4 Days Kochi To Alleppey – Kollam – Kochi Sightseeing Tour By Car

Itinerary for Day 1 Alleppey Local Sigtseeing Tour Package

About Alleppey

Referred to as the Venice of the East, Alappuzha has always enjoyed an important place in the maritime history of Kerala. Today, it is famous for its boat races, backwater holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry. Alappuzha Beach is a popular picnic spot. The pier, which extends out to the sea here, is over 137 years old. Entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park add to the attraction of the beach. There is also an old lighthouse nearby which greatly intrigues all visitors.

ALLEPPEY BACKWATER CRUISES

Alappuzha, also known as Alleppey is situated on the shores of Arabian Sea close to the banks of Vembanad Lake. Alappuzha or Alleppey is among the most famous destination of backwaters in Kerala and also one of the top tourist places in Kerala.Along with Kumarakom, Alappuzha is among the most famous destination of backwaters in kerala. A houseboat cruise in these backwaters is a delightful experience. It connects Kumarakom and Cochin to the North and Kollam to the South. The never-ending panorama of lush green paddy fields, towering coconut trees, shimmering water and long canals around Alappuzha make it a delightful destination.

ALAPPUZHA BEACH

Alappuzha beach is a lovely white sand beach on Arabian Sea.The beach is lined with dense palm groves at one end. The bridge on the beach is close to 150 years old. With Arabian Sea on west and several lakes (including Vembanad Lake), lagoons and several freshwater rivers, Alappuzha is a place with breathtaking natural beauty.The children park at northern end of the beach is a good place to hang out for kids. There are no water sports facilities at the beach. The beach has considerably less commercial activity.

MARARIKULAM BEACH

Marari beach in Kerala is endless with golden sands and coconut palm trees. Marari originates from ‘Mararikulum’, a local fishing village on the Arabian Sea coast. The calmness and serenity of Kerala Marari beach take tourists backwards in time. The lazy pace of local life makes holidaying near the Marari beach an invigorating experience.Marari situated at a distance of about 60 km northwards from Cochin is accessible by roads. National Highway 47 is located at a distance of about a kilometer from Marari village.

ARTHUNKAL CHURCH

St. Andrew’s Church, Arthunkal is one of the famous pilgrim centres located at Alappuzha in South India. Though the Church is named after St. Andrew the Apostle, it is the feast of St. Sebastian that has brought fame to Arthunkal. The Arthunkal Perunnal, or the ten-day annual festival, of St. Sebastian’s Church in Arthunkal is a joyous event celebrated with much pomp and fervour. Celebrated in January every year, devotees from different parts of the State throng to the church on the feast days in an ardent display of their faith and devotion.

Drop at Alleppey Hotel / Over Night Stay In Alleppey End of a One Day Alleppey Local Sightseeing Tour…

Itinerary for Day 2 Alleppey Sigtseeing Tour

DAY 2 PICKUP FROM ALLEPPEY: Hotel / After Brakefast and Chekout proceed Alleppey Sightseeing places including:

SRI KRISHNA TEMPLE – AMBALAPUZHA

Ambalapuzha is 14 km south of Alappuzha town. Ambalapuzha’s fame is attributed to this temple. The 16th century-built temple is very famous in South Kerala and its prasadam (deity’s food given to devotees as a token of blessing), Palpayasam (milk kheer), more commonly known as Ambalapuzha Palpayasam is mouth-watering and very famous throughout Kerala. The deity of the temple situated on the banks of Ambalapuzha River is Sri Krishna. Ambalapuzha itself means the river of temple (ambala means temple and puzha means river). The birth of this temple is twined with fascinating stories. The Champakasseri King, Moolam Thirunal Devanarayanan, and his mentor Vilwamangalath Swamiyar while cruising in a boat in Ambalapuzha river heard music tune of a flute from the bank

CHAMPAKULAM

Champakulam Kalloorkkadu church is one of the most ancient churches in India. It belongs to the Archeparchy of Changanacherry, of the Syro Malabar Church. Champakulam church is the mother church of almost all Catholic Syrian churches in Alleppey district in Kerala State. It was founded in AD 427. The Christian community of Kalloorkkadu originated from the Niranom Church which was founded by St Thomas the Apostle himself. Champakulam comes among the second generation of ancient St Thomas Christian churches in Malabar which were formed from the so called seven first generation churches founded by St Thomas the Apostle himself.

SRI VALLABHA TEMPLE – THIRUVALLA

Sree Vallabha Temple is located at Thiruvalla in Pathanmthitta district of Kerala. It is a 400-year-old temple on the banks of the River Manimala has a beautiful 8 ft idol of Sree Vallabha within the sanctum sanctorum. The legendary architect Perunthachan, constructed the unique Garuda Sthambha, a 54 ft flag mast made of a single block of granite. During the 10-day annual festival held in February-March, a whopping 12,000 bunches of padatti pazham (a variety of bananas) are made as offerings on the first day. It is also perhaps the only temple in Kerala where Kathakali is performed as a ritual offering every night.

KRISHNAPURAM PALACE

The palace was occupied by Marthanda Varma, the Maharaja of Travancore from Kayamkulam kings in 18th century. The origin and age of the palace are unknown. The Palace is a rare specimen of the Kerala style of architecture, with gabled roofs, narrow corridors and dormer windows.Currently the palace houses an archaeological museum, with many wonderful exhibits of the region. The most fascinating exhibit being the 49 Sq. Meter Gajendra Moksham, the largest mural painting discovered in Kerala. The mural was placed at the entrance of this palace near the pond to help the kings to worship the deity after their bath. Other attractions of the palace include the garden with a variety of flora, Buddha mandapam, rare antique bronze sculptures and paintings.

Drop at Kollam Hotel / Over Night Stay In Kollam End of a Day 2 Alleppey Local Sightseeing Tour…

Itinerary for Day 3 Kollam Sigtseeing Tour

About Kollam

Kollam, also known as Quilon or Desinganadu, is the place which takes the credit for being the hub of the countrys cashew trading and processing industry. Affording an impeccable blend of scenic surrounding, tradition and hospitality, Kollam is often referred to as the dreamland of Kerala.Kollam is considered as one of the oldest ports on the Malabar Coast and has long been drawing the attraction of international countries.The town served as the leading spice market in medieval and modern . The name of the place that is Kollam, is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word Kollam meaning pepper. The present town area is believed to have been built by a Syrian merchant, Sapir Iso, in the 9th century A.D.

DAY 3 PICKUP FROM KOLLAM: Hotel / After Brakefast and Chekout proceed Kollam Sightseeing places including:

MAHADEVA TEMPLE – THRIKKADAVOOR

Thrikkadavoor is a small town located on the banks of the Ashtamudi backwater in Kollam district. It is about 5 km from Kollam town. The Sree Mahadeva temple is an ancient temple situated in the village of Thrikkadavoor and is the most prominent of Shiva temples in the district. The annual ten-day festival of the temple is a splendid celebration attended by thousands of people. The highly devotional Thiruvathira festival and the resplendent kettukazha add to the charm of the festival.There is an interesting legend attributed to the origin of the temple, which is now administered by the Travancore Devaswom. Sage Mrikandu and his wife were saddened as they did not have a child. Once Lord Siva appeared before them and gave two options. One was to have a short-living intelligent boy and the other to have a long-living idiot. The couple selected the former and was blessed with a baby boy who would live for 16 years. They named him Markandeya.

ASHTAMUDI LAKE

Ashtamudi Lake is a beautiful lake which is also gateway to the backwater cruises of Kollam. This lake is the second largest lake in Kerala, after Vembanad Lake and also among the best places to experince Kerala Backwaters Tourism.Ashtamudi Lake is famous for its panoramic views. Thick coconut groves and palm trees can be seen all along the banks of the lake. Boating is offered in the lake by The Kollam Boat Club. Backwater cruises are also available in the lake, between Kollam and Alappuzha.The banks of the lake are also famous for the Chinese fishing nets. There are many resorts along the lake that offer variety of water sports.

KOLLAM BACKWATER CRUISES

Kollam (Quilon) is an old sea port city lies between the Ashtamudi Lake and Lakshadweep Sea in Kerala. It is the southern gateway to Kerala backwaters and is a prominent destination for Tourism in Kerala. Thirty percent of this district is covered by Ashtamudi Lake. The eight hour boat trip between Kollam and Alappuzha is the one of the best way to explore the backwaters along with daily life of locals. Kollam is the venue for famous Kallada Boat Race held in January every year.District Tourism Promotion Council, Kollam (DTPC Kollam) is the only Govt. agency rendering its hospitality at Kollam for all backwater lovers by offering innovative and customized backwater cruise packages.

KOLLAM BEACH

Kollam Beach or Mahatma Gandhi Beach is one of the twin beaches of Kollam. This is a major attraction and pulls a huge number of tourists every day. One can indulge in fun activities here or opt for boat ride. Adjacent to the beach is Mahatma Gandhi Park, which was inaugurated in 1961 by the then Vice President of India Zakir Hussein. A 10-meter-tall statue of a mermaid is installed in the middle of the park; children can enjoy riding different swings here. A major landmark of the beach is the 144-tall lighthouse that was built in 1902. A part of Kollam Beach acts as a major port for international trade of spices and is one of Malabar’s oldest ports. At a short distance from Kollam beach lays a popular attraction of Kerala, Ashtamudi Lake. The lake is popular for houseboat cruising. Short canal cruises to the nearby island village of Thangasseri is enjoyed by the visitors. Just like in Kochi, you can spot Chinese nets in Kollam Beach too.

THANGASSERI BEACH & LIGHT HOUSE

Thangasseri Beach is a beautiful & historical beach on Ariabian Sea. This place was a Portuguese settlement in 15th/16th century and later changed hands between Dutch & British.Thangasseri beach is a wonderful place to spend an evening and watch the lovely sunset. The beach is adjacent to Kollam Fort. At north-east corner of the beach, the ruins of Thangasseri Fort built in the 18th century are also interesting to visit. Lighthouse situated close to the beach is worth visiting. Built in 1902, the majestic Lighthouse is 144 feet tall. Lighthouse is open to public between 3:30 PM & 5:30 PM.

Drop at Kochi Hotel / Over Night Stay In Kochi End of a Day 3 Kollam Local Sightseeing Tour…

Itinerary for Day 4 Kochi Sigtseeing Tour

About Kochi

Like most cities in India, Kochi has a very long and illustrious history. But, the origin of the name is still shrouded in mystery. Many theories exist, but none are strong enough to be conclusive. Some historians believe that Kochi is a modified form of the word ‘Cochazhi’ which in Malayalam means ‘small sea’. Others are of the opinion that ‘Kochi’ was named so by the Chinese. According to them, traders from the court of the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan, gave Kochi the name of their homeland. The peculiar Chinese fishing nets found here, the only place outside China where it has been spotted, can possibly be attributed to the heavy Chinese influence the city has had in the past. Still another theory is that Kochi is derived from the word ‘Kaci’ meaning ‘harbour’.

DAY 4 PICKUP FROM KOCHI: Hotel / After Brakefast and Chekout proceed Kochi Sightseeing places including:

WILLINGDON ISLAND

Willingdon Island is among the most beautiful locations in the Kochi area. This man-made island, named after a former Viceroy, is among the biggest of its kind in India. It is a major commercial centre and has some of the best hotels in the city. It is also home to the Kochi Naval Base of the Indian Navy, the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology and the Port of Kochi. It handles millions of tonnes of freight every year. The island is connected to the mainland by the Venduruthy Bridge. The ferry ride is loved by all and boat trips around the island give one a spectacular view of the place.

CHINESE FISHING NETS

Legend has it that the famous Chinese explorer, Zheng He, introduced the Chinese Fishing Nets to the fishermen in Kochi over 500 years ago. Even though he would leave, these would become staple sights in these parts. The Chinese fishing nets,or Cheenvala for the locals, have attracted visitors in the Fort Kochi area for centuries. Most tour guides swear that the Vasco da Gama Square is the best spot to get the perfect view of these massive structures.

MARINE DRIVE

Marine is a beautiful and picturesque promenade in Kochi which faces towards the backwaters of Kochi. It’s one of the famous must-visit places for tourists and local populace. It’s 140 m walkway that stretches from the Jankar Jetty (north) to the Emakulam Boat Jetty (South). It is situated along the edge of backwaters that begins behind the Children’s Park ending at the Shanmugham Road. It is surfaced with black-dotted, red-carpet ultra tiles. Wooden benches, cast-ironed, weather-proof seating on ash grey tiles offers utmost relaxation.

VEERANPUZHA LAKE AND BACKWATER

Veeranpuzha is located in Cochin, Kerala, south India.It is the northern extension of Vembanad Lake. From Kochi Azhi to Munambam Azhi, the serene backwaters popularly known in this name Veeranpuzha. Veeranpuzha is the name of Vembanadu Lake at Vypeen Island. In early 80’s there were regular ferry services from Munambam to Ernakulam. Though it stretches from Ernakulam to Munambam, Veeranpuzha’s Nayarmbalam part is the most scintillating landscape. You can never forget the sight in your lifetime.Most of the people are fishermen and agrarians. The people are very co-operative and innocent. They are cultured and educated too. Local people can be very dependable in case of any emergency.Still now very few tourists visit Veeranpuzha. Most of them do not aware about it. Very recently some resorts are being made in the banks of it.

MANGALAVANAM BIRD SANCTUARY

Administered and controlled by the Assistant Conservator of Forest and Wildlife Warden Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary of Nature Study Center Kalady, the Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is a wonderful place to visit with your friends and family. One is likely to feel relaxed around all the greenery in addition to explore numerous new species of plants and animals which you never even knew existed. It is a perfect getaway away from the busy life of the city paving the way for the exciting adventure.

VASCO DA GAMA SQUARE

Kochi, the commercial capital of Kerala, the last port of Vasco Da Gama, where you will find synagogues, mosques, churches and temples side by side, is a place with a fascinating history. The huge cantilevered fishing net, the Chinese fishing nets, seen here is a legacy of its spellbinding past. The nets, set up on teak and bamboo poles, were brought by one of the first visitors to the Malabar Coast, the traders from the court of Kublai Khan.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.

Drop at Kochi Hotel / Airport / Railway Station / Bus Station. End of a 4 days Kochi to Alleppey & Kollam Local Sightseeing Tour

Guests are requested to follow the itinerary provided in the 4 Days Kochi To Alleppey & Kollam Local Sightseeing tour package. This 4 days Kerala tour package can not be customized, however if guests prefer to visit different set of places in Kerala and around, they can create their own itinerary and request for a custom quote from cab providers.