Kerala Backwaters and the Beach

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Overview

Overview of the tour

Be in a subtle ambience – a mental and sensory quietude in the scenic beauty of Kerala – rarely to be experienced elsewhere. This beautiful state located at the west coast of india, made special by its natural beauty, meandering rivers, coconut groves, rice fields, spice farms, lush hills and beaches fringed by swaying palms. Your tour will take you to the bewitching port Cochin, pristine beach of Kovalam and more.

Duration9 Nights/ 10 Days

Destinations : Cochin (2), Periyar (2), Alleppey (1), Kovalam (1), Padmanabhapuram (0), Kovalam(3) 

Highlights :

  • Memorable backwaters cruise on a House Boat.
  • Port city of Kochi or Cochin and Chinese fishing nets
  • Wildlife at Periyar National Park
  • Sun bathing at Kovalam Beach

Best time to visit :
The best time to visit Kerala is November to February. The weather of Kerala remains mild all over the year. March to May and September to October are hot summer months. May to August is the monsoon period and June is often windy.

Category of Hotels : 3, 4, 5 Star

Transportation :
Air-Conditioned Chauffer Driven Transport

Price :Starting from USD 829 per Person on twin share

» Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Kochi
Day 2 - Cochin
Day 3 - Kochi to Periyar
Day 4 - Periyar
Day 5 - Periyar to Alleppey
Day 6 - Thottapalli to    Kovalam
Day 7 - Kovalam to    Padmnabhapuram
Day 8 & 9 - Kovalam
Day 10 - Depart Kovalam
Full Itinerary

Itinerary

Itinerary Destination

Day 1 - Arrive Kochi (Cochin) Arrive at Kochi airport. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel for a two-night stay.

Day 2 - Cochin Your morning time will be at leisure to relax by the pool. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a relaxing harbor cruise. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3 - Kochi to Periyar (190 Km/6 hrs drive) Drive to Periyar and visit the Periyar National Park.

Day 4 - Periyar Visit to National Park.

Day 5 - Periyar to Alleppey (175 Km/5 hrs - Houseboat) Have your breakfast and take a drive back down to the coast to Alleppey. Overnight at Houseboat

Day 6 - Thottapalli to Kovalam (80 Km/2 hrs drive) Disembark at the Thottapalli boat jetty from houseboat and transfer to Kovalam. Have your afternoon at leisure.

Day 7 - Kovalam to Padmnabhapuram (Cape Comorin) ( 54 Kms / 2 Hrs drive) Have your full day excursion.

Day 8 & 9 - Kovalam Have your complete day at leisure on the Kovalam Beach.

Day 10 - Depart Kovalam Transfer to Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) airport to board your onward flight.

red fortCochin or Kochi is a popular tourist destination of India with exceptionally wonderful port, backwaters and beaches. As it is a port city, it is economically sound and cosmopolitan. Its rich past makes its monuments look nice and full of history for you. You will see the best attractions of cochin, such as, Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace and St. Francis Church. See the charming Chinese fishing nets at the Cochin harbor, while taking a ride at Bolgatty Island. In the evening, you will enjoy a cultural show of Kerala’s art and culture.

Periyar National Park‘Project Tiger’ reserve, Periyar National Park, will bring close to nature to see how animals live their lives in jungles. Take a drive in the green hills of Periyar and spend some time watching the flocks of elephants. Other than elephants, you will see Malabar squirrel, barking deer, mouse deer, Nilgiri, langur and endangered Lion. You will pass by lush forests and the plantations, spice, tea and rubber plantations and vibrant waterfalls. In the evening, enjoy the taste of special Kerala dish made exclusively for you by a renowned Kerala chef.
Alleppey is Kerala’s most beautiful and lush backwater destination. It enjoys one of the ideal networks of lakes, lagoons and canals, relaxing in the conventional thatch-roofed of houseboat, also called as 'kettuvallam'.

Kovalam beachKovalam beach is the most finest and popular beach of not only kerala but India. It is popular for its clean and pretty beaches which look absolutely picturesque with its becharming vicinity of abundant coconut palms

Visit Padmanabhapuram complex, a small village located near Thiruvananthapuram. The Padmanabhapuram palace is located in an old granite fortress, near river Valli, at the foot of the Veli Hills. The palace was made by Travancore king Iravi Iravi Varma Kulasekhara Perumal around 1601 A.D.. At Cape Comorin, the tip of peninsular India, three seas – Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal meet with each other.

 

Price

Price
Price :Starting from USD 829 per Person on twin share

Inclusions

Inclusions and Accommodation
Inclusions
  • Accommodation at following Hotels envisaged. This is subject to availability.
Cities Standard Superior Deluxe
Cochin Abad Plaza Trident Taj Malabar
Periyar Cardamon County Taj Garden Retreat Spice Village
Alleppey Pulickattil Houseboat Kumarakom Water Transport Houseboat Kumarakom Water Transport Houseboat
Kovalam Abad Palm Shore Uday Samudra Leela Kovalam

  • Breakfast on all days.
  • All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in all hotels and Expenditure tax wherever applicable.
  • All transfers to or from hotels, city tours, excursions, drives by an air-conditioned transport.
  • Services of an English speaking local guide.
  • Inter state road tax, toll tax, driver’s allowance, parking etc.
  • Train fare as per the itinerary.
Exclusions
  • Any lunch, dinner, snacks, mineral water etc. unless mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Entry fee to any monument or camera fee.
  • Any airfare or airport tax
  • Tips, gratuities.
  • Portage, laundry, telephone calls, table drinks or any other expenses of personal nature.

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions
Cancellation Fee
  • Cancellation more than 30 days prior to time of departure – No cancellation charge.
  • Between 7-30 days prior to time of departure – 25% cancellation charge of the tour cost.
  • Between 5-7 days prior to time of departure – 50 % cancellation charge of the tour cost.
  • Less than 5 days prior to departure              - 100% cancellation charge of the tour cost.
Amendment Fee
  • More than 10 days prior to time of departure – No amendment charge.
  • Less than 10 days prior to departure – Amendment fee of USD 100 per amendment irrespective of no of passengers.
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