Beaches & Backwater
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
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Flight
Hotel
Transfer
Sight Seeing
Namaste-Welcome to India
On arrival at Trivandrum International Airport, you will be met by our local representative and you will be transferred to the hotel in Kovalam.
The day is free, for you to explore the beautiful beaches of Kovalam at your own pace.
Thiruvananthapuram (or Trivandrum) is the capital of the southern Indian state of Kerala. It's distinguished by its British colonial architecture and many art galleries. It’s also home to Kuthira Malika (or Puthen Malika) Palace, adorned with carved horses and displaying collections related to the Travancore royal family, whose regional capital was here from the 18th–20th centuries.
Vellayani Lake, or Vellayani Kayal as known in the local language, is the largest freshwater lake in Thiruvananthapuram district, of Kerala, India
Kovalam is located close to the state capital Trivandrum, it is internationally famed for its palm-fringed beaches and rejuvenating centres. This coastal town initially came to notice with the construction of Halcyon Castle by the last Maharani of Travancore - Sethu Lakshmi Bayi. With the arrival of hippies in 1970s, the place gained recognition as a tourist destination and is today renowned for its 17 km-long coastline, which is formed by three beautiful beaches - Lighthouse, Hawah and Samudra.
Overnight stay in Kovalam.
Day 2
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Hotel
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Sight Seeing
Breakfast at the hotel.
A perfect blend of beach and city, today explore the beautiful lighthouse in Kovalam. Vizhinjam Lighthouse is situated near Kovalam beach in Kerala. It started functioning on 30 June 1972. Vizhinjam was a busy seaport in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Before the current light was installed, there were no lighthouses at this location. A day mark beacon must have been there in 18th century. Then visit Vellayani Lake or Vellayani Kayal as known in local language, is the largest fresh water lake in Trivandrum, and Valiyathura Pier.
Overnight in Kovalam.
Day 3
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Hotel
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Sight Seeing
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning is free in the hotel to enjoy the beautiful beach in Kovalam. Later in the afternoon proceed for a city tour in Trivandrum. Visit the Napier Museum, built in the 19th century. This Indo - Saracenic structure boasts of a "natural" air-conditioning system and houses a rare collection of archaeological and historic artifacts bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. The architecture of the museum is a mix of Indian, Chinese, Kerala, and Mughal styles. The Museum grounds also hold the famous Trivandrum Zoo, which is one of the oldest zoological gardens in India. Located near the Museum, the Shree Chitra Kala Art Gallery displays select paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich, and exquisite works from the Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore schools of Art. Visit the Kuthiramalika Palace, built by the King of Travancore. The palace museum displays paintings and various priceless collections of the royal family. After the tour return back to Kovalam.
Overnight in Kovalam.
Day 4
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Hotel
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Sight Seeing
Breakfast at the hotel.
Prepare for check out and the driver will pick you up and drop you to the idyllic beach destination the Mararikulam.
On arrival in Mararikulam, the driver will drop you to the hotel and check in.
The day is free, for you to explore the stunning beaches of Mararikulam at your own pace.
Mararikulam is one of the best beaches in Kerala offering idyllic beach stay experience. Marari is a very relaxing beach retreat stays. Beaches are good for swimming and very private. Mararikulam is a beach village in the district of Alappuzha. The name comes from Marari who is the main city of the place. It has the famous temple Mararikulam Mahadevar temple dedicated to Lord Siva. Famous tourist attraction Marari Beach is at Mararikulam.
Overnight in Mararikulam
Day 5
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Sight Seeing
Breakfast at the hotel.
The day is free, to enjoy and relax on the white sand beaches of Marari.
Mararikulam, an enchanting beach village where time stands still and allows you to unravel the miraculous beauty of nature in every forms! Be it the vast open sea or its never-ending waves, the shimmering charm of the golden sands or the picturesque settings that complements each other, everything in Mararikulam imbibes life into the visitors’ souls! Stippled with swaying evergreen coconut groves, this village also offers exciting backwater cruise options
Overnight in Mararikulam.
Day 6
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Hotel
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Prepare for check out and the driver will pick you up and drop you to the picturesque Kumarakom Lake .
On arrival in Kumarakom, the driver will drop you to the hotel and check in.
The day is free, for you to explore the magnificent beauty of the lake at your own pace.
Kumarakom is a charming emerald peninsula jutting into the picturesque Vembanad Lake dotted with innumerable traditional country rafts, boats and canoes. The fresh water of the lake flows into the mainland, making a labyrinth of lagoons, canals and waterways. Spend the rest of the day at the beautiful resort of Kumarakom. You may enjoy traditional Ayurveda massages here -Ayurveda is the ancient healing system of India and has been practised continuously for over 5,000 years. The various treatments are individually prescribed and involve the use of medicated herbal oils, herbs, powders and poultices & natural ingredients.
Overnight in Kumarakom.
Day 7
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Ferry
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Hotel
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Sight Seeing
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today experience the most beautiful back water river cruise in Kumarakom Lake. Kumarakom was within the jurisdiction of the king of Thekkumkur while that kingdom existed, and it was usual to have fighting and competitions among local kings. Small boats called chundan vallam and veppu vallam were widely used among the local kings for their lightning attacks and fighting in central Travancore. During those days Vembanad Lake was a dangerous area; therefore the king of Thekkumcore kept soldiers in Kumarakom and constructed a fort at the entrance of Kottathodu in Kumarakom. Soldiers were kept in certain areas of Kumarakom for protection against enemy attacks; some of those places still have "pada" (meaning war) in their names, such as Padakkalam and Padanilam. The remains of the fort's wall, six feet broad, can still be seen near the village office of Kumarakom. Kumarakom is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a noted bird sanctuary where many species of migratory birds visit. The Vembanad Lake, the largest backwater in Kerala, is habitat for many marine and freshwater fish species and it teems with Karimeen (Pearl spot also known as Etroplus suratensis) shrimp (Metapenaeus dobsonii) common name Poovalan chemeen. The bird sanctuary extends over 14 acres (57,000 m²), and came into existence following preservation efforts from the government. It is a major tourist attraction.
Overnight in Kumarakom.
Day 8
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Flight
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Transfer
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Meals
After breakfast. The day is free until checkout time. The driver will pick you up and drop you to the airport for your onward flight.
Tour Cost, Terms & Conditions
- The rates are subject to availability at the time of booking request. In the event if there are rate changes due to increase in Govt taxes, or hotel charges a surcharge, or BAR rates (Best available rates), we reserve the right to amend the rates without notice. The exchange rate is subject to change. Please ensure that you have secured the relevant visa / entry permits & valid passport. The best source of visa information is the embassy of the country itself.
- If you are interested in going ahead with this booking, we would require deposits or payments as follows either in the form of cash or cheque:
- 30 days to 21 days prior to departure date: 50%.
- 21 days to 01 days prior to departure: 100%.
- Prices in this quotation are subject to availability. Al-Tayer Holidays reserves the right to offer services of similar or higher standard based in the event of non-availability at the time of booking, at amended cost.
- Please ensure that the names given to us for reservations match the names in your passport, as hotels, sightseeing tour companies are very particular about name changes. Mismatched names may result in heavy amendment penalties. We strongly recommend travel insurance as part of your package – we have excellent rates with the world’s best companies – please let us know if you wish us to add this to your package.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Flights
- Economy class, Dubai / Trivandrum / Cochin / Dubai.
Accommodation
- 3 nights in Kovalam based on twin sharing basis.
- 2 nights in Mararikulam & Kumarakom based on twin sharing basis.
Transportation
- Arrival airport transfers in Trivandrum on private car.
- Departure airport transfers in Cochin on private car.
Sightseeing
- City tour in Kovalam, Trivandrum & Kumarakom on private standard car.
- Visit the Shree Chitra Kala Art Gallery, Vizhinjam Lighthouse, Vellayani Lake, Napier Museum on private standard car.
- Explore the Kumarakom backwater lake on shared houseboat.
Meals
- Daily breakfast.
Insurance
- Complimentary travel insurance.
Taxes
- All airline and hotel taxes.
Exclusions
- Visa fees.
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Items of personal nature viz. telephone calls, drinks, laundry bills, etc.
- Except all the above mentioned in inclusion.
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