From Cochin (Kochi)

From Calicut (Kozhikode)

From Coimbatore

From Madurai

 

Short Break Itineraries in Kerala - Ex - Trivandrum
 

1. Kovalam/Varkala/Poovar - Anapara (Recommended 4-5 nights) – Chowara, Muloor and Samudra Beaches at Kovalam have resorts with beach access and good sea views.  Some of the resorts are spread out and have a very relaxing atmosphere to it. Alternatively Poovar at 20 kms from Kovalam is also a good option with backwater/beach combination and a three very good resorts, all spreadout and ideal for a short-break.

Instead of Kovalam, Varkala at 60 kms north of Kovalam is a more off-beat alternative but availabilities here are better in the Peak season as compared to Kovalam and some guests prefer the atmosphere of the Cliff to the atmosphere of Hawa Beach . Only flip side in Varkala is that it does not have as many “resorts” sporting great sea views.

Anapara enroute to Ponmudi is a Jungle retreat, 50-60 kms from Kovalam (depending on where you are at Kovalam) provides interesting variation with a Rubber Plantation stay with a lot of activities (Visit to Waterfalls, Jungle Walks, Treks etc.) and Luxury and exclusivity of Private Pool Villas and an 130 acre plantation.

Accommodation Options - Kovalam/Varkala - Poovar - Anapara 

2. Kollam – Varkala / Kovalam – To add to the Varkala / Kovalam Beach stay, Kollam at 60-80 kms north of Kovalam (40 kms North of Varkala) provide an interesting backwater option. Kollam, though located on the sea has two backwater stretches (Ashtamudi and South Paravoor ) around it.   

Accommodation Options - Kollam / Ashtamudi

Access Information

  • Trivandrum Airport gets flights from Gulf Countries, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore and Mumbai. 

  • Trivandrum Railway station gets trains from all major centres in India.

Please email to shortbreakkerala@nivalink.com with dates of travel and the starting point for us to email you preferred point of access, short-break itinerary and we will email a firm quote (hotel cost and transportation) with an indicative itinerary to customised to your requirements in terms or time on hand and total budget at disposal. Please refer to Kerala Tourist Map for Planning.