cochin Tour Packages

What is the best time to visit Cochin? Cochin has typical tropical climate with three major seasons the summers, the monsoons and the winters. The best time for a holiday tour package to Cochin will be during the dry and slightly cooler months of September to February, December is the busiest month. Monsoon is promoted by the tourism as a rejuvenating season to visit Cochin to experience the rains. What is special about holiday to Cochin? Cochin now referred to as Kochi is a big cosmopolitan city that lies on the west coast of India in the southern state of Kerala. Cochin is the financial and industrial capital of Kerala with a historical past. On a holiday to Cochin you can experience the Arabian Sea on one side and the Western Ghats on the other. Cochin has been promoted as a tourism destination by the government of Kerala since early 2000. Being a modern metropolis where tradition, nature and modernity lie in harmony a holiday in Cochin has something to offer for everyone. Cochin holiday packages will cover all the historical and natural wonders of Cochin, there are plenty of hotels in Cochin from budget to high end. What is the ideal duration for Cochin trip? A 2 night holiday tour package to Cochin is ideal to cover all the things to do in Cochin. A sightseeing tour on day one and a relaxing day shopping, beach hopping or taking a spa treatment on day 2 is what all tour packages to Cochin offer. How much does it cost to holiday in Cochin? A good medium budget holiday tour package to Cochin will cost around 6k per night for two travellers at a medium range hotel, transfers from airport, breakfast and basic sightseeing. This cost does not include airfare.  If you choose to stay at a high end hotel the cost will go 8k onwards per night. What are the top attractions in Cochin? The top things to do in Cochin are taking a stroll through the Marine drive a picturesque promenade facing the backwaters of cochin, home to the Rainbow bridge and the Chinese Fishing net bridge and many shopping malls. Then comes Fort Cochin is situated in the historical part of the city and home to the Chinese fishing nets, the Mattancherry Palace, the Santa Cruz Basilica and the Kochi-Muziris Biennale. The other top attractions in Cochin are the Hill Palace, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Jewish Synagogue, Willingdon Island, Pallipuram Fort and many more. What are the top items in Cochin cuisine? The many rulers that ruled Cochin like the Arabs, English, Portuguese, and Chinese have had a very strong influence on the cuisine of Cochin. A few must eat dishes on a trip to Cochin are meen Malagatta curry (freshwater fish cooked with chillies and coconut milk), Kurukku kalan(banana curry with yogurt curry served with rice), fried fish, fish peera, varatharacha Kozhi curry and many shrimp, rice and coconut based dishes. What is the best way to get around in Cochin? Cochin has all the modes to transport of a major metropolis. On a holiday package to Cochin opt for taxis, auto rickshaws or private vehicles offered by the hotels. You can also commute using the metro train service or public transport buses. The ferry system in Cochin What is the best way to reach Cochin? Cochin being the financial capital of Kerala is well connected to all major cities in India by air, train and buses. Cochin has an international airport.  All holiday tour packages to Cochin include return air fare or train options. Is Cochin safe for women and children? Cochin has the reputation of being one of the safest cities in India. Cochin has a women police station and also a tourist police station. Plan your holiday tour package to Cochin well in advance and make all the transfer bookings with a reputed travel company and you will have a safe and fuss free holiday. How to get a visa to Cochin? Indian Nationals do not need a visa to visit Cochin. Other nationals may require an Indian visa to visit Cochin. Check the requirements with the Indian embassy or consulate in your country.      Hide