUDED

Air tickets and airport taxes

Entry Fee at the Monuments

Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides / drivers etc.

Service Tax

NOTE:
Monument Closed on Trivandrum – Padmanabhaswamy Temple – Non-Indians are not allowed. Dress code to enter at the temple is Dhoti for Men & Saree for Women Medium vehicle will be provided for 1-3 travelers and Innova will be provided for 4-5 travelers. Hotel Check in 1400hrs and check out 1200hrs If applicable, there will be mandatory supplement on Christmas and New Year Additional supplement will be charged for stay between 10 November to 02 December and 15 December to 15 January. These peak season supplements dates can be changed without any prior intimation

Day 1: Arrival in Kovalam

Meet our representative upon arrival in Trivandrum and drive towards south of Kerala, Kovalam- located close to the state capital Trivandrum, it is internationally famed for its palm-fringed beaches and rejuvenating centers. This coastal town initially came to notice with the construction of Halcyon Castle by the last Maharani of Travancore – Sethu Lakshmi Bayi. With the arrival of hippies in 1970s, the place gained recognition as a tourist destination and is today renowned for its 17 km-long coastline, which is formed by three beautiful beaches -Lighthouse, Hawah and Samudra. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel and spend rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Kovalam.

Day 2 : Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast, proceed for the sightseeing of Trivandrum, covering Napier Museum, Art Gallery and Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Return to Kovalam for overnight stay.

Day 3 : Kovalam –Mararikulam (175 kms / approx. 4.5 hour)

After breakfast, drive to Mararikulam. Mararikulam is one of the best beaches in Kerala offering idyllic beach stay experience. Marari is a very relaxing beach retreat stays. Beaches are good for swimming and very private. Arrive and check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day leisure at the hotel. Overnight in Mararikulam.

Day 4 : Marari – Alleppey (30 kms / approx. 1 hour)

Proceed to Alleppey by road after breakfast. After arrival, check-in at the houseboat in backwaters of Kerala. Alleppey is a charming emerald peninsula jutting into the picturesque Vembanad Lake dotted with innumerable traditional country rafts, boats and canoes. The fresh water of the lake flows into the mainland, making a labyrinth of lagoons, canals and waterways. Spend the rest of the day cruising through beautiful backwaters. Overnight at the Alleppey houseboat.

Day 5 : Departure from Cochin(95 kms / approx. 2.5 hour)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cochin airport for return flight back home.

1 review for Beaches and Backwaters of Kerala

Rated 4 out of 5

Jaganath – August 17, 2017

Worth a Holiday. Reasonable and Value for Money

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