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Time Out in Tropical KeralaRoute: Periyar/Alleppey - Kerala beachThe ultimate setting for a touch of rest and relaxation, this Kerala travel experience offers a delightful combination of tropical gardens shaded by swaying palm trees, wooden beach bungalows, golden beaches and fresh green rice paddies stretching further inland… Kovalam is a magical place to catch your breath at the end of an active India trip. It's a popular resort, but we’ve picked the quietest beaches for this relaxation module. Your resort is right on the beach and the wooden bungalows blend in with the scenery. Spend each day of this Kerala travel tour as you wish. You can simply spend your days lying in your hammock, listening to the wind rustling in the palm trees. Bliss… To start building your very own India trip, simply take your pick from our range of bite-sized India tours or choose from one of our suggested holidays to India. Need some more advice or inspiration? Have a chat with one of our India travel specialists on 01273 322044. |
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3 days / 2 nights Departs daily from Periyar or Alleppey. Best time to travel: September to April. |
Accommodation |
2 nights in comfortable or luxury resort with lots of natural wood and tropical garden. Comfort level 3/4 (see accommodation). |
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£128 per person - based on 2 people sharing (authentic) £145 per person - based on 2 people sharing (heritage) |
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Accommodation with breakfast, private transfer to beach resort and airport transfer (Trivandrum airport). |
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Transport |
Private air-conditioned car with driver |
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Other meals |
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Days 1- 3 Kovalam The waving palms of Kovalam are within easy reach of both Periyar National Park and the Keralan backwaters. It’s a long drive (approx 6 hours) but the beautiful scenery more than makes up for the journey and once you arrive in Kovalam you’ll forget all about your travel fatigue. Kovalam is one of the most popular beach resorts in Kerala and is quite developed so we have picked quieter beaches nearby. There are lots of little restaurants and shops in Kovalam itself, so plenty of choice to try the fresh catch of the day and other local dishes.The resort where you’ll be staying during this Kerala travel break is a couple of beaches further up at Nellikunnu where it’s a little more peaceful. It’s only about 10 minutes by road from Kovalam beach. The resort has a traditional Ayurvedic spa where they offer all kinds of traditional massages and treatments. The teak cottages are tastefully decorated and the beach is just gorgeous. |
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You could extend this module and spend the time as you please. Take a dip in the Indian Ocean, chill out on the beach or lie in the shade in your hammock with a good book and soak up the laid-back atmosphere. There are other resorts in the area that also offer Ayurvedic treatments and good local food. If you fancy seeing more of the area you can take an excursion to Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of India. If you’re interested just let us know and we’ll book it for you. On your last day of Kerala travel you’ll be picked up at the resort and transferred to Trivandrum airport. From here, you can fly on to various cities in India, or head further south for some island idyll in the Maldives with one of our tours to the Maldives from India. If you’d like to spend some more time at the beach that's no problem, we can extend your stay at your request. Just let us know on your quote request form. Or you can choose to fly home from Trivandrum Airport to the UK. |
A Peek at our Ayurveda Beach Authentic Accommodation (Click to Enlarge)
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A Peek at our Ayurveda Beach Heritage Accommodation (Click to Enlarge)
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