Kerala Backwater And Beach Packages
DESTINATIONS COVERED : COCHIN - KUMARAKOM - ALLEPPEY - VARKALA - KOVALAM -
TRIVANDRUM
DURATION : 08 nights – 09days
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DAY 01 - COCHIN-On
arrival at the Cochin Airport/Railway Station meet our tour representative who
will escort you to the hotel. Cochin is situated on the south west coast of
Indian Peninsula. It is known as the queen of the Arabian Sea and the Gateway to
Kerala. Later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch
Palace, St:Francis Church, Chinese fishing nets and Bolgatty Palace. Later in
the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
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DAY 02 - COCHIN - KUMARAKOM
-Morning after breakfast drive to Kumarakom - a place best known for the
honeymooners. It is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake. The lush
green vegetation and the climate attract a number of tourists to this place. On
reaching Kumarakom check in the backwater resort and later on drive out for the
local tour. Visit the Kumarakom bird sanctuary, house boat jetty and others.
Later in the evening return back to the resort for an overnight stay.
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DAY 03 - KUMARAKOM - ALLEPPEY
-Morning after breakfast check into the deluxe houseboat to enjoy the 24 hours
of backwater cruise from Kumarakom to Alleppey. This journey is considered to be
one of the best attractions. The house boat is fully furnished with single and
double bedrooms, sundeck, private balcony and a kitchen. It also comprises a
chef, driver & cabin assistant. The materials that go into the making are all
local and Eco friendly bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes, bamboo mats, coir
carpets etc. The main wood used is "Anjili". Spend a night at the house boat.
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DAY 04 - ALLEPPEY
-Morning after breakfast check out of the houseboat, as you would have reached
Alleppey by then. Alleppey which is also known as Alappuzha. Its beauty is not
merely in the backwaters, but also in the man-made islands that you will find
amidst the waters. On reaching Alleppey board a cab to be transferred to the
resort. Relax for sometime and later move out for the local tour of Alleppey,
visit Alleppey Beach, Kuttanad - the rice bowl of Kerala, and so on. Later in
the evening check into the resort for an overnight stay at Alleppey.
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DAY 05 - ALLEPPEY - VARKALA
-Morning after breakfast drive out to Varkala which is a seaside tourist resort.
The Papanasam Beach at Varkala is a quiet, secluded beach known for its white,
silvery stretch of sand, mineral springs and rocky cliffs. It is also an
important Hindu pilgrimage centre. Varkala is the only place in southern Kerala
where one can find cliffs just adjacent to the Arabian Sea. On reaching Varkala
check in resort and spend the rest of the day relaxing in this beautiful place.
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DAY 06 - VARKALA -Morning
after breakfast drive out for the local tour and visit Varkala Beaches,
Janardhana Temple, Sivagiri Mautt, Kappil Lake and so on. Later in the evening
drive back to the resort for an overnight stay.
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DAY 7- VARKALA - KOVALAM
-Morning after breakfast drive to Kovalam which is considered as the Paradise of
the South. It is tiny beach which is one of the major tourist attractions. It is
a picture perfect tropical beach. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and it
is true to its name, one can get an endless sight of the coconut groves. On
reaching Kovalam check in at the beach resort and spend the rest of the day at
leisure.
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DAY 8 - KOVALAM -Morning
after breakfast drive out for the local tour and visit the important places like
Padmanabhapuram Palace, Kaudiar Palace, Napier Museum, Sankhumugham Beach,
Varkala Beach and others. Later on return back to the resort for an overnight
stay.
END OF TOUR
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