The essential of Kerala in one week
2024
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Free time, Relaxation / Well-being.
Best times to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Eté, Automne, Hiver.
Where to stay - Thiruvananthapuram ?
The map of your stay "The essential of Kerala in one week"
Detail of the stay : The essential of Kerala in one week
How to get there - Thiruvananthapuram
Trivandrum
Steps: Thiruvananthapuram
Landing in Trivandrum, arrival in the cultural capital of Kerala, we take advantage of this day to get used to local colours and discover the richness of this particular state. On the program, visit of the Napier Museum, a true architectural jewel combining tradition with Mughal and Chinese influences. Inside, we come into contact with the rich past of this place thanks to the permanent exhibition. If the fatigue is not felt, you can discover the Sree Chithra Enclave, adjacent to the museum, which tells us the history of the region's maharajas. After that, rest and tasting of local dishes.
Places of interest : NAPIER MUSEUM
Excursion out of Trivandrum
Steps: Varkala
Small excursion near Trivandrum to visit one of the most legendary temples in Kerala. Dedicated to god Vishnu, a treasure of more than euro 15 billion was recently discovered in this place! Legend has it that one of the doors has not been opened, in order to protect the world from the wrath of the gods. Departure to Varkala at the end of the day aboard a train! This means of locomotion is truly an adventure and is part of the experiences not to be missed in India.
Varkala, magnificent seaside resort
You wake up calmly in one of the most beautiful seaside resorts in Kerala. You can enjoy the sun, the beach. In the evening, meal and cocktail on the cliff to admire a magnificent sunset on the Arabian Sea.
On the way to Alleppey
Steps: Alappuzha
After relaxing, why not enjoy a good Ayurvedic massage? Go to the train station in mid-afternoon to visit Alleppey.
Discovery of backwaters, must-to-do in Kerala
A day to navigate through these multiple canals where you can contemplate local fauna and flora in a dreamlike landscape. In the evening, rest lulled by the gentle waves on board your house-boat.
Kochi
Steps: Kochi
Back to Alleppey, departure to Ernakulum, again by train. Upon arrival, take a rickshaw and go to Kochi, a town rich in history and marked by the presence of European settlers. You can stroll inside Fort Cochin and end the day with a walk at nightfall along Chinese dip nets and a spectacle of Katakali, a typical dance of Kerala.
