Kerala with Varkala Kovalam & Poovar Beach
This 07 Days tour offers visit to various Beaches of India.
Kerala with Varkala Kovalam & Poovar Beach
Tour Itinerary
Duration: (06 Nights / 07 Days)
Destinations Covered: Cochin – Munnar – Periyar – Alleppey – Varkala Beach - Kovalam Beach/ Poovar Island – Kanyakumari – Cochin
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1
Cochin – Munnar (140Kms, 4Hrs drive)
Scheduled arrive Cochin Airport, meet our representative/chauffeur and proceed for half day city tour including Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jews Street, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Net and the Indo-Portuguese Museum etc.
Later in the afternoon depart for Munnar by surface driving you through the scenic pathways dotted with pepper and cardamom plantation, tea plantations and thick forests. On arrival at Munnar check into the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight stay at Hotel. -
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Munnar - Sightseeing
Take breakfast in the hotel and later enjoys the sightseeing tour of Munnar. Walk through the green carpet of well organized tea bushes; watch the beautiful mist and romantic green meadows, romantic view of the waterfall. Visit Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai, Tea Plantation etc. Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel. -
3
Munnar – Periyar (130Kms, 3.5Hrs drive)
Morning drive to Thekkady. Throughout the journey enjoy the panoramic view of the nature with occasional waterfalls and streams. On arrival at Thekkady, check into the hotel. Later in the afternoon experience the beauty of the surrounding areas. Here you have opportunity to see varied species of birds and animals in their natural. Enjoy the boat ride in Periyar Sanctuary (at your cost). Back to hotel and rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel -
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Periyar – Alleppey (145Kms, 4.5Hrs drive) (B,L,D)
After breakfast at hotel drive to Alleppey. On arrival check in to houseboat for a Kerala houseboat tour over the scenic backwaters. Sit back and relax at the houseboat and enjoy the scenic beauty as the boat passes through the emerald green paddy fields, refreshing natural beauty, exotic resorts and the rustic villages.
Overnight stay in Houseboat. -
5
Kovalam Beach – Kanyakumari (100Kms, 3Hrs drive) - Kovalam
Post breakfast at houseboat check out and depart for Varkala is the perfect place for a holiday getaway to enjoy golden beaches and is also rich with history. Upon arrival check into hotel. Post fresh up visit the Janardhanaswamy Temple, also known as Varkala Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu built 20 centuries ago. The significant feature of the temple is the huge old bell which is considered an oblation to the temple. Timings are 4am to 12pm and from 5pm to 8pm. Later visit the Papanasam Beach, also known as Varkala Beach, is one of the best beaches in Kerala because of the view it offers from the cliff top. Like its name suggests, its water has medicinal properties and is believed to wash off one's impurities and sins. The Samadhi situated within the premises of the beach is the resting place of the great philosopher, Sree Narayana Guru and attracts many devotees. The Kappil Beach, a little away from Varkala, is a beach-backwater destination. The road splitting the two waterbodies [west is the majestic Arabian sea and to the east is the calm and serene backwaters]; the backwater and the Arabian Sea, is a treat to the eye. Enjoy evening watching a spectacular sunset or swimming at the picturesque Varkala Beach.
Overnight at the hotel. -
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Varkala Beach – Kanyakumari (120Kms) / Kovalam Beach or Poovar Island (100Kms)
After breakfast at hotel drive for Kanyakumari, located at the southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsula is the confluence of three large oceans such as Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean & Arabian Sea. It is one the best tourist destination in India and increasingly gaining importance due to its enchanting natural beauty and seashore. On reaching visit Kanyakumari Temple – dedicated to Kanyakumari, the manifestation of the universal mother as a young maiden bride, followed by Vivekananda rock memorial by ferry boat ride and Gandhi Mandapam – built to honour one of the greatest Indian leader – Mahatma Gandhi. Afternoon drive back to Kovalam or Poovar Island for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel. -
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Kovalam Beach – Trivandrum Airport Departure
Take breakfast in hotel and spend time at leisure strolling on the sandy beaches of Kovalam / Poovar until scheduled transfer to Cochin Airport to board the flight for onward destination.
Tour ends with happy memories.
