Kerala Tour Packages From Best Tour Operator Cochin(Duration : 5Days / 4Nights)

• Day: 01: Cochin: On arrival at Cochin airport / Ernakulam Railway station for the Kerala tour packages, you will be met by our representative and will transfer you to Hotel. In the evening we shall take you for a half day sightseeing of Cochin, Visit: The Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jews Street, St. Francis church, Chinese fishing net & the indo-Portuguese Museum. Later transfer you back to Hotel. Evening we take to show Kath kali dance (ancient dance of Kerala – Optional). That night stay at the hotel at Cochin.

• Day: 02: Cochin – Kumarakom: After breakfast, check out from the Hotel and we drive to Kumarakom (90 Kms / 2 Hrs). On arrival at Kumarakom , Visit Kumarakom Bird sanctuary and later check in at the hotel . Rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the beauty of the backwaters. That night stay at the Hotel in Kumarakom.

• Day 03 Kumarakom - Houseboat: Morning is at leisure in the hotel. Later check out of the hotel and we shall take you to the Houseboat. Check in at houseboat at 1230 hrs. Rest of the day is at leisure on the House Boat. Sit back and relax while the boat cruises through the narrow serene backwater canals of Alleppey. Lunch, evening Tea/Coffee with snacks and dinner will be served. That night stay is in the Houseboat.

• Day: 04: Houseboat- Kovalam: At 0900 Hrs boat arrives at Alleppey, finishing point jetty. On arrival check out from houseboat and after breakfast we transfer you to Kovalam (190 Kms / 4.5 Hrs). On arrival at Kovalam, check into Hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure on the beach at Kovalam. That night stay at the Hotel in Kovalam. Day: 05: Kovalam-Trivandrum-Kovalam: After breakfast we take you for Sightseeing of Trivandrum. Visit: The Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika Museum, Sri Padmanabha Temple. In the afternoon relax on the famous Kovalam Beach. That night stay at the Hotel in Kovalam.

• Day: 05: Departure: AM: At leisure, later we will pick up from Hotel and transfer you to Trivandrum - airport / Railway station. End of Tour and services. Back home with the happy memories of the Kerala tour packages.
  
   

Kerala Tour Packages (Duration : 3 Days/2 Night Cochin Standard Package)

• Day: 01: Cochin/Kochin -On arrival at Cochin airport / Ernakulam Railway station, meet and greet by our representative and transfer you to the Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Cochin.

• Day: 02 Cochin -In the morning after breakfast we take you for a half day sightseeing of Cochin, Visit: The Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jews Street, St. Francis church, Chinese fishing net & the indo-Portuguese Museum. Later transfer you back to the Hotel. In The evening we will take you to enjoy Kathakali dance show (optional)- which is a famous classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India .Return back to the hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel.

• Day 03 Departure from Cochin -In the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and we will transfer you to Cochin airport/ Ernakulam Railway station. End of Tour and services. Back home with the happy memories of the Cochin tour.
   

       The Queen of the Arabian Sea

• Cochin is now known as Kochi (original name of Cochin) is the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala located on the south-west coast of India. Cochin is known as “the Queen of the Arabian Sea” and also referred to as the Gateway of Kerala..The name Kochi is derived from Koch Azhi, meaning 'small lagoon'. As per some old manuscripts, the traders who came here from the courtyard of Chinese ruler, Khubilai Khan, during ancient times, gave Cochin the name of their homeland.Set on a group of islands and narrow peninsulas, the port city of Cochin (Kochi) (Queen of Arabia) reflects the eclecticism of Kerala perfectly. With a rich past and a bustling present, it has been the business center of the region from the very early days after Alleppey (Alappuzha).The Arabs, British, Chinese, Dutch, and Portuguese all made Cochin their home Now Cochin is proud of its natural harbor as well as the thriving Information Technology sector.Cochin has a lot of bits and pieces from the past still cling on. The famous landmark of Cochin is a row of Chinese fishing nets which are a must see for any tourist visiting Cochin and Mattanchery palace.Kochi is famous for its variety and beauty, rated in the top three tourist destinations by the World Travel & Tourism Council and has been rated as one of the must see destination by National Geographic.

• Climate -Moderately hot and humid place round the year. Rainy season is from June-September. December to February is comparatively cooler than the rest of the year. The temperature varies from 20°C-35°C (68°F-95°F).

• Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) -Mattancherry Palace is also known as Dutch palace originally built by the Portuguese in 1557 and was offered to Veera Kerala Varma the Raja of Kochi. The palace was renovated in 1663 by the Dutch since then it has come to be called the ‘Dutch Palace’, Actallt no time did the Portuguese or the Dutch actually stay here. On display here are beautiful Murals depicting scenes from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata and some of the ancient Hindu legends. The palace also houses Dutch maps of old Kochi, royal palanquins, coronation robes of former Maharajas of Kochi as well as the furnishings belonging to that period.

• Bolghatty Palace -Bolgatty Palace built by the Dutch in 1744 at Bolghatty, is a beautiful island near the city of Cochin. It was the residence of the British resident of Kochi (Cochin), is now a hotel run by Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC). The only golf course in Kochi is here and several vantage points for lovely views of the harbor and the sea.

• Chinese Fishing Nets -The entrance to the Cochin harbor is spotted by the Chinese Fishing Nets has been brought from by traders of Kubalai Khan’s Court. These are large nets which hang from bamboo or teak posts are about 10 meters in height and each is operated by a team consisting of six fishermen. They are used at high tide and are still used by local fishermen in fort Cochin to catch fish attracted by the lights hanging above the nets.

• Cherai Beach: A lovely beach bordering Vypeen Island is ideal for swimming. Dolphins are infrequently seen here. A typical Kerala village with paddy fields and coconut groves nearby are the attraction of this beach. It is a popular tourist destination among locals and foreigners.

• Willington Island: Named after Lord Willingdon the British Viceroy of India is a man-made island created from the substance dredged while deepening the Cochin port surrounded by gorgeous backwaters. It houses the city's best hotels, trading centers, as well as the Government of India Tourist Office, the Southern Naval Command and other important offices.

• Fort Kochi: became the first fort built by the Europeans (Portuguese) in India. Firstly, the Dutch and then British all constructed numerous architectures in and around this historic fort.

• Church of Saint Francis, Cochin is located two kilometers from Fort cochin, built in 1510 AD by five Portuguese priests who arrived with Albuquerque and was dedicated to saint Anonio. This church, said to be the oldest among the churchs build by Europeans in India. It was restored in 1779 by the protestence Dutch, converted to an Anglican Church by the British in 1795. Vasco da Gama's remains were buried here in 1524 and after 14 years his mortal remains were taken to Lisbon, Portugal but his tombstone are still here.

• Jewish Synagogue -The oldest synagogue in Mattancherry was built in the year 1568s and was partially destroyed in the war of 1662 and was rebuilt by the Dutch. It is open for two hours in the morning (10 am-12 noon) and a further two in the afternoon (3pm-5pm) each day and closed on Saturday and Jewish holidays. The synagogue is famous for its amazing 18th century hand painted willow pattern floor tiles imported from China. There are abundant wonderful features to be viewed, including scrolls from the Old Testament and ornamental Belgian lamps.The Hill Palace Museum - Tripunithura, was the official residence of Cochin Royal Family. It is 12 kims away from Eranakulam on Eranakulam – Chottanikkara route. It was built in 1865 AD. The Palace also encompasses a Deer Park and horse riding facilities. A complete ethno-archaeological museum and Kerala's first heritage museum are the main attractions. Oil paintings, 19th century paintings, Murals, sculpture in stone and plaster of Paris, manuscripts, inscriptions and coins belonging to the Cochin royal family are displayed here. It opens from 10 am – 5 pm except Monday and national holidays.

• Chottanikkara Temple -Chttanikkara Bhagavathi Temple is one of the famoustemple in kerala. The Deity at Chottanikkara is revered here in three forms; she is Saraswathi (goddess of learning) in the morning, Bhagavathi (divine mother) at noon and Durga (fierce and destructive ) in the evening.

• Kodungalloor (Cranganore), 32 km away, was formerly also called Muziris was an ancient sea-port where St. Thomas the apostle of Jesus Christ is supposed to have landed in 52 AD as per historical facts.

• Vaikom 40 away from Eranakulam is famous for its Shiva Temple where the Vaikom Satyagraha,the revelution which led to the opening of temples to the Harijans, took place under Mahatma Gandhi.

• Kalady : 45 km from Cochin is a pilgrim centre and the birth place of Adi Shankaracharya,, who is known as the great Indian philosopher of Advaita Vedanta. It on the banks of the Periyar River. There are two shrines, one dedicated to Adi Shankaracharya as Dakshinamurthy and the other, to the goddess Sharada, maintained by the Shringeri Mutt. The spot where Adi Shankara’s mother, Aryamba, was cremated is called Brindavan.

• Malayattur, 47 km from Cochin, is famous for the Catholic Church on the 609 meter high Malayattur Hill, dedicated to St. Thomas the apostle of jesus Christ who is believed to have prayed at this spot. The annual Malayattur Perunal festival in March / April attracts thousands of devotees from all over the state as well as country.