Kerala Backwaters - Luxury Travel of India

(Total Tour - 8 Days)

Kochi - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Marari

Day 01:

Kochi (Cochin):

Arrive at Kochi (Cochin). You will be met and assisted at the airport by our representative and transfer to your hotel.

Proceed for a Half-day sight seeing of Cochin by private boat.

A few interesting sites included in the tour are the Chinese fishing nets along the Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, Bastion Bungalow etc. The Chinese fishing nets erected on teak wood and bamboo poles work on the principle of balance. Records say they were first set up here between AD 1350 and 1450. Vasco Da Gama Square, the narrow promenade that parallels the beach, is the best place to watch the nets being lowered and pulled out of the sea. Enjoy seeing the sunset while on the boat.

Over night stay at Cochin.

Day 02

Kochi:

Breakfast will be at the hotel.

In the morning, enjoy a city tour. Visit the Mattancherry Dutch Palace where the superb series of murals painted on the wooden walls are its main attraction. Also visit the 16th century Jewish Synagogue and the Church of St. Francis. Vasco da Gama was originally buried in the Church''s cemetery. Walk around the Fort Cochin area and admire the Chinese Fishing Nets (this time from the land).

The afternoon would be spent at leisure.

In the evening proceed for a Kathakali Dance Performance. Over night stay at Kochi.