Kerala God'own Country Tour Packages

DAY 01 ARRIVE COCHIN BY: FLIGHT

Today you will arrive Cochin International Airport. Following customs, immigration formalities and baggage collection, a SURYA representative will meet you as you EXIT the ARRIVALS TERMINAL building after which you would be transferred to your hotel.
Kochi, or more familiarly, Cochin is a city of many parts. Around for a long, long time, Kochi played a pivotal role in the development of shipping and trade in the region. Kochi's prime location on the west coast, its fine bay and protected harbor made it popular with seafarers and merchant ships who made frequent stops to stock up on spices, coffee and wood enroute to the rich markets of Europe and West Asia. And so down the ages, Kochi prospered as a busy port city and commercial centre. Its seafront is still extremely relevant to Cochin and to India: it houses a Naval Base and one of India’s busiest ports. Its twin city, Ernakulam, is an important railhead and industrial centre.
Upon arrival at the hotel, you will be accorded with a Traditional Welcome. Welcoming guest is an age-old tradition. ‘Atithi Devobhava’ - treat your guest as if he were God. Indian hospitality can be savored immediately as one arrives at the hotel. The guest’s forehead is anointed with the traditional red ‘tika’ which is considered auspicious along with garlanding. Relax with a non-alcoholic welcome drink following which proceed to check in at your room. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 02 COCHIN

After buffet breakfast proceed for the sightseeing tour of Cochin. You will first proceed to Mattancherry and visit the oldest Jewish Synagogue (Closed on Saturdays & All the Jewish holidays) in India, built in 1568; it was destroyed by the Portuguese and rebuilt by the Dutch a century later.
You will also visit The Dutch Palace (Closed on Fridays) - which was built in 1555 and its coronation hall and murals at Ramayana are noteworthy features. Continue your drive to Chinese fishing nets. The cantilevered fishing nets line the entrance to the harbour mouth. Chinese traders are believed to have originally introduced them in the 14th century although, today parts of the nets are known by Portuguese names. Your next stop will be St. Francis Church, originally named after Santo Antonio and dedicated to him as the Patron Saint of Portugal; St. Francis Church is the first church to have been in
The new European influenced tradition. Originally a wooden building was replaced by the present stone building. Vasco De Gamma died on the site in 1524 and was originally buried in the cemetery. 14 years later his body was removed to Portugal. The church was renamed St. Francis in 1663.
In the evening, you will be taken to a Kath kali dance centre where you will witness the most elaborate of the dance forms in southern India. Here you will witness the artists readying themselves up
With the make up for the final performance. Kerala owes its transnational fame to this nearly 300 years old classical dance form,
Which combines facets of ballet, opera, masque and the pantomime. It is said to have evolved from other performing arts like Kootiyattam, Krishnanattam and Kalarippayattu. Kath kali explicates ideas and stories from the Indian epics and Puranas. Presented in the temple precincts after dusk falls Kathakali is heralded by the Kelikottu or the beating of drums in accompaniment of the Chengila (gong). Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 03 COCHIN - KUMARAKOM – HOUSE BOAT

After breakfast in the hotel, you will drive to Kumarakom to board your Houseboat on the backwaters of Kerala. Houseboats are also known as the "Ketuvallam" or the Rice Boat. Ketuvallam ride can be the most romantic ride you can ever have with a night halt in the middle of the lake Vembanad Lake/canal. A backwater comprises of a unique web of rivers, lakes, bays, lagoons and canals extending into the villages and town of the city. Backwaters are a central part of Kerala's Tourism Synopsis, making an absolute cruiser through the twisting and meandering water streams. This backwater journey through the narrow canals crossing exquisite villages of Kerala, embellished with lush green paddy fields, tall coconut grooves makes it a most spellbinding site.
Overnight at the houseboat 

DAY 04 HOUSEBOATS – KOVALAM

Drive to Kovalam. Upon arrival checkin at hotel. Overnight stay will be at hotel.

Kovalam: This enchanting strip of golden sands is laced with the rich greenery of coconut palms. A former fishing village, Kovalam is just 16 kms away from Trivandrum.

Kovalam has three big adjacent crescent beaches. The southernmost, known as the Lighthouse Beach, is the most popular of the three - it has hotels, restaurants, decent lodges on the seashore itself. It is frequented by outsiders who stay and enjoy Kovalam. The Northern most crescent is crowded on the weekends, is very popular with the locals, day-travellers, and passing-by tourist buses. Hawa Beach is among one of the beaches in India where top-less sunbathing is tolerated and well appreciated by the locals, who come on the weekends to admire this view free of charge. The tourism department provides a vigilant life guard service on both Lighthouse and Hawah beach. There are strong currents, so it is wise to follow their instructions. Note that the average age of tourists in Kovalam is between 40 and 60 years young. Those expecting a replica of Goa will be VERY disappointed. Most places will serve a thali meal during the day.

DAY 05 KOVALAM
Free at beach
Overnight stay will be at resort.

DAY 06 KOVALAM
Free at beach
Overnight stay will be at resort

DAY 07 KOVALAM – TRIVANDRUM BY: SURFACE DEPARTURE TRIVANDRUM BY: INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT

Today in time a SURYA representative will meet you in the hotel lobby and
Transfer you to International airport to board your flight for back home.