Packages
 Tour-1: Fort Cochin / Mattanchery / Tripoonithura hill palace Tour- 5 Hrs

Fort Cochin is the home to some of the oldest European architecture in India and has been a significant settlement ever since Cochin. Harbour was discovered. Unlike the bustling Ernakulam, the twin cities of Fort Cochin and Mattanchery.
Mattancherry have preserved an extraordinary wealth of early colonial architecture spanning the Portuguese, Dutch and the British eras- a crop unparalleled in India.
Thripunithura Hill palace, the largest archaeological museum in Kerala and the erstwhile official residence of the Kochi Royal Family,was built in 1865. along with a lot of antique pieces the museum also displays 200 antique pieces of pottery and ceramic vases from China and Japan, Kudakkallu (tomb stone), Thoppikkallu (hood stone), menhirs, granite, literate memorials, rock cut weapons belonging to the stone age, wooden temple models.
  Tour-2 : A Boat Cruise through back waters of Kochi- 3 Hrs
Places Covered : Jewish Synagogue, the prosperous Jewish trading community built the Jewish Synagogue in 1568 whose links with Kerala begin in Kodungallor (Cranganore) in the north of the state. The oldest synagogue in India, it was partially destroyed in the war of 1662 and was rebuilt by the Dutch. Dutch Palace, Mattancherry : As one may surmise from the name, the Dutch were not the original builders of the Mattancherry Palace. It was built by the Portuguese in 1557 as a gift to the Raja of Cochin, Veera Kerala Varma, partly as a compensation for a temple they’d destroyed and partly as a bribe to gain favours from the ruler. St.Francis Church Fort Cochin is believed to be the oldest European Settlement in India and St. Francis Church was the first European Church to be built in India. The history of this Church reflects the colonial struggle of European powers in India, from the15th to 20th Centuries. Willington Island : Named after the former Viceroy of India, lord Willington, and is manmade Island connected to the mainland Ernakulum by road-cum-railway Venduruthy Bridge. An artificial lake that was made by the dumping of the materials that were dug out.
  Tour-3 : Athirampilly Waterfall & Kodanadu Elephant Crawl-8 Hrs
Ahirampilly & Vazhchal Water Falls : One of the biggest and beautiful water falls in Kerala Sholayar Forest. The charm of Athirapally Vazhachal waterfalls cannot be described in words. Starting calmly from the high ranges, and crashing through gorges overhung with trees, it is one of the best places in India to re-capture a real sense of the classical idea of the ‘picturesque’-not just calm and sweet, but something wild and natural.
Kodanad Elephant Crawl is a beautiful village located about 50 km from the Cochin city of Kerala. Though there are various factors that together enhance Kodanadu’s significance, the primary reason is the sheer natural beauty of this belt. The unique attraction of Kodanadu village is that it is on of the Elephant Crawl - elephant-training centre in the state of Kerala. It specializes in training the stranded baby elephants from the wild.
Kaladi: The birth Place of JAGAD GURU ADI SANKARACHARIA. The great Advaita Philosopher of the 8th centuary. According to legends, a crocodile caught hold of him and refused to release him until Sankara’s mother Aryamba permitted him to accept Sanyas.
  Tour-4 : Veegaland Amusement Park-7 Hrs
Veegaland : India’s first water theme park, has since its inception been an irresistible attraction for hundreds of thousands of fun loving people of all ages from all over India. Spread over 30 acres of landscaped space, built to international standards and impeccably maintained. Veegaland has a mind boggling array of sophisticated rides to thrill you till you can’t take any more.
  Tour-5 : Kumarakom Backwater Tour- 7Hrs
Drive to Kumarakom (62 Kms, 1 1/2Hrs) by car on arrival Boat Cruise in the lush backwaters of Kottayam in Kerala, lays a veritable paradise, which is called Kumarakom. Kumarakom is Kerala’s heart land of lagoons, palm fringed lakes and paddy fields, inter-linked with hundreds of winding canals, and with the typical low slung country boats that carry everything from people to fish, rice and coconuts to the milkman and newspaper boy, local politicians and priests to wedding parties.
  Tour-6 : Guruvayoor Sreekrishna Temple / Cherai Beach Tour-10 Hrs
Guruvayoor, located 100 kms from Kochi , is one of the most sacred and important pilgrim centers of Kerala, Its main attraction is the Sree Krishna Temple now here is “Guruvayoorappan” . This historic temple is shrouded in Guru, the preceptor of the deva and Vayu, the Lord of winds. The eastern nada is the main entrance to the shrine. In the Chuttambalam, the outer enclosure is the tall 33.5 mtr high gold-plated Dwajasthambam or flag-post. Also there is a 7mtr high Dipastambha or pillar of lamps, whose thirteen circular receptacles’ provided a truly gorgeous spectacle when lit. Darshan Timing – 04.30 hrs to 12.00 hrs and 16.30 hrs to 20.00 hrs. Punnathur Kotta - 4 kms away from Guruvayoor, more than 50 elephants are taken care of. Visitors are allowed in the Kotta. ( Visiting hrs 09.00 hrs to 17.00 hrs)
  Tour-7 : Kochi Munnar- 1 Night- 2 Days

Munnar is one of the lovely hill stations. Set amid dramatic mountain scenery in what wasonce known as the High Range of Travancore, the hill town Munnar (1524 m) is the commercial centre of some of the world’s highest tea-growing estates. The combination of the craggy peaks, manicured tea estates and crisp mountain air makes Munnar an ideal retreat.
Programme :

Day-1- Pick up Transfer to Munnar in an Air Conditioned vehicle, sightseeing at Munnar. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day-2 - Sight seeing at Munnar covering places Mattupetty Dam / Kundala Lake / Ramala Wildlife Sanctuary etc and transfer to Kochi.
  Tour-8 : Kochi (Cochin)–Kumarakom-Alleppey - 1 Night 2 Days

Programme:

Day - 1: Transfer to Kumarakom in an Air Condtioned Coach. on arrival embark in AC House Boat day cruising at Kumarakom & Alleppey backawaters. Overnight stay in the House Boat.

Day - 2 : Morning after breakfast disembark from the House Boat at Alleppy(Thanneermukkam Jetty ) and transfer to Kochi. houseboat : Experience the Backwaters of Kerala on board the ‘Kettuvallams’ - traditional rice boats of Kerala. Originally intended to carry men and cargo through the circuitous inland waterways of Kerala, these modified House boats are made of locally available palm trees, areca nut, bamboo and natural materials. The evenings are lit up with traditional hurricane lamps. The Houseboats are luxuriously furnished with spacious living / dining areas and cozy bedrooms - well furnished with fans, mosquito netting & attached modern toilets. A well-equipped and hygienic kitchen with expert cooks, provide a variety of local cuisine. Cruise through the famous Alapuzha backwaters, into the Vembanad Lake to Kumarakam and along the shores of the Kuttanad paddy fields - one of the rare instances of paddy fields cultivated below the sealevel.Stop along the way in a ‘chaya kada’ – teashop or stroll along the paddy fields. Try your hand at fishing and your fresh catch will be cooked for you on the spot. Laze around on the deck and catch up on your reading, fishing etc. This may be big experiences for you. Enjoy backwater tour. Overnight halt in House Boat.
 
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