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Kerala Short Stay

7 days Classic Short Stay

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Kerala Short Stay

Observe the Keralan lifestyle as you visit temples, cruise the backwaters and absorb the culture.

  • Physical Rating 1
    A reasonable level of fitness is required but it's more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You'll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.
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    Walking, some steps and time on your feet.
Classic Short Stay
7 DAYS
Kochi Kathakali dance performance Lake Periyar Kerala backwaters Trivandrum's temples, art gallery and museum
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Day by Day Itinerary

Kochi (2N) - Thekkady (1N) - Nedumudy (1N) - Kovalam (1N) - Trivandrum (1N)
  • Day 1
    Arrive Kochi
    Day 1: Arrive Kochi

    Make your own way to your Kochi hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

  • Days 2-3
    Kochi to Thekkady
    Days 2-3: Kochi to Thekkady

    Enjoy a tour of Kochi, including a visit to St. Francis Church, the Santa Cruz Basilica, the unique cantilevered Chinese fishing nets and the Jewish Synagogue. This evening watch a Kathakali dance performance. (B,L,D) Tomorrow, drive to Thekkady. In the afternoon, visit a spice plantation. (B,L)

  • Day 4
    Thekkady to Nedumudy
    Day 4: Thekkady to Nedumudy

    Take a boat ride on Lake Periyar before driving to Nedumudy to board your overnight houseboat to cruise along the Kerala backwaters. (B,L,D)

  • Day 5
    Alleppey to Kovalam
    Day 5: Alleppey to Kovalam

    Disembark your houseboat this morning and transfer to Kovalam. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure. (B)

  • Day 6
    Kovalam – Trivandrum
    Day 6: Kovalam – Trivandrum

    Enjoy a tour around Trivandrum visiting the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kuthiramalika Temple, Sree Chitra Art Gallery and Napier Museum. This afternoon, walk through a local fruit and vegetable market before returning to Kovalam. (B,L)

  • Day 7
    Depart Kovalam
    Day 7: Depart Kovalam

    Your arrangements end after check-out this morning. (B)

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When to go

City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kochi
  • 23
    32
    27
  • 23
  • Kovalam
  • 23
    32
    28
  • 21
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kochi
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 26
  • Kovalam
  • 23
    32
    28
  • 26
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kochi
  • 25
    32
    29
  • 31
  • Kovalam
  • 24
    33
    28
  • 40
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kochi
  • 26
    33
    29
  • 95
  • Kovalam
  • 25
    33
    29
  • 119
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kochi
  • 26
    32
    29
  • 283
  • Kovalam
  • 25
    32
    28
  • 210
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kochi
  • 24
    30
    27
  • 706
  • Kovalam
  • 24
    30
    27
  • 341
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kochi
  • 24
    29
    26
  • 594
  • Kovalam
  • 23
    30
    26
  • 239
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kochi
  • 24
    29
    27
  • 403
  • Kovalam
  • 23
    30
    26
  • 156
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kochi
  • 24
    30
    27
  • 280
  • Kovalam
  • 24
    30
    27
  • 175
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kochi
  • 24
    31
    27
  • 320
  • Kovalam
  • 24
    30
    27
  • 268
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kochi
  • 24
    31
    28
  • 175
  • Kovalam
  • 23
    31
    27
  • 192
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kochi
  • 23
    32
    27
  • 43
  • Kovalam
  • 23
    31
    27
  • 69

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    Short Stay includes

    • 5 nights hotel accommodation
    • 1 night on board a standard air conditioned houseboat (private)
    • Private touring and transfers as specified
    • Local English-speaking guides
    • Entrance fees (not camera)
    • Meals as listed

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