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Cochin means different things to different people. To some, it is a world-famous port, while to others it is a business centre and a glamorous mirror to Kerala/'s vivid multifaceted personality. To many travellers, however, this natural harbour is synonymous with its famous geographical hallmark-the underwater mud banks of Malabar. Cochin (also Kochi) has been an important trading port since ancient times. Today, the land of spices that attracted the European traders is a quaint blend of the old and the new, the Indian and the Western. Popularly referred to as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, Cochin is today the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala. Cochin has a moderate climate with heavy rains during the monsoon period from June to August. A visit to Cochin enriches one about the historical and cultural past of Kerala. |
Sightseeing
Being a major harbour from the times of the British and Portuguese, Cochin has a rich heritage of forts, churches and temples. A visit to these ancient marvels gives you an overview of the political, religious and commercial developments of the city. Some of the major attractions of the city are the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Dutch Cemetery, the Chinese Nets, Willingdon Island, and Hill Palace Museum.
Excursions
The excursions around Cochin are equally interesting experiences. Some of the well-known places where one can go for daylong trips are Trichur, the cultural capital of Kerala; Pallipuram Fort, one of the oldest existing European monuments in India; Kalady, the birthplace of Adi Shankaracharya; Cherai Beach, an ideal place for swimming; and Chennamanagalam, an important centre of handloom weaving and coir manufacturing in Kerala. |
Car Rental Rate List For Cochin City
| The rates are net in US $ |
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Car |
Qualis |
Mini Coach |
Large Coach |
Tempo |
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TRANSPORT SERVICES |
1-3 persons |
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4-5 persons |
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10-15 persons |
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20-30 persons |
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6-9 persons |
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Non AC |
AC |
Non AC |
AC |
Non AC |
AC |
Non AC |
AC |
Non AC |
AC |
| TRANSFERS |
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Airport to City Centre 7 Kms-15 mts. |
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| A. |
Airport to hotel or vice-versa |
8 |
9 |
- |
- |
46 |
70 |
73 |
104 |
- |
- |
| B. |
Cochin to Trivandrum |
67 |
102 |
- |
- |
187 |
278 |
263 |
448 |
- |
30 |
| SIGHTSEEING |
| A. |
Half day city |
10 |
12 |
- |
- |
66 |
103 |
117 |
192 |
7 |
12 |
| B. |
Full day city |
19 |
24 |
- |
- |
67 |
104 |
118 |
194 |
12 |
22 |
| C. |
Boat cruise on backwaters |
36 |
37 |
- |
- |
72 |
94 |
95 |
123 |
7 |
12 |
| D. |
Kathakali Dance including transportation |
15 |
17 |
- |
- |
96 |
134 |
140 |
172 |
- |
12 |
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EXCURSIONS |
Car |
Qualis |
Mini Coach |
Large Coach |
Tempo |
| A. |
Full day motor launch to Kottayam and back by car/coach (24 persons) |
160 |
172 |
- |
- |
223 |
272 |
335 |
430 |
12 |
22 |
| B. |
Full day to Alleppey and Kottayam and back with boat cruise from Alleppey to Kottayam and rest by Car or Coach |
54 |
68 |
- |
- |
123 |
174 |
185 |
290 |
12 |
22 |
| C. |
Two days to Periyar Lake and back including cruise on the Lake (458 Kms) |
106 |
137 |
- |
- |
296 |
407 |
381 |
552 |
46 |
66 |
| D. |
Two days to Periyar and terminating at Madurai including cruise on the Lake Periyar (725 Kms) |
148 |
199 |
- |
- |
390 |
541 |
506 |
755 |
79 |
111 |
| E. |
Two days to Alleppey, Quilon Trivandrum and Kovalam (Alleppey to Quilon by Motor launch and rest by Car or Coach) |
156 |
191 |
- |
- |
313 |
431 |
383 |
554 |
46 |
66 |
| F. |
Three days to Periyar, Madurai including cruise on the Lake and sightseeing in Madurai (775 Kms) |
155 |
208 |
- |
- |
442 |
621 |
527 |
785 |
113 |
155 |
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Car |
Qualis |
Mini Coach |
Large Coach |
Tempo |
| G. |
Three days to Periyar, Trivandrum, Kovalam including sightseeing and cruise on Lake Periyar (terminating at Kovalam) (725 Kms) |
145 |
196 |
- |
- |
424 |
599 |
504 |
754 |
113 |
155 |
| H. |
Four days to Periyar, Madurai and Trichy and Tanjore including Cruise on Lake Periyar (1100 Kms) |
204 |
282 |
- |
- |
585 |
838 |
703 |
1081 |
147 |
199 |
| I. |
Five days to Periyar, Madurai, Trichy and Tanjore including cruise on Lake Periyar (1220 Kms) |
223 |
311 |
- |
- |
660 |
955 |
767 |
1188 |
181 |
244 |
| J. |
Five days to Bangalore, Mysore, Ooty (1450 Kms) |
213 |
317 |
- |
- |
890 |
1240 |
1168 |
1683 |
181 |
244 |
| K. |
Seven days to Periyar(1), Madurai(1), Trichy(1), Pondichery(1), Mahabalipuram(2), Kanchipuram, Madras and return empty including Allepey- Kottayam boat cruise |
373 |
522 |
- |
- |
1118 |
1633 |
1312 |
2086 |
248 |
333 |
| L. |
Eight days to Periyar(1), Madurai(1), Trichy(1), Ooty(1), Mudumalai(1), Mysore(2), Bangalore and return empty including Allepey-Kottayam boat cruise |
364 |
506 |
- |
- |
1280 |
1778 |
1690 |
2464 |
281 |
378 |
| Hotel Accommodation is not included. |
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