Alleppey - Varkala(2N)

Pick up from Kochi Airport by your driver-cum-representative and begin your journey towards Alleppey, a town famous for its backwaters and houseboats. Alleppey is approximately 45 km from Kochi Airport, and it would take around 2 hours to reach by road.

 

En route, visit the following attractions in Kochi:

• Fort Kochi – Explore colonial-era architecture and historic streets.
• Chinese Fishing Nets – Approx. 30 minutes, Free entry
• St. Francis Church – Approx. 30 minutes, Free entry
• Indo-Portuguese Museum – INR 50 per couple (closed on Mondays)
• Mattancherry Palace / Dutch Palace – INR 50 per couple (closed on Fridays)
• Jewish Synagogue – Free entry (closed on Friday and Saturday)
• Jew Street – Popular street for shopping, Free entry

Santa Cruz Basilica - Saint Basilica Church, Free Entry

Marine Drive - Popular Harbour from where Sunset and Sunrise cruise disembark. (Costly Affair)

 

After sightseeing, continue the drive to Alleppey. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel or board your houseboat for an overnight backwater experience. The rest of the day is free for leisure, allowing you to enjoy the serene backwaters and surrounding scenery.

On arrival receiving by our executive / driver and proceed to Varkala. Varkala is 107km from Trivandrum and may take 4 hours comfort drive. Upon arrival, unwind at Varkala Beach and explore the serene Janardana Swami Temple. In the afternoon, take a boat ride on Kappil Lake and end your day with a stunning sunset view from the cliff as per the available time.

After breakfast proceed for Varkala siteseeing.Major side seings are: visit to Sivagiri, Janardhana Swamy Temple, Vishnu Temples,the Papasnanam Beach, Kappil Lake.

Post breakfast, check out from the Hotel. You can visit Padmanabham Temple depending on available time. (If Dropping to Trivendram) Else otherwise vehicle will head to Kochi. Based on the time available, we will drop you to the Kochi Airport/ Railway Station. Later based on your departure timing, vehicle shall drop you at the respective destination.