Worldwide Holidays 2023 - 2024

Visit our website or call 0800 954 9328 to book or for further details 99 Arabian Sea Q Alleppey Q Cochin Poovar Kovalam Thekkady Cochin International Trivandrum International Kerala Kovalam Optional Stopover Stopover in Dubai , Abu Dhabi or Doha for 2 nights on Bed & Breakfast from £99 . Subject to availability. See page 120 for stopover details. Cultural Add-Ons Add something extra to your Kerala holiday with a Mini Tour of Kerala from £239 , a 3 night stay in Kerala’s Backwaters from £299 , or a Treasures of Kerala Tour from £329 . Please see page 101 for further details. Kerala Poovar Located in the backwaters of Kerala, Poovar is an attractive beach area south of Kovalam. Access is along the river that wends its way lazily from the highway through coconut palm groves. The waters of the Arabian Sea combined with the warm golden sand make a Poovar holiday one you will never forget. Kovalam Ten miles south of Trivandrum is the best known beach resort, Kovalam. Named after its endless rows of coconut trees, it is Kerala’s most developed resort, with a host of hotels and restaurants dotted along the main tourist stretch of Lighthouse Beach. At its heart are three sheltered sandy bays providing safe bathing. What’s included ✔ Return flights from London. Regional flights available at a supplement ✔ Hand-picked accommodation ✔ Meal plan as specified ✔ Expert rep. service in resort What you need to know Currency: Indian Rupees Visa: Required - e-TOURIST VISA (eTV) is available through The Travel Visa Company - call 01270 250 590 and quote ‘Mercury Holidays’ Flight Guide: Prices are based on flights from London. See page 121 for regional flight options Flight Time: 12-17½ hours Language: Malayalam and English Time zone: GMT +5½ hours Resort transfers: Private transfers start from £41 per person Due to some flights arriving in the early hours, you have the option of booking a room at the 4 ★ Vivin Luxury Suites. Rooms available from 4am- 12pm before transferring to your beach hotel. Prices are from £20pp on B&B. Single supplement £15. Not available over Christmas. < Abu Dhabi