In between the beaches, stop to check out the 18th century Dutch Cemetery with over tombs and the ruins of Fort Emmanuel. Chinese fishing nets. The fishing nets were introduced to Kochi by Chinese explorers over years ago.
The cantilevered design means that the large nets can be operated by 4 to 6 local fishermen. Santa Cruz Basilica: Continuing the church theme, Santa Cruz Basilica photo above is an utterly impressive basilica straight out of a fairytale. The basilica features towering white spires with intricate detailing, and gothic pastel interiors filled with murals, frescoes and ceiling paintings.
Jew Town: Jump in a tuk tuk and head around 2. Wander around the local spice markets and antique shops, and put your bartering skills to the test! Mattancherry Palace is a large palace with a mix of Kerala and colonial styles, which is also known as the Dutch Palace.
Depending on your start time and pace, the tuk tuk tour or independent sightseeing should take you through to lunchtime or early afternoon. In the afternoon, why not take it down a notch and relax.
You are on holiday after all! Have a lazy lunch at one of the upscale hotels along the waterfront, such as Brunton Boatyard which I loved or Fort House Hotel. After lunch, meander through the historic colonial streets of Fort Kochi which are packed with shops, cafes and art galleries, including cute Princess St.
Afternoons in Fort Kochi can get pipping hot and humid, so finish your day with a relaxing swim and cocktail at the hotel pool. We adored the lovely Forte Kochi Hotel photo above , a beautifully restored colonial hotel in the heart of Fort Kochi with a great swimming pool. If you prefer to be on the waterfront, check out Brunton Boatyard where we loved the restaurant with harbour views. Check Forte Kochi Rates: Booking.
Check Brunton Boatyard Rates: Booking. The hotel boasts a pool, multiple restaurants and harbour views. Check Fragrant Nature Rates: Booking. Tossing up between a luxury Kochi hotel and a luxury Kerala houseboat? Staying on a houseboat and cruising around the tranquil backwaters is probably the quintessential Kerala bucket list activity.
The Kerala backwaters are a network of around km of waterways made up of interconnected lakes, canals, rivers and lagoons, surrounded by lush rice fields and small villages. Houseboats float along the beautiful waterways, docking up for meals and overnight stays. The main area where houseboats depart from is Alleppey also known as Alapphuzha , around 60km south of Fort Kochi or 80km south of Cochin Airport.
The roads are a little slow, so expect the drive from Fort Kochi to Alleppey to take around 1. The easiest way to get from Kochi to Alleppey to join your houseboat is to ask your hotel to organise a transfer. I recommend staying on a Kerala houseboat for 2 nights. Plus, the houseboats need to be back at the main dock at around 9am, so a one night stay can feel quite short.
A typical itinerary on a Kerala houseboat starts at around 12pm. How much travel is inbetween each? Is it a lot of driving? I do not want to spend what should be a relaxing vacation trying to fit a ton of things into a short amount of time and spending most of it in a car. Skip to main content. Sign in to get trip updates and message other travelers. How many days for Kerala? Browse all 22, Kerala topics ». Watch this Topic. Browse forums All Browse by destination. Kerala forums.
All forums. Sonali B. Level Contributor. Report inappropriate content. Re: How many days for Kerala? It is also recommended to carry sunscreen, umberellas and mosquito repellent. In case you're travelling to Munnar or Thekkady, do not forget to carry leech socks either. Depending on your time of visit, the cost can differ. During season time, your cost to visit Kerala especially some of the known places of Kerala can range anywhere from 5 thousand rupees to more than a lakh per person.
The estimate is made considering a week-long trip including stay, travel and food. Travel and stay are two of the most important aspects that can affect your budget drastically. Some of the major highlights of your Cochin trip can be visiting these places;. Here are some of the top favourite spots to visit in Thekkady:. Alleppey is mainly known for its rustic backwaters and the houseboat experience. Apart from experiencing these and enjoying the village lifestyle, the place is also known for the.
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WhatsApp Terms and conditions Book this Kerala honeymoon package today by paying Rs. Proceed onwards through a scenic route to Munnar. Day 2 Munnar Breakfast. Overnight stay at Cuckmere Resort. Day 3 Thekkady Breakfast. Wildlife spotting at Periyar Reserve. Overnight stay at Coffee Routes Bungalow. Day 4 Alleppey Breakfast. Motor boat cruise. Overnight stay at Kondai Lip Backwater Resort.
The boats leave from both locations but Alleppey has by far the biggest choice for a backwater cruise. Kumarakom is the most flexible of the two as it allows you to combine a stay in a resort with an overnight cruise in a houseboat. Some of the resorts have their own houseboats and offer this as a package. You should know that although a Kerala backwater cruise lasts almost a full day the boat will only sail for about 6 hours.
Local regulations reserve the lake for the fishermen at night, all houseboats need to dock by PM. The majority of the 6 hours are also spent on the lake, most Kerala houseboats are too large to navigate the narrow channels of the backwaters where you can really experience daily life. The small boats called Shikara offer an alternative way to see the backwaters.
You can charter these per hour as a couple or family. We arranged a 2-hour Shikara boat ride. It seemed like 2 hours was enough although the scenery is really stunning. This cruise was one of the highlights of our trip to Kerala as the backwaters are so peaceful and beautiful.
The Shikara boats leave from the Kavanattinkara boat jetty in Kumarakom. This is close to the entrance of the bird sanctuary and your boat ride will actually take you along part of the edge of the sanctuary. The sanctuary is a nice place to enjoy nature but the dense forest will make it difficult to spot birds.
You can combine your boat ride with a visit to the sanctuary, just know that you will probably see more birds during the boat ride than during your forest trek in the sanctuary. What you may not know is that it originated in India several thousand years ago. You should try an Ayurveda massage if you currently suffer from insomnia or high levels of stress.
We had our massage at an Ayurveda Massage Center but you will see that most hotels offer these massages as well. If you like to combine a backwater tour with a massage, this is the perfect tour for you. A lovely boat with a top deck for great viewing. The boat has comfortable bedrooms with ensuites. The meals that are served are delicious and the scenery divine.
A good option for a relaxing and comfortable trip. Classy resort with beautiful rooms that look out over the pool. Excellent food and service at the restaurant. Very courteous and friendly staff. The hotel offers a complimentary sunset cruise. A beautiful peaceful place on the lake. Daily life on the backwaters. A must visit during your Kerala 7 day itinerary. The best period to visit Kerala is from September to March although it can rain occasionally until December.
We had some daily scattered showers in October. They usually occurred somewhere during the afternoon but not to that degree that it affected our travel plans for Kerala. Kerala has an overall enjoyable climate whole year-round.
This is the most popular tourist season and that is reflected in the hotel prices. As of April, the temperatures start rising towards 30 degrees and more. Most tourists avoid Kerala during these months. Chances of heavy showers and thunderstorms towards evening increase as April ends and May kicks in.
If your travel plans are limited to this time of the year and you are looking for a nature destination, we would recommend you to consider a trip to Borneo. If you want to score cheap flights to Kerala we advise you to have a look at Momondo and Skyscanner.
Both are flight aggregators that compare several hundreds of booking sites and give you an overview of the best flights and the cheapest sites to book them. Momondo and Skyscanner are both very good at finding good deals, of the two, Momondo is probably the one with the most intuitive user interface.
Those who are always on the lookout for the best deals should join the Dollar Flight Club. I recently joined the club and already saw some incredible deals. Joining is free and it can literally save you thousands of dollars. With the exception of residents of Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives everybody needs a visa to enter India.
Recently the country has introduced e-visas. The website also lists the fees. These vary by country. Note that the Indian government charges the fee regardless of whether your application has been approved or not. The fee is seen as a processing fee and therefore non-refundable.
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