Thursday 2 April 2015

Cochin Day Tours

Dear Guest,

We welcome your arrival at Cochin. Here at Cochin you may enjoy Day tours which are below mentioned. 

Tour 1 : Fort Kochi by Walk
This tour is self Tour. After arriving Ernakulam Railhead or Airport you may Reach to Fort Kochi which is 16km from Ernakulam South Jn. and 20km From Ernakulam Town and 40km from Cochin Airport. Guest who are staying in Ernakulam or Willington Island they can also plan to visit Fort kochi and enjoy this tour. 

After arriving Fort Kochi start your visit by walk to Mattanchery Palace , Adjacent to the palace you can visit Jewish Synagouge and Jew Town. You can also see spice market on the way. Now from Dutch palace you may take a tuktuk to reach Chinese Fishing Net. Again start your walk tour gazing at Chinese Fishing net, Beach, Vasco da gama Church , Basilica church and princess street. This all places are very close to each other.

Evening there is Daily Kathakali show and cultural Show which cost 300 per person & 450 per person. Timings are 6pm onwards for the show. One can also see the make up which starts 5pm onwards. Kathakali show is 1 hour performance and Cultural show which includes 7 performance is 1 and half hour show. For booking tickets please reach to us  at Near Custom boat Jetty - India Destination Designer - Kalawathy Road, Cochin. Ph : 09846033618, 9446488417, + 91 484 2215418, Mail : sales.idd@gmail.com

Tours You can book with us From Ex Fort Kochi

1. Same Day 7 Hour Backwater tour : Pick up from your homestay at 8am and drive down to the beautiful backwater village. There we will offer you Traditional Boat cruise for four hours then we will take you to an Island. Enjoy kerala traditional veg Lunch and then you can see local village life ; toddy tapping, coconut weaving and also you can enjoy Open Canoe boat to the narrow Canals. Enjoy the backwater tranquility and its own beauty and Evening by 4pm Drive back and drop at Homestay.


Tour Cost ; Per person INR 900 | USD 15, 
Daily tour : It is a Group Tour
Inclusions : Two way Transfers, Cruise, Kerala Traditional Lunch, Village visit

2. Same Day Elephant Training Camp, Kaprikad  : Pick up from Homestay/Cochin Ship Port at 6:30am, Receive your package breakfast in coach and enjoy your breakfast enroute or on arrival at Kodanad. It is 60km/1.5hour drive. On arrival watch elephant Training center where wild elephant trained for domestic use. Elephant karal ( wooden compartment where elephant kept for training), washing elephant and bathing by trainers, Rubber plantations, and near to kodanad there is herbal plant garden which can also be visited. By 10am depart from kodanad and drive further 5km to kaprikad ; a beautiful nature destination, Walk with the nature and look at Samber Deer and Spotted Deer ( Orphan deer are kept here) , Later drive back to Cochin. 


Tour Cost : Per Person USD 20 ( based on minimum 2 pax travelling)
Above Tour can be extended with visit to small forest named Poru where you can enjoy river side walk, nature and small water falls. With Poru Per preson Price USD 25
Inclusions ; Two way Transfers, Packaged Breakfast, Visit to the mentioned places.

3. Same Day Houseboat at Alleppey
Houseboat is a luxury experience to enjoy backwaters. We pick you from Homestay/Ship Port at  9am and drive down to Alleppey/62km/1.5hour. By 10:30 Check into houseboat, Enjoy 3 hours cruise in houseboat. The coconut lagoon, fringed palm, dotted lakes will welcome you and offer you very much relax in its tranquility. By 1:30 check out and enjoy kerala traditional meals. Later drive down to Cochin. By 4pm drop at Cochin. Trip concludes.


Tour Cost : For 2 Adults ; USD 150 | For 3 Adults ; USD 160 | For 4 Adults ; USD 180
for Single adult USD 145 will be applicable.
Inclusions : Two way transfers, Water bottle, Houseboat for 3 hours, Kerala Traditional Lunch.

4. Athirapally Water Falls : 80 feet water fall can be seen from closer view as well as from the entry to the waterfall. Pick up at 9am and drive down 90km/2.5 hours to the dense forest. Enjoy the waterfall view and if interested you may bath in small water falls. Changing and toilet facility is available there. Enjoy the trekking into the forest area gazing at stunning water fall. 
Cost per person : USD 30 ( based on guaranteed two pax travelling) 


5. Same Day spice plantation & Tea Plantation tour : Pick up at 8am and transfer 120km to visit Spice plantation Guided Tour and then Walk into Tea plantations. On the way enjoy small waterfalls, Valley views, Ghat road and misty mountains. Tea gardens are located at a height of 1700 meter above sea level aprox. Journey time will be one way 3.5 hours. Back to hotel by 7pm with sweet memories and nice photos in your camera. 

Cost per person ; USD 50
Inclusions : Two way transfers, Entry fees, Kerala traditional Lunch, Plantations visit 




Customize Tour to ; Wildlife in kerala ; Thekkady - Periyar W.L.S, Parambikulam, Silent Valley, Top Slip , Gavi

All tours are available Daily basis, For booking Reach us or Contact us at :-
India Destination Designer
CC 2/71, Kalawathy Road, Near Custom boat Jetty, Fort Kochi - 682001
Ph ; + 91 484 2215418, Mob : 09846033618, 9446488417
Contact person : Neetu (Mrs) or John (Mr) 
Mail ; Sales.idd@gmail.com