Kochi (Cochin) Trip Overview
South India is known for wonderful lush hill towns, bustling attractive cities, mesmerizing backwaters, exotic wildlife and serene lake towns. This wonderful tour, spanning 7 nights and 8 days offers you a chance to explore and experience the states of Kerala & Tamil Nadu. During your travels you will experience popular attractions found in Cochin, Kumarakom, Periyar, Madurai and Chennai.
Highlights
• Chinese fishing nets.
• Backwaters Cruise of Kumarakom.
• Spice Plantations at Thekkady
• Meenakshi Temple at Madurai
• Temples of Kanchipuram
Additional Info
Duration: 8 days
Starts: Kochi (Cochin), India
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India
South India is known for wonderful lush hill towns, bustling attractive cities, mesmerizing backwaters, exotic wildlife and serene lake towns. This wonderful tour, spanning 7 nights and 8 days offers you a chance to explore and experience the states of Kerala & Tamil Nadu. During your travels you will experience popular attractions found in Cochin, Kumarakom, Periyar, Madurai and Chennai.
Highlights
• Chinese fishing nets.
• Backwaters Cruise of Kumarakom.
• Spice Plantations at Thekkady
• Meenakshi Temple at Madurai
• Temples of Kanchipuram
Itinerary
Day 1: Cochin Arrival
Pass By: Kochi (Cochin), Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala
You will be met and brought to hotel.
Kindly Note : Hotel check in time 1400 Hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay.
Day 2: Cochin / Kumarakom
Stop At: Church of Saint Francis, Old Kochi, Kochi (Cochin) India
Cochin tour will visit the church built by St. Francis
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mattancherry Palace, Palace Road, Kochi (Cochin) India
the Jewish Synagogue, the Mattancherry Palace, and learn about Chinese fishing nets. Later depart for Kumarakom. (Synagogue is closed on Friday, Saturday and Jewish Holidays)
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay
Day 3: Backwaters Cruise
Stop At: Kerala Backwaters, India
This morning, cruise along the waterways on your Kerala Backwaters boat. Afternoon at leisure.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay.
Day 4: Kumarakom / Thekkady
Stop At: Periyar National Park, Banks Of Artificial Periyar Lake, Thekkady India
Leave for Thekkady and the Periyar National Park. This wildlife sanctuary is famous for its evergreen forests and grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, and langurs.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Spice Walk, Spring Valley Murikkady, Thekkady 685536 India
Thekkady is home to natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom and clove. Walk through a spice plantation and learn about the spice farming culture.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay.
Day 5: Thekkady / Madurai
Stop At: Madurai, Madurai, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu
See the flora and fauna of Thekkady on your morning cruise of this ecological reserve. Later, drive to Madurai, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. This evening, watch the puja ceremony performed at the Meenakshi Temple.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay.
Day 6: Madurai / Chennai
Stop At: Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, Venmani Rd, Sellur, Madurai 625002 India
Visit the Meenakshi Temple. It forms the heart of the 2500 year old city. The Thirumalai Nayak Palace houses original portraits as well as unearthed stone carvings of the 17th century. In the palace of Rani Mangammal is the Gandhi Museum. Here, learn of his freedom struggle and see his bloodstained dhoti. Later, fly to Chennai.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay.
Day 7: Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram Excursion
Stop At: Mahabalipuram, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu
Travel to Kanchipuram to visit three temples that exemplify this sacred town: Kailasantha, dedicated to Lord Shiva, Ekambareshwara, which represents the earth form abode of Lord Shiva, and Vaikuntaperumal with its pillared corridors around the sanctum dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Then, gol to the ancient port of Mamallapuram. The temple structures are mostly carved out of granite and are among the oldest existing examples of Dravidian architecture.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay.
Day 8: Chennai
Stop At: Fort St. George, St. George Street, Chennai (Madras) India
Explore Chennai, the fourth most populous city in India. Visit the Victoria Art Gallery, Chennai Museum, the Fort St. George, San Thome Cathedral and Kapaleeswarar Temple. This completes your tour. (B)
Kindly Note : Hotel check out time 1200 Hours
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
