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Arrival Cochin
Arrive Cochin. You will be transferred to your hotel in the heritage town of Fort Cochin (01 hour)
The spice trade first bought Chinese and Arabian traders to Kerala’ shores and later the Portuguese , Dutch and British thus making Fort Cochin a cultural melting point. Wander through its old streets, the synagogue, the ancient churches, colonial houses and the picturesque Chinese fishing nets.
You will take the short drive to Mattancherry to visit Dutch Palace (Friday closed), Built by the Portuguese in 1557 . The palace with a Bhagavathi Temple in the central courtyard is built like the typical Kerala style mansion - the Nalukettu. The palace building which stands by the panoramic Kochi backwaters has an exquisite collection of murals and the themes of these murals have been borrowed from the great Indian epics - the Ramayana and the Mahabharatha. Enter into Jew town, the centre of spice trade in Cochin. Take a walk along the Jew Town and you can breathe the aroma of pepper, ginger, turmeric and cloves. At the corner of the Jew town, you will visit the Jewish Synagogue, built in 1568 and the oldest synagogue in the commonwealth. It houses many rare antiques.
Overnight at Cochin
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From Cochin to Agatti/Thinnakara Island
After early breakfast , transfer to Cochin airport (01 hr) to connect flight to Agatti at 1000 hrs. Arrive Agatti airport at 1045 hrs. Met on arrival and immediate transfer by car to the nearby jetty to connect ferry to Thinnakara Island. After forty five minutes arrive at Thinnakara Island.
The charming uninhabited Thinnakara Island in the Lakshadweep Islands covers an area of just about 2.3 Sq. Km , surrounded by vast lagoons and coralline banks. The magnificent lagoons, sylvan sea shores, sun drenched sand and the enchantment of swaying palms, spectacular marine flora and fauna, all these harmonise to form a colourful kaleidoscope typical of an archipelago paradise. During the nights, phosphorescent plankton washed ashore on the coral sands imparts a blue glow to the beach which is totally enchanting.
There are ten fan cooled bamboo thatched tents overlooking the beach. There are many activities possible during the four night stay at Thinnakara Island – Boat ride into the lagoon to watch the Sea Turtle , Scuba diving , Snorkelling are a few of these.
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At Thinnakara Island
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At Thinnakara Island
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At Thinnakara Island
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From Agatti airport to Cochin
In time boat transfer to Agatti Airport to connect the flight to Cochin at 1400 hrs. Arrive Cochin airport at 1540 hrs. Met on arrival and a two minutes transfer to the airport hotel.
Overnight at Cochin
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Departure from Cochin Airport
In time transfer to Cochin airport to connect flight back home.
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| Duration | Description | Stay |
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| Day 1: | Arrival Cochin -Sightseeing | Killians boutique hotel |
| Day 2: | From Cochin to Agatti airport/Thinnakara Island | Thinnakara Island resort |
| Day 3: | At Thinnakara Island | Thinnakara Island resort |
| Day 4: | At Thinnakara Island | Thinnakara Island resort |
| Day 5: | At Thinnakara Island | Thinnakara Island resort |
| Day 6: | From Agatti airport to Cochin | Flora airport hotel |
| Day 7: | Departure from Cochin airport |
INCLUDED
- Hotel accommodation at Cochin on bed & breakfast basis and Thinnakara Island on full board basis
- Economy airfare for return flight Cochin-Agatti-Cochin
- Transfers at Cochin using air-conditioned medium car
- Sightseeing at Cochin using English speaking local guide
- Monument entrances at Cochin
- Surface transfers at Agatti airport using Non A/c vehicle
- Ferry transfers from/to Agatti-Thinnakara
- Meeting and assistance on arrivals and departures
- 24 hour emergency contact
NOT INCLUDED
- International flights
- Personal expenses
- Any meals other than that mentioned in the program.
- Camera/video fees at various monuments
- Tips and gratuities
