Tour Code: FIT/1312

Kerala Soul Journey

6 Nights / 7 Days
Private Van Tour
Winter Special
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Cities : Cochin (1N),Munnar (2N),Alleppey (1N),Kumarakom (2N)

Sightseeing

Cochin, India
  • Mattancherry Palace
  • Chinese Fishing Nets
  • Paradesi Syangogue
  • Museum of Kerala History
Munnar, India
  • Mattupetty Dam
  • Echo Point
  • Tea Gardens & Museums
  • Kundala Lake
  • Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park
  • Blossom Park
Kumarakom, India
  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
  • Half N Hour Sunset cruise on Vembanad Lake

Meals

  • 6 Breakfast
  • 6 Dinner
  • 1 Lunch
Philosophy of the Kerala tour:
  • Periyar Safari needs to be booked online in advance. 
  • Kumarakom / Alleppy are the backwater place. There are no sightseeing at this place. One has to enjoy the backwaters & its scenic beauty.
  • Drivers of South India cannot communicate in Hindi at all. They will only co-ordinate in English but their English is not very fluent .They follow the tour itinerary & will communicate only for the schedule & sightseeing places.  They will not be able to guide or give complete details about any sightseeing place. Basically they are drivers & not guides.

Day wise travel itinerary

  • Day 1 :Cochin

    Arrive Kochi (colonial name Cochin) a vibrant city situated on the south – west coast of the Indian Peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as ‘God’s Own Country.’ Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. On Arrival, you will be met and assisted and transferred to hotel or visit Fort Cochin and proceed to visit the Dutch Palace (closed on Friday), thereafter visit the Chinese Fishing nets, (these are fixed land installations for an unusual form of fishing - shore operated lift nets). You can also proceed to a local auditorium for a performance of Kathakali at additional cost & it’s one of the oldest theatre forms in the world that originated in Kerala. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel in Cochin.

    • Dinner
  • Day 2 :Cochin - Munnar - (130 kms , 5hrs)

    This morning after Breakfast depart to Munnar. Munnar was the summer resort of the British and now is one of the most popular hill stations in Kerala. Enjoy the stunning  view of the Cardamom hills & greenery of the Tea plantations. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Relax and enjoy the resort. Dinner &Overnight stay at the hotel in Munnar.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 3 :Munnar

    This morning After Breakfast, take a full day sightseeing tour of Munnar, Covering Madupatty dam, can do boat ride on Optional cost, Eravikullam National Park- Entry fees  applicable as per actual, Echo point / Kundala Lake. Enjoy scenic beauty at Top station at additional cost. Return to Munnar city, have lunch (on your own) & visit Tea Museum & Tea Gardens at an additional cost. Evening back to the resort. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel in Munnar.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 4 :Munnar - Alleppy (House boat) - (230 kms, 5hrs)
    This Morning after Breakfast, check in to the houseboat traditionally called as ‘Kettuvallam’- meaning a wooden country boat tied with coir ropes, having thatched roof. Alleppey occupies a prominent place in the tourist map of Kerala interlocked with lakes and canals. The vast stretch of paddy fields of Kuttanad, which is popularly known as the ‘rice bowl of Kerala,’ is in this district. Enjoy the beauty of backwaters of Kerala and view lush green paddy fields. Lunch & Dinner will be in the houseboat. Overnight stay on houseboat in Alleppey.
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 5 :Alleppey - Kumarakom - (80 kms, 2hrs)

    This Morning after Breakfast departs to Kumarakom, popularly known as the ‘Venice of East’, this exotic backwater village consists of a cluster of island villages in and around the Vembanad Lake. Kerala offers some world best Ayurvedic treatments, giving you a complete relaxation of mind, body & soul. You can try the same at the resort at additional cost. On arrival at Kumarakom check into the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or enjoy resorts facilities. Evening you can enjoy sunset cruise on Vembanad Lake. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel in Kumarakom.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 6 :Kumarakom

    This day after Breakfast, proceed for a visit to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary-Entry Fees applicable as per actual, where a significant number of bird species are known to make migratory visits. The park area covers around 15 acres and functions under the aegis of the govt. of Kerala. Birds like the Siberian crane, egret, heron, waterfowl, ducks, moorhens and Kingfisher are commonly found. Afternoon indulge in authentic Kerala Ayurveda massages at personal cost. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel in Kumarakom.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 7 :Kumarakom - Cochin - (100 kms, 2 hrs)

    This day after Breakfast, transfer to Cochin Airport for your flight to your home town. You return back with wonderful memories of God’s Own Country.

    • Breakfast
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Sightseeing

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Mattancherry Palace

Opening Time : 10:00 AM

Closing Time : 05:00 PM

The Mattancherry Palace is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, in Mattancherry, Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala which features Kerala rurals depicting portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi. The palace was included in the "tentative list" of UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Palace was built and gifted by the Portuguese as a present to the king of Cochin around 1555. The Dutch carried out some extensions and renovations in the palace in 1663, and thereafter it was popularly called Dutch Palace. The palace is a quadrangular structure built in Nalukettu style, the traditional Kerala style of architecture, with a courtyard in the middle. In the courtyard there stands a small temple dedicated to 'Pazhayannur Bhagavati', the protective goddess of the Kochi royal family. 

There is a lovely collection of murals in this double storied palace. The Mattancherry Palace delineates some of the great Indian epos, such as Ramayana and Mahabharata. It also depicts the Hindu Gods like Lord Krishna. You also can witness the great works of Sanskrit poet Kalidasa.

Mattancherry Palace, a reminiscent of the influence of the Portuguese and the Dutch today stands as one of the finest museums in India from both historical and architectural perspectives. Over the years it has become one of the prominent tourist destinations of Mattancherry attracting both national and international tourists round the year.

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Vehicle cost

Important Note :

 The given sightseeing can be done if have hired vehicle for the full day or planning to take one. However it is at discretion of vehicle company to do it. Also one has to make sure that the same falls in given kilometer limits by the company.
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Chinese Fishing Nets

Timings : Any time during the day (Sunset is a good time to visit)

It is believed to have been introduced in Kochi by Chinese explorer Zheng He, from the court of the Kubla Khan. The fishing net established itself on the Kochi shores between 1350 and 1450 AD.

The Chinese Fishing Nets at Fort Kochi is a must visit attraction in Kerala. These are fixed land installations, used for fishing in a unique method. These nets are fixed on bamboo and teak poles holding it horizontally by huge mechanisms so as to pull them down into the sea. These nets are weighed by large stones tied to ropes. Operated by a team of six fishermen, the height of the Chinese fishing nets is around 10 meters, each sprawling to 20 meters over the water body. Each net has a fixed operating depth and due to this a net cannot be repeatedly worked in tidal waters. There are different fishing nets for operation which are based on the state of the tide. 

The sight of the Chinese nets, suspended in mid air and standing in line on the beaches, when silhouetted against the sunset is breathtakingly beautiful. It is, undoubtedly, one of the most photographed sights in Kochi. For the best view of the nets, head to the Vasco da Gama Square, the narrow walkway that runs along the Fort Kochi beach.

For the best views, come at dusk with your camera to capture that quintessential shot of Kerala’s fishing nets and calm seas backlit by the setting sun.

No entry fee is required. The fisherman demonstrate how the fishing is done with Chinese Fishing Net. One can club this attraction with the city tour of Kochi. 

Exclusions :

 Vehicle cost

Important Note :

1. The given sightseeing can be done if have hired vehicle for the full day or planning to take one. However it is at discretion of vehicle company to do it. Also one has to make sure that the same falls in given kilometer limits by the company.

2. The cost of sightseeing is given for reference and planning purposes only. The same has to be paid directly on spot.
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Paradesi Syangogue

Timings : 10:00 AM To 12:00 PM & 03:00 PM To 05:00 PM

(Closed on Fridays, Saturdays & Jewish Holidays)

The Jewish synagogue was built in 1568, almost 1500 years after the beginning of the Jewish connection with Kerala. It was built on the land, adjacent to the Mattancherry Palace, given by the erstwhile king of Cochin. Its also known as Paradesi Synagogue. The word Paradesi means foreigner in many Indian languages. It refers to the White Jews -  A mixture of Jews from Kodungalloor, Middle East and Europe.

The synagogue, the oldest in the Commonwealth, was built by the Jewish community of Cochin. In 1662, it was destroyed by the Portguese and then reconstructed, two years later, by the Dutch.
 The large main hall of the synagogue catches the attention of  rare antique objects . The light falling through the large open windows make the sight of chandeliers and lamps more delightful. These glass chandeliers dangling from the ceiling belong to the 19th century and were imported from Belgium.

The ceramic tiles on the floor were brought from Canton, China in the 18th century by Ezekiel Rahabi, a renowned Jewish businessman.
Each tile is different from one another in its design and it never fails to capture the admiration of the visitors. The marvellous construction of the synagogue is revealed in all its features including the splendid pillars.

There is an exclusive gallery for women. Two gold crowns presented to the Jewish Community by the Kings of Kochi and Travancore are also kept here. Another valuable possession of the synagogue is the copper plates belonging to the 4th century with inscriptions in Malayalam. The inscriptions describe the privileges granted to the community by the erstwhile Cochin king. It is written in kannadiyezhuthu script or mirror image writing. An oriental rug gifted to the Jews by the last Ethiopian Emperor, Haile Selassie is also kept in the synagogue.

Due to the dwindling number of Jews in Kochi, it is difficult to complete a minyan - the number of men needed to sustain a synagogue). The service is conducted only when the quorum of ten male members is met.

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Vehicle Cost

Important Note :

1. The given sightseeing can be done if have hired vehicle for the full day or planning to take one. However it is at discretion of vehicle company to do it. Also one has to make sure that the same falls in given kilometer limits by the company.

2. No sleeveless tops, mini skirts, shorts. Full shirts & trouser for men & long skirts below knee for women. Visitors are expected to entre barefoot
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Museum of Kerala History

Opening Time : 10:00 AM

Closing Time : 05:00 PM

(Closed on Monday & Public Holidays)

The Museum of Kerala History is situated in Edappally at a distance of 10 kms from Ernakulam Junction.  The museum was built and maintained by Madhavan Nayar Foundation. A statue of Parasurama greets the visitors at the entrance of the Museum.

The Museum also has a Gallery of Paintings and Sculptures with a unique collection of over 200 paintings. The gallery displays the works of some of the greatest exponents of Indian art including Raja Ravi Varma, Mammiyoor Krishhan Kutty Nair, Jamini Roy, Manu Parekh and M F Hussain.

A one hour light & sound show is presented with life-size sculptures of 87 personalities who shaped the history and culture of Kerala in the last 2000 years. It has a museum of kerala history, Dolls Museum and Contemporary  Indian Art Gallery and Centre for Visual Arts. 

Light & sound show timings: 10AM, 11 AM, 12PM, 2 PM, 3 PM & 4 PM.

Exclusion :

Vehicle Cost

Entry fees

Important Note :

1. The given sightseeing can be done if have hired vehicle for the full day or planning to take one. However it is at discretion of vehicle company to do it. Also one has to make sure that the same falls in given kilometer limits by the company.

2. The cost of sightseeing is given for reference and planning purposes only. The same has to be paid directly on spot.
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