Location: Trivandrum

Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days

Holiday Type: City Break Tours

Interest Type: Beach Vacations

Package Type: Best Of India

Thiruvananthapuram :- Thiruvananthapuram is also known as Trivandrum. This beautiful city is the capital of the southern Indian state of Kerala. Located in the south-western tip of India, Thiruvananthapuram is bound by the Arabian Sea in the west and Tamil Nadu in the east. Named after Anantha Padmanabha or Lord Vishnu, the city is home to many ancient temples. But the landmark is the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple around which the city has been built on seven low hills. The wooded highlands of the Western Ghats in the eastern and north-eastern borders give Thiruvananthapuram some of the most enchanting picnic spots. A long shoreline with internationally renowned beaches, historic monuments, backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage make this district a much sought-after tourist destination. Clean and green, Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala is one of the most beautiful cities in the country.

The place is also well known for its various flora and fauna and is also a major attraction for medical tourists learning Ayurveda. Hill stations, peaceful beaches, backwaters and lagoons make it an ideal holiday destination.

Places Of Interest :- Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Agasthyakoodam, Poovar Island, Ponmudi, Shanghumukham Beach, Neyyer Dam

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

• Daily buffet breakfast at respective hotel.
• Welcome drink on arrival (Non alcoholic).
• A/c vehicle for all transfer & sightseeing.
• Accommodation for 2 nights at Kovalam.
• Accommodation for 1 night at Kumarakom.
• Accommodation for 1 night at Trivandrum ( Thiruvananthapuram ).
• 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, Trivandrum hotel check-in

Upon arrival at Trivandrum Airport / Railway Station proceed, Trivandrum hotel check-in and rest day is free to visit Trivandrum city.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 Trivandrum Hotel.

Day 2: Hotel check-out and proceed to Kovalam, Hotel check-in

After breakfast Trivandrum hotel check-out and drive to Kovalam the next beautiful destination of Kerala. Kovalam is known as the "Paradise of the South". This dreamland is an evergreen, serene, pleasant climatic and enticing beach destination. On arrival at Kovalam hotel-check-in and rest day is free to explore wonderful beaches of Kovalam. Spend comfortable night at Kovalam.

Day 3: Full day Trivandrum sightseeing and overnight at Kovalam

After breakfast proceed for the full day sightseeing of Kovalam. 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 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: 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.