Kerala Vacation Tours - Kerala Beaches & Backwaters - Golden Beaches of Kerala

Golden Beaches of Kerala

Day 01 - Cochin : Arrive at Cochin and transfer to hotel. Afternoon proceed for city tour visiting Jewish synagogue, Mattancherry Palace etc. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 - Munnar : In the morning depart for Munnar (approx.4 hours journey), enjoying the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls, high mountains with the low flying clouds passing by. Arrive Munnar and check in at hotel. Overnight at Munnar.

Day 03 - Munnar : Morning proceed for Munnar sightseeing and witness tea gardens, lush green hills, Raja Malai and Muttuputty dam. Overnight at Munnar.

Day 04 - Thekkedy : Morning proceed for Thekkady and drive through tea estates and spice forests jungles. Arrive Thekkady after a memorable drive of approx. 4 hours. Check in at hotel. In the evening visit Kumily market to buy the best spices available. Overnight at Thekkady.

Day 05 - Kumarakom : In the morning proceed to Kumarakom. Arrive at Kumarakom, after a journey of approx. five hours enjoying the beauty of the traditional Keralian houses. Check in at Hotel. Overnight at Kumarakom.

Day 06 - Kumarakom : orning enjoy a boat cruise in the lake. Afternoon will be at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 - Kovalam : Morning drive to Kovalam, the international beach resort full of coconut trees. Evening enjoy at the beach. Overnight at hotel.

Location  : 10 km from Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) city, Kerala

Kovalam is a very famous beach resort all over the world. Since 1930's the international tourists, especially the Europeans, frequent the Kovalam Beach. Kovalam along with the crescent-shaped beaches bordered by coconut and palm trees makes for a splendid setting for a sun and sea bathing. The Lighthouse Beach is the southern most beaches and is popular among the tourists who spend most of their time at this beach.

Life on Kovalam beach begins late in the day and continues till late at night. Besides sitting and getting a lovely tan at the beach, there are several other leisure options at this beach like catamaran cruise, herbal body toning massages, sunbathing, swimming, special cultural programmes etc. you may find numerous accommodation facilities varying from low cost lodges to luxurious resorts in Kovalam according to your budget and requirements. Photography is prohibited in and around the beach.

Day 08 - Kanyakumari : Full day excursion to Kanyakumari, En route visit Padmanabhapuram Palace and Suchindram Temple. At Kanyakumari visit Vivekanada rock. Evening drive back to Kovalam.

Day 09 - Departure : Transfer to airport / railway station for departure.