Kerala Package – Cochin, Alleppey, Varkala Beach, Thiruvanandhapuram (Trivandrum), and Kovalam Beach (4 Nights, 5 Days)

Some beaches in Kerala are can be included in the best beaches category in the country. This package is designed especially for people who love back waters and beaches.

About Cochin

Cochin, aka Kochin, is a major port city on the south-west coastal region of India which embraces the Arabian Sea and Laccadive Sea. Kochin is popularly known as the “Queen of the Arabian Sea” and is an important spice-trading center on the west-coast of India. It is also a major city in Ernakulam district in the state of Kerala. The enjoyable attractions in and around Kochi include the Backwaters of Kochi, Marine Drive, Fort Kochi, Hill Palace, Mattencherry Palace, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Jewish Synagogue, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Willingdon island, Bolgatty Palace, and Museum of Kerala history. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, located in Nedumbessery, about 39 km from Kochi center.

About Alleppey

Alleppey or Azhappuzha is a lakeside region of the popular Azhappuzha Lake, having the Arabian Sea on the west and a substantial maze of lakes, lagoons, and many fresh water rivers, criss-crossing it.  Alleppey with immensely beautiful natural backwaters is also a native land to a variety of animals and birds. Because of its nearness to the sea, Alleppey has a unique place in every Keralite’s heart. The backwaters and back water house boats entice tens of thousands

of tourists from across the nation. Here are some of the Alleppey’s must see tourist attractions include Alleppey Beach, Alleppey Backwaters, Krishnapuram Palace, Azhappuzha Temple, and Aruthunkal. According to the Center for Science and Environment, Alleppey is the cleanest town in the country. It is also the oldest planned town in the region.

About Varkala Beach

Varkala Beach, aka Paapanasham Beach, is located in Thiruvanandhapuram or Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala, along the Arabian Sea. Paapanasham means annihilation of sins. It’s believed that a dip in this beach washes away all our sins. The Varkala Beach is the only cliff beach in India. It is a less commercialized place, but nice beach for long walks. Some tourist attractions near Varkala Beach include Janardhana Swami Temple, The Sivagiri Mutt, Anchengo Fort & Light House, and Sivagiri Tunnel.

About Trivandrum

Trivandrum, aka Thiruvanandhapuram, is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Kerala. It is bordered by the Arabian Sea in the west and Tamil Nadu in the east. This city, named after Anantha Padmanabha (Lord Vishnu), is home to sundry ancient temples. Trivandrum has other tourist attractions including some enchanting picnic spots, ancient monuments, and backwater stretches.

Kovalam Beach

Kovalam Beach is a beach town in Trivandrum on the shores of the Arabian Sea. There are several hotels, bars, and flea markets near this internationally renowned beach. Besides beaching, Kovalam is known for leisure options such as sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural events, and catamaran cruising