Kerala, made of backwaters, lakes, hills and wildlife, is one of the most-visited tourist destinations. Better known as Queen of Arabian Sea, Cochin is the site of the famous Chinese Fishing Nets and heritage churches. The enchanting backwater location of Kumarakom offers boating, fishing, houseboat cruising and other leisure options. Kovalam, literally meaning 'a groove of coconut trees', is made of three beaches and is also the site of the rejuvenating ayurveda massage.
Itinerary (Cochin - Kumarakom - Kovalam)
Day 1: Cochin
On arrival at Cochin Airport/Ernakulam Railway Station, transfer to hotel. Later, proceed for a sightseeing of Cochin, covering places of interest, including Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jews Street, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Net and Indo-Portuguese Museum. In the transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2: Cochin - Kumarakom
In the morning, check out of the hotel and depart for Kumarakom (145 kms/4 hrs). En route visit the rubber and tea plantations. Arrive at Kumarakom and visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (famous for migratory and local birds). Later, check into hotel. In the evening, enjoy a sunset cruise (optional) or relax near the Venbanad Lake. Stay overnight at Kumarakom.
Day 3: Kumarakom
Full day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Kumarakom - Kovalam
In the morning, check out of the hotel and depart for Kovalam (190 kms/4.5 hrs). En route visit the coastal areas with the coconut trees and a view of lagoons and palm-fringed Arabian Sea. On arrival at Kovalam, check into hotel. Spend the rest of the day at lesiure. Stay overnight in Kovalam.
Day 5: Kovalam - Trivandrum - Kovalam
After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing trip of Trivandrum. Visit places of interest including Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika Museum and Sri Padmanabha Temple. In the afternoon, relax on the beach. Stay overnight in Kovalam.
Day 6: Departure
Spend the morning at leisure. Later check out fro the hotel and transfer to airport/railway station for onward travel.
Transportation using air conditioned car (Indica) as per itinerary, inclusive of fuel, parking, toll and driver allowance
Daily breakfast
All applicable hotel taxes
Cost excludes
Lunch/dinner at hotels
Room service
Telephone calls and laundry
Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine mineral water, telephone charges, guide charges, boating charges, entrance fees and all items of personal nature
