Kerala Backwaters

Touch down to Cochin (Kochi) the Queen of the Arabian Sea and wander how wonderful it is.
Situated on beach-side, Kochi is a bustling commercial port with a trading history that dates back to at least 600 years, and is till today the financial capital of Kerala. This cosmopolitan town has upmarket stores, art galleries and some of the finest heritage accommodations.

Namaskar! Welcome to the world where it's wealth is natural beauty, Kerala!
Situated on beach-side, Kochi is a bustling commercial port with a trading history that dates back to at least 600 years, and is till today the financial capital of Kerala. This cosmopolitan town has upmarket stores, art galleries and some of the finest heritage accommodations.

Shouldn't miss the Allepey and for its backwater cruise!
is a city on the Laccadive Sea in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It's best known for houseboat cruises along the rustic Kerala backwaters, a network of tranquil canals and lagoons. Alappuzha Beach is the site of the 19th-century Alappuzha Lighthouse. The city's Mullakkal Temple features a traditional design. Punnamada Lake's snake boat races are a well-known annual event.

A vacation to Kerala is incomplete without cruising to the backwaters of Allepey.
An enchanting destination in 'God's Own Country' Kerala, with a labyrinth of backwater streams, interconnected canals and splendid natural grandeur, Alleppey is justly called the 'Venice of the East' and is a true paradise for nature lovers, photo fanatics and wanderers.

Backwater cruise is impossible without this fantastic houseboats of Allepey.Hop in and let the paddle begin.
Located in the serene and tranquil backwaters of Alleppey, these houseboats are known to offer an enchanting and memorable holiday experience with state-of-the-art amenities and services. Most houseboats are equipped with modern amenities like AC rooms, attached bathrooms, kitchen, viewing decks, and a lot more

Have a fantastic exploration to Trivandrum,the capital city of India physically known as the Evergreen City.
The capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram (The Land of Lord Ananta) or Trivandrum, is an appealing blend of a strongly rooted heritage and a nostalgic colonial legacy. Built upon seven hills, this city has long since left the days when it was only used by seafaring explorers behind - today, Trivandrum is an expensive metropolis with quaint urban charm and plenty of architectural and historical places to visit. In addition, Trivandrum is a gateway to nearby popular beach towns of Kovalam and Varkala.

Padmanabhaswamy Temple – a magnificent shrine with rich history and a controversy...
Sree Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is a prestigious Hindu temple. It is dedicated to Lord Anantha, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. Padmanabhaswamy Temple architecture is an amalgam of Kerala style and Dravidian style, and the temple features a 100-foot tall gopuram (ornate entrance gate). Inside, in the main shrine, an 18-foot idol of the principal deity lies on Adi Shesha, in the Ananthasayanam posture.

Check out Kuthira Malika Palace, renowned for its travancore styled architectural features and structural elegance.
Kuthira Malika gets its name from the 122 horses that are carved into the wooden wall brackets that support the southern roof. The official name of the palace is Puthen Malika (New Mansion). The palace forms part of a vast complex of royal buildings in the vicinity of Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The building was left unoccupied for more than a century, following the demise of Swathi Thirunal in 1846. The palace has a large collection of idols and sculptures made from white marble. On the first floor are rooms that once served as the audience chamber, the library and an alcove that Swathi Thirunal used for meditating and for conceiving many of his famous musical compositions.

Dredge up Kovalam,a destination where you can connect back to nature and yourself.
Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favourite haunt of tourists since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse.

Explore Kochi Fort, the first European fort in the Indian soil.
Fort Kochi takes its name from the Fort Manuel of Cochin, the first European fort on Indian soil, controlled by the Portuguese East Indies. This is part of a handful of water-bound islands and islets toward the south-west of the mainland Kochi, and collectively known as Old Cochin or West Cochin.Fort Kochi has played an important role in the history of Kerala,also has several attractions like the Santa Cruz Basilica and houses many historical monuments such as the St. Francis Church, the first church of Vasco da Gama, the Dutch Seminary, the China Vela and many others.

See the well-known Chinese fishing net locally known as Cheena Vala.
Locally known as 'Cheena Vala' these huge cantilevered fishing nets are believed to have been brought by sometime between 1350 and 1450 by traders from the court of Kublai Khan, some others say Chinese explorer Zhang He introduced the nets to Kochi shores. Chinese fishing nets are a type of stationary lift net in India and Indonesia. They are fishing nets that are fixed land installations for fishing.

Walk in to Vasco Da Gama,an ideal place to watch how amazingly the fishermen use their nets to catch fish.
An ideal place to watch fishermen use these nets is the Vasco da Gama square, a narrow promenade along the beach. The square, which has numerous stalls serving fresh delicious seafood, tender coconut and so on, is also perfect for a nice, relaxed evening.

Have a sightseing to Dutch Palace known as Mattancherry Palace for its finest architectural style of Kerala with a touch of major repair from Dutch.
Mattancherry Palace,the palace, also known as Dutch Palace, is one of the finest examples of the Kerala style of architecture interspersed with colonial influences. It came to be known as the Dutch Palace as it underwent major repairs at the hands of the Dutch. It is famous for its long and spacious halls along with its central courtyard.

Enter Jewish Synagogue in Cochin and get stunned of the hidden jewels in addition to the scroll of laws.
The Jewish synagogue (Paradesi 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. 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.

Are you a historical antique keeper? Definitely Jew Town is for you!s So what are you waiting for?
Jew Town, a narrow street between Mattancherry Palace and the Synagogue, is a favourite haunt of antique hunters. Some of the most pristine and historically relevant artefacts of our times have been unearthed by our visitors here. While a huge bronze vessel catches your eye first, each of the shops here contains beautiful items with quirky and interesting stories. They are like fractions of history, waiting for the right person to come and finally claim them.

After a tiring day tour, sit down and be entertained with the classical drama dance of Kathakali Cultural Performance.
A Kathakali performance, like all classical dance arts of India, synthesizes music, vocal performers, choreography and hand and facial gestures together to express ideas. However, Kathakali differs in that it also incorporates movements from ancient Indian martial arts and athletic traditions of South India.)