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Cruise along the Houseboat
Best of Kerala
Best of Kerala
Best of Kerala
Best of Kerala

Best of Kerala

By India TajMahal Tour operators
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$332 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Named as one of the ten paradises of the world by National Geographic Traveller, Kerala is famous especially for its ecotourism initiatives and beautiful backwaters. Its unique culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demography, have made Kerala one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

Activity location

  • Mattancherry Palace
    • Palace Road
    • Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mattancherry Palace
    • Palace Road
    • Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India

Check availability


Best of Kerala in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • Opening hours: Sun 6:00 am-11:30 pm
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
NZ$332.06 x 1 AdultNZ$332.06

Total
Price is NZ$332.06
Until Sat, 4 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal guide at the places of visit in Cochin
  • What's includedWhat's includedGST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedBreakfast at hotel
  • What's includedWhat's includedParking Fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel accomodation (we can book if you share your budget)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees at monuments
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals (lunch/dinner)

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Cochin. Meet our chauffeur outside the airport. Transfer to hotel. Thereafter proceed for sightseeing.
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Mattancherry Palace
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The Mattancherry Palace is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace. The Palace displays Kerala murals depicting portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi. The palace was included in the "tentative list" of UNESCO World Heritage Site. (9:45am–1pm0200pm–4:45pm)
Paradesi Synagogue
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, located in Kochi, Kerala, in South India. Constructed in 1568, it is one of seven synagogues of the Malabar Yehudan or Yehudan Mappila people or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin. (timing 1000am -1200noon & 0300Pm to 0500pm)
Chinese Fishing Nets
  • 45m
Chinese Fishing Nets and the Vasco-da-Gama Square Legend has it that the famous Chinese explorer, Zheng He, introduced the Chinese Fishing Nets to the fishermen in Kochi over 500 years ago. Even though he would leave, these would become staple sights in these parts. The Chinese fishing nets,or Cheenvala for the locals, have attracted visitors in the Fort Kochi area for centuries. Most tour guides swear that the Vasco da Gama Square is the best spot to get the perfect view of these massive structures.
Church of Saint Francis
  • 45m
Saint Francis Church, in Fort Kochi (Fort Cochin), Kochi, originally built in 1503, is one of the oldest European churches in India and has great historical significance as a mute witness to the European colonial struggle in the subcontinent. The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama died in Kochi in 1524 when he was on his third visit to India. His body was originally buried in this church, but after fourteen years his remains were removed to Lisbon.
Day 2: Morning drive to Allepey (1.5 hrs drive) Arrive and board houseboat.
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Alleppey Backwaters
  • 1d
  • Admission ticket not included
Cruise along the backwaters during the day. At sunset, dock. Night on board. You can catch your own fish and our chef will help you prepare the meal.
Day 3: Disembark at 0800 hrs. Drive back to Cochin airport. Board flight for onward journey.
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Kochi (Cochin)
  • 10m
Board flight for onward journey.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMattancherry Palace
    • Palace Road
    • Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMattancherry Palace
    • Palace Road
    • Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India

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