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Kerala Forum: Please help advise re. cochin --> Kovalem trip (2 weeks)

London
18 forum posts
 Please help advise re. cochin --> Kovalem trip (2 weeks) 

Hi

Myself and my boyfriend are trying to plan a 2 week break in Kerala and we have come up with the following itinerary, but I need some advise re. if this is he best thing to do?

We are away for three weeks in total but are staying in the maldives for the last week.

Our itinerary:

2 nights cochin - old harbour hotel

2 nights periyar - spice village

2 nights houseboat

7 nights leela hotel in Kovalum

What do you think? The reason we ended up with 7 nights in the Leela was because we were unsure what else to do? Please can you help advise?

Also - what is the best way to book this trip, as we need to include the Maldvies trip when booking - we have gotten quotes from Kuoni and Trail finders. Travelling from London - thank you.

Twinks

9 replies
discoverer...
83 forum posts
1. Re: Please help advise re. cochin --> Kovalem trip (2 weeks)

Hi Twinks,

In maldives 5 days is enough

Kerela:

Day 01: Cochin

Day 03:Cochin - Munnar

Day 05: Munnar

Day 07: Munnar – Thekkady

Day 09: Thekkady – Kumarakom

Day 011: Alleppey - Kovalam

Day 13: Kovalam – Trivandrum

If you have any other query pls let me know

Priya

Bangalore
2,211 forum posts
2. Re: Please help advise re. cochin --> Kovalem trip (2 weeks)
Destination Expert   What's this?
for Bangalore, Mysore

You could consider two days in Varkala beach, it's a nice place. BTW,in which month do you plan to come?

Bangalore
2,211 forum posts
3. Re: Please help advise re. cochin --> Kovalem trip (2 weeks)
Destination Expert   What's this?
for Bangalore, Mysore

Varkala is alomst mid way between Alleppey and Trivandrum, closer to Trivandrum.

London
18 forum posts
4. Re: Please help advise re. cochin --> Kovalem trip (2 weeks)

hi all - thanks for you help with this - it is really appreciated. we are going in january.

London
18 forum posts
5. Re: Please help advise re. cochin --> Kovalem trip (2 weeks)

hi all - thanks for you help with this - it is really appreciated. we are going in january.

Holland
1,408 forum posts
6. Re: Please help advise re. cochin --> Kovalem trip (2 weeks)
Destination Expert   What's this?
for Bargain Travel

The beach at Cherai close to Cochin on Vypeen island is very nice too, Nicer than Varkala IMHO but with less of a infrastructure.

Kovalam...
1,003 forum posts
7. Re: Please help advise re. cochin --> Kovalem trip (2 weeks)

Hi twinks123

There is plenty to see in and around Kovalam for the 7 days that you have planned. Take a look at:-

http://cosmic-travel.blogspot.com

and

www.vihaartours.com

Both will give you a good idea of how to spend your time.

Regards

Paul

Happy Children's Home - Helper

scotland
1 forum post
8. Re: Please help advise re. cochin --> Kovalem trip (2 weeks)

I could also do with some help.

My wife and I are thinking of visiting Kerala at the beginning of November for two weeks.

I have seen the previous posts and have had quotes from operators in Kerala. However I always find there is a lot of moving around never staying anywhere for more than 2 nights.

If we did as Twinks said is there enough to keep us entertained around the Leela or Taj Green Green cove (which is better by the way?)

Can you tell which are the places not to be missed if visiting for two weeks.

Sorry for such a long post - I just seem to be getting myself confused!

Thank you

discoverer...
83 forum posts
9. Re: Please help advise re. cochin --> Kovalem trip (2 weeks)

I would definetly suggest the Leela compared to the Green cove. Also try for the club rooms they have a privare louge which sea facing.

PLease do let me know if you have any quesitons.

Priya.