Kovalam Tour Package

Kovalam Tour Package

Kovalam in Kerala is often referred to as the Paradise of the South. Idyllic and flamboyant, the crescent-shaped beaches of Kovalam have a character of their own. Kovalam opens up a vista of soft sands, crystal-clear turquoise waters and a rocky promontory crowded by coconut groves with a lighthouse in the centre. The beach gets gentle waves making swimming refreshing and exhilarating. you will visit Vizhinjam Marine Aquerium, Halcyon Castle, Analothbhave Mathe Church, Fishing Harbour, Vizhinjam Village, Samudra Beach, Rock Cut Cave. Kovalam opens up a vista of soft sands, crystal-clear turquoise waters and a rocky promontory crowded by coconut groves with a lighthouse in the centre. The beach gets gentle waves making swimming refreshing and exhilarating.

Kanyakumari(The Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and the Bay of Bengal). On the way, you are lucky to visit Padmanapuram Palace and Suchindreem Temple. On arrival at Kanyakumari check in to the hotel, afternoon visits the Gandhi Memorial Temple, Vivekananda Rock, Devikanya Temple.

Day 1 Arrival in Cochin

On arrival Cochin Airport, Welcome by our representative and get transfer to the hotel. Check in into the hotel. Later proceed for local sightseeing of Cochin which includes Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing nets. Return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. Cochin, Kochi is located along the Arabian Sea, on the south-west coast of India. Kochi is one of the seven taluks of Ernakulam district in the state of Kerala. Straddled by the backwaters, it is bordered by the Arabian Sea in the west and urbanised region in the east. The major part of the city lies at sea level along the coastline of around 48 km. Spread over an area of 94.88 sq km, Kochi is the second largest city of Kerala. Comprising Kakkanad in the north-east, Tripunithura in the south-east and mainland Ernakulam, Kochi is a part of the Greater Cochin region. Areas like Old Kochi, Kadavanthra, the suburbs of Edapally, the exurbia of Kalamassery and some islands of the Vembanad Lake, are also included in Kochi. It also encompasses areas like Mattancherry, Fort Kochi, Palluruthy and Thoppumpady. Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport Nearest Railway station: Ernakulam Railway station

Day 2 Cochin to Munnar (150 Kms / 5 Hrs)

After Breakfast checkout from hotel and get transfer to Munnar, enjoying the stunning panoramic view of the Cardamom hills & green carpets of tea plantations. On arrival, check in into the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Munnar. Munnar is situated in the Idukki District in the eastern part of Kerala, bordering the state of Tamil Nadu. Popularly known as Kashmir of the South, Munnar is well connected to all the cities in Kerala. Munnar is located amidst mist-covered mountain ranges and evergreen forests of the Western Ghats, at a varying altitude of 1,600 m (5,249 ft) to 1,800 m (5,906 ft) above mean sea level, at the foot hills of Anamudi, the highest peak of the Western Ghats (2,695 m). Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport: 130 Kms Nearest Railway station: Ernakulam Railway station: 130 Kms

Day 3 In Munnar

After breakfast proceed to visit local sightseeing of Munnar which includes Eravikulam National Park where you can see the very rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Thar, Mattupetty Dam & Lake, Echo Point, Old Munnar Town and Blossom Park. Return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 4 Munnar – Thekkady (120 Kms / 4 Hrs)

fter breakfast check out from hotel and get transfer to Thekkady. Arrive Thekkady check in into the hotel. Later you can visit boat cruise on the Periyar Lake. Here you can see a large variety of wildlife, which include elephants, monkeys, deer, wild boar etc, and quite a lot of unique birds can also be spotted. Return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. Thekkady, located in the Idukki district of the state of Kerala, is the place where the Periyar National Park is located. Thekkady lies very close to Kumily, which lies on the border of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, spread across an area of 300 square miles, is home to thick evergreen forests, deciduous forests and a host of animal species, viz. elephants, Sambar, tigers, Nilgiri Langurs, etc. Nearest Airport: Madurai Airport: 136 Kms Nearest Railway station: Kottayam Railway station: 114 Kms

Day 5 Thekkady – Alleppey (140 Kms / 4 Hrs)

After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Alleppey. Alleppey also called “Venice of East”. Check in into the houseboat. Alleppey is a place where you will forget everything except enjoyment of life. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the houseboat. Alleppey also called as the ‘Venice of the East’ by Lord Curzon, Alappuzha is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in Kerala. Located in Alappuzha district of Kerala, this town is also known as Alleppey. Situated at a distance of 155 km from Thiruvananthapuram and around 62 km to the south of Kochi, the destination is famous for its backwaters. Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport: 85 Kms Nearest Railway station: Alleppey Railway station

Day 6 Alleppey – Kovalam (190 Kms / 5 Hrs)

After sumptuous breakfast check out from the hotel & get transferred to Kovalam. Arrive Kovalam, check in into the hotel. Day free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel. Kovalam is situated along the Malabar Coast in the state of Kerala in South India. Kovalam is a famous beach destination visited by Indian and international tourists all round the year. It is 15 km from the capital city, Thiruvananthapuram. The word ‘Kovalam’ in Malayalam stands for ‘a groove of coconut trees’. Kovalam was a cluster of small fishing villages during the pre-Independence era that belonged to the state of Travancore. The earlier history of Kovalam is very obscure. The town of Kovalam came to the lime light during the reign of the Maharaja of Travancore in the 1930s. The Maharaja of Travancore was so impressed by the beauty of the place that he spent a lot of his leisure time on the beaches of Kovalam. He also invited his European friends over to this place and they made the place popular. Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport: 15 Kms Nearest Railway station: Trivandrum Central Railway station: 15 Kms

Day 7 Kovalam – Trivandrum – Kovalam

After breakfast proceed to visit local sightseeing of Trivandrum which includes Padmanabha Swamy Temple, The Napier Museum, Shangmugham Beach and Kovalam Beach,. Return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 8 Kovalam – Kanyakumari (85 Kms / 2.5 Hrs)

After breakfast check out from hotel and get transfer to Kanyakumari. Arrive Kanyakumari, check in into the hotel. Later proceed to visit local sightseeing of Kanyakumari which includes Vivekananda Rock Memorial, St. Thiruvalluvar Statue, Triveni Sangam, and Sunset Point etc. Return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. Kanyakumari is a town located in Tamil Nadu. At times it is also called ‘Cape Comorin’. It lies at the southern-most tip of the Indian Peninsula, which is also the geographical end of the Indian mainland. Tamil and Malayalam are the predominant languages spoken here. The town lies at the point where the Arabian Sea, the Gulf of Mannar and the Indian Ocean merge with each other. Towards its north and the east lies the Tirunelveli District, while the state of Kerala is located towards its west and northwest. Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, is at a distance of about 85 km from Kanyakumari.

Day 9 Kanyakumari – Trivandrum Departure (100 Kms / 3 Hrs)

After breakfast check out from hotel and get transfer to Trivandrum Airport for your onward journey.

Payments policy

• 25% Amount at the time of booking. 100% Amount 15 days or earlier, before travel date. Payment by cheque or online payment facility available. Your booking confirmation number will be provided to you.

Tour Cancilation policy

• Strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
• Minimum Cancilation charges before 10days of Travel Date is 10% of package cost

• Package cost will change if opted for guide service, choice of transport vehicle, hotel type change
• Accommodation charges as mentioned in the package are with 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
• Extra persons in same room charges extra
• Altough we ensure you the best experience but unfortunate delays in travel and inefficient service of hotel is the responsibility of the respective parties.

By Air:

The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport (Airport Code: TRV), located just 15 km northwest of Kovalam (approximately 25 minutes drive via the wide 4-lane Airport Bypass Road). Trivandrum Airport offers regular non-stop flights to New Delhi (IGI), Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Muscat, Singapore, Male (Maldives), and Colombo. Pre-paid airport taxis and app cabs are available 24/7 directly to Kovalam resorts.

By Train:

Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station (Station Code: TVC) is the primary railhead, situated 16 km away (about 30 minutes drive). TVC is one of Southern Railway's major terminus hubs, served by top express trains:

• Kasaragod – Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express (Train 20631/20632): Premium high-speed rail corridor connecting major coastal Kerala cities to Trivandrum.
• Kerala Express (Train 12625/12626): Daily direct superfast train from New Delhi (NDLS) to Trivandrum.
• Netravati Express, Chennai Central Superfast & Bangalore Express: Daily direct services from Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru.
• Prepaid auto-rickshaws and taxis operate round-the-clock outside the station directly to Kovalam.

By Road:

Kovalam is seamlessly connected via National Highway 66 (NH-66) and the Kovalam Beach Road:

• From Trivandrum City (~16 km / 25 minutes): Smooth drive south along the Kovalam Bypass.
• From Kanyakumari (~85 km / 2 hours): Scenic drive along NH-66 via Nagercoil and Parasala.
• From Alleppey (~160 km / 3.5 hours): Coastal highway drive via Kollam and Attingal.
• From Kochi (~220 km / 4.5 hours): High-speed highway drive along NH-66.
• State Buses: KSRTC operates frequent city and AC low-floor buses between East Fort (Trivandrum City Bus Stand) and Kovalam Beach every 15 minutes.

Kovalam offers an enchanting blend of crescent-shaped sandy beaches, historical coastal lighthouses, mangrove estuaries, royal palaces, and vibrant surf schools:

1. Lighthouse Beach & Vizhinjam 35-Meter Coastal Lighthouse

The southernmost and most bustling crescent of Kovalam, Lighthouse Beach is lined with seaside cafes, open-air seafood shacks, and Ayurvedic spas. At the southern rocky promontory stands the 35-meter-tall Vizhinjam Lighthouse (built in 1972). Visitors can climb the spiral staircase or ride the lift to the top observation deck for an awe-inspiring 360-degree panoramic vista of the azure Arabian Sea and endless coconut palm canopies.

Lighthouse Beach — Iconic 35-Meter Striped Lighthouse and Palm-Fringed Golden Sands in Kovalam

2. Hawah Beach (Eve’s Beach) & Traditional Catamaran Fishermen

Situated directly north of Lighthouse Beach across the Kurumkal promontory, Hawah Beach (historically known as Eve's Beach) is a scenic, semi-circular bay backed by steep rocky hills and coconut groves. In the early morning hours, visitors can witness traditional Keralan fishermen working cooperatively to haul in massive sea nets (*Kambavala*) and launching wooden catamarans into the gentle rolling surf.

Hawah Beach — Picturesque Crescent Cove and Fishing Shoreline North of Lighthouse Beach

3. Samudra Beach & Quiet Granite Headland Coastline

The northernmost beach in Kovalam, Samudra Beach is separated from the southern bays by a prominent rocky headland. Far more peaceful and uncrowded, Samudra Beach is dotted with high-end luxury wellness resorts, quiet seaside walking paths, and dramatic black granite rock formations where waves crash rhythmically under the tropical sun.

Samudra Beach — Tranquil Golden Shoreline and Dramatic Granite Headlands in Northern Kovalam

4. Poovar Island Estuary & Mangrove Backwater Cruise (18 km)

Located just 18 km south of Kovalam near the southern tip of Kerala, Poovar Island is a breathtaking natural estuary where the emerald waters of the Neyyar River and dense mangrove channels meet the golden sandspit of the Arabian Sea. Cruising through the narrow mangrove tunnels on wooden motorboats reveals kingfishers, Brahminy kites, sea turtles, and floating water cottages.

Poovar Island — Serene Mangrove Estuary Where River, Backwaters, and Arabian Sea Converge

5. Halcyon Castle & Kovalam Palace Heritage Estate (1932)

Constructed in 1932 by M. R. Sri Rama Varma Valiya Koil Thampuran (consort of Regent Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bayi), Halcyon Castle is a magnificent European-Travancore heritage mansion. Set amidst manicured seaside gardens and sprawling lawns on a cliff overlooking the sea, the palace stands as the historical birthplace of modern Kovalam tourism.

Halcyon Castle — Regal 1932 Travancore Royal Heritage Palace Overlooking Kovalam Coastline

6. Vizhinjam Natural Fishing Harbour, Rock-Cut Cave & Marine Aquarium

Located 3 km south of Kovalam, Vizhinjam is a historic seaport dating back to the 8th century Ay dynasty. Key attractions include the 8th-century monolithic Vizhinjam Rock-Cut Cave Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Parvati, the busy natural fishing harbor, and the Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium showcasing rare pearl-culture tanks and lionfish.

7. Vellayani Freshwater Lake & Lotus Cultivation Waterways (7 km)

The largest freshwater lake in Thiruvananthapuram district, Vellayani Lake is a scenic wetland oasis blanketed in blooming pink lotus flowers and water lilies. During the Onam festival, the lake hosts thrilling local country boat races (*Vellayani Boat Race*).

8. Kovalam Surf Club & Ocean Scuba Diving Center

Known for its consistent, gentle beach breaks, Kovalam is one of India's premier surfing destinations. The Kovalam Surf Club offers certified surfing lessons and board rentals, while dive operators organize scuba diving and snorkeling trips around the artificial reef off Lighthouse Beach.

9. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple & Trivandrum Royal Heritage (16 km)

Located a short 25-minute drive from Kovalam, the world-famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram is an architectural marvel blending Kerala and Dravidian stone styles, renowned as the richest temple in the world with its sacred golden gopuram and monumental granite corridors.