Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Kochi
Pass By: Kochi (Cochin), Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala
Arrive at Kochi airport at your convenient time. Meet and greet upon arrival at Kochi airport followed by transfer to your pre-booked hotel accommodation.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel
Day 2: Kochi
Pass By: Fort Kochi, Fort Kochi, Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala
Today morning after breakfast, meet your guide in the lobby of hotel and after a brief oriental of the tour leave for the sightseeing tour of Fort Kochi. The guide will take you to the most popular attractions.
Stop At: Paradesi Synagogue, X745+XPW, Synagogue Ln, Jew Town, Kappalandimukku, Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala 682002, India
Fort Kochi is a cultural melting pot of Kerala. Travellers from different walks of life and those from different countries such as Middle East and Europe have settled in Fort Kochi and have left their mark. Mattanchery is one such place and a famous land mark The Jews of Fort Kochi are one of them who embraced Fort Kochi as their second home after Israel. Here visit 17th century Jewish Synagogue, see the glass chandeliers and blue willow patterned Chinese floor tiles and admire Chinese hand painted porcelain tiles laid on the floor.
Closed on Fridays, Saturday and jewish holidays
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Mattancherry Palace, X755+8P9, Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala 682002, India
Next visit 16th century Mattancherry Palace also known as Dutch Palace. It palace is one of the finest example of the Kerala style of architecture interspersed with colonial influences. The palace is known for its long and spacious halls along with its central courtyard and has beautiful collections of murals which depicts some of the great Indian epics such as Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Closed on Fridays, Saturday and jewish holidays
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dutch Cemetery Road, Fort Kochi, Kochi (Cochin) India
Continue further and proceed to 18th century Dutch Cemetry which is believed to the oldest in the country. (subject to permission granted by authorities)
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Saint Francis Church Road, St Francis Church Rd, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001, India
Move on to visit St. Francis CSI Church, the first Portuguese church in India. The church is famous for its beautiful design and ambience. It is said that famous explorer, Vasco-da-Gama, was originally buried.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi Beach Kochi-682001 Kerala India, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India
Before heading back to your hotel see Chinese fishing nets which are unique to Kochi. The nets were introduced by Chinese explorer. After the visit return back the comfort of your room.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kerala Kathakali Centre, KB Jacob Road, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India
Later in the evening see the Kathakali dance performance in local theater.
P.S. :This visit will be combined with sightseeing tour if the tour is taking place in the afternoon session
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel
Day 3: Kochi – Periyar
Pass By: Kochi (Cochin), Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala
Drive to Periyar, which is known for wildlife sanctuary and a beautiful lake. Arrive in the Periyar and check to into your hotel. This afternoon a boat ride has been planned on Lake Periyar.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel
Day 4: Periyar – Kumarakom / Alleppey
Pass By: Kumarakom, Kumarakom, Kottayam District, Kerala
Kerala is so picturesque that a lot can be covered on a road trip and that is just what we will do when we drive down to Kumarakom and Alleppey for an encounter with the charming back-waters of Kerala. Arrive and check into your hotel. Rest of the day has been kept open for independent activities.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel
Day 5: Kumarakom – Kochi Airport
Pass By: Kochi (Cochin), Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala
Check out from your hotel room and head for brief boat ride to see the scenic views of the backwaters through the narrow canals. De-board and then you will be taken to Kochi airport to take flight to onward destination. The trip concludes with drop at airport.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel