Best Of Kerala
Places covered: Cochin - Kumarakom - Varkala - Kovalam-Trivandrum
Duration: 5 Nights and 6 Days
Highlights: Kerala is not just a treat to eyes, but also for the body, mind, and soul. The people of Kerala believes that the 5,000-year-old healing system of Ayurveda can treat any diseases. And unlike place states of India, this Southern state of India doesn't take it as an alternative but mainstream medical treatment. The reason behind Kerala being the Ayurveda tourism getaway is that it is blessed with an equable climate, natural abundance of forests, and cool monsoon season, which is just perfect for any treatments.
Day 1: Arrive - Cochin
You will be picking from Cochin Airport / Ernakulam railway station and take to the hotel. Spend the afternoon with local sightseeing in and around Cochin - the Queen of Arabian Sea, this is one of the finest natural harbors in the World and was one of the major centers for commerce and trade with British, Chinese, Portugese, Dutch, etc. Sightseeing attractions in Cochin include Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jewish Street, St. Francis Church and Chinese Fishing Nets. Overnight stay is arranged in Cochin
Day 2: Drive to Kumarakom
After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive to Kumarakom (2 hours drive), check in to the hotel on arrival. Spend the afternoon at leisure and overnight stay is arranged in Kumarakom.
Day 3: Varkala
Varkala's main beach, Papanasam is long and golden with a stunning backdrop of red laterite cliffs from which healing mineral water springs forth. Varkala is flanked by endless beaches to the north and south. Varkala's Temple Junction is home to the ancient Janardhanaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu that was largely rebuilt in the 13th century.
Day 4: Kovalam
After breakfast, check out from the Hotel and drive to Kovalam / Trivandrum (01 hrs); on arrival check-in into hotel. Kovalam is one of the prime beach destinations in India. Enjoy the evening watching a spectacular sunset or swimming at the picturesque Kovalam Beach. Overnight is to be spent at hotel.
Day 5: Kovalam
After breakfast, you can visit Sri Chitra Art Gallery – house paintings from the Mughal, Rajput and Tanjore schools of art. Besides these, the gallery has a rare collection of paintings by Raja Ravi Varma, Svetoslav and Nicholas Roerich. An Oriental collection consisting of paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali are a visual treat to the visitor.Enjoy a leisurely walk along the beach. Overnight stay at Hotel Kovalam.
Day 6: Kovalam to Trivandrum Airport
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Trivandrum airport / railway station depend on your departure place) for your flight / train back home, feeling contented about a wonderful holiday you spent in the God's Own Country.