This journey is designed as a story of landscapes shaping civilizations.
Students begin at the Arabian Sea coast (Kovalam)—where trade, livelihoods, and ecosystems have evolved for centuries. As they move inland towards Ponmudi Hills, they trace how geography transforms climate, biodiversity, and human life.
The programme then connects them to Trivandrum’s royal heritage and spiritual legacy, where architecture, governance, and belief systems shaped society. Finally, through backwaters and wildlife, students understand how fragile ecosystems sustain life and require protection.
This is not just travel — it is a journey through interconnected systems: nature, history, and culture.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At Crazy Holidays, we believe learning happens best when students experience, reflect, and apply.
We don’t organize trips.We design curriculum-connected learning journeys that build:
OUR LEARNING FRAMEWORK
Explore → Reflect → Apply → Demonstrate
HOW WE DELIVER OUTCOMES
Pre-Tour - Orientation kit| Pre-learning worksheets |Parent briefing
On-Tour- Field journals |Role-based learning |Expert facilitators |Group challenges
Assessment – Rubrics| Daily reflections | Presentations
Post-Tour - Projects & portfolios |Outcome reports |Teacher feedback
Learning Experience: “A transformative journey where students explore the powerful connection between nature, history, culture, and community—turning every destination into a living classroom of discovery, reflection, and real-world learning”.
DAY 1: COASTAL LIFE, TRADE & CULTURAL ROOTS
Theme: “Where the Sea Shaped Civilizations”
09:00 AM Departure to Trivandrum by Morning Flight
11:30 AM Arrival & Transfer to Kovalam
As students reach the Arabian Sea coast, they step into a region historically connected to global trade routes, where spices, culture, and ideas moved across oceans.
01:00 PM Lunch, Check in & Orientation session
03:30 PM Kovalam Beach – From Tourism to Ecology
This is not just a beach — Kovalam represents:
04:00 PM Beach Cleaning Activity: “Understanding Human Impact”
Students engage in restoring the coastline, directly experiencing how:
Topic: Coasts are not just leisure spaces — they are living systems supporting livelihoods and biodiversity.
07:00 PM Kalarippayattu – India’s Oldest Martial Tradition
At Kalari, students witness a practice rooted in:
Learning outcomes: Culture evolves from survival needs and transforms into identity.
09:00 PM Dinner followed by overnight stay at Kovalam
DAY 2: FROM RIVERS TO MOUNTAINS – THE STORY OF PONMUDI
Theme: “How Landscapes Shape Life”
07:00 AM Breakfast
08:00 AM Proceed to PONMUDI HILLS
10:00 AM En Route moderate trek to Kallar & Meenmutty Waterfalls
Here, students don’t just see a waterfall — they understand:
01:00 PM Lunch
02:30 PM Ponmudi Hills – The Golden Peak of the Western Ghats
Ponmudi is more than a hill station:
Students learn:
06:00 PM Back to Hotel
08:00 PM Buffet Dinner followed by debriefing and briefing for the next day
09:30 PM Overnight stay at Kovalam
DAY 3: KINGDOMS, TEMPLES & LIVING HERITAGE
Theme: “How Culture and Power Shaped Society”
07:00 AM Breakfast
09:00 AM Padmanabhaswamy Temple Story telling Trail
This temple is:
10:00 AM Kuthira Malika Palace – Royal Life & Architecture
Students explore:
11:00 AM Napier Museum – A Window into the Past: Museums preserve stories that shape identity.
12:00 PM Lunch
03:00 PM Poovar Backwaters & Boating – Where River Meets Sea
At this rare ecosystem - Freshwater meets saltwater, Mangroves protect coastlines
Ecological Importance: Mangroves act as natural barriers against erosion and floods
07:00 PM Reflection & Discussion
Topic: Nature has its own systems of protection—if preserved.
08:30 PM Dinner & Overnight stay at Kovalam
DAY 4: PEOPLE, WILDLIFE & DEPARTURE
06:00 AM Fishing Community Interaction – Learning from Tradition
Students experience:
Insight: Communities that depend on nature often protect it the most
09:00 AM Breakfast
11:00 AM Checkout
12:00 PM Lunch
02:00 PM Trivandrum Zoo – Conservation & Responsibility
Students observe:
03:30 PM Proceed to Trivandrum Airport
00:00 PM Departure to Bangalore by Flight
SAFETY | TRANSPARENCY | TRUST
Our Commitment to Your Child's Safety
Track My Tour - Live GPS tracking & daily photo updates
Medical Support - Doctor on call on every tour
High adult-to-student supervision–For every 10 paid student 1 staff complimentary
100% Verified Partners - Risk-assessed programs & partner
CRAZY HOLIDAYS | BOOKING & PROGRAMME PROTOCOL
A seamless, structured journey from confirmation to completion.
Booking Journey
Step 01 | Confirm Your Experience
Once your preferred itinerary and travel dates are finalized, connect with our team to secure availability and initiate the booking process.
Step 02 | School Approval & Parent Communication
Upon confirmation, a formal payment circular will be issued.
An optional parent orientation (online presentation) can be arranged to ensure complete transparency and confidence.
Step 03 | Participant Finalisation
After the student list is closed, our team will schedule a pre-departure engagement session with the school.
Step 04 | Pre-Departure Briefing
A comprehensive orientation for students and parents covering:
Programme overview & expectations
Travel readiness guidelines
Project and engagement framework
Introduction to our exclusive “Track My Tour” system
Supervision & Safety Commitment
Student: Teacher Ratio – 10: 1
(Inclusive of teaching and non-teaching staff)
Ensuring optimal supervision, personalized attention, and a secure learning environment.
Programme Flexibility
All experiential components are thoughtfully curated; however, schools have the flexibility to customize participation by selecting one or two activities per day, aligned with their academic priorities.
Important Guidelines
Final student count must be submitted at least 20 days prior to departure
Quoted land package pricing remains valid for 20 days from proposal date
Track My Tour | Transparency & Assurance
A secure, real-time digital experience for parents featuring:
Live location tracking
Curated photo & video updates
Controlled access via unique school credentials
Privacy Assurance:
Only verified group photographs will be shared through a secure platform.
A copy of all curated memories will be provided to the school as a keepsake.
To opt out of this service, kindly notify us via email at neha@crazyholidays.in
In the absence of a restriction request, participation will be considered approved by the institution.
Dedicated Support Team
For any assistance post-confirmation, our operations team remains at your service:
Operations Executive: Mr. Mohammed Khalid | +91 9538677785 | mohammedk@crazyholidays.in
Operations Head: Mr. Georgei T Joseph| +91 9341227800| georgei@crazyholidays.in
The Tour Cost Includes: Local Transportation, Buffet Breakfast, Buffet Lunch, Buffet Dinner, Morning and Evening light snacks, Guide Charges, General Entrance Fees & learning activities as per the Program, Stay at hotels on Triple sharing basis, Experienced tour manager from Crazy Holidays throughout the trip.
The Tour cost does not include: Air fare, Any Expenses of Personal Nature (like still camera or video camera, porter charges, Boating, Adventure Sports, Laundry expenses, phone calls, food/beverages not included in the package, usages of mini bar in the hotel), Sightseeing or Activities which are not mentioned in the package.
IMPORTANT NOTE
1. As this is NOT THE FINAL ITINERARY at the time of confirmation, kindly ask the marketing executive to check the availability of all the services as specified in this itinerary i.e., (TRAIN/FLIGHT/COACHES/HOTELS/ENTRY TO MONUMENTS, FARMS, RESORTS ETC) based on the period of travel and to submit the FINAL ITINERARY.
2. As the availability and pricing keeps on changing for flights/train dynamically we request your good self to make sure to collect the full amount of train fare and 25% of the airfare within 24 hours as soon as a trip is confirmed from the students which is nonrefundable and handover the same amount to Crazy Holidays marketing executive so that we can go ahead with the booking of flight/train on immediate hours.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations are effective on the date written intimation is received by the Tour In charge / School Office. Cancellation will not be received orally or over the phone. Refund if any will be settled within 21 days of the arrival of the Tour.
1) 40 days or more prior to departure date: 25% of the tour cost will be non-refundable
2) 30 days prior to departure date: 40% of the tour cost will be non-refundable
3) 25 days prior to departure date: 50% of the tour cost will be non-refundable
4) 14 days prior to departure date: 75% of the tour cost will be non-refundable
5) 13 days or lesser prior to departure date: 100% of tour cost will be non-refundable
*In case of flight journey, Air ticket amount will be non-refundable (100% cancellation charges) once the tickets booked
CHECK IN/OUT POLICY: Standard check in and checkout time of most of the hotels are 02:00 noon. Early check in and late checkout will be subject to availability. We will try to give as many rooms as possible for early check in or late checkout but we don’t promise to give all the rooms for the same. For guaranteed early check in or late checkout, the hotel(s) should be booked at the time of package booking by paying additional amount charged by the hotel.
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