Kochi Trip Overview
Named as one of the ten paradises of the world by National Geographic Traveler, Kerala is famous especially for its ecotourism initiatives and beautiful backwaters. Its unique culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demography, have made Kerala one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Kochi, India
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kochi, Kerala, India
Named as one of the ten paradises of the world by National Geographic Traveler, Kerala is famous especially for its ecotourism initiatives and beautiful backwaters. Its unique culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demography, have made Kerala one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Cochin. Meet our chauffeur outside the airport. Transfer to hotel. Thereafter proceed for sightseeing.
Stop At: Mattancherry Palace, Palace Road, Kochi (Cochin) India
The Mattancherry Palace is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace. The Palace displays Kerala murals depicting portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi. The palace was included in the “tentative list” of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
(9:45am–1pm0200pm–4:45pm)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Paradesi Synagogue, Jew Town Rd Mattancherry, Kochi (Cochin) India
The Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, located in Kochi, Kerala, in South India. Constructed in 1568, it is one of seven synagogues of the Malabar Yehudan or Yehudan Mappila people or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin.
(timing 1000am -1200noon & 0300Pm to 0500pm)
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi Beach Kochi-682001 Kerala India, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India
Chinese Fishing Nets and the Vasco-da-Gama Square
Legend has it that the famous Chinese explorer, Zheng He, introduced the Chinese Fishing Nets to the fishermen in Kochi over 500 years ago. Even though he would leave, these would become staple sights in these parts. The Chinese fishing nets,or Cheenvala for the locals, have attracted visitors in the Fort Kochi area for centuries. Most tour guides swear that the Vasco da Gama Square is the best spot to get the perfect view of these massive structures.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Church of Saint Francis, Old Kochi, Kochi (Cochin) India
Saint Francis Church, in Fort Kochi (Fort Cochin), Kochi, originally built in 1503, is one of the oldest European churches in India and has great historical significance as a mute witness to the European colonial struggle in the subcontinent. The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama died in Kochi in 1524 when he was on his third visit to India. His body was originally buried in this church, but after fourteen years his remains were removed to Lisbon.
Duration: 45 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Morning drive to Allepey (1.5 hrs drive) Arrive and board houseboat.
Stop At: Alleppey Backwaters, Alappuzha India
Cruise along the backwaters during the day. At sunset, dock. Night on board. You can catch your own fish and our chef will help you prepare the meal.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Disembark at 0800 hrs. Drive back to Cochin airport. Board flight for onward journey.
Stop At: Kochi (Cochin), Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala
Board flight for onward journey.
Duration: 10 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
