Kerala
Poovar and Kovalam
3 Nights / 4 Days
Thiruvananthapuram - Poovar - Kovalam - Lighthouse Beach
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Package ID 0482
Thiruvananthapuram and Ponmudi
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Four days from Kerala's capital to the misty hills of Ponmudi: the Napier Museum, Shanghumukham, the Golden Valley and the Neyyar dam.
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Quick facts
In short: Thiruvananthapuram and Ponmudi is a 3-night, 4-day tour that also covers Neyyar. It starts in Thiruvananthapuram and ends in Thiruvananthapuram. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0482
- Duration
- 3 Nights / 4 Days
- Places
- Thiruvananthapuram, Ponmudi, Neyyar
- Starts
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Ends
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- September to March is the best time for a Kerala tour; the monsoon (June–August) is green and quieter.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0482
- Tour
- Thiruvananthapuram and Ponmudi
- Duration
- 3 Nights / 4 Days
- Destination
- Kerala
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
Many Kerala temples admit only Hindus and ask men to wear a mundu without a shirt. Boats, canoes, shows, park entry and activities are paid locally. Hotels at Ponmudi are simple.
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Day 1 — Arrive in Thiruvananthapuram
Arrive at Thiruvananthapuram airport or station, where our representative meets you. Visit the Napier Museum and the Sree Chitra art gallery with its Raja Ravi Varma paintings, then the Shanghumukham beach at sunset. Overnight stay in Thiruvananthapuram.
Overnight: Thiruvananthapuram
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Day 2 — To Ponmudi
Drive into the hills to Ponmudi (about 60 km) by a road of 22 hairpin bends, with a stop at the Kallar river. Afternoon in the misty tea and cardamom slopes and the Golden Valley; walkers can go down to the Meenmutty falls (forest guide paid locally). Overnight stay in Ponmudi.
Overnight: Ponmudi
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Day 3 — Neyyar dam – Thiruvananthapuram
Drive down to the Neyyar dam and its reservoir in the forest, with the crocodile rehabilitation centre (entry paid locally), and back to the city. Overnight stay in Thiruvananthapuram.
Overnight: Thiruvananthapuram
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Day 4 — Departure from Thiruvananthapuram
After breakfast, darshan at the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple for Hindus (dress code applies) or the Kuthiramalika palace museum, then the transfer to the airport or station. The tour ends here.
Route: Thiruvananthapuram → Ponmudi → Thiruvananthapuram
View route on Google MapsInclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Thiruvananthapuram | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 2 | Ponmudi | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 3 | Thiruvananthapuram | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Thiruvananthapuram and Ponmudi?
For this 3-night tour of Thiruvananthapuram, Ponmudi and Thiruvananthapuram:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Thiruvananthapuram and Ponmudi cover?
The route is Thiruvananthapuram → Ponmudi → Thiruvananthapuram. Overnight stays: 1 night in Thiruvananthapuram, 1 night in Ponmudi and 1 night in Thiruvananthapuram.
How long is the Thiruvananthapuram and Ponmudi, and where does it start and end?
3 nights and 4 days (3 Nights / 4 Days). It starts in Thiruvananthapuram (Day 1: Arrive in Thiruvananthapuram) and ends in Thiruvananthapuram (Day 4: Departure from Thiruvananthapuram).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Thiruvananthapuram and Ponmudi?
No. The Thiruvananthapuram and Ponmudi starts in Thiruvananthapuram and ends in Thiruvananthapuram, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Thiruvananthapuram and Ponmudi?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Thiruvananthapuram, Ponmudi and Thiruvananthapuram. This applies to all 3 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Thiruvananthapuram and Ponmudi?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Thiruvananthapuram, Ponmudi and Thiruvananthapuram each morning after an overnight stay, so 3 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 4). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Thiruvananthapuram and Ponmudi itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 3-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Thiruvananthapuram, Ponmudi and Thiruvananthapuram, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Kerala trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Kerala trip
Best time: September to March is the best time for a Kerala tour; the monsoon (June–August) is green and quieter.
Packages start at Cochin, Trivandrum or Kozhikode, with pick-up from the railway station, bus stand or airport and transfers and sightseeing as specified on each package.
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