Kerala Beach Tour
Duration of Tour : 07 Nights / 08 Days
Destination Covered : Cochin - Mararikulam - Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Trivandrum.
Day 01: Arrive Cochin
Today arrive at Cochin airport; meet and greet by Namaste Tours representative. Transfer to hotel and check-in to hotel.
St. Francis Church, Cochin
the palm green commercial town of Kerala has one of the finest natural harbours in the world. A town with a hoary past, Cochin is the gateway to Kerala.
Overnight in Cochin
Day 02: Cochin
Morning enjoy your breakfast at hotel
After breakfast you will transfer to city tour of Cochin.
Visit the Jewish Synagogue - built in 1568 AD contains Grand Scrolls of the Old Testament and the copper plates containing the privileges granted to the Jews by the Cochin rulers. The floor of the synagogue is paved with exquisite Chinese hand painted tiles. The Dutch Palace was built by the Portuguese and presented to the Cochin Raja in 1555 AD. 17th century murals depicting scenes from the Indian epic, the Ramayana can be seen here. St Francis Church, built originally by the Portuguese in 1510 AD is believed to be the first church built by Europeans in India. Vasco da Gama was originally buried here. The Chinese fishing nets can be seen at the entrance of the harbour. The Chinese through trade contact taught this technique of catching fish.
Evening transfer for Kathkali dance show
Kathkali - 'Katha' means story and 'Kali' means dance. As the name suggests Kathakali is a beautiful amalgamation of dance and drama. More precisely, Kathakali is a harmonious blend of five forms of art namely, Sahithyam (literature), Sangeetham (music), Chithram (painting), Natyam (acting) and Nritham (dance). 'Total Theatre' is the word often used to describe this highly evolved art.
Overnight in Cochin
Day 03: Cochin - Mararikulam (60 Kms. / 02 Hrs)
After breakfast at hotel, you will drive Mararikulam. Upon arrival in proceed for check-in to your hotel.
Marari derives its names from Mararikulam, a small village in Kerala inhabited by the local fisherman's there. Life in this place hasn't changed much in the last many decades. Men here continue to go for fishing in the morning while the Ladies perform the necessary household cores. This small village is a host to numerous soft sand beaches that promises one a holiday that will relieve him from all worries and tensions amidst this beautiful place with vast expanse of land, water and swaying palm trees.
Day is at leisure.
Overnight in Mararikulam
Day 04: Mararikulam
Breakfast is at the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Mararikulam
Day 05: Mararikulam - Kovalam (173 Kms/4 Hrs)
After breakfast is at the hotel, you will drive to Kovalam. Upon arrival proceed for check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy on the beach.
Kovalam is a sheltered bay endowed with unusual beauty, located on the magnificent Arabian sea coast. This natural bay is a safe sea-pool, free from high waves and surges. The 30 kms drive from the Tiruvanantapuram airport to the beach through groves of palms is refreshing. It is an ideal place to swim, sunbathe and perhaps enjoy the ancient rites of an Ayurvedic massage and oil bath.
Overnight in Kovalam
Light House Beach, Kovalam
(80 Kms/2 Hrs One Way)
Morning is at leisure. Afternoon proceed for excursion tour of Kanyakumari remains one of the most popular tourist destinations of south India. Located in the southernmost point of the Indian mainland, it is a magnificent place of natural beauty where you can see the deep blue waters of the ocean meeting the horizon. This southernmost town of Tamil Nadu is an important attraction for the tourists.
Evening enjoy the beautiful sunset on the ocean. After the visit come back to you hotel.
Overnight in Kovalam
Day 07: Kovalam
Spend another perfect day at Kovalam undertaking independent activities for fun or otherwise, by you!
Overnight in Kovalam
Day 08: Kovalam - Trivandrum - Depart (Normal Check-Out Is 1200 Hrs)
Today on time you will be transferred to Trivandrum airport to board the flight for onward journey
