Kerala is a state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile regions of Cochin, Malabar, South Canara, and Travancore. Spread over 38,863 km2 (15,005 sq mi), Kerala is the 21st largest Indian state by area. It is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west. With 33 million inhabitants as per the 2011 census, Kerala is the 13th-largest Indian state by population. It is divided into 14 districts with the capital being Thiruvananthapuram. Malayalam is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state.
Welcome to your ‘Beach and Backwaters of Kerala’ tour! On arrival at the airport in Kochi or railway station in Ernakulam, you will be met and transferred to the hotel / resort in Kumarakom.
The rest of the day is at leisure. One can enjoy a backwater cruise (boats can be hired on direct payment basis).
Overnight in Kumarakom.
Today after breakfast, proceed to Varkala. Located in the south Kerala at north end border of the district Trivandrum, Varkala is an ideal beach destination in Kerala. Cliff clad beaches and pretty vibrant environs give a joyous feel that attracts beach lovers or honeymooners.
On arrival, check in to the hotel / resort in Varkala.
The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the fascinating views of sand and sea. Overnight in Varkala.
After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Varkala including Papanasam Beach and Janardhanaswamy Temple.
Papanasam Beach (also called as Varkala beach), is considered to have medicinal and curative properties hence the name 'Papanasam beach'. It is a long and golden beach with a stunning backdrop of red laterite cliffs from which healing mineral water springs forth.
Varkala is also famous for the 2,000-year old Janardhanaswamy Temple, which is an important Vaishnavaite shrine in India and is often referred to as Dakshin Kashi. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu that was largely rebuilt in the 13th century.
The rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities like sunbathing, wind surfing, parasailing.
Overnight in Varkala.
After breakfast, proceed to the idyllic backwaters of Alleppey - Kerala’s Venice of the East, a heartland of lagoons and mangrove fields, inter-linked with hundreds of narrow winding canals.
On arrival, check in to the hotel / resort.
The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the scenic surroundings of Alleppey or one can also enjoy a backwater cruise (boats can be hired on direct payment basis).
Overnight in Alleppey.
Today, bid farewell to your ‘Beach and Backwaters of Kerala’ tour, as you are transferred to the airport in Kochi / railway station in Ernakulam for your onward journey.
Accommodation in the hotels listed or similar.
Entire round trip ex Kochi by an air-conditioned Sedan vehicle (Indigo/Dzire/ Etios/Logan or similar) for 02 – 03 adults or air-conditioned SUV vehicle (Innova/Xylo/ Scorpio/Aria or similar) for 04 – 06 adults or air-conditioned Tempo Traveller for 06 - 10 Adults or similar for all categories as per the itinerary. Vehicle is as per the itinerary and not at disposal. Please Note - AC will work only in the plains and will be switched-off during hill drives.
Meals – daily buffet breakfast as per the itinerary.
Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
All currently applicable taxes i.e. Hotel tax & Transportation tax.
Any transport to or from Kochi / Ernakulam . Your tour price starts ex - Kochi.
Air, train or bus fare from / to your originating city of stay, unless specified.
Items of personal nature viz, tips, porterage, room service, laundry, mineral water, alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages, phone calls, additional sightseeing tours and excursions not included in the itinerary, still or video camera fees etc.
Any increase in fuel cost, government taxes, entrance fees, intra and interstate taxes etc, the tour price will be amended in accordance.
Entrance fees and guide charges wherever applicable.
Any items / services not specifically mentioned in the ‘Tour Price Includes’ column.
Supplement charges applicable for long weekends and festivals.
Goods and Services Tax of 5%.
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