Tour To Cochin
If you desire to spend some
truly pleasurable and ecstatic moments in the warm company of your near and dear
ones and bid your fears and worries goodbye, Kochi tour packages can gift you
the best blend of journeying through the sight-seeing spots of Kochi as well as
salivating culinary delights that will surely blow your mind.The backwaters
tagged with the cultural attractions of Kochi can only be enjoyed by a
well-planned and executed tour that is offered by the Kochi tour packages. Some
of the most interesting and well-coordinate tour packages are mentioned below:-
Keraleeyam Magic: This is, perhaps, one of
the most sought-after Package Tour of Kochi and extends for a period of 15
nights and 16 days. Apart from including Kochi, this package tour also covers an
entire volley of delectable locales that includes Goa, Mumbai, Kerala,
Shravanbelagola, Mysore, Hassan, Mumbai and Bangalore.
Coast Mountain: This Package Tour covering
Kochi continues for a period of 13 nights and 14 days. This particular package
tour makes you realize and experience the true beauty and grandeur of India in a
spellbinding way. This package tour covers destinations like Kochi, Mumbai,
Kovalam, Munnar, Thekkady, Varkala, Kumarakom, Trivandam and Cape Camorin.
The Goan Carnival: Although this Package
Tour in Kochi is relatively quite petite with respect to its contemporaries but
covers three absolutely enchanting locales that includes Kochi, Mumbai and Goa.
Beautiful Nest and Backwaters Tour: This
package tour extends for a total of 19 nights and 20 days and includes
destinations like Kochi, Thrivandam, Calicut, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kovalam,
Varkala, Periyar, Mysore, Bangalore, Ooty and other places as well.
Tours to Cochin(Kochi)
Originally built by the Portuguese, Kochi
(Cochin) has a natural harbour with lagoons and canals and fishing hamlets.
Kochi (Cochin), the Queen of the Arabian Sea, is situated on the west coast of
India in the beautiful state of Kerala. Kochi can be regarded as the commercial
and industrial capital of Kerala. Kochi is the most important city in Kerala. It
is the second most important city (after Mumbai) on the western coast of India .
Sightseeing at Cochin (Kochi) - Bolghatty
Palace : This Dutch palace is situated on the Bolghatty island. At present it is
being used as hotel. The island has a fine golf course and the panoramic view
makes it an attractive picnic spot. Frequent boat service is available from the
mainland.
Chinese Fishing Nets : The chinese fishing
nets found here are the only ones of its kind in India. It is believed that
traders from the court of the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan introduced these nets
here.
Dutch Palace : The Dutch Palace was
originally built by the Portugese. Later, in 17th century, the Dutch modified it
and presented to the Raja of Kochi. Coronation of many Rajas of Kochi were held
here. The place has a fine collection of mural paintings depicting the scenes
from the Hindu epics Mahabharatha and Ramayana.
Fort Kochi beach : A stroll along the beach,
particularly at sunset with the chinese fishing nets and sailing ships in the
background, is a fine experience. Many European style bungalows can be seen
along the shoreline.
Jewish Synagogue : The synagogue
,magnificently decorated by Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers ,was built in
1568. Giant scrolls of the Old Testament can be found here. It is located near
the Dutch Palace.
St. Francis Church : It is the oldest church
built by European in India.On his 3rd visit to Kerala, Vasco da Gama, the
Portugese trader who reached India from Europe by sea, fell ill and died in
Kochi. He was buried in the St. Francis Church. Later his remains were taken
back to Portugal. In spite of that the exact place where he was buried has been
marked out inside the church
Best Season to Visit : Through out the Year
Reaching Cochin (Kochi) -
Air : Connected to Aggati, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Mumbai,
Trivandrum by Air.
Rail : Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Delhi, Madras, Mumbai,
Trivandrum, Varanasi are well connected to Cochin by rail.
Back water cruise : the motor launch cruise
on the enchanting backwaters through the coconut grovers and quiet lagoons is an
exciting tour. Visit Bolghatty Palace,the beautiful Dutch colonial mansionbuilt
in the 1744 vypean, Vallarpadom, see tiny fishing hamlets and the fisherfolk in
the colourful costumes.
STD/ISD Codes -
if dialing from India to Cochin --- 0484 (number)
if dialing from outside India to Cochin ---- ++ 91-484 (number)
Shopping in Cochin (Kochi) -
Kochi, has been over years, the shoppers paradise. In Kochi almost anything can
be bought. Antiques, coir products and handicrafts are good souvenirs. The main
shopping areas for the tourists inside Kochi city are as follows.The Major
Market Places in Cochin (Kochi) are - Durbar Hall Road - Jos Jn. - South Railway
Station Areas; Jew Town, Mattancherry; Marine Drive - Park Avenue; M.G. Road
North End - Pallimukku; New Road, Mattancherry; Princess Street', Fort Kochi.
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