Cochin Itenaries

Fort Cochin – Houseboat – Fort Cochin has a mix of heritage feel with a laidback attitude. There are a few eclectic restaurants that brighten up evenings and a walk alongside the harbour front and heritage buildings is quite relaxing.

Houseboat jetty is about 60 kms South of Fort Cochin and is highlight of any Kerala trip.

Houseboat cruise in Alleppey backwaters of Kerala is considered to be one of the most romantic experiences where a traditional Kerala Rice Boat (Known as Ketuvallam and now generically known as a Houseboat) cruises past villages, paddy fields, Coconut Trees and gives a feel of backwater lifestyle real upclose. The greenery, views around and exclusivity of stay are very relaxing.  

Munnar/Vagamon/Thekkady – Alleppey / Kumarakom Or Houseboat – This is a popular short break to visit Hill Station of Munnar and Backwater and Lakeside Retreats of Alleppey and Kumarakom.

Munnar (100-120 kms from Cochin Airport ) is a hill station at 6000 ft with tea and cardamom plantations all over the area. Munnar enjoys a misty weather and gets rainfall (More of a drizzle in Winter and Summer) all through the year. Munnar has a few sightseeing possibilities and has quite a few resorts that just allows guests to unwind.

 

Kumarakom and Alleppey (200 kms from Munnar) are set on two sides of the Vembanad Lake . Kumarakom has luxury resorts situated right next to each other that offer best in Hospitality and soothing lake views.  Alleppey is more famous for its backwater canal network and therefore attracts guests who want to feel upclose to backwater lifestyle. Alleppey also has a few Kumarakom style lake resorts and quite a few heritage backwater homestays, which don’t have the same level of luxury and service but are high on charm and experience (Most homestays have owners staying there and providing authentic Kerala cuisine and gives a good feel of the local culture and lifestyle).

Variation

• Guests may opt for a houseboat stay instead of a resort / homestay.

• Instead of Munnar, Vagamon an idyllic hill station can be chosen for a relaxed stay. From Vagamon Alleppey is closer (which translates into lesser traveling).

• Instead of Munnar, Thekkady or any plantation stay (A resort or a plantation homestay) in Idukki or Kottayam District can be chosen.  The area is famous for spice plantations (Cardamom, pepper), Rubber and Vanilla. A walk in the plantation is a very relaxing experience.

Only Houseboat – 2-3 nights – This option is preferred by those who want to go deeper into backwater canals and further explore the Kuttanad Region south of alleppey and completely unwind over two to three nights. Guests can arrive at Alleppey Jetty and travel upto Alumkadavu which is few kms before Kollam and enroute exploring the entire Kuttanad region.

Munnar – Plantation Stays – This is a summer combination when guests prefer the cooler destinations.

Munnar (100-120 kms from Cochin Airport ) is a hill station at 6000 ft with tea and cardamom plantations all over the area. Munnar enjoys a misty weather and gets rainfall (More of a drizzle in Winter and Summer) all through the year. Munnar has a few sightseeing possibilities and has quite a few resorts that just allows guests to unwind.

Thekkady is a plantation retreat and staying at a Plantation near Thekkady is certainly an experience. The area is famous for spice plantations (Cardamom, pepper), Rubber and Vanilla. A walk in the plantation is a very relaxing experience.

There are quite a few plantation stays right from 30 kms before Thekkady till about 75 kms from Cochin on one side and till Kottayam on other side.  Plantation stays could be a full fledged resort or could be a heritage homestay set in a plantation and guest can choose according to availability and preference. Homestays don’t have the same level of luxury and service but are high on charm and experience (Most homestays have owners staying there and providing authentic Kerala cuisine and gives a good feel of the local culture and lifestyle).  

Variation

• Instead of Munnar, Vagamon an idyllic hill station can be chosen for a relaxed stay.

Kumarakom/Alleppey OR Marari – Houseboat – This is a combination where guest prefers a stay in the backwater area and splits it between a resort and a houseboat. A resort stay is for enjoying luxuries and Ayurveda and the houseboat stay is to explore backwater canal areas and get upclose with the local cuisine, culture and lifestyle.

Variation

§   Guest may choose to stay at a resort on Marari Beach nearby instead of Kumarakom/Alleppey to give a variety to the stay (Beach and Backwaters)

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