Location: Kovalam

Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days

Holiday Type: Beach Tour Packages

Interest Type: Beach Vacations

Package Type: Best Of India

Kovalam :- Kovalam is a beach town by the Arabian Sea in Thiruvananthapuram city, Kerala, India, located around 16 km from the city centre. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and true to its name the village offers an endless sight of coconut trees. Kovalam first received attention when the Regent Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bayi of Travancore constructed her beach resort, Halcyon Castle, here towards the end of the 1920s. Thereafter the place was brought to the public eye by her nephew the Maharaja of Travancore. The European guests of the then Travancore kingdom discovered the potentiality of Kovalam beach as a tourist destination in the 1930s. 

Kovalam has three beaches separated by rocky outcroppings in its 17 km coastline; the three together form the famous crescent of the Kovalam beach

1) Lighthouse Beach

The southernmost beach, the Lighthouse Beach is the one most frequented by tourists; Lighthouse Beach got its name due to the old Vizhinjam Lighthouse located on a rocky promontory here. Its intermittent beams at night render the beach with an unearthly charm.

2) Hawah Beach

Eve’s Beach, more commonly known as Hawa Beach, ranks second, in the early day, is a beehive of activities with fishermen setting out for sea. With a high rock promontory and a calm bay of blue waters, this beach paradise creates a unique aquarelle on moonlit nights.

3) Samudra Beach

A large promontory separates this part from the southern side. Samudra Beach doesn't have tourists thronging there or hectic business. The local fishermen ply their trade on this part. There are a large number of beach resorts in and around Kovalam. The sea port of Vizhinjam is about 3 km away and famous for its special varieties of fish, old Hindu temples, big churches and a mosque. The Proposed International Trans shipment Terminal at Vizhinjam is also close to Kovalam.

Kovalam was among the most prominent tourist spots in India during the hippy era. It still has a high status among tourists, who arrive mostly from Europe and Israel. Kovalam is finding a new significance in the light of several Ayurvedic salons, and recuperation and regeneration resorts which provide a wide variety of Ayurvedic treatments for tourists.

Places Of Interest :- Kovalam Light House, Light house beach, Hawwah beach (Eves beach), Samudra beach, Kovalam Jama Masjid on the Samudra beach, Vellayani Lake, Neyyar Dam, Karamana River, Kovalam Fish Market, Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium, Dhanvantari Ayurveda Clinic & Panchakarma Centre, Valiyathura Pier, Chowara, Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium 

Kumarakom :-  Kumarakom is a popular tourism destination located near the city of Kottayam in Kerala. This destination is famous for its backwater tourism. It is set in the backdrop of the Vembanad Lake, the largest freshwater lake in the state of Kerala. The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and is part of the Kuttanad region. The bird sanctuary here, which is spread across 14 acres, is a favourite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise. Egrets, darters, herons, teals, waterfowls, cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds like the Siberian Stork visit here in flocks and are a fascinate the visitors.

Places Of Interest :- Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple, Kumarakom Beach, aruvikkuzhi waterfall

Alleppey :- The name Alappuzha is derived from the geographical position and physical features of the place. It means the land between the sea and network of rivers flowing into it. Alappuzha, also known as Alleppey, is a town in Alappuzha District of Kerala state of southern India. Alleppey is considered to be the oldest planned town in this region and the lighthouse built on the coast of the town is the first of its kind along the Laccadive Sea coast. Alappuzha is situated 62 kilometres (39 mi) to the south of Kochi and 155 kilometres (96 mi) north of Trivandrum.

A town with picturesque canals, backwaters, beaches, and lagoons, it was described as the one of the places known as the "Venice of the East" by Lord Curzon. Malayalam is the most spoken language. Hindi, English and Tamil are also widely spoken in the town. Alappuzha is gifted with immense natural beauty with the Laccadive Sea on its west. The city has a vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers.  The richness of the coastal Alappuzha waters is expressed annually in the blooming and consequent deposit of a huge quantity of fishes and prawns on the Alappuzha coast called ‘Chakara’. Alleppey is an important tourist destination in India.

The Backwaters of Alleppey are the most popular tourist attraction in Kerala. A houseboat cruise in these backwaters is a delightful experience. Alleppey is also the access point for the annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race, held on the Punnamada Lake, near Alleppey, on the second Saturday of August every year. This is the most competitive and popular of the boat races in India.The mullackal chirap is also one of the attractions of Alleppey which is the festive season held ten colourful days every year in the month of December.

Places Of Interest :- Alappuzha Beach, Laccadive Sea, Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple, Arthunkal Basilica, Mannarasala Temple, Chettikulangara Devi Temple, Haripad Subrahmanya Swamy Temple, Mullakkal Temple,Edathua Church, Alappuzha CSI Christ Church (oldest Anglican church in Kerala) and Champakulam Valia Palli. Krishnapuram Palace also attracts many tourists.

Best Time To Visit :-  Though Kovalam and Alleppey can be visited anytime of the year, the best time to visit Kovalam beach is between September and March. This is just after the monsoons that end in August. And before the peak summer season starts in April. Moreover, as the months between September and March are generally cooler and the heat is comparatively less than the summer months, it is good for sun bathers. Many festivals are also celebrated during this period like Onam and New Year celebrations.

Cochin :- Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'. Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. Over the years, Cochin has emerged as the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala and is perhaps the second most important city on the west coast of India (after Mumbai/Bombay).
Cochin is proud of its world class port and international airport that link it to many major cities worldwide. This lovely seaside city is flanked by the Western Ghats on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west. Its proximity to the equator, the sea and the mountains provide a rich experience of a moderate equatorial climate.Kochi is the arguably the ideal starting point for exploring the unfathomable diversity and beauty of Kerala, rated in the top three tourist destinations by the World Travel & Tourism Council and featured in National Geographic Traveller’s '50 greatest places of a lifetime'.

Best Time To Visit :- Backwaters of Kochi , Marine Drive, Fort Kochi, Hill Palace, Mattancherry Palace, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium , Jewish Synagogue, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica , Bolgatty Palace , Willingdon Island, Koonankurishu Church, Pallipuram Fort 

• Daily buffet breakfast at respective hotel.
• Welcome drink on arrival (Non alcoholic).
• Accommodation for 1 night at Cochin.
• Accommodation for 1 night at Alleppey.
• Accommodation for 2 nights at Kovalam.
• Accommodation for 1 night at Kumarakom.
• A/c vehicle for all transfer & sightseeing.
• Pick up from Trivandrum Airport/Railway Station and Drop at Cochin Airport. 
• Meal Plan :- Buffet Breakfast only.

Please Note :- These rates are valid for Indian Passport holders only, foreigners are requested to, please cross check the rates with our tour experts before booking the package.

Important Note :- This is a proposal of quotation and not a confirmation of booking. Rates are subject to revision, hence we requests our customers to check the current rates with our Tour Experts in the moment of confirmation of the services or before the final booking...

• Any Airfare / Train fare.
• Personal expenses are not included in the package.
• Any meals other than those mentioned in inclusions.
• X-Mas & New Year supplements will be charged extra.
• Any monument entrance fee/activity charges/adventure sport charges / Gaming charges, Jungle Safari etc. (if applicable).
• Guide charges are not included in the package. This can be arranged at additional cost as per the guest request if available on that location.

Day 1: Pick Up From Trivandrum Airport/Railway Station And Proceed To Kovalam Beach Hotel Check-in And Half Day Sighseeing At Kovalam

Upon arrival at Trivandrum Airport / Railway Station proceed to Kovalam beach. Kovalam is known as the "Paradise of the South". This dreamland is an evergreen, serene, pleasant climatic and enticing beach destination. On arrival, check-in the hotel. Visit the crescent shaped beaches of Kovalam i.e. Samudra Beach, Hawa Beach & Lighthouse Beach. with high rock promontory and a clam bay of blue waters, this beach paradise creates a unique aquarelle on moonlight nights. Overnight stay at Kovalam Hotel/Resort.

Day 2: Full day Trivandrum sightseeing and overnight at Kovalam

After breakfast proceed for the full day sightseeing of Trivandrum. The temple of Anantha, the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple is the most religious icon of the city. Other sightseeing places are Trivandrum Zoo, Napier Museum, Srichitra Art Gallery, Veli Tourist Village and Shangumugham Beach where one can watch the amazing sunset. Overnight stay at Kovalam Hotel/Resort.

Day 3: Hotel Check-out From Kovalam And Proceed To Alleppey And Hotel Check-in

After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Alleppey. On arrival Alleppey, hotel check-in. Alleppey with a large network of inland canals earning it the sobriquet "Venica of the East". These large networks of canals with spectacular Backwaters, Beaches, Marine products & Coir industry provide Alleppey its lifeline. Evening enjoy the sunset at Alleppey Beach. Overnight stay at Alleppey Hotel/Resort.

Day 4: Proceed to Kumarakom and explore this beautiful destination

After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Kumarakom. On arrival, check-in to hotel. Kumarakom is blessed with the Vembanad Lake which has its majestic canals, streams and distributaries along its banks. The major attraction is the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary where a profusion of all kinds of birds can be observed such as Siberian storks, cuckoo, wild duck, egrets, darters, herons, teal and water fowl. Overnight stay at Kumarakom Hotel/Resort.

Day 5: Drive to Cochin, half day Cochin sightseeing & overnight at Cochin hotel

After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Cochin. On arrival, check-in to hotel. Later proceed for a half day city sightseeing tour of Cochin visiting Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Jewish Synagogue and Mattancherry palace/Dutch Palace. Overnight stay at Cochin Hotel/Resort.

Day 6: Hotel Check-out And Drop To Cochin Airport/Railway Station

After breakfast pack your baggages with a promise to return once again to this Paradise. Check-out and proceed on time to board your flight/train with sweet memories of your Kerala Tour.

• Transportation as per the itinerary only.
• The package can’t be clubbed with any other offer/deal.
• Package inclusions and itinerary can’t be change/negotiate.
• Service Tax would be charged extra as per the govt. rule (as applicable).
• The package can’t be booked for a single person; it is for two adults only.
• Local sightseeing as per the itinerary depends on the local weather conditions.
• Refund on cancellation depends upon the concerned hotel’s cancellation policies.
• Guests are not allowed to drive the cab, provided for the above mentioned itinerary.
• The above package is not valid during the festival season, national holidays, long weekends, and New Year.
• Per person rates (in Rs.), and applicable on 2 persons, sharing the same room (maximum 2 adults are allowed).
• In case of delay in departure occur by guest, cab extra charges will be charge to the guest. Cab will be available till 12 am of last day of booked package.
• Guests are not allowed to drink (alcohol)/smoke / do any other illegal activities as per the Indian laws inside the cab, provided for the above mentioned itinerary.
• All transfers, excursions, sightseeing and travel as per itinerary in an air conditioned vehicle (The air conditions will work in plain areas only and not on hills).
• Package rates are subject to change without prior notice. However the new package rates would be conveyed to the guest depending on the availability in the hotels.
• Air condition is allowed in the moving position of the cab provided and not in the standing position if it is more than 10 minutes for the above mentioned itinerary.
• One Child between 0 to 4 years is complimentary (without bed) after that each child between 0 to 4 years 50% of per person package cost without extra bed, child between 4 To 12 years will be charged 70% of the per person package cost with extra bed ( mattress ) sharing the same room with parents, beyond 12 years 100% per person package cost will be charged with extra bed (mattress) sharing the same room with parents and we request our guest to declare the actual age of the child at the time booking.
• Bariza Holidays reserves the right to change/modify/terminate the offer any time at its own discretion and without any prior notice. However the guests who have already booked the packages would be informed on time.