Quickie Kerala visit in October

limaye · Jun 17th, 2005, 22:24

Hi all,

Hubby and I are going to a destination wedding in the Maldives in October. I've found Delhi-Trivandrum-Male flights and thought we should take advantage of the Kerala stopover.

We'll only have 3-4 days to spare.

Flexible on the amount of time we can spend in each place and don't expect to get much more than an overview of Kerala. Have no idea where to start; what are distances like? What modes of transport would be best?

Would love to hit the following destinations/attractions: Backwaters, Cochin, Munnar or other, and of course Triv (cos we have to).

Given the onward destination, we're not so hot on doing any beaches.
Price not a huge issue, breaking the bank going to Maldives anyway! We're not the roughing it types, at least not anymore

Any suggestions would be very much appreciated!!

Nick-H · Jun 17th, 2005, 23:17

Just do two places and relax

Backwaters. Coconut lagoon Hotel, Kumerakom. Get them to lay on a houseboat night ad a backwaters cruise for a day. I could spend a whole holiday there (four out five days in Kerala two years ago.).

Kochi. Get a room with a harbour view in a waters-edge hotel. Spend a day sight-seeing and shopping. My 'regular' there (in days of employment) was Brunton's Boatyard Hotel. The rooms are lovely, the position is great, you can watch dolphins from your own balcony... The food is not as good as some others in the Casino group, though.

john.sw · Jun 17th, 2005, 23:30

I agree with Nick.

Coconut Lagoon and Brunton Boatyard are the places I stay when I want pampering!

If you look at the hotel reviews on IndiaMike.com, you will see the reviews I wrote on these two hotels.

Have a great time!

John.

getgopi1 · Jun 17th, 2005, 23:40

Strongly agree with Nick as well

I was in Kerala last Fall for about 4 days and did more or less the same thing (Kumarakom boating, Kochi & Thekkady).

crvlvr · Jun 18th, 2005, 00:44

There will be scatterred thunderstorms in October -- so have a backup plan if its really pouring outside.

Nick-H · Jun 18th, 2005, 00:48

Neither are cheap, in fact Brunton's is the most expensive hotel I've stayed in India.

I was thinking about Coconut Lagoon only today ---and wondering what their rate per year would be!!! Just a daydream, you understand

SitaParityaga · Jun 18th, 2005, 10:32

Old Courtyard Inn is nice: I reviewed it in the hotels section. A little les expensive than Bunton's Boatyard but no water view.

I looked through the IM hotels section before I posted this, and the Raintree Lodge looked worth exploring too. Its located in a very pleasent section of Fort Cochin.

If you want charm, atmosphere, etc...stick to the Fort area of Cochin. Don't miss the Kathakali dance at the waterfront of Fort Cochin!

touristxyz · Jul 6th, 2005, 12:56

Old Court yard does not match with your requirements. If you arrive in Cochin you could make most out of 4 days.

2 nights in Brunton Boatyard, Fort Cochin.
US$ 322 / night with breakfast.

1 night by houseboat in the route Alleppey - Alumkadave.
US$ 196 / night with all meals.

1 night at Surya Samudra Beach Garden, Trivandrum.
Octogon their best coattage: US$ 299 / night with breakfast.

Flight to Male from Trivandrum.
Any visit to Periyar or Munnar would make the trip not comfortable.

Suresh

Jun 17th, 2005, 22:24	#1
limaye Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NOYB Posts: 101	Quickie Kerala visit in October Hi all, Hubby and I are going to a destination wedding in the Maldives in October. I've found Delhi-Trivandrum-Male flights and thought we should take advantage of the Kerala stopover. We'll only have 3-4 days to spare. Flexible on the amount of time we can spend in each place and don't expect to get much more than an overview of Kerala. Have no idea where to start; what are distances like? What modes of transport would be best? Would love to hit the following destinations/attractions: Backwaters, Cochin, Munnar or other, and of course Triv (cos we have to). Given the onward destination, we're not so hot on doing any beaches. Price not a huge issue, breaking the bank going to Maldives anyway! We're not the roughing it types, at least not anymore Any suggestions would be very much appreciated!!

Jun 17th, 2005, 23:30	#3
john.sw Up in the hills with my head in the clouds... Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: India/UK Posts: 1,021	I agree with Nick. Coconut Lagoon and Brunton Boatyard are the places I stay when I want pampering! If you look at the hotel reviews on IndiaMike.com, you will see the reviews I wrote on these two hotels. Have a great time! John. __________________ www.nilgiris.asia your guide to the Nilgiris, Ooty, Coonoor, Kotagiri and Gudalur

Jun 17th, 2005, 23:40	#4
getgopi1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 106	Strongly agree with Nick as well I was in Kerala last Fall for about 4 days and did more or less the same thing (Kumarakom boating, Kochi & Thekkady). __________________ - Gopi

Jul 6th, 2005, 12:56	#8
touristxyz Account Closed - Travel Agent Join Date: May 2005 Location: Trichur, Kerala, India Posts: 125	Short Holidays in Kerala. Old Court yard does not match with your requirements. If you arrive in Cochin you could make most out of 4 days. 2 nights in Brunton Boatyard, Fort Cochin. US$ 322 / night with breakfast. 1 night by houseboat in the route Alleppey - Alumkadave. US$ 196 / night with all meals. 1 night at Surya Samudra Beach Garden, Trivandrum. Octogon their best coattage: US$ 299 / night with breakfast. Flight to Male from Trivandrum. Any visit to Periyar or Munnar would make the trip not comfortable. Suresh Last edited by Alan D : Jul 6th, 2005 at 16:49.

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Jun 17th, 2005, 23:17	#2
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,213	Just do two places and relax Backwaters. Coconut lagoon Hotel, Kumerakom. Get them to lay on a houseboat night ad a backwaters cruise for a day. I could spend a whole holiday there (four out five days in Kerala two years ago.). Kochi. Get a room with a harbour view in a waters-edge hotel. Spend a day sight-seeing and shopping. My 'regular' there (in days of employment) was Brunton's Boatyard Hotel. The rooms are lovely, the position is great, you can watch dolphins from your own balcony... The food is not as good as some others in the Casino group, though.

Jun 18th, 2005, 00:44	#5
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,667	There will be scatterred thunderstorms in October -- so have a backup plan if its really pouring outside.

Jun 18th, 2005, 00:48	#6
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,213	Neither are cheap, in fact Brunton's is the most expensive hotel I've stayed in India. I was thinking about Coconut Lagoon only today ---and wondering what their rate per year would be!!! Just a daydream, you understand

Jun 18th, 2005, 10:32	#7
SitaParityaga member in the forest Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 1,146	Old Courtyard Inn is nice: I reviewed it in the hotels section. A little les expensive than Bunton's Boatyard but no water view. I looked through the IM hotels section before I posted this, and the Raintree Lodge looked worth exploring too. Its located in a very pleasent section of Fort Cochin. If you want charm, atmosphere, etc...stick to the Fort area of Cochin. Don't miss the Kathakali dance at the waterfront of Fort Cochin!

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