Arrive Cochin by afternoon & transfer to the Hotel. Evening, Kathakali dance performance
Breakfast at the Hotel. After breakfast start for a half-day sightseeing tour of Cochin visiting The St. Francis Church which is the oldest European church on Indian soil, the next stop will be The synagogue which dates back to the 17th century and has pretty patterned floor tiles that were brought in from China. The Synagogue and Jew Town in Mattancherry is home for the 20 odd Jews who still live in India, mostly old timers, they chose to stay on even after the creation of Israel and the immigration by most of the younger generation of Jews to the Promised Land. Lastly visit the Chinese fishing nets along the waters, huge Chinese fishing nets rest on their cantilevered stands. The technique came from Kubla Khan’s court and till date serves the purpose for fishing fresh water fish in large quantities.
Breakfast at the Hotel. After breakfast start for a half-day sightseeing tour of Cochin visiting The St. Francis Church which is the oldest European church on Indian soil, the next stop will be The synagogue which dates back to the 17th century and has pretty patterned floor tiles that were brought in from China. The Synagogue and Jew Town in Mattancherry is home for the 20 odd Jews who still live in India, mostly old timers, they chose to stay on even after the creation of Israel and the immigration by most of the younger generation of Jews to the Promised Land. Lastly visit the Chinese fishing nets along the waters, huge Chinese fishing nets rest on their cantilevered stands. The technique came from Kubla Khan’s court and till date serves the purpose for fishing fresh water fish in large quantities.
Breakfast at the Houseboat. Disembark the Houseboat & Leave for Periyar by surface (155 Kms/ 3 Hrs approximately). Arrive Periyar & transfer to Hotel. Afternoon Plantation tour, this tour is to introduce you to the numerous varieties of spices that this country is famous for. The guide will give you a good explanation of the native spices, tea and coffee.
Breakfast at the Houseboat. Disembark the Houseboat & Leave for Periyar by surface (155 Kms/ 3 Hrs approximately). Arrive Periyar & transfer to Hotel. Afternoon Plantation tour, this tour is to introduce you to the numerous varieties of spices that this country is famous for. The guide will give you a good explanation of the native spices, tea and coffee.
After breakfast leave for Kumarakom by surface (135 Kms/3 Hrs approximately). Arrive Kumarakom & transfer to the backwater resort.
After breakfast leave for Kumarakom by surface (135 Kms/3 Hrs approximately). Arrive Kumarakom & transfer to the backwater resort.
After breakfast leave for Kumarakom by surface (135 Kms/3 Hrs approximately). Arrive Kumarakom & transfer to the backwater resort.
After breakfast leave for Kumarakom by surface (135 Kms/3 Hrs approximately). Arrive Kumarakom & transfer to the backwater resort.
After breakfast leave for Kumarakom by surface (135 Kms/3 Hrs approximately). Arrive Kumarakom & transfer to the backwater resort.