Duration : 4 Nights / 5 Days
Destination covered : Cochin - M.V.Vrinda(Boat)
Day
- 1 -
The Trident, Cochin
Cochin is an ideal base to discover the rich heritage of Kerala. Once the
centre of the spice trade and now the principal port on the Malabar coast,
Cochin's rich and varied history bears testimony to Portuguese, Dutch and
British influences over the centuries. Vasco de Gama reached its shores in
1502.
After lunch at The Trident, you can take an evening boat cruise around the
Bolghatty Palace. You can view the picturesque Chinese fishing nets
silhouetted against the horizon at sunset.
Day - 2 -
The Trident, Cochin
Discover the historic town of Cochin on a sightseeing tour. The
Mattacncherry Palace*, built by the Portuguese in 1557. St.Francis Church,
the oldest in the region. The Jewish Synagogue**, built in 1568, preserves
scrolls of the Old Testament in Hebrew. The Spice Market and the old Jewish
Quarter are worth a visit.
Return to The Trident for lunch.
Afternoon at leisure.
*Closed on Friday and on national holidays.
*Closed on Saturday and on Jewish holidays.
Day - 3 -
On Board M.V.Vrinda
After breakfast at 10:30 hours, guests will be transported from The
Trident, Cochin, to the Vembanad Lake jetty by an air-conditioned coach.
This 55 km journey will take about an hour and fifteen minutes.
12:30 hours - From the Vembanad Lake jetty, Vrinda will sail across the
Vembanad Lake and enter the backwaters. Lunch will be served on board. The
vessel will sail along these scenic waterways for four and a half hours.
Vrinda will return to the Vembanad Lake in time for you to watch the sunset.
Later in the evening, you can watch a Mohiniattam recital. This classical
dance form, distinctive to Kerala, is also called the 'Dance of the
Enchantress'. Dancers attired in beautiful traditional costumes will perform
with slow, graceful movements and highly emotive expressions.
Vrinda will anchor for the night just off Pathiramanal Island.
Enjoy dinner on board.
Day - 4 -
On Board M.V.Vrinda
Vrinda will sail to the middle of the lake at sunrise. After breakfast, it
will sail through scenic backwaters, passing through one of the few areas in
the world where farming is done below sea level. The vessel will anchor at
Chambakulam by mid-morning and guests will be transfered to a traditional
rice boat. You will explore the boat yard which displays the traditional
long snake boats used in races. Visit St.Mary's Church, established by
St.Thomas in 1721. Return to Vrinda for lunch.
Afternoon at leisure.
In the evening, catch a glimpse of village life along the backwaters as you
sail in a traditional rice boat and experience a way of life unique to this
region. Visit some of the ancient temples enroute. The boat will pass
through picturesque stretches of the backwaters to Alleppey, known as the "Venice
of the East". At Alleppey you will board Vrinda to return to the
Vembanad Lake.
Vrinda will achor for the night. Dinner on board.
Day - 5 -
Return to Cochin
Vrinda will sail to the middle of the lake at sunrise. Breakfast will be
served on board. The vessel will return to the Vembanad Lake jetty. Guests
will check out at 10:00 hours and will be transported by air-conditioned
coach to The Trident, Cochin.
Tariff
| Validity : 1st
November, 2003 to 30th April, 2004 |
| |
Single |
Double |
| Rates US$ |
1,093 |
1,188 |
| Special rates for children between 4
and 12 years of age: |
| Rates US$ |
690 |
750 |
Above
rates are for 4 nights and 5 days and include:
- Accommodation at The Trident, Cochin for two nights in an Executive Room.
- Accommodation on board M.V.Vrinda for 2 nights including excursions.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Transportation from The Trident, Cochin to the Vembanad Lake jetty and
back.
- All applicable taxes.
For an additional charge, we can provide the following:
- Transportation between Cochin Airport and The Trident, Cochin.
- Tour guide and local transportation for sightseeing in Cochin.
- Ayurvedic massage at The Trident, Cochin.
Additional nights at The Trident, Cochin including taxes:
| |
Single |
Double |
| Rates US$ |
75 per night |
85 per night |
