In Fort Kochi heritage zone – nothing is quite as it sounds. There is a seaside, but it is not your average beach where people lie and tan, it’s a harbour where ships sail past. Fishermen work here, but they do so with a type of cantilevered net that came from China 600 years ago, not to be seen anywhere else in India. There is a church, but, not only is it 400 years old, build by the Portuguese, destroyed by the Dutch…. No less than Vasco da Gama was once buried here for a time. And just to round things off nicely, there has been a unique Jewish community here since 72 CE.
Fort Kochi wears all of this cosmopolitan aplomb this role in centuries of maritime and cultural religious history, this being a tourist heritage zone, with superb ease. It is till Kerala’s most cosmopolitan and visited city, boasting a mixture of Malayali Hindus, Muslims, Christians, and Jews… all engaged in some form of commerce. It’s also hard to resist the charms of Kochi’s unique geography – a mix island, small peninsulas, backwaters and a natural harbour. Mainland Ernakulam is the place of new shops and houses but the old parts like Fort Kochi or Mattancherry is where you can drink in the successive seaside influences of the Portuguese, Dutch and British in a unique ambience. The pretty islands (like Cherai) and the leisurely Vembanad backwaters nearby, not to mention the brilliant seafood, make all odes to Kochi (like this one!) a bit rapturous.
Heritage
Shopping
Culture
Beach
KOCHI 3N • ALLEPPEY 1N • TRIVANDRUM 3N • KOLLAM 1N • KUMARAKOM 1N • THEKKADY 2N • MUNNAR 3N
Explore Kerala like never before with the South Circuit plan. The itinerary provides enough space for one to explore places and relax on a medium pace.
MUNNAR 2N • THEKKADY 1N • ALLEPPEY 1N • KOCHI 1N
The 'Captivating Kerala' tour is ideal for one who wish to capture the best of Kerala in less than a week's time. There is enough space for one to explore the places and cultures. Experience beyond.
KOCHI 2N • WAYANAD 3N • CALICUT 1N • ATHIRAPILLY 1N
Northern Kerala is sandwiched between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. It is home to the prosperous towns of Calicut, Kannur and Wayanad. Many tourists rate the Wayanad region as the most beautiful part of Kerala state.
MUNNAR 2N • THEKKADY 1N • KOCHI 1N
Flavours of Kerala takes you to the most sought after South Indian hill resort, Munnar followed by Thekkady and streets of Kochi. Explore the diverse geography of Kerala in a short span of time. Experience beyond.
MUNNAR 2N • THEKKADY 1N • ALLEPPEY 1N • KOCHI 2N
Glimpses of Kerala takes you to the most sought after destinations in Kerala, all in a week's time. The itinerary is ideal for honeymooners and family travelers.
VARKALA 2N • KUMARAKOM 1N • MUNNAR 2N • KOCHI 1N
Serene Kerala tour covers the most beautiful beaches and backwaters in Kerala, such as Varkala & Kumarakom. This tour also includes visit to the most popular South Indian hill station - Munnar, spiced up with the sights of Kochi city.
KOCHI 2N • ALLEPPEY 1N • VARKALA 2N • THEKKADY 1N • MUNNAR 2N
Make the most out of your Kerala vacation with Vibrant Kerala tour. This 9 days itinerary covers the diverse topographic features of the land. Pay visit to most popular hills, backwaters, beaches, city and streets. Experience beyond.
