Kovalam · 3 nights
Sample itinerary, we tailor it to you
About this Kerala itinerary
Spend a romantic two weeks celebrating your special occasion in some of the most romantic and sensuous places in enchanting Kerala. The tour includes a stay in a relaxing beach resort, a tranquil backwater resort, an adventurous wildlife resort and a vibrant port town; relax with Aromatherapy massage for couples; enjoy a candlelit dinner with champagne, a sunset cruise, and a romantic houseboat cruise with floral decorations; and even have the opportunity to see a romantic Bollywood flick.
Everything below is a sample. Our team in Cochin will stretch it, shorten it, swap the hotels up or down a category and build the days around what you actually want to do.
Trip highlights
- Travel through Kovalam
- Travel through Alleppey
- Travel through Periyar
- Travel through Kumarakom
- Travel through Cochin
Route & map
Where the Honeymoon Kerala route takes you
Kovalam
3 nights
Alleppey
2 nights
Periyar
3 nights
Kumarakom
3 nights
Cochin
2 nights
Cochin International Airport - Nedumbassery
1 night
Where you'll visit
Kovalam is a beach town by the Arabian Sea in Thiruvananthapuram city, Kerala, India, located around 16 km from the city center. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and true to its name the village offers an endless sight of coconut trees.
Day by day
Your itinerary, day by day
Greeted by an India Travel representative at the airport and drive to Kovalam, one of the most popular beach destinations in Kerala and check into your hotel. Kovalam consists of three adjacent crescent beaches separated by rocky headlands, of which the southernmost, Lighthouse Beach, is the most famous. The azure waters and favourable climate make Kovalam a favourite year-round destination for beach lovers. In the evening, enjoy a romantic massage with a bottle of champagne.
Overnight · The resort with a vehicle at your disposal · Driving · 25 km · 1 hr
Where you'll stay
Choose your comfort level
The route stays exactly the same, you are only choosing the level of hotel. Prices vary by category and your expert confirms the exact quote for the level you pick. Any individual stay can also be swapped.
Alleppey · 2 nights
Hibiscus Villa
Periyar · 3 nights
Elephant court
Kumarakom · 3 nights
Backwater Ripples
Cochin · 2 nights
Brunton Boatyard
When to go
The best time to visit Kerala
Jan
31°C
12mm
Feb
32°C
20mm
Mar
33°C
45mm
Apr
33°C
120mm
May
32°C
250mm
Jun
29°C
650mm
Jul
28°C
600mm
Aug
28°C
380mm
Sep
29°C
250mm
Oct
30°C
290mm
Nov
30°C
170mm
Dec
30°C
40mm
30°C
Avg temperature
236mm
Avg rainfall
- Best
- Good
- Monsoon
October to March, the sweet spot
Kerala is at its best from October to March, when the rain has cleared, the backwaters are full and the coast is dry. April and May are hot and humid but quiet, and the south-west monsoon from June to September brings heavy afternoon rain, deep green hills and the lowest prices of the year. Many Ayurveda guests deliberately choose the monsoon, when the treatments are considered most effective.
Good to know
What's included
Included
- B&B at all hotels except where cited on the itinerary
- Chauffeur driven AC car
- Sunset cruise
- Kathakali performance
- Ayurveda massage
- All entrance fees
- Guide charges
- Assisted airport transfers and international flights
Not included
- International flights (quoted separately)
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners unless stated
- Tips and personal expenses
Pricing
Indicative price
*Indicative price
£1,460
per person, twin share
Excluding international flights
Prices exclude international flights. Includes accommodation, private transport, sightseeing and activities as described. This is a private tour, fully customisable. Adjust hotels, add destinations, change the pace. Final price varies with group size, season and hotel choice. Share your preferred dates and we will send a personalised itinerary and an accurate quote.
Image gallery
A glimpse of the journey
Make this trip yours
Our Kerala team will reshape every day of this itinerary around you, then price it properly.
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