Travel Type
Tour
Duration
3 Days/2 Nights
Extention for Around India in beautiful Taj hotels program.
Inclusions
2-night accommodation at Gateway Hotel Marine Drive, Ernakulam
3 meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Lunch on Houseboat
Entry fee to the places of visits
Kathakali dance show
Services of local guide (language preferences will be accommodated subject to availability)
Chauffeur driven Toyota Innova cars
All applicable Government taxes
Exclusions
International flights – Domestic airfaire – Travel insurance – Meals other than those mentioned in the inclusions – Personal expenses – Gratuities to the tour guide and driver – Indian Visa – All other items not mentioned in Inclusions.
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DAY 6 ARRIVE IN COCHIN
Welcome to Kochi. On arrival, you will be assisted for check in at Gateway Hotel Marine Drive, Ernakulam.
Kochi is the ideal starting point to know more about Kerala’s unique global exchange, both economic and cultural that goes back to two millennia. Whist the Camel Caravans on the Silk Route plodded through the Thar Desert in India’s distant Northwest corner braving extreme conditions; in the Southern part of India, the sea traders on the Spice Routes reached Kerala facing treacherous sea voyages looking for black pepper. It was an import so prized and such was its prominence as a luxury commodity that in 410 CE when the Huns lay siege of Rome, 3000 pounds of black pepper was demanded as ransom. Just like Jaisalmer, Afghanistan, Iran, Egypt and Turkey along the Silk Route, several ports and trade centres emerged worldwide along the Spice Routes including Muzuris, Fort Kochi, Mattancherry and Kozhikode in Kerala.
In the evening today, enjoy a Kathakali dance performance. In this 300-year-old classical dance tradition, scenes from Indian epics are re-enacted in the most dramatic way with brilliant costumes and a mask like face-do.
Kochi is the ideal starting point to know more about Kerala’s unique global exchange, both economic and cultural that goes back to two millennia. Whist the Camel Caravans on the Silk Route plodded through the Thar Desert in India’s distant Northwest corner braving extreme conditions; in the Southern part of India, the sea traders on the Spice Routes reached Kerala facing treacherous sea voyages looking for black pepper. It was an import so prized and such was its prominence as a luxury commodity that in 410 CE when the Huns lay siege of Rome, 3000 pounds of black pepper was demanded as ransom. Just like Jaisalmer, Afghanistan, Iran, Egypt and Turkey along the Silk Route, several ports and trade centres emerged worldwide along the Spice Routes including Muzuris, Fort Kochi, Mattancherry and Kozhikode in Kerala.
In the evening today, enjoy a Kathakali dance performance. In this 300-year-old classical dance tradition, scenes from Indian epics are re-enacted in the most dramatic way with brilliant costumes and a mask like face-do.
Accommodation : Cochin for 2 nights
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DAY 7 COCHIN
Today, visit the 16th century Mattancherry Palace or Dutch Palace (Close on Friday) which was built by the Portuguese with stunning murals of Hindu deities. Continue to the 16th century Synagogue in the heart of Mattancherry (closed in the afternoon on Fridays and full day on Saturdays).
Later, transfer to Alleppey (60 kms /01 hr driving time approximately).
Embark on a traditional houseboat on the backwaters. As you cruise through the backwaters, experience the way of life and daily activities of the local inhabitants. Lunch will be served on board the houseboat.
Disembark and return to Cochin in the evening.
Later, transfer to Alleppey (60 kms /01 hr driving time approximately).
Embark on a traditional houseboat on the backwaters. As you cruise through the backwaters, experience the way of life and daily activities of the local inhabitants. Lunch will be served on board the houseboat.
Disembark and return to Cochin in the evening.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
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DAY 8 DEPART COCHIN
Transfer to the airport to board the flight for your onward destination.
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Cohin: Gateway Hotel Marine Drive, Ernakulam 5*
