All About The Beauty Of Backwaters And Beaches
INTRODUCTION
It can be quite a pleasant surprise, how, although most of Kerala have beaches and backwaters, each of them offer a unique and different experience. A trip through Alleppey, Kovalam and Kanyakumari is the perfect choice to unravel this mystery and witness how God’s Own Country manages to do that. No matter what you want – a serene and spiritual time, or an adventurous fun time, or a peaceful time to unwind and embrace your overall wellbeing, this trip can provide all of that.
SHORT ITINERARY
- Day 01: Arrival at Alleppey and all day tour (1 hour 13 minutes drive from Kochi – 54 kms)
- Day 02:Arrival at Kovalam and all day tour (3 hours 25 minutes – 160 kms)
- Day 03:Arrival at Kanyakumari and all day tour (2 hours 13 minutes – 90 kms)
- Day 04:Departure
TOUR ITINERARY
From Kochi, our executive will be picking you up and driving to Alleppey. In Alleppey you can spend the whole day marveling at the rustic charm of rural life and the sheer beauty that the town is. Take houseboat rides through the backwaters of Kuttanad and Vembanad Lake. Try the special food items served along to make the ride more enjoyable. After the boat ride, you can spend some time at the beaches or visit the many temples and churches to have a spiritual retreat.
You will reach the enchanting coastal town of Kerala after a three and half hours long ride from Alleppey the next day. Kovalam, with all its crescent shaped beaches, coconut grooves and mossy rocks, is a hip place. Visit the many beaches in the place and indulge in activities like snorkeling, surfing, boating etc to add an adventure streak to it. Visit the lighthouse in the evening to watch a stunning view of the beaches and the towns. You can also opt for an Ayurvedic massage and spa, or get treatments done for any ailments that have been troubling you for some time now. Visit the Halcyon Castle, which is now a heritage hotel..
You can start your trip to Kanyakumari the next day after breakfast. If you are a spiritual person, you can begin by visiting the famed Kanyakumari Temple. There are many interesting tales surrounding the temple and its history. Kanyakumari also has many other temples nearby. The very popular Kanyakumari Beach has something unique about it. It is a meeting point of three seas and is celebrated for its sunsets and moonrises. The Vivekananda Rock Memorial, the place where Swami Vivekananda meditated and attained enlightenment, too, is a must-visit. Take a ferry ride to reach this island. There is a certain serenity to this place that will surely influence you. After this, you can also make your way to the magnificent statue of Thiruvalluvar, which is close by. Jewelry and artifacts made of shells make for beautiful souvenirs from Kanyakumari.
Our executive will drop you back to the airport. We assure you that while you leave, you will have a bunch of memories so diverse, that you would want to keep coming back.
Tour Prices Include
- Accommodation will be arranged at a good hotel with facilities like AC.
- A spacious car will be provided to travel around Alleppey, Kovalam and Kanyakumari.
- Fuel, insurance, toll taxes, parking fee, other vehicle related costs, etc.
- Entry fee to museums, sanctuaries, etc.
Exclusions:
- Meals and beverages other than determined in incorporations.
- Expenses for example, portages, tips, phone calls, clothing costs and so on.
- All passageways, camera charges, direct and driver tipping.
- Insurance Cover.
- Price of air or train tickets.