Overview
The Essence of Kerala package is well designed itinerary which will give you the chance to explore the Keralas prime attractions Kumarakom, Alleppey and Kovalam.Kumarakom is the one of the most popular tourist destination in Kerala. It is renowned for backwater, located on the Vembanad Lake, which is the largest lake of fresh water. The backwater fishing village is indeed a haven, and has had its attractions advertised by some stunning top end resorts by the side of Vembanad Lake. It is Indias first destination, who accomplish the sustaining eco-friendly tourism, also awarded for Responsible Tourism project in Kumarakom, by Kerala Tourism.
Alleppey is also known as Alappuzha. It is one of the oldest planned city of the kerala, located about 75 kilometres away from Kochi and about 155 kilometres from Trivandrum. It is one of the popular tourist destination of India. It is famous for backwaters. There are at least six navigable canals in the town. In the east they open to the backwater connecting the city to the mesh of backwater trials, which are abuzz with reinvented kettuvalloms (houseboats). In this fresh and salt water eco system, visitors come to rediscover life lived at a deliciously slow pace.
Kovalam is arguably Keralas most popular tourist destination. It is one of the most beautiful beach town located at the shore of Arabian Sea. Three crescent shaped beaches separated by rocky headlands are the main attraction of Kovalam. The meaning of the Kovalam is a grove of coconut trees and as per the name this picturesque town along with the beaches are surrounded by coconut trees. Another enticing feature of the place are the Ayurveda centres cum resorts which can be found dotted around the beaches.The duration of the package is 4 nights and 5 days, which gives you a chance to explore the most beautiful regions in Gods won country, Kerala, along with that you will also get an opportunity to enjoy the cruising on the backwaters of Alleppey. Spot colourful birds during your visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. The package is covering the destinations such as Kumarakom-Alleppey-Kovalam-Trivandrum-Delhi.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival in Cochin-Kumarakom (By Road-49 kilometres) Sightseeing
Upon arrival at the airport in Cochin, meet our tour representative, after welcome, proceed to Kumrakom. Kumarakom is one of the major tourist destination of the state of Kerala. It is renowned for backwater, located on the Vembanad Lake, which is the largest lake of fresh water.
Check-in at a backwater resort. After freshen up , proceed to visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, it is Protected by a thick cluster of mangroves, the bird sanctuary spread across 14 acres and home to over 180 species of birds. It is best to visit on foot by one and half kilometres on walking trek, where you are likely to spot heron, darters, water duck, waterfowl, owl, cuckoo and Siberian crane.
You may also take some adventure activities like water skiing and windsailing.
Stay overnight at the backwater resort.
Day 2 : Kumarakom-Alleppey (By Road-32 kilometres)
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of Kumarakom, enjoy the backwater cruise on the placid waters of Lake Vembanad. Explore the Kettuvallaum which is a traditional houseboat.
Later in the day, proceed to Kottayam to board the beautiful traditional houseboats for an overnight backwater cruise.
Day 3 : Kumarakoam-Kovalam (By Road-180 Kilometres) Sightseeing
Today after breakfast, proceed to Kovalam.The city of Kovalam is Kerala’s most popular tourist attraction. This beach town is located on the shores of Arabian Sea in Thiruvananthapuram city. The meaning of Kovalam is a grove of coconut trees which gives it the true significance as the entire town is surrounded by coconut trees. Three crescent shaped beaches separated by rocky headlands are the main hotspot here.
On arrival, check in at the resort. Overnight stay at a resort. After freshen up, you have the choice to explore the beautiful beaches the town such as Hawa Beach, Lighthouse Beach and Samudra Beach, apart from this you may also enjoy the water sports activity such as kayaking, skiing swimming, you may also take relaxing Ayurvedic massage as well. Overnight Stay in Kovalam.
Day 4 : Kovalam-Trivandrum-Delhi (By Flight)
Breakfast at hotel. Morning is free at leisure. Later proceed to Trivandrum International Airport at noon to board onward flight to Delhi. On arrival, check-in to the hotel for night halt.
Day 5 : Depart Delhi
Today is the last day of tour, after breakfast, proceed to the domestic airport for boarding connecting flight as scheduled for onward journey.We hope you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to organizing your next tour with us.