ARRIVAL COCHIN

Arrival at Cochin

Meet and assistance at the airport/ railway station

Transfer to the hotel

City tour of Cochin and Eve Kathakali dance

Overnight at Cochin

Cochin is also known as 'Queen of the Arabian Sea ' due to its natural harbour being one of the finest. Cochin is a city made of islands connected to Ernakulam on the mainland by bridges and ferries. The interesting city of Cochin perfectly reflect the eclecticism of Kerala.. This quaint town has seen historic visits from sea faring traders in the past from Portugal , China etc bringing to it different cultures that make up its fabric.

This evening learn about Kerala's fascinating art from, Kathakali. The Kathakali performers begin to train for their art at a young age, and their study continues for a lifetime. Today you will enjoy a dance performance. (Kathakali- Witness the artist's make-up demonstration at 17.15 hours and attend the dance performance at 19.00 hours .Dance drama ends at 2000hrs )Return to you hotel for an overnight's stay.

FULL DAY IN COCHIN

Morning breakfast

Sightseeing of Cochin

Visit Local jwellary and textile shops

Vegitable and Flower markets

Evening Harbour cruise by private boat

Return and Overnight at hotel

Today visit the Jewish Synagogue (of 1568) which is the oldest synagogue in the commonwealth. The synagogue is located in an area called Jew Town which also is one of the centers of the spice trade in the region. (Dress Code: visitors to the Synagogue - Bare shoulders and mid-riffs are not permitted and should be covered with shawls (Open from 10.00 to 12.00 hrs. & 15.00 to 17.00 hrs / Closed on all Fridays / Saturdays and Jewish holidays )*

Also visit the ancient Mattancherry (Dutch) Palace built by the Portuguese in 1557. (Open from 10.00 to 17.30 hrs. Closed for visitors on Fridays and all government holidays). Another stop is made at the St. Francis Church, the oldest European built church in India. (Open from 09.00 to 13.00 hrs. & 14.30 to 17.30 hrs Closed for visitors on Sundays from 08.00 to 11.00 hrs).Also pay a visit to the amazing Chinese fishing nets operating on principles of physics advanced for their times.

Top off the day embark on your private motor boat and cruise through the eventful history of the city and it began when a major flood in A.D.1341 threw open the estuary at Cochin, which till then had been a land locked region, now turned into one of the finest natural harbours in the world. Return and overnight stay at your hotel

COCHIN | ALLEPPEY (HOUSE BOAT)

Breakfast at hotel

Transfer to Alleppey (65Kms/Two hours drive)

Embark into your Houseboat at 1200pm

Traditional Lunch on board

Cruise through the narrow canals

Sightseeing on backwaters

Visit to Local Markets and church

Dinner and Overnight on board

You will be in an Deluxe air-conditioned houseboat and will have traditional lunch on Board.Later take a cruise through the fascinating backwaters, an ideal way to observe village life, The backwaters are a net work of lakes, coconut shaded canals and estuaries - tiled and thatched cottages bright with hibiscus dot the embankments.House Boat cruise in the canal by Bamboo Poles,sail through the lagoon with favourable wind. You will enjoy the scenic beauty of colourful villages and the cruise through the fascinating backwaters, an ideal way to observe village life.

Evening witness sunset through coconut palms. The cook prepares simple meals using as much fresh provisions that is plucked, caught or bought in the back water.Dinner under starry skies. Sleep and dream with the pleasant roll of backwater, Overnight at Rice Barge.

HOUSE BOAT | KUMARAKOM

Breakfast at hotel

Cruise to Kumarakom

Disembark at 0900 am

Check into Hotel and rest of the day leisure

Evening Canoe ride and Sunset Cruise

Overnight at Kumarakom

An unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forest, emerald green paddy fields and coconut gr oves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with white lilies. Situated on the Vembanad lake, in this small water world you'll come across plenty of traditional country crafts, boats and canoes which will take you into the heart of the scenic lake. The resorts nearby offer comfortable accommodations and exclusive leisure options like an ayurvedic massage, yoga, meditation, boating, fishing, angling and swimming, free to enjoy backwater around or free for Ayurveda Treatment on own cost. Overnight at the Hotel.

TODAY TRANSFER COCHIN (95KMS/2HOURS) BY ROAD

Breakfast at hotel

Transfer to Cochin Airport board flight for onwards destination