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Alleppey Kovalam Getaway(4 Nights)

Cochin (Ernakulam), Alleppey, Kovalam, Trivandrum

for Honeymooner, Getaway Seeker, Premium and Luxury Traveller

Holiday Overview

Backwaters of Alleppey
Backwaters of Alleppey (Nivalink Trip Dated - 6 June 2011)
Backwaters of Alleppey
Backwaters of Alleppey
Backwaters of Alleppey
Backwaters of Alleppey
Backwaters of Alleppey
Backwaters of Alleppey
Backwaters of Alleppey
Backwaters of Alleppey (Nivalink Trip Dated - 6 June 2011)

Alleppey Kovalam Break looks to combine two most popular Lakeside / backwater (Alleppey) and beach destinations (Kovalam) in Kerala.

Route

Alleppey(2) - Kovalam(2)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Arrive at Cochin. Proceed to Alleppey. Evening visit to the Pathiramal Island
  • Day-2 Proceed to Alleppey boat Cruise Jetty. Alleppey round houseboat cruise.
  • Day-3 Travel to Kovalam. Enroute visit Ambalapuzha Krishna Temple.
  • Day-4 Kanyakumari excursion OR Visit to Neyyar Dam
  • Day-5 Departure
Sightseeing Summary

Alleppey - Backwaters of Alleppey (1.00 kms), Alleppey Beach (2.00 kms), The Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple (14.00 kms), Pathiramanal Island (15.00 kms)

Kovalam - Hawa Beach and Lighthouse Beach (3.00 kms), Padmanabhaswamy Temple (11.00 kms), Napier Museum (14.00 kms), Aruvikkara (27.00 kms), Neyyar Dam (42.00 kms), Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre (42.00 kms)

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
Arrival - Cochin (Ernakulam) Departure - Trivandrum
Best Season to Travel
  • Jan
  • Feb
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  • Dec
Popular Extensions to the Itinerary

Fort Cochin / Cochin could be considered as as extension at the beginning.

Distances
  • Cochin (Ernakulam) to Alleppey -65 kms (1.5 hrs)
  • Alleppey to Kovalam -159 kms (3.5 hrs)
  • Kovalam to Trivandrum -11 kms (0.5 hrs)
Route

Cochin (Ernakulam) - Alleppey(2) - Kovalam(2) - Trivandrum

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Arrive at Cochin. Proceed to Alleppey. Evening visit to the Pathiramal Island Arrive at Cochin and Proceed to Alleppey (75 kms - 2 hrs). Alleppey is a renowned destination Kerala offering Lakeside and Backwater experience. Alleppey gives Kerala the name "Venice of the East". Evening excursion to Bird Watching at Pathiramanal Island (1.5 km from Muhamma and 13 kms from Alleppey Town).

Day-2 Proceed to Alleppey boat Cruise Jetty. Alleppey round houseboat cruise. Proceed to Alleppey houseboat Jetty (20-25 kms from most lakeside hotels). Reach before 12 noon. Alleppey round of Houseboat Cruise. Overnight stay in Alleppey Houseboat.

Day-3 Travel to Kovalam. Enroute visit Ambalapuzha Krishna Temple. Disembark at the jetty at 10 AM and proceed to Kovalam (160 kms - 4 hrs). Kovalam is a renowned beach destination in South Kerala visited for its premium / luxury resorts offering excellent views of the Arabian Sea. Enroute can visit Krishna temple at Ambalapuzha, Padmanabha Swamy Temple and Napier Zoo at Trivandrum. Evening visit to the Lighthouse / Hawa Beach.

Day-4 Kanyakumari excursion OR Visit to Neyyar Dam Guests have an option for day excursion to Kanyakumari (85 kms - 3 hours), a renowned Pilgrimage and heritage destination OR undertake an excursion to Aruvikkara Dam and Neyyar Dam (Neyyar dam has been developed as a tourist centre and home to popular Lion safari park (where rescued lions are kept in natural environment), Deer park, Boating, Crocodile Rehabilitation etc).

Day-5 Departure Depart for onward journey.

Detailed Sightseeing

Alleppey :

  • Backwaters of Alleppey - Kuttanad Backwaters in South Alleppey is what gives Kerala Venice of the East tag. Day cruises / hourly boat rides are popular and available from Alleppey jetty. Guests seeking an experience either opt for overnight houseboat or Kayaking tour.

  • Alleppey Beach - A public beach at one end of Alleppey town where locals arrive for recreation.

  • The Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple - The Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple is an 8th century Lord Krishna temple in South Alleppey and is one of the prominent Lord Krishna temples in Kerala after Guruvayur.

  • Pathiramanal Island - The Pathiramanal Island is a boat ride away from Muhamma / Kumarakom. The island provides excellent Bird watching especially in Winter.

Kovalam :

  • Hawa Beach and Lighthouse Beach - Hawa Beach and lighthouse beach interconnect each other and have a number of bars and beachside restaurants connecting them. At both ends there are number of hotels stacked next to each other. Guests arrive here in the evening for the sunset and then hangaround at one of the restaurat / Bars / Curio shops. Mornings one can see fishermen at work taking out fresh catch from their nets.

  • Padmanabhaswamy Temple - Padmanabhaswamy Temple (1566) is a Lord Vishnu temple in Trivandrum and one of the richest temple trusts in India and one the most visited temples in Kerala. The 100-foot seven-tier gopuram made in the Pandyan style architecture is the prime attraction for tourists.

  • Napier Museum - Napier Museum (1855) is an art and natural history museum situated in Trivandurm. Napier Museum is an art and natural history museum situated in Thiruvananthapuram. Museum is closed on Mondays.

  • Aruvikkara - Aruvikkara is a village at 17 kms from Trivandrum having a reservoir and garden that is renowned for its ancient Bhagavathi temple dedicated to Durga

  • Neyyar Dam - Neyyar dam has been developed as a tourist centre and home to popular Lion safari park (where rescued lions are kept in natural environment), Deer park, Boating, Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre, Lakeside garden and a Watch tower.

  • Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre - A crocodile farm was started at Neyyar Dam in 1977 for providing a safe haven for crocodiles. The number of crocodiles varies as muggers are raised and released to the Neyyar river and lake near the dam site. It also accommodates other reptiles like snakes that are caught straying at the tribal villages before they are released back into the sanctuary.

Destination Overview

Cochin (Ernakulam) - Ernakulam, part of Cochin area is business hub of Cochin and also commercial capital of Kerala.

Trivandrum - Trivandrum is a state capital of Kerala and access point to visit Beach Resorts of Kovalam / Varkala and plantation highlands around Ponmudi.

Alleppey - Alleppey is renowned for its backwaters and is known as the Venice of the east. Overnight houseboats in Alleppey lake and backwaters are considered an experience.

Kovalam - Kovalam is one of the few developed beach retreats in India alongside Goa and home to several luxury beach resorts.

Access
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Distances
  • Cochin (Ernakulam) to Alleppey -65 kms (1.5 hrs)
  • Alleppey to Kovalam -159 kms (3.5 hrs)
  • Kovalam to Trivandrum -11 kms (0.5 hrs)

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Travel Ideas incorporated in the itinerary

Alleppey Getaway

Alleppey and its backwater network have given Kerala the name “Venice of the east”. Alleppey more

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Distances
  • Cochin (Ernakulam) to Alleppey -65 kms (1.5 hrs)
  • Alleppey to Kovalam -159 kms (3.5 hrs)
  • Kovalam to Trivandrum -11 kms (0.5 hrs)

Expert Speak

While Ashtamudi backwaters / lake are closer to Kovalam, guests often want to do the Alleppey round, considering the fame of Alleppey.

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