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tour type: Family,Group
theme type: Cultural Tours,Family & Friends

about

Set on a magnificent estuary, serene Kochi has been drawing traders, explorers and travelers to its shores for over 600 years. Nowhere else in India could you find such an intriguing mix: giant Chinese fishing nets, a 450-year-old synagogue, ancient mosques, Portuguese- and Dutch-era houses and the crumbling remains of the British Raj. The result is an unlikely blend of medieval Portugal and Holland and an English village grafted onto the tropical Malabar Coast. It’s a delightful place to explore, laze in arty cafes and relax at some of India’s finest homestays and heritage hotels. It's also an important centre for Keralan arts (traditional and contemporary) and a standout place to see Kathakali and kalarippayat.

unique experiences

  • Natural Beauty of Kerala
  • Experience the Luxury with Tradition
  • Backwater and Beach

destinations

Kochi day 1-3
Kumarakom day 3-5
Kovalam day 5-8

tour inclusions

hotels

5 star hotel
transportation

(Destinations)
sightseeing

(Destinations)

best time to visit

Kochi October to March
Kumarakom Aug to April
Kovalam Aug to April

time zone

India Standard Time (IST), UTC +5:30
day 1
Delhi - Cochin (Flight)

Reach airport on time to Board flight from Delhi to Cochin (UK 881 : 0800 / 1110) Arrival at Cochin Airport, meet with Hotel Rep & transfer to Hotel. Rest of the time is free to relax and enjoy the Hotel facilities.  Stay overnight at Hotel.****  Please reach airport atleast 02.30 hrs prior to departure**** In the evening once can enjoy the Sunset Cruise (Optional) and witness the Chinese fishing netsChinese Fishing Nets ,popularly known as Chennawala are the most iconic and popular attractions of Kerala peculiar to Kochi. The Chinese Fishing Nets are basically vast fishing nets which are fixed on bamboo and teak poles. They are then let down into the sea through unique mechanisms and by weighing them down with large stones tied to ropes. These nets are left in the sea before they are pulled back again by tugging the ropes after collecting a significant amount of catch. Considered to be the ingenious way of fishing, these majestic Chinese fishing nets are operated by four to six fishermen and watching this spectacular process is in itself a spellbinding experience. 

 The Malabar House

 Meals: Bed and Breakfast, No Drink

 03 hours 05 mins

day 2
Cochin

After breakfast, proceed for Sightseeing Tour covering the Old part of Cochin  i.e.  Fort Cochin & Mattancherry. which includes St Francis Church, Dutch Palace and Jewish Synagogue in Mattancherry. Stay Overnight at Hotel.Dutch Palace : The Palace was built and gifted by the Portuguese as a present to the king of Cochin around 1545. The Dutch carried out some extensions and renovations in the palace in 1663, and thereafter it was popularly called as Dutch Palace. Today, it is a portrait gallery of the Cochin Rajas and notable for some of the best mythological murals in India, The Jewish Synagogue ,also known as Paradesi Synagogue and is the oldest active synagogue, not just in Kochi but in the Commonwealth of Nations. The synagogue was constructed in 1567 . by Spanish- speaking Jews; therefore, it is also known as ‘Paradesi’ meaning ‘foreigners’. The synagogue could boast of its rare antiques including beautiful chandeliers, clock tower, brass railed pulpit, Chinese hand-painted tiles etc. and striking architecture. St. Francis Church in Kochi, which finely exhibits Portuguese architecture, was constructed in the 15th century by the Portuguese traders. Vasco-da-Gama, the famous explorer, was buried in this church when he died in 1524, on his third visit to India. His remains were moved to Lisbon after fourteen years but his gravestone is still present in the church. 

Highlights:

Guided City Tour of Cochin

 The Malabar House

 Meals: Bed and Breakfast, No Drink

day 3
Cochin - Kumarakom (50 Kms / 02 hrs)

Morning after breakfast check out from Hotel and start your drive to Kumarakom situated on the banks of Vembanad Lake, the largest backwater in Kerala, Kumarakom is a small water world with mangrove forests, paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with waterways and canals. Kumarakom also host a Bird’s Sanctuary which is mainly with migratory birds.,on the southern bank of river Kavanar Birds sighted includes Darters, Bitterns, Brahminy Kites, Marsh Harries, Teals and several varieties of Herons roost (except usual birds all are migratory /seasonal birds, hence sightings possible depending on season only) .Upon arrival checked into your Hotel rest of day is free to enjoy the activities offered by Resort. Stay overnight at Hotel.*** Explore backwaters on motor boats / shikara boats , Canoes etc. (Optional )*** Experience the renowned Ayurveda Oil Massage of Kerala  (Optional )

 NIRAAMAYA RETREATS BACKWATERS & BEYOND

 Meals: Bed and Breakfast, No Drink

 02 hours 30 mins

day 4
Kumarakom

Breakfast at Hotel and rest of day is free to enjoy the activities offered by Resort. Stay overnight at Hotel.*** Explore backwaters on motor boats / shikara boats , Canoes etc (Optional )*** Experience the renowned Ayurveda Oil Massage of Kerala  (Optional )

 NIRAAMAYA RETREATS BACKWATERS & BEYOND

 Meals: Bed and Breakfast, No Drink

day 5
Kumarakom - Kovalam (180 Kms / 04.30 hrs)

Morning after breakfast check out from Hotel and start your drive to Kovalam - breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country. Kovalam offers an excellent diversity with Kovalam beach to suit all desires and occasions. Three curve shaped beaches, alienated by stony outcroppings, from the major attraction of this coastal resort. Backed by precipitously mounting headlands and covered by fertile coconut palms, the beaches, especially the southern most part of lighthouse beach. It is also lined with a host of shops and shacks offering all kinds of services; creating an unmistakable resort atmosphere. Curio shops, hawkers of Kashmiri and Tibetan products, moneychangers and beachwear shops, between the surplus of restaurants and hotels, do brisk business during peak tourist season..Upon arrival checked into your Hotel rest of day is free to enjoy the activities offered by Resort or relax on the beach. Stay overnight at Hotel.

 NIRAAMAYA RETREATS SURYA SAMUDRA

 Meals: Bed and Breakfast, No Drink

 04 hours 30 mins

day 6
Kovalam 

After breakfast, proceed for Sightseeing Tour covering Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Hawaa Beach & Lighthouse Beach, the shorelines of Kovalam are ideal for long strolls and photographs. Later visit the adjacent market for some amazing street-side shopping. Ensure you shop for the local authentic items for your loved ones. Return back to Hotel and rest of the time is free for relaxation. Stay Overnight at Hotel.Padmanabhaswamy Temple is a centuries-old temple in Thiruvananthapuram dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is a must-visit spiritual tourist destination for travelers in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala. The eye-catching architecture is the prime attraction of this temple. The temple architecture has the right blend of both Kerala and Dravidian styles. Being one of the sacred 108 Vishnu temples in the country, many Hindu devotees visit this holy place every day. Lord Vishnu, the presiding deity in this temple is in the form of reclining on Anantha, the large hooded serpent.

Highlights:

Guided sightseeing tour ofPadmanabhaswamy TempleandHawaa Beach &Lighthouse Beach,

 NIRAAMAYA RETREATS SURYA SAMUDRA

 Meals: Bed and Breakfast, No Drink

day 7
Kovalam 

Breakfast at Hotel and rest of day is free to enjoy the activities offered by Resort. Stay overnight at Hotel.*** Experience the renowned Ayurveda Oil Massage of Kerala  (Optional )

 NIRAAMAYA RETREATS SURYA SAMUDRA

 Meals: Bed and Breakfast, No Drink

day 8
Kovalam - Trivandrum  & flight to Delhi

Morning after breakfast, in-time check-out from Hotel and and transfer to Trivandrum Airport to board flight to Delhi (UK 896 : 1130 / 1445)/*** End of the Tour ***

 Meals: Bed and Breakfast, No Drink

 03 hours 45 mins

Price starts from INR 63,810 (starting price per adult)


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