Go on a backwater cruise in a Kerala style house boat in Punnamada Lake, the Venice of the East, ride a boat on the vivid green network of rivers and canals of Kumarakom or walk along the vast stretches of paddy fields, and relax and bathe in the internationally renowned calm, palm-backed Kovalam beach.
Day To Day Travel Plans
Alleppey, Kumarakom, Kovalam
DAY 1
Kochi to Alappuzha (53km/1.5hrs)
Arrive at Kochi. You will be greeted by a representative ofRoundtrip Holidays.
Drive to Alappuzha, the Venice of the East, and go on a cruise on the tranquil Punnamada Lake on a houseboat (floating cottage). You are welcomed with a drink, served lunch, snacks and dinner. Watch paddy fields, village scenes, coconut trees, while sailing on the backwaters. Spend the night in the Kerala style houseboat.
DAY 2
Alappuzha to Kumarakom (35km/1hr)
Leave Alappuzha after a sumptuous breakfast and a visit to the serene beach and drive to Kumarakom. Visit the Vembanad Lake at its widest point and Kumarakom bird sanctuary, view the stunning water regatta during Onam, and enjoy an ayurvedic massage at the resort, and fishing and swimming. Spend the night at the resort.
DAY 3
Kumarakom to Kovalam(180km/5hrs)
Leave Kumarakom after breakfast and drive to Kovalam. The rocky promontory on Kovalam beach creates an idyllic bay of calm sea waters and it is ideal for sea bathing. Leisure options at the beach include sunbathing, swimming, herbal body massages, cultural programmes, and catamaran cruises. Spend the night at Kovalam.
DAY 4
Kovalam to Thiruvananthapuram (20km/1hr)
Leave Kovalam after breakfast for a Thiruvananthapuram sightseeing tour. Places of importance include the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum, Sri Chithra Art Gallery, Poovar Island, Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, and Agastya Mala (Hills), among others. Return back to Kovalam and spend the night at the hotel.Optionally, relax at the resort or beach at Kovalam.
DAY 5
Kovalam to Kochi (225km/4.5hrs)
Leave Kovalam after breakfast at the hotel and drive down to Kochi, the port city. Visit Fort Kochi, Navy Museum, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Nets, Santa Cruz Basilica, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Marine Drive, the Walkway, Boating in Vembanad Lake, and Tripunithura Hill Palace. After sightseeing and shopping, you will be dropped off at the Airport, Railway Station, or Bus Stand so that you get back home with the sweet memories of a grand Kerala experience with Roundtrip Holidays.
