Kerala Beaches

Kerala's culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demographics, have made the state one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. In 2012, National Geographic's Traveller magazine named Kerala as one of the "ten paradises of the world" and "50 must see destinations of a lifetime". Travel and Leisure also described Kerala as "One of the 100 great trips for the 21st century". In 2012, it overtook the TajMahal to be the number one travel destination in Google's search trends for India. CNN Travel listed Kerala amongst its '19 best places to visit in 2019'. Kerala's beaches, backwaters, lakes, mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient ports, palaces, religious institutions and wildlife sanctuaries are major attractions for both domestic and international tourists. The city of Kochi ranks first in the total number of international and domestic tourists in Kerala. Until the early 1980s, Kerala was a relatively unknown destination compared to other states in the country

Tour Name: Kerala Beaches

Destinations: Cochin - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum

Duration: 04 Nights & 05 Days

Day 01: Arrival in Cochin
On arrival in Cochin, our tour representative helps you with an assisted transfer to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel and settle in your room. The afternoon is scheduled for a city tour Cochin including attractions like Bolgatty Palace, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue and the very popular Chinese fishing nets. Post sightseeing, visit the well-known spice market in the Jew area where you can get your hands on some excellent quality spices to take back home. Evening is scheduled for attending a Kathakali dance performance. Overnight stay in Cochin.

Day 02: Cochin – Alleppey (54 Kms / 02 Hrs.)
After breakfast, begin your road journey to Alleppey, the hub of backwaters of Kerala. As you reach Alleppey, check-into a houseboat, which is traditionally known as Kettuvallam. Enjoy leisurely laid-back cruise ride in a well-equipped houseboat. This is going to be an overnight houseboat journey so that rooms and kitchen would be fully loaded, and you would be accompanied by a rower and a chef. Savor lip-smacking delicacies during all meals. Admire the pristine green surroundings. Spot colorful birds flying and locals indulged in their work. Overnight stay onboard the houseboat.

Day 03: Alleppey – Kovalam (160 Kms / 04 Hrs.)
After breakfast while treating your eyes to the mesmerizing views followed by check- out formalities. Thereafter, start driving to Kovalam. En-route take halt at the popular Haripad Subramanian Snake Temple, known for having around 500 statues of snakes. As you reach Kovalam, complete the check-in and spend the day at leisure. This lovely beach town is a delight, offering a peaceful vacation.Overnight stay at a resort.

Day 04: Kovalam
After breakfast, You can enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating therapy and treatment at a popular Ayurveda centre or at your resort’s spa. You can also visit the crescent-shaped Kovalam beach (Hawah beach, Lighthouse beach and Samudra beach) where you can indulge in activities of your interest.Stay overnight at the resort.

Day 05: Kovalam - Trivandrum for Departure (20 Kms / 40 Mins)
After Breakfast, check out from the Hotel. Transfer to the Trivandrum airport for boarding a flight to your onward destination.

TOUR END..!!

• Assistance on arrival & departure at airport and railway station.
• Accommodation at hotels/resorts as per the itinerary.
• Daily chosen meals at the hotels/resorts
• All transfers, excursions and sightseeing tours will be by air-conditioned vehicle
• Road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges and interstate taxes.

• GST (5%) 
• Any Airfare or Train Fare
• Anything other than mentioned in the includes list. 
• Early Check In and Late Check Out in properties. 
• Personal Exp. / Extras during Stay in Resort like laundry, Telephone calls, Medicines, Liquor. 
• Tip for Driver/Lunch/Travel Insurance / Air Tickets / Train Tickets.
• Monument Entry Charges/Heating system/Any Local Ride Not Included.