Cochin Tour Packages

Get to know more about Cochin before booking your tour packages

Spending some quality time together with your loved ones helps you connect with them better, and that’s what vacations are for. Now, with customized and cost-effective online Cochin tour packages by Veena World, you can explore the city like never before.

A holiday in Kochi will give you an insight into what the history of the city is all about. Cochin not only has a beautiful natural setting, but also a magnificent history that predates to 1102 AD when the historical Kulasekhara Dynasty was broken; giving rise to the city Cochin. In the 15th Century, Pedro Álvares Cabral, a Portuguese navigator, came up with the first European settlement in India. The Portuguese ruled in Kochi till the year 1663. This is when the Dutch came into power and ruled over Kochi until Hyder Ali, the King of Mysore conquered the city in 1173. However, in the year 1814, King Hyder Ali gave up on this throne and handed it over to the British.

Around the year 1920, Robert Bristow – a harbour engineer transformed the city of Cochin into one of India’s safest harbours under the guidance of Lord Willingdon, who was then the Governor of Madras. Having said this, during your sightseeing tour of Cochin, you will also come across Willingdon Island – an artificial island which is the Naval Base of the Southern Naval Command of the Indian Navy. After India’s independence in the year 1947, Cochin became the first princely state to merge with the Indian Union willingly. Kerala was formed in the year 1956, shortly after which the Cochin Corporation came into effect. Over the years, the city of Cochin has seen tremendous growth in commercialization and simultaneously a rapid increase in its economy as well as the popularity of sightseeing tours of Cochin. Today, the city is one of the most important commercial hubs of South India, and vacation packages to Kochi are quite popular today.

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A trip to Cochin will bring you closer to the beautiful cultural heritage that the port city boasts of. As mentioned before, the city is greatly influenced by the likes of Arabs, Dutch, Portuguese, and the British who ruled over Cochin in the erstwhile years. The city witnesses a plethora of traditional and cultural aspects that are unique to the state it belongs to – Kerala. Having said this, the city has also witnessed an increasing number of people from other states setting up their base in Kochi. Because of this, another amazing thing you will get to see during your Kochi trip is that the city also celebrates various other cultural fests that are influenced by the traditions of the Marathis, Bengalis, and Gujaratis, to name a few. Adding to this, since the city is neighbours with the Konkan coast, you can also witness the influence of Konkani culture on your sightseeing tour of Cochin. There is no doubt in saying that holidays in Kochi will take you on a fantastic ride of cultural extravaganzas and activities in the southern region. Coming to the unique cultural heritage of Kochi, the famous and ancient dance form – Kathakali also has roots in this city. It is a notable dance form of India which is known to enthral the audience with the graceful body movements, colourful make-up, and distinctive costumes. Apart from this, the city is also known for its extensive literature in Malayalam.

Adding to this, spending your vacations in Kochi will also take you on a tour of the rich heritage and monuments that the city is famous for. Holidays in Cochin are also known for letting you explore a plethora of arts and crafts that speak about the fine craftsmanship that the people of this city possess. If you are in Kochi for a trip, make sure you take out time to shop for the beautiful and intricate rosewood carvings and artefacts that are made out of bamboo. Apart from this, Cochin celebrates a grand festival every year in December which is known as the ‘Cochin Carnival’. It is celebrated during the last ten days of the month at the magnificent Fort Cochin wherein you can take part in various activities like dirt bike races, beach volleyball, and also witness a spectacular display of fireworks. If you want to be a part of the carnival, you can book online travel packages to Cochin at affordable prices from Veena World. Then there is the cuisine of Kochi that isn’t far behind in its offerings either. The seafood culinary delights are a must-try during your stay in the city. And if you have taken a cost-effectively priced holiday package to Cochin, you are in for an aromatic adventure for your tummy.

Things to Do in Cochin

Vacation packages to Cochin take you to a city that has kept its natural beauty intact even with the rapid commercialization. And this combination has made it one of the most preferred destinations and you too can enjoy an amazing vacation in Cochin if you plan it right. When you book a travel package to Kochi, here are a few must-do things to try on your visit to the city:

• Chinese Fishing Nets

This is one place that every sightseeing package to Cochin will cover. As per the legends of the city, these nets are said to have been carried from the court of Kublai Khan, a Chinese emperor. The Chinese nets were introduced to the local fisherman of Kochi by explorer Zheng He in the 14th Century. Since then, they have been in use and the fishermen charge a very minimal fee to teach the tourists how to go about fishing using these nets. Vacations in Kochi become even more fun with such interesting activities.

• Pardesi Synagogue

Known to be the oldest Synagogue situated in a Commonwealth nation, this place is all about gaining inner and mental peace and is included in several Cochin travel packages. The place has a historical significance as it was built by exiled Jewish people from Europe and the Middle East in the year 1568. However, in the year 1662, it was partially damaged by the Portuguese. Shortly after the Dutch took over the city, it was rebuilt. The synagogue is designed with an elegant chandelier, gold pulpit, hand-painted artwork, and many more eye-pleasing things to see, making it one of the popular tourist places in Cochin.

• Elephant Training Centre

Another must-visit place included in several Kochi holiday packages is this beautiful elephant training centre. Located in Kodanad in the Ernakulum district of Kochi, this small rural riverside village offers you a spectacular sight of baby elephants bathing in the river with their trainers. You can also give a bath to the elephants and spend a good time here. This place is said to be one of the happiest tourist places in Cochin. While booking your Cochin travel packages, you must ensure that this place is included in the itinerary.

Best Time to Visit Cochin

Holidays in Cochin are filled with amazing activities and sightseeing places that offer you a gala of a time. And to make the most of it, here is a brief of the weather in the region that should help you select the best package to Cochin for a wonderful vacation. Also, if you are looking for discounted costs for Cochin vacation packages, knowing about the off-season would be a good idea as well.

• Summers (March to June)

If you want to spend some time sunbathing on the beaches, a summer vacation package to Kochi is what you can book. The temperatures range between 20 degrees and 37 degrees Celsius and this is a great time to visit the city as it is not much crowded during this period. Apart from this, you will also great deals and tariffs on the online Cochin packages for your vacation at this time.

• Monsoon (July to September)

Though rains dominate the city during this time of the year, the spectacle of its natural beauty is at its best in the monsoon season and should be the time you book a sightseeing package to Cochin. Covered in lush greenery, if you want to unwind your mind, a monsoon vacation in Cochin is what you need.

• Winter (October to February)

Since Kochi is a coastal area the winters are not too extreme in the city. Winters are a great time for honeymooning couples who are looking to spend a comfortable yet fun winter honeymoon together. You can easily book customized winter holiday packages to Cochin at affordable prices.