Day 1
Arrival in Kochi – Local Sightseeing
Upon arrival at Kochi Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station, transfer to your hotel. After check-in and rest, start your Kochi exploration with a visit to Fort Kochi, where you'll see the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, and Santa Cruz Basilica. Walk through the lanes of Jew Town and explore the antique shops around the Jewish Synagogue and Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace). Evening at leisure on Marine Drive. Overnight in Kochi.
Day 2
Kochi – Backwater Cruise (Alleppey Excursion)
After breakfast, proceed for a day trip to Alleppey (approx. 1.5 hrs drive). Enjoy a backwater cruise on a traditional houseboat through the palm-lined canals and villages of the Vembanad Lake. Lunch on the houseboat (optional/additional cost). Return to Kochi in the evening. Overnight stay in Kochi.
Day 3
Kochi Heritage & Cultural Trail
Post breakfast, explore more of Kochi’s art and culture. Visit the Kerala Folklore Museum, known for its vast collection of traditional artifacts. Later, head to Hill Palace Museum in Tripunithura, the largest archaeological museum in Kerala. You may also visit Lulu Mall or Broadway Market for some shopping. Optional: Attend a Kathakali dance show in the evening. Overnight in Kochi.
Day 4
Departure from Kochi
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and proceed to Kochi Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station for your onward journey, carrying back memories of this coastal city’s charm.