Duration of the Kerala Beach Tour: 07 Nights & 08 Days
Destinations Covered for Kerala Beach Tours: New Delhi - Thiruvananthapuram - Kovalam - Alleppey - Kumarakom – Cochin

Highlights of the Tour:
Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Palace Museum, Napier Museum, Sree Chithra Art Gallery, Shankhumugham Beach at Thiruvananthapuram; Padhamanabha Swamy temple, Museum, Horse Palace and Art Gallery, Kovalam Beach in Kovalam, Cruising houseboat at Allepey; Bird Sanctuary at Kumarakom; Jew Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church, Chinese fishing net at Cochin. 

Day 01: Arrive New Delhi
This day arrive at New Delhi international airport. Our company representative will receive you at the airport. Board the car and get driven to your pre booked hotel. Check-in at the hotel, Rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 02: New Delhi – Trivandrum (by flight)
On your second day of Kerala Beach tour packages, In morning after breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to airport for board a flight to Trivandrum. On arrival at Thiruvananthapuram airport our representative having a placard displaying your name will meet you to pick you up and transfer to pre booked hotel. Rest of the day is free at your leisure. In the evening enjoy a sunset cruise. Overnight at Thiruvananthapuram.

Day 03: Trivandrum City Tour
This Morning after breakfast you will take a full day city tour of Trivandrum. The Padmanabha Swamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu known for its mural paintings and stone carvings is among the 108 sacred Vishnu temples in India. Located near the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple is Kuthiramalika (Puthenmalika) Palace Museum. This rare specimen of workmanship in the traditional Travancore style of architecture has exquisite wood carvings. The palace museum displays paintings and various priceless collections of the royal family. Another important place to visit is the Napier Museum, built in the 19th century, the Indo - saracenic structure boasts 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. Located near the Napier Museum is the Sree Chithra Art Gallery, this 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 in India. The collection also includes paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali. You can also visit Shankhumugham Beach: Just 8 km from the city, this is a favourite haunt of sunset watchers. Overnight at Thiruvananthapuram.

Day 04: Thiruvananthapuram to Kovalam (by road 15 kms)
This Morning after breakfast you will be transferred to Kovalam and check in at hotel. Kovalam is known as the 'Paradise of the South'. The beauty and serenity of Kovalam with excellent accommodations, ayurvedic massage parlors, yoga centers and water sport facilities attract thousand of tourist from all over the world. The crescent-shaped beaches of Kovalam can be divided in three parts. The southern most and the most popular beach is the Lighthouse Beach. Further south on the beach you can have a spectacular view of the Vizhinzam mosque. The middle beach is called Hawah. Each morning this beach acts as a base for the local fisherman. The northern most beach, Samudra, is least affected of all by the changing times. It is dotted with few rudimentary wooden fishing vessels. The day at free at your leisure. Overnight stay at  Kovalam.

Day 05: Kovalam Beach Tour
This morning after breakfast indulge yourself in the beauty of the tiny beach. You can go for swimming and bathing at kovalam, it will be an exhilarating experience and if you go for snorkeling, you can get wonderful views of underwater coral reefs. Surfing is another water sport which you can enjoy in Kovalam. When you are in Kovalam do not forget to take an Ayouvedic Massage to refresh your body and soul. Overnight  at Kovalam.

Day 06: Kovalam to Alleppey  (by road 159 kms)
This morning after breakfast transfer to Alleppey popularly referred to as 'Venice of the East' and check-in to the traditional houseboat for Back water Cruise, which will be a unique experience in your life. No tourist can go away from Alappuzha without taking a cruise along the backwaters in a traditional houseboat. The houseboats complete with a well furnished bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom. There are drivers and a cook on board. On the houseboat you can observe the everyday life of locals, pick up toddy (a mild alcoholic drink made from coconut sap), dig into grilled prawns and indulge in bird watching. Enjoy dinner on board and overnight in the houseboat.

Day 07: Alleppy to Kumarakom (by road 45 kms)
This morning after breakfast check-out from the houseboat and drive to Kumarakom located on the Southern coast of India enjoys a well-balanced tropical climate. Kumarakom is one of the 10 best preferred destinations in India for tourism. The village comprises of cluster of small islands on the famous lake called Vembanad Lake. Kumarakom is an enchanting backwater destination to visit After check in at hotel visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, the best time for this is between November and March, when a range of migratory birds from Siberia make it their winter home. Some of the species include the Snake bird Little Cormorant, Crow Pleasant, White-branded water Hen and Tree pie. Occasionally you can catch the native kingfishers setting the waters ablaze in a psychedelic flash of colours. The night herons, the Golden-backed woodpeckers are added delights. At the fourteen-acre bird sanctuary one can glimpse many a rare bird some of which, sadly, may not be around forever. Evening enjoy the sun set cruise thereafter return to hotel for overnight.

Day 08: Kumarakom to Cochin (by road 56 kms) & Half day City Tour of Cochin
Today wake up early in the morning for the grandest show on earth. The sun breaks with a smile and stretches its arm across the river to wish you good morning. After breakfast transfer to Cochin. This afternoon take a half day city tour of Kochi. Your sightseeing will include Fort Kochi beach, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace or 'Dutch Palace' & the Chinese Fishing Nets. The Chinese fishing nets found here are the only ones of its kind in India. Dutch Palace: The Dutch Palace was originally built by the Portugese. Later, in 17th century, the Dutch modified it and presented to the Raja (King) of Kochi. Coronation of many Kings of Kochi was held here. The place has a fine collection of mural paintings depicting the scenes from the Hindu epics Mahabharatha and Ramayana. Fort Kochi beach: A stroll along the beach, particularly at sunset with the Chinese fishing nets and sailing ships in the background, is a fine experience. Many European style bungalows can be seen along the shoreline. Jewish Synagogue: The synagogue, magnificently decorated by Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers, was built in 1568. Giant scrolls of the Old Testament can be found here. It is located near the Dutch Palace. In the evening enthrall yourself with a special presentation of the colorfully costumed Kathakali Dance Drama at a local theatre; thereafter return to hotel for overnight stay. 

Day 09: Transfer to Cochin Airport for departure your home…!!
This Morning after breakfast you will be transferred to Cochin airport to take your onward flight. End of Beach tour of Kerala.
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