Kerala Cultural Discovery: Temples, Tea Gardens, and Traditions

Kochi(1N) → Mararikulam(1N) → Alleppey(1N) → Kollam(1N) → Varkala(1N) → Trivandrum(1N) → Kovalam(1N) → Poovar(1N)

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Kochi

Upon arrival at Kochi International Airport/Railway Station, you will meet our representative.
Transfer to the hotel and check in to the hotel.
After freshening up, proceed for sightseeing in Kochi.
Visit Adi Shankara Temple, and then feed and play with Elephants in Kodanad Elephant Training Camp.
In the evening, watch a traditional dance performance.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight stay at Kochi.

Day 2 Kochi to Mararikulam

Day 3 Mararikulam to Alleppey

After breakfast, drive to Alleppey.
On arrival at Alleppey, check-in to the houseboat for an overnight cruise.
Along the way, you will pass rice fields and tiny villages.
You will disembark from the boat to wander in the villages and talk to the people.
At night the boat will anchor midstream.
Overnight stay at Alleppey.

Day 4 Alleppey to Kollam

After breakfast, proceed to Kollam.
On arrival, check in to the hotel.
After freshening up, visit Ashtamudi Lake, the children's Traffic and Entertainment Park, and Adventure Park.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5 Kollam to Varkala

After breakfast, proceed to Varkala.
On arrival in Varkala, check in to the hotel.
Later, visit Varkala Beach, Sivagiri Mutt, Thiruvambadi Beach, Edava Beach, Janardana Swamy Temple, Vishnu Temple, Anjengo Fort, and Ponnumthuruthu.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6 Varkala to Trivandrum

After breakfast, proceed to Trivandrum.
On arrival in Trivandrum, check in to the hotel.
Later proceed for sightseeing of Trivandrum.
Visit Padmanabha Swami Temple, Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika, and Sree Chitra Art Gallery.
Later in the evening, go shopping.
Overnight stay at Trivandrum.

Day 7 Trivandrum to Kovalam

After breakfast, proceed to Kovalam.
On arrival at Kovalam, check-in at the hotel.
Later, visit the crescent-shaped beaches of Kovalam, i.e. Samudra Beach, Hawa Beach & Lighthouse Beach.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8 Kovalam to Poovar

After breakfast, proceed to Poovar.
On arrival in Poovar, check in at the hotel.
After freshening up, visit Tirparappu Falls and the Rock Cut cave of Vinzjhinjam.
Later in the evening, take a water taxi to visit Poovar beach and watch a beautiful sunset.
Return back to the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Poovar.

Day 9 Departure

After breakfast, proceed to the airport/railway station to board a flight/train for the onward journey.

01 night stay in a houseboat in Alleppey
Breakfast and Dinner will be served in all the hotels.
Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis with base category rooms in all the hotels (rooms are subject to availability).
AC Sedan for all transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary.
Toll, parking, driver’s batta, road tax & fuel charges.
Pick-up from Cochin Airport/railway station.
Drop at Trivandrum Airport/railway station.
Inclusive of all taxes excluding 5% GST.