Holy India Travels

Places to Visit  :  Cochin– Alleppey – Kovalam – Cochin

Duration of Tour Package  : 07 Nights | 08 Days

Day 01| Arrival at Cochin |

Afternoon/evening arrive at Cochin International airport. Overnight stay at hotel in Cochin.

Day 02| Cochin |

Breakfast at hotel. Morning start sightseeing tour of Cochin city.  

Cochin– Cochin is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala.

Visit Jewish Synagogue– Cochin is the oldest existing synagogue. The prosperous Jewish trading community built it in 1568 AD. It was partially destroyed in the 1962 war. Later it was rebuilt by the Dutch.

Dutch Palace– The Palace is located at Mattancherry and incorporates fine collection of mural paintings depicting scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Santa Cruz Basilica–St.Francis Church, Kochi In 1503, the then Rajah of Kochi permitted Alphonso Alburquerque to build this fort. Within this fort, Alburquerque erected a wooden church and dedicated it to St. Bartholomew.

Fort Kochi Beach– The beach is a wonderful experience during sunsets with the silhouettes of Chinese fishing nets and ships forming its background which makes the experience a memorable one. Mouth watering fresh seafood is available at the stalls near the beach.

Chinese Fishing Nets– Chinese fishing Nets one of the most popular tourist spots in Cochin is the Chinese Fishing nets at Fort Kochi. Set up on bamboo and teak poles, these fishing nets which are of 10 meters in height and spread over 20 meters over the water body is a very unique way of fishing.

Marine Drive– This is a picturesque promenade in Kochi. It is built facing the backwaters, and is a popular hangout for the local populace. It is also an economically thriving part of the city of Kochi with several shopping malls it is as an important centre of shopping activity in Kochi. The view of the setting and rising sun over the sea mouth. Overnight stay at hotel in Cochin.

Day 03 | Cochin - Alleppey ( 55 Kms/ 1.5 hrs) |

Breakfast at hotel. Morning drive to Alleppey.  On arrival embark on deluxe Houseboat local people called Kettuvallam.

A house boat is around 67 feet in length and has a width of around 13 feet.  The materials that go into the making are all local and Eco friendly bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes, bamboo mats, coir carpets etc. The house boats have fully furnished single, double rooms with sundeck, private balcony with comfortable chairs, kitchen and western toilet with WC. In addition there is also separate rest room for the crew. The cuisine is traditional Kerala flavour with the local specialities, delicious fish and prawns.

Houseboat Sail along the winding network of Kerala backwaters, see the unique water world and experience its myriad charms. Spot colorful insects and butterflies flitting over flower bunch that adorn the lush green vegetation on the banks of the Kerala backwaters. Cruise through the unique web of lakes, lagoons, canals and rivers.

You will enjoy an overnight leisure stay in a houseboat also enjoy lavish Lunch & Dinner at houseboat. Overnight stay at houseboat in Alleppey.

Day 04| Alleppey - Kovalam (150 Kms/ 3-4 hrs) |

Breakfast at houseboat. Morning disembark and drive to Kovalam. 

Kovalam Beach– One of the most famous and popular of all the beaches in South India. The Kovalam beach in Kerala offers the best of facilities to its visitors like Sunbathing, Swimming, Ayurvedic & Spa Massages and plenty of other options.

Also one can enjoy full body Ayurvedic massage at hotel. The benefits of such body massaging are several. Mainly, these body massage techniques are applied to achieve proper blood circulation in our body. If blood regulation is perfectly poised in your body, then you will feel energetic, as well as healthy. Many blood related diseases can be healed through such body massages. On the other hand, as the massaging session is so relaxing, they provide mental peace and boost you with psychological liveliness

On arrival check-in at hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Kovalam.

Day 05 | Kovalam |

Breakfast at hotel. Day free. Overnight stay at hotel in Kovalam.

Day 06 | Kovalam |

Breakfast at hotel. Day free. Overnight stay at hotel in Kovalam.

Day 07 | Kovalam -  Cochin  (210 Kms /4-5 hrs)|

Breakfast at hotel. In the afternoon drive for Cochin, on arrival check in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Cochin.

Day 08 | Cochin / Departure |

Breakfast at hotel and drop at Cochin international to board on flight to onward destination.

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