Beaches and Backwaters of Kerala

Arrive at Kochi (also known as ‘Cochin’). Our representative will meet and greet you and assist you at the airport. Later transfer to Ernakulam (Cochin) and check–in into hotel. Evening free to relax or explore the town. Overnight Hotel

Today morning after breakfast, we do the half day sightseeing tour of Fort Cochin, in the morning we visit Mattancherry palace, which is a Portuguese palace, popularly known as Dutch palace, visit Jewish Synagogue, this is considered to be the oldest synagogue in all the Commonwealth of Nations. Visit St. Francis Church, originally built in 1503, this church is the oldest European church in India, afternoon visit Chinese fishing nets, an unusual method of fishing operated from the shores. The entire structure of the Chinese fishing nets is about 10 meters in height. Each fishing net spreads to about 20 meters over the water body and is operated by a team of some six fishermen. To explore the historic town of Fort Kochi, there is no better choice than setting out on foot. A leisurely walk through its streets is one of the best ways to discover all that the city has to offer – its natural harbour and historical sites. Late afternoon an optional boat-ride near the harbour area can also be arranged, evening back to hotel. Overnight Hotel

After breakfast we drive to Alleppey (Distance: 70km approx.), a backwater heaven interlocked with lakes and canals. The network of canals is used for inland navigation. A vast stretch of paddy fields makes this place as the rice bowl of Kerala. Apart from rice production the coir making and boat building is a thriving industry in this area. Houseboat or a Backwater Cruise along the palm fringed waterways of Alleppey is the most exciting holiday experience. This truly offers the breathtaking views of inaccessible and untouched rural Kerala. Overnight Houseboat

Today we take a short drive to Varkala beach (Distance: 180km approx.). This is the calm and quiet beach, lies on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram district. Varkala is a picturesque place with a long stretches of cliff that is adjacent to the Arabian Sea. These cliffs are named as Varkala Formation and these are declared as geological monuments by the Geological Survey of India. We spend a free day to relax on the beach. Overnight Hotel

Free day for us at Varkala to relax at the beach shacks or restaurants which serves excellent seafood; else we can explore the surrounding beauty of Varkala. Overnight Hotel

Departure transfer to Trivandrum international airport.