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Fort Cochin Marari Experiential Break(4 Nights)

Cochin (Ernakulam), Cochin (Fort Cochin), Marari, Cochin (Ernakulam)

for Honeymooner, Inbound Traveller, Experiential Traveller

Holiday Overview

Marari Beach
Marari Beach
Greenix Village Interior
Chinese Fishing nets (Nivalink Trip Dated - 23 September 2008)
Fort cochin Beach views (Nivalink Trip Dated - 31 August 2012)
Harbour Views (Nivalink Trip Dated - 31 August 2012)
Typical Heritage Hotel in Fort Cochin (Nivalink Trip Dated - 31 August 2012)

Fort Cochin Marari Break allows guests to experience Heritage / experiential character of the Fort Cochin alongwith laidback Mararikulam (Beach).

Route

Cochin (Fort Cochin)(2) - Marari(2)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Arrive at Cochin. Proceed to Fort Cochin. Evening Walk around the Heritage Bylanes. Visit Greenix Village.
  • Day-2 In and around Fort Cochin
  • Day-3 Proceed to Marari. Evening Walk on the beach.
  • Day-4 Half Day Backwater Cruise.
  • Day-5 Departure
Sightseeing Summary

Cochin (Fort Cochin) - St Francis Church (0.50 kms), Greenix Village (0.50 kms), Jewish Synagogue Fort Cochin (1.00 kms), Kumbhalangi Backwaters (10.00 kms)

Marari - Marari Beach (0.50 kms)

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
Arrival - Cochin (Ernakulam) Departure - Cochin (Ernakulam)
Best Season to Travel
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Popular Extensions to the Itinerary

Alleppey is considered Venice of the east and an overnight stay in the Houseboat is a popular extension for any experience oriented traveller.

Distances
  • Cochin (Ernakulam) to Cochin (Fort Cochin) -13 kms (0.5 hrs)
  • Cochin (Fort Cochin) to Marari -50 kms (1 hrs)
  • Marari to Cochin (Ernakulam) -55 kms (1.5 hrs)
Route

Cochin (Ernakulam) - Cochin (Fort Cochin)(2) - Marari(2) - Cochin (Ernakulam)

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Arrive at Cochin. Proceed to Fort Cochin. Evening Walk around the Heritage Bylanes. Visit Greenix Village. Arrive at Cochin and Proceed to Fort Cochin (45 kms - 1 hr). Fort Cochin is a charming heritage corner of Cochin visited for its heritage character, Arabian Sea views, Chinese Fishing nets, charming heritage bylanes and heritage hotels. Evening Walk in heritage bylanes of Fort Cochin visiting Church and Jewish Synagogue. Visit Greenix village for evening performances of traditional dance forms of Kerala.

Day-2 In and around Fort Cochin Visit Kumbhalangi area to experirnce rural lifestyle with backwater character. In the afternoon take a boat trip to neighboring Islands (Vypeen and Bolgatty) In the evening explore Fishermen at work using Chinese fishing nets. Evening Dinner at one of the charming restaurants in a heritage hotel in Fort Cochin.

Day-3 Proceed to Marari. Evening Walk on the beach.  Proceed to Marari (50 kms - 1 hour). Mararikulam is a beachside destination (Popularly known as Marari) offering guests idyllic beach destination experience. Its close proximity to Alleppey (20 kms) gives it a dual character where guests are able to explore the backwaters while staying on a beach. Evening walk on the beach. Guests who like seafood may ask for "Catch of the day" and enjoy some fresh delicacies.

Day-4 Half Day Backwater Cruise. Morning walk on the beach to see Fishermen return with their catches. Half Day backwater cruise in backwaters of Alleppey to take a peek into backwater villages and their lifestyle. Upon return relax on the beach or visit Pathiramal Island for Bird watching in evening (1.5 kms boatride from Muhamma).

Day-5 Departure Depart to Cochin (75 kms) for onward journey.

Detailed Sightseeing

Cochin (Fort Cochin) :

  • St Francis Church - St Francis Church is a tourist attraction at Fort Cochin. It was built in 1503 and is the oldest European church in India

  • Greenix Village - A craft village at Fort cochin that offers a wide ranging live performances. A visit here is very popular with guests to Fort cochin.

  • Jewish Synagogue Fort Cochin - Jewish Synagogue at Fort Cochin was built in 1568 and is the oldest synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations.

  • Kumbhalangi Backwaters - 10 kms from Fort Cochin are a set of backwaters overlooking Kumbhalangi village, a fishermen village having 100+ chinese fishing nets.

Marari :

  • Marari Beach - An idyllic beach, few kms from Alleppey where a number of beach resorts are located.

Destination Overview

Cochin (Ernakulam) - Ernakulam, part of Cochin area is business hub of Cochin and also commercial capital of Kerala.

Cochin (Fort Cochin) - A heritage area a few kilometers from Willingdon Island. With many charming heritage hotels in the area, its perhaps the best area of accommodation for leisure and experience oriented travelers.

Marari - Mararikulam near Alleppey is one of the best beaches in Kerala offering idyllic beach stay experience.

Access
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Distances
  • Cochin (Ernakulam) to Cochin (Fort Cochin) -13 kms (0.5 hrs)
  • Cochin (Fort Cochin) to Marari -50 kms (1 hrs)
  • Marari to Cochin (Ernakulam) -55 kms (1.5 hrs)

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Distances
  • Cochin (Ernakulam) to Cochin (Fort Cochin) -13 kms (0.5 hrs)
  • Cochin (Fort Cochin) to Marari -50 kms (1 hrs)
  • Marari to Cochin (Ernakulam) -55 kms (1.5 hrs)

Expert Speak

Fort Cochin and Marari are two favorite destination for experence centric getaway seekers, especially overseas nationals who enjoy the idyllic and laidback character of the area.

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