Journey from Kerala's sun-kissed coastline to the misty Western Ghats, discovering how landscapes shape civilizations. Explore Kovalam's maritime heritage, Ponmudi's biodiversity, Travancore's royal legacy, serene backwaters, and traditional communities. Through immersive experiences, students uncover the powerful connections between nature, culture, history, sustainability, and human development.
OUR LEARNING FRAMEWORK
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:
HOW WE DELIVER OUTCOMES
Where Landscapes Shape Civilizations
DAY 01: COASTAL ROOTS & MARITIME LEGACIES
Theme: Where the Sea Connected Worlds
11:30 AM – Arrival at Trivandrum Airport & Transfer to Kovalam (16 km | 30 mins)
"Every great civilization begins with a gateway."
As students arrive on Kerala's legendary coastline, they step into a region that has welcomed traders, explorers, and cultural influences from across the world for centuries. The Arabian Sea has long served as a bridge connecting people, ideas, and commerce.
01:00 PM – Lunch & Resort Check-in
03:30 PM – Visit Kovalam Beach
"Where waves narrate stories older than history itself."
The golden shores of Kovalam reveal a fascinating relationship between humans and the sea. Once a thriving fishing settlement and maritime landmark, this coastline continues to demonstrate how oceans shape livelihoods, settlements, and cultural identity.
04:00 PM – Snacks & Juice
04:30 PM – Coastal Stewardship Experience
"The future belongs to those who protect what they explore."
Students engage with the shoreline environment and experience firsthand the importance of preserving fragile coastal ecosystems that sustain marine life and local communities.
07:00 PM – Kalaripayattu Cultural Performance
08:30 PM – Dinner
09:30 PM – Overnight Stay at Kovalam
DAY 02: FROM RIVERS TO MOUNTAINS
Theme: How Nature Shapes Life
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Traditional Kerala Dinner
07:00 AM – Breakfast
08:00 AM – Proceed to Ponmudi Hills (55 km | 2 hrs)
10:00 AM – Trek to Kallar & Meenmutty Waterfalls
"Where water becomes the architect of the land."
Hidden within lush forests, these cascading waterfalls showcase nature's ability to shape landscapes over thousands of years. Every stream and rock formation tells a story of resilience, movement, and transformation.
11:30 PM – Snacks & Juice
01:00 PM – Lunch
02:30 PM – Explore Ponmudi Hills
"Above the clouds lies one of nature's greatest classrooms."
Nestled within the Western Ghats, Ponmudi offers breathtaking vistas of rolling hills, dense forests, and thriving ecosystems. Here students encounter a landscape that supports extraordinary biodiversity and sustains millions of lives downstream.
06:00 PM – Return to Kovalam (55 km | 2 hrs)
08:00 PM – Traditional Kerala Dinner Experience
09:30 PM – Overnight Stay at Kovalam
DAY 03: KINGDOMS, HERITAGE & LIVING TRADITIONS
Theme: How Heritage Preserves Identity
07:00 AM – Breakfast
09:00 AM – Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple (15 km | 30 mins)
"A monument where faith, history, and power stand together."
One of India's most iconic sacred sites, the temple reflects centuries of devotion, architectural brilliance, royal patronage, and cultural continuity that shaped the identity of Travancore.
10:00 AM – Visit Kuthira Malika Palace (1 km | 5 mins)
"Every corridor echoes the elegance of a royal era."
Renowned for its intricate wooden craftsmanship and remarkable architecture, the palace offers a glimpse into the refined lifestyle, artistic achievements, and governance of a bygone kingdom.
10:30 AM - Snacks & Juice
11:00 AM – Visit Napier Museum (3 km | 10 mins)
"A gateway to understanding the soul of a civilization."
Housing rare collections of art, history, and culture, the museum preserves stories that connect generations and safeguard collective memory.
12:30 PM – Lunch
03:00 PM – Visit Poovar Backwaters & Boat Cruise (35 km | 1 hr)
"Where river, sea, and sky meet in perfect harmony."
Poovar's enchanting backwaters reveal a unique ecosystem where freshwater, saltwater, mangroves, and coastal landscapes coexist. It is a living example of nature's remarkable ability to create balance and resilience.
04:30 PM – Snacks & Juice
07:00 PM – Return to Resort
08:30 PM – Dinner
09:30 PM – Overnight Stay at Kovalam
DAY 04: COMMUNITIES, CONSERVATION & RESPONSIBILITY
Theme: Living in Harmony with Nature
06:00 AM – Fishing Community Interaction (5 km | 15 mins)
"The wisdom of sustainability often begins with tradition."
Students interact with coastal communities whose livelihoods have depended on the sea for generations. Through their stories and practices, students gain insight into resilience, adaptation, and responsible use of natural resources.
09:00 AM – Breakfast
10:30 AM – Snacks & Juice
11:00 AM – Check-out
12:00 PM – Lunch
02:00 PM – Visit Trivandrum Zoo (18 km | 40 mins)
"A reminder that every species has a role in the story of life."
One of India's oldest zoological parks, the zoo highlights the importance of biodiversity conservation and humanity's responsibility to protect fragile ecosystems for future generations.
03:30 PM – Proceed to Trivandrum Airport (8 km | 20 mins)
Evening – Departure to Bangalore by Flight
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the End of the Programme, Students Will Return With:
A Systems Thinker's Perspective
Understanding how nature, people, culture, economy, and history are deeply interconnected.
Greater Environmental Awareness
Recognizing the importance of conserving ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural resources.
Enhanced Inquiry & Critical Thinking Skills
Interpreting real-world environments through observation, analysis, and reflection.
Stronger Collaboration & Communication Skills
Building confidence through shared exploration, discussion, and experiential learning.
Appreciation for Cultural Diversity
Valuing traditions, heritage, architecture, and community knowledge systems.
Real-World Application of Learning
Connecting classroom concepts with authentic experiences that inspire lifelong curiosity and responsible action.
SAFETY | TRANSPARENCY | TRUST
Our Commitment to Your Child's Safety
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 by private Coach, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (veg/non veg), Morning and Evening light snacks, Guide Charges, State Taxes, Sightseeing, General Entrance Fees as per the Programme, Stay at hotels on four sharing basis (1 king size bed with 1 extra mattress), Experienced tour manager from Crazy Holidays throughout the trip.
The Tour cost does not include: Transfer from school to airport and transfer back from the airport to the school,, Any Expenses of Personal Nature (like still camera or video camera, porter charges, 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 30% of the airfare within 24 hours as soon as a trip is confirmedwhich 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) 25 days or more prior to departure date: 25% of the tour cost will be non-refundable
2) 20 days to 24 days prior to departure date: 40% of the tour cost will be non-refundable
3) 15 days to 19 days prior to departure date: 50% of the tour cost will be non-refundable
4) 10 days to 14 days prior to departure date: 75% of the tour cost will be non-refundable
5) 9 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
POSTPONEMENT POLICY:
If due to any reason the group tour is postponed to the next/forthcoming vacation, an additional postponement charges over and above the tour cost will be applicable
CHECK IN/OUT POLICY:
Standard check in and checkout time of most of the hotels are 12:00 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.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTION
Since the Indian Railways had made the ticket reservations 4 months (120 days) in advance, for any itinerary with departure by train, we request you to kindly give the name list of the students and escorts -WELL IN ADVANCEfor this we SUGGEST you to forward the name list of the students and escorts who are “ EXPECTED”to attend the trip on the date of confirmation of the tour itself , once the final name list is forwarded 30 days before the date of departure the tickets of those who are not travelling could be CANCELLED–this is to make sure your journey more safe & comfortable
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